Clariant Masterbatch performance will be included in this year’s report. 2021 Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ranking Newsweek Most Responsible Companies 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting $275M $325M $355M $410M $560M 9 (1) Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) (2) 2020 is Pro forma to include full year of the Clariant Masterbatch business (2) Revenue from Sustainable Solutions 2016 – 2020 SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW 10 • Revenue from sustainable solutions expected to grow 11% in 2021 as our innovation efforts and collaboration with customers continues to accelerate • Relentless focus on delivering our 2030 sustainability targets to benefit the planet and people of the world while adding value to our customers, communities, associates and shareholders • Investments centered around innovation and global sustainability megatrends o Improving Recyclability – Technologies that allow for increased use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material o Light-weighting – Composites and CAI applications to reduce weight and material requirements, which minimize energy and carbon emissions o Eco-Conscious – Health and human safety applications as well as Avient’s alternative materials to replace lead, PVC, halogens, BPA and other less eco-friendly options o Avient CycleWorks – New innovation center dedicated to advancing recycling and the circular economy through collaboration with customers and brand owners Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable. Even more, our manufacturing capabilities are flexible and easily adaptable to changing customer needs. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 26 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Avient Specialty Other 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 24 t (E xc l.

 * Yes If ‘yes’, exact statement of the intent that is included in the facility’s TRA Plan to reduce the creation of the toxic substance at the facility: ** DEHA is a plasticizer and is created in our Orangeville Plasticizer plant (small quantities) and used as reactant in the formulation compound in our Orangeville compound site. 

Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 to 14 industrial designers $0 to $7M new business revenue $4M to $40M opportunities identified LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 15 Customer Projects Cumulative LSS Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 PolyOne Corporation 16 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ? 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2018 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2018 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 PolyOne Corporation 36 99.9% up to 24 weeks 6 hours C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 14% Textiles 13% Building & Construction 8% 8% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% PolyOne Corporation 39 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare 9% 9% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 16%Consumer 4% Electrical & 4% Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.0% PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Outdoor Applications Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non- recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2018 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2018 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 PolyOne Corporation 36 99.9% up to 24 weeks 6 hours C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 14% Textiles 13% Building & Construction 8% 8% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% PolyOne Corporation 39 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare 9% 9% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 16%Consumer 4% Electrical & 4% Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.0% PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Outdoor Applications Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non- recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 36 From concept to production 99.9% Reduction in turnaround time Traditional Timeline up to 24 weeks PolyOne ColorMatrix Select™ 6 hours Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ “Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry” -CEO, Industry Leader I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 28% Industrial 14% Textiles Building & Construction 10% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% 14.0% 16.0% 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 PolyOne Corporation 39 Europe 35% 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% Europe 28% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 28% 17% 16%Consumer Electrical & Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 14.0% 16.0% 10 100 PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 5.9% 5.6% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 Performance Additives PVC Pigments Polyethylene Plasticizers Polypropylene TiO2 Nylon Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw 27% $1.3 billion of raw material purchases in 2018 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude Distribution business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. 1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non- recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.