In certain cases throughout this presentation, we  have presented GAAP and non‐GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full‐ year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms Page 3 Strategy and Execution Drive Results 90% $22 $24 PolyOne Stock Price 50% 70% $18 $20 $22 S&P 500 (relative performance) 30% $12 $14 $16 S&P 500 (relative performance) ‐10% 10% $6 $8 $10 50% ‐30% $0 $2 $4 $ | ‐50%$0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Page 4 Four Pillar Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of SpecializedThe World s Premier Provider of Specialized  Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Page 5 Spartech – Compelling Strategic Rationale • Spartech expands PolyOne’s specialty portfolio with adjacent  technologies in attractive end markets  Bolt on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion as only Bolt‐on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion, as only  6% of Spartech’s revenues are outside of North America • PolyOne has a proven management team with a track record of  transformational success • Preliminary synergy estimated at $65 million run rate by end of  3year 3  Significant opportunity to expand profitability by leveraging  PolyOne’s four pillar strategy • Substantial potential share price appreciation for all  shareholders f f ll / $ Accretive to EPS in first full year post‐acquisition / $0.50 once  synergies realized Page 6 Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation  Old  PolyOne Transformation 100% 2015 Target 80% In co m e*   65 – 75%40% 60% f O pe ra ti ng   34% 43% 45% 65  75% 20% %  o f 2%0% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2015 Specialty OI $5M   $46M                        $87M                       $114M                     Target *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Page 7 Proof of Performance 2007 2012 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” “Where we  Where we were Where we are expect to be" 1)  Operating Income % Specialty 3.2% 9.1% 12 – 16% PP&S 6.1% 9.0% 9 – 12% Distribution 3.0% 6.4% 6 – 7.5% 2)  Specialty Platform sss% of Operating Income 20% 45% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* ( ft t ) 7% 11% 15%3) ROIC* (after‐tax) 7% 11% 15% 4)  Adjusted EPS Growth** N/A 4 yr CAGR = 55% Double Digit  Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period **4 yr EPS CAGR calculated using 2012 adjusted EPS vs 2008 adjusted EPS Page 8 Proof of Performance Spartech Opportunity Intermediate  PolyOne Spartech Opportunity 2006 2012 Today Goal “Where we were” “Where we are” “Where  Spartech is”* “Where we can go”were are Spartech is can go Specialty Operating Margin 1.5% 9.1% 2.2% 8.0% – 10.0%  Margin Page 9 *Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 ended November 3, 2012 At a Glance PolyOne Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% Distribution 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* United States 70% 14% 5% PP&S 20%Specialty 57% 23% 70% Appliance 5% Building & HealthCare Transportation 16% Textiles 2% 1.02 1.20 $1.20 $1.40 ha re End Markets* EPS Growth g Construction 14% Wire & Cable 8% Consumer 8% Packaging 17% Industrial 11% Misc. 6% 9% 0.27 0 21 0.79 $0.40 $0.60 $0.80 $1.00 A dj us te d  Ea rn in gs  P er  S Electrical & Electronics 4% 0.12 0.21 0.13 $0.00 $0.20 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Page 10 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms At a Glance Specialty U it d 2012 Revenues: $2.4 Billion* Solutions United States 59% Europe 23% Asia Canada 4% Asia 9% Latin America 5% Appliance 4% Building & C t ti HealthCare 5% Transportation 16% Textiles 2% %   o f S al es 12-16% End Markets* Expanding Profits Construction 11% Wire & Cable 7% Electrical & Electronics Packaging 23% Industrial 7% Misc. 15% 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 9.1% O pe ra ti ng  In co m e  % 8.0% Electronics 4% Consumer 6% Page 11 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 O Target* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions United States 2012 Revenues: $0.85 Billion* Solutions 84% Europe 2% Canada 7% Latin America 7% Appliance 4% Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable Sign & Advertising 3% Recreation & Leisure 2% Pool & Spa 1% Distribution & Thermoform 8% Textiles 2% Operating Income % of Sales 2012 Revenue by Industry Segment* Expanding Profits** Wire & Cable 7% Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer 6% Packaging 23%Industrial 7% Transportation 16% 3% 2.2% 8 ‐ 10% 7% Misc. 1% HealthCare 5% 2012 2015 Target  Page 12 *Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) **Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 Positioned for Earnings Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj. 

In certain cases throughout this presentation, we have presented GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full- year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms and excluding discontinued operations Use of Non GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 4 All time closing high of $29.48 August 1, 2013 • 15 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 42% versus 20% growth in the S&P • 275% increase in market cap: $0.7b $2.6b since 2006 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 PP&S 15% Specialty 60% Distribution 25% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer 9% Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 9% Transportation 16% Textiles 1% United States 70% Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* End Markets* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* EPS Page 6 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations PolyOne At A Glance * Restated to exclude discontinued operations Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations 2% 34% 43% 45% 60% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 H1 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Organic Consolidated Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 46.5% 2006 Q2 2013 $20.3 $44.7 2006 TTM Q2'13 14.3% 31.1% 2006 Q2 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 9 We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation  Polymer Science  Formulation  Chemistry  Processing Inputs  Base Resins  Additives  Modifiers  Colorants Specialized Polymer Materials, Services, and Solutions Expertise Satisfied Consumers PolyOne Customer Innovative Products & Services  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements  Value Drivers Page 10 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.

In certain cases throughout this presentation, we have presented GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full- year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms and excluding discontinued operations Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?

In certain cases throughout this presentation, we have presented GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full- year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms and excluding discontinued operations Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 All time high of $34.47 December 9th, 2013 • 16 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 63% versus 27% growth in the S&P • More than six fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.3b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 4 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 PP&S 15% Specialty 60% Distribution 25% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer 9% Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 9% Transportation 16% Textiles 1% United States 70% Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* End Markets* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* EPS Page 6 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations PolyOne At A Glance * Restated to exclude discontinued operations Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 63% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 YTD 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Organic Consolidated Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 44.0% 2006 Q3 2013 $20.3 $46.6 2006 TTM Q3'13 14.3% 31.0% 2006 Q3 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 9 We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation  Polymer Science  Formulation  Chemistry  Processing Inputs  Base Resins  Additives  Modifiers  Colorants Specialized Polymer Materials, Services, and Solutions Expertise Satisfied Consumers PolyOne Customer Innovative Products & Services  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements  Value Drivers Page 10 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.

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