They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.  PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources. 2) Adjusted EBITDA does not include the pro forma impact of acquired businesses for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2016.

business (including the Dyneema® brand) ("Dyneema"). chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources. Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

Composite sales increased 10% organically driven by new business in consumer and electrical end markets.  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

As noted above in Item 1, “Business,” we have extensive operations outside of the United States. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) represent contingent rights to receive one common share at a future date provided certain vesting criteria are met.

st and the sale of the Distribution business on Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

Vice President Human Resources, Alcoa Power and Propulsion (a business unit of Alcoa Inc. specializing in titanium and aluminum castings) from May 2009 to October 2012. Performance Products and Solutions Performance Products and Solutions is comprised of the Geon Performance Materials (Geon) and Producer Services business units. The Producer Services business unit offers contract manufacturing and outsourced polymer manufacturing services to resin producers and polymer marketers, primarily in the United States and Mexico, as well as its own proprietary formulations for certain applications.

As a United States based company with global business operations, Avient is committed to observing the standards of conduct set forth in the U.S. In the normal course of business, you may come in contact with competitors. Divisions or subsidiaries operating outside of the United States must be cognizant of and adhere to applicable foreign laws, rules, regulations, etc. in conducting business abroad in addition to adhering to the Company’s antitrust guidelines. 19.

We're further pleased to have these businesses join forces with us at a time when we have momentum and are demonstrating strong organic growth," said Mr. Business acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Business Segment and Platform Operations (Unaudited) (In millions)

The company acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business ("CMB") on Business Segment Operations (Unaudited) (In millions) The following pro forma adjustments are referenced by management to provide comparable business performance by incorporating the Clariant Masterbatch business in periods prior to the acquisition date (

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;  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 in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  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  PolyOne’s chief operating decision maker uses these financial measures to monitor and evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company and each business segment and to allocate resources.