Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book

Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book

Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book

Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book

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 Page 4 All time high of $32.32 October 21st, 2013 • 16 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 56% versus 22% growth in the S&P • Six fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.0b Strategy and Execution Drive Results 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 Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 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 5 * 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 tin g 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 6 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 7 *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 8 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 9 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj. Average Debt Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Average PolyOne Debt $ 705.2 $ 706.9 $ 1,055.5 $ 1,031.2 $ 987.7 $ 897.3 Average Equity Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Average PolyOne shareholders’ equity $ 629.3 $ 629.1 $ 871.8 $ 993.9 $ 996.6 $ 824.1 Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets YTD 2013 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 9.9 Long-term debt 977.8 Less cash and cash equivalents (322.8) Net debt $ 664.9 Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 38.8 $ 116.3 PolyOne Interest expense, net 13.7 15.6 16.6 16.0 61.9 PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 15.5 19.0 25.8 30.3 90.6 PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 11.2 60.2 PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA 54.6 78.0 100.1 96.3 329.0 Pro forma Spartech EBITDA 14.7 11.2 - - 25.9 Pro forma EBITDA $ 69.3 $ 89.2 $ 100.1 $ 96.3 $ 354.9 CFA Society Cleveland �Midwest Investment Conference 2013��PolyOne Investor Presentation �November 19, 2013� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures Strategy and Execution Drive Results PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Innovation Drives Earnings Growth We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation Positioned for Strong Growth Q3 2013 Financial Highlights Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 9/30/13 Use of Cash Why Invest In PolyOne?

Patterson Page 46 United States 67% Europe 17% Canada 11% Asia 5% United States 60% Europe 19% Canada 9% Asia 7% Latin America 5% Customer-Driven Globalization 2006 2011* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix • Differentiated by our consistent service and quality offerings globally • Invested in global account management organization to serve over 100 multinational key accounts Page 47 • Leverage technology development and best practices to better serve global customers • Drive global marketing strategies for growth with target customers & markets Formation of Global Segments in 2010 • Accelerate decision making and assure consistent execution of four pillar strategy for growth with target customers & markets Page 48 Recent Investment Activity • 67% of recent commercial additions are outside the U.S

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Despite these challenges, Avient’s pro forma adjusted EPS increased 1% compared to 2021. Additional adjustments are made to recast certain acquisition related costs to the beginning of the pro forma period. Reconciliation of Pro Forma Adjusted Earnings per Share 2022 2021 Net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 82.8 $ 151.8 Special items, after tax 116.2 50.0 Amortization expense, after-tax 49.0 44.9 Adjusted net income from continuing operations excluding special items 248.0 246.7 Pro forma adjustments* 13.6 9.9 APM pro forma amortization expense, after tax* 19.1 21.2 Pro forma adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders $ 280.7 $ 277.8 Weighted average diluted shares 92.2 92.1 Pro forma adjusted EPS - excluding special items $ 3.04 $ 3.02 * Pro forma adjustment for 2022 is for the 8 months January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership) including the impacts of debt financing and prepayments on net income from continuing operations. 2021 pro forma includes the full 12 month impact for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N * Segment End Market Geography 15% Healthcare Wire & Cable Building & Construction Electrical & Textiles Color Additives & Inks 34% Distribution 41% Specialty Engineered Materials 25% United States 54% Europe 20% Latin America 10% *Pro Forma excluding PP&S and including Fiber-Line PolyOne Corporation 204 P R O O F O F PER FO R MA N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S 10 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N $1.51 $1.61 S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 5-7% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 710130 164 504 663 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 34% + 26% + 32% I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Sustained revenue increases led by organic business $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 24 Inside sellers $11M $109M Inside sales/digital revenue A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 12 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 35% 2006 2018 $20 $56 2006 2018 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 14 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives PlastiComp Fiber-Line I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 15 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 16 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2012 2015 20162009 2011 Acquired PlastiComp, specialty LFT producer 2018 PolyOne Corporation Acquired Fiber-Line, specialty fiber processor 17 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 18 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S PolyOne Corporation 19 1. 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 28 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 29 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 67 247 147 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 30 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 31 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 32 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 33 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 34 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 35 Solid Colorants Performance Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 28% Industrial 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% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 PolyOne Corporation 36 Europe 35% United States 45% 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 E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S * PolyOne Corporation 37 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 22% 16% 9% 7% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% *Pro Forma including Fiber-Line 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 P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N * PolyOne Corporation 38 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Europe 28% United States 46% 24% *Pro Forma including Fiber-Line 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 39 27% 22% 18% Electrical & Building & Construction $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 40 Performance Polyethylene Pigments 9% TiO2 Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon Polypropylene Plasticizers 4% Dyestuffs Other Raw Materials 32% $900 million of raw material purchases estimated in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude PolyOne Distribution business and divested PP&S 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 41 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 Robert W. Baird Global Industrial conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First PolyOne�pro forma 2018 Revenue | $2.9 billion* Slide Number 7 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Investment in Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 11 Aligning with trends for Growth Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites Composites Refresher Strategic Investment History COMPOSITES in Transportation PolyOne applications in Fiber optic cables Fiber optical growth drivers Invest-to-Grow M&A Strategy Invest-to-Grow M&A Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Invest-to-Grow Driving the future Strong Pipeline�driven by fragmented Market Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?