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Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. The expected term of options granted was set equal to the midpoint between the vesting and expiration dates for each grant. The expected term of the awards granted was set at three years, consistent with the performance period of the awards.

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  Transformational M&A with PP&S divestment and pending acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch business  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  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth S E R V I C E : 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 40 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 41 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2014 2019 0 67 247 147 2019 134 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 I Q D E S I G N PolyOne Corporation 42 Computer Aided Engineering Design Strategy 3 15 2014 2019 Designers & Engineers $0 $15M 2014 2019 $4M $87M 2014 2019 Opportunity funnel Total Revenue L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 43 Customer Engagements Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2014 2019 2 210 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 44 S E G M E N T H I G H L I G H T S 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 45 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 31% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 10% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 8% Transportation 7% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% Electrical & Electronics 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 9 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 46 Europe 34% United States 44% Asia 15% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 3% $4 $25 $104 $147 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 14.7% 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 47 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Wire & Cable 15% Telecommunications (FOC) 13% Consumer 19% Electrical & Electronics 12% Healthcare 9% Industrial 8% Packaging 6% Appliance 2% Building & Construction 2% Transportation 14% Note: (FOC) refers to Fiber Optic Cabling 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 9 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 48 Europe 27% United States 54% Asia 17% Canada 2% $21 $57 $87 2005 2009 2013 2019 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.6% 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 49 Healthcare 28% Transportation 23% Industrial 19% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 4% Packaging 2% Wire & Cable 1% Operating Income & Margin2019 Revenue | $1.2 Billion $25 $63 $75 2005 2009 2013 2019 $20 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 6.3% 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 50 Performance Additives 15% Polyethylene 13% Pigments 9% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 7% TiO2 6% Polypropylene 5% Dyestuffs 4% Plasticizers 3% Other Raw Materials 31% $900 million of raw material purchases in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude 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 51 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components 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 Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies 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 PolyOne Corporation 63 Global high yield & leveraged finance Conference Forward Looking Statements USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Vision Safety First Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�2019 Revenue | $2.9 billion Slide Number 8 Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Expansion of Commercial Resources driving growth The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 12 Aligning with trends for Growth Revenue from Sustainable Solutions Innovation 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Spotlight: Composites COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPOSITEs Portfolio�Diverse Capabilities and Solutions Serving Manufacturers and OEMS 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 Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition Drives�Next Level Specialty Transformation Transformation Headlines Fit with Four Pillar Strategy End Market Transformation End Market Transformation Complementary Geographic Presence Slide Number 31 PolyOne + Clariant Masterbatch Business Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty Transaction overview Significant Synergy Opportunities Attractive Financing Structure Slide Number 37 Returning cash to shareholders�Over $1.2 Billion since 2011 Why Invest In PolyOne?

Our ability to attract, foster and retain people with the skill sets needed to propel our strategy has never been stronger. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. This attestation report is set forth on page 41 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 9A.

In essence, it’s these complementary services—and our “customer first” approach—that sets us apart. The management team’s experience and dedication sets the tone and the strategy that we execute. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive) RECYCLE SOLUTIONS Sources: UN Environment Programme; Deloitte; McKinsey & Company; European Commission: Environment SOLVING CHALLENGES IN KEY END MARKETS Avient Corporation 33 Transportation Lightweighting Recycle solutions VOC reduction Consumer Recycle solutions Lightweighting Carbon footprint Healthcare Carbon footprint Bio-based content Eco-conscious Packaging Recycle solutions Lightweighting Food waste reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Eco-conscious Carbon footprint Resource conservation HOW AVIENT INNOVATION ENABLES SUSTAINABLITY Avient Corporation 34 Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Renew Michael Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – EMEA Avient Corporation 35 RENEW Avient Corporation 36 KEY CUSTOMER CHALLENGES: • Meet Aggressive Sustainability Goals - While brand owners have made strong, public sustainability commitments – many are currently trailing far behind goals • Develop Strategies to Minimize Plastic Waste - Plastic waste remains a global priority with consumers and legislatures – forcing brand owners to implement tangible mitigation strategies • Increase Post Consumer Recycle (PCR) Utilization & Post Consumer Recycle Availability - Increasing the use of PCR is far more challenging than many companies had anticipated • Meet Legislation Requirements - Legislatures are drafting financial penalties for companies unable or unwilling to meet post-consumer recycled content targets Solutions to increase recycled content and minimize plastic waste PLASTICS ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION Avient Corporation 37 Source: Franklin Associates / American Chemistry Council PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE PACKAGING (GLASS + ALUMINUM + PAPER) 2x More energy 3x More greenhouse gas emissions 5x More waste 6x More waterWater Waste Emissions Energy BRAND OWNER PROGRESS AGAINST COMMITMENTS 39% 29% 37% 16% 25% 11% 11% 6% 19% 7% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% Brand Owner 1 Brand Owner 2 Brand Owner 3 Brand Owner 4 Brand Owner 5 Brand Owner 6 Brand Owner 7 Brand Owner 8 Brand Owner 9 Brand Owner 10 Percent Recycled Plastic Used Progr ess through 2022 Gap t o r ea ch 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 Avient Corporation 38 Color Management Maintaining Mechanical Properties Decontamination Mono-Material Construction Consistent Quality TOP 5 GAPS TO RECYCLE CONTENT UTILIZATION Avient Corporation 39 Avient Corporation 40 Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $43M Taste and Odor Management ColorMatrix™ AAnchor Scavenger • Improves recyclability • Reduces regulatory risk from migration issues 75% ACETALDEHYDE REDUCTION Recyclable Oxygen Barrier ColorMatrix™ Capture ™ Oxygen Scavenger • Protects recyclate - maintains clarity with no discoloration • Enables higher rPET content utilization rPET UTILIZATION Food & Beverage Packaging 2022 Revenue: $88M PCR Performance Additives ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ • Lowers energy use - CO2 Emissions • Reduces yellowing and thermal instability • Enables increased use of rPET • Minimal impact on part color 35% LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS THINNER WALLS Reduced Wall Thickness Packaging ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™UV Light Barrier Stabilizer Cesa™ Light Additives • Protects ingredients from UV degradation • Enables reduced wall thicknesses • No negative effect on recycling Increased Recycle Content ColorMatrix™ Process Aid and Toner for Recycled PET (rPET) • Improves ability to recycle PET • Enables higher percentages of recycled content • Provides superior aesthetics • Prevents degradation of physical properties ENHANCES RECYCLING Avient Corporation 41 Avient Corporation 42 Design for Recycling CycleWorks™ Center for Mechanical Recycling • Recycling trials and field testing • Solutions evaluation and screening • Customer collaboration EXPANDS PCR USAGE PCR Color Prediction Service • Enables use of lower-quality PCR • Predicts achievable colors • Increases PCR utilization rates • Helps brands to achieve PCR usage goals 85% CONSUMERS: CHOOSE BASED ON COLOR CycleWorks™ Center Milan, Italy Additives for Recycling 2022 Revenue: $50M Stabilization During Recycling Cesa™ A4R Additives for Recycling • Enables multi-loop recycling • Stabilizes recyclate during processing • Reduces discoloration, gels, and black spots 100% PCR UTILIZATION ENABLES Personal Care Packaging New Product Avient Corporation 43 Bio-Based Phone Case reSound™ OM BIO-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Derived from non-fossil-based raw materials • Good property retention and UV resistance • Easily colorable 40% BIO-BASED CONTENT Avient Corporation 44 High PCR Content Razor reSound™ Recycled Thermoplastic Elastomers • Excellent processability • Easily colorable 62% RECYCLE CONTENT Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Carbon Footprint Analysis Carbon Footprint Mapping Service • Provides input metrics for independent brand carbon footprint calculations • Aligns with a defined ISO standard, certified by TUV Rhineland ENABLES CARBON AWARENESS Avient Corporation 45 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $1M Portable Power Station Nymax™ Recycled Nylon • Recycle content up to 60% • Excellent weathering performance • Reduces weight 60% RECYCLE CONTENT Swim Goggles reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers • Easily colorable • Performs like traditional TPE 35 - 70% BIO-RENEWABLE CONTENT Avient Corporation 46 Consumer 2022 Revenue: $3M Off Road Vehicle Structural Components Nymax™ REC Reinforced Nylon • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent fatigue resistance INCORPORATES RECYCLE CONTENT CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS Avient Corporation 47 “Avient’s bio-circular materials for our Biofuse 2.0 goggles are a real game changer that will set Speedo apart from the competition - and will support our aim of reducing environmental impact.”

Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. 1 AVIENT CORPORATION ITEM 1. From a management perspective, 60% of our CEO's direct reports are female, racially or ethnically diverse, which we believe sets the right tone and expectation for diversity and inclusion within the Company. This attestation report is set forth on page 31 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 9A.

Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties. 1POLYONE CORPORATION ITEM 1. Additionally, we have adopted a provisional policy for the tax on global intangible low- taxed income (GILTI) in association with the TCJA, and we will provisionally recognize tax on GILTI in each period as compared to setting up deferred taxes This attestation report is set forth on page 31 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 9A.