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 identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions • 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 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; 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. 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 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 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 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 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 I Q D E S I G N L A B S PolyOne Corporation 30 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 2014 2018 Industrial designers $0 $10M 2014 2018 $4M $80M 2014 2018 Opportunity funnel New business revenue L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T 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 2014 2018 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 M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H 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 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 35 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 28% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 11% Building & Construction 10% Transportation 8% Consumer 8% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% 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% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 36 Europe 35% United States 45% Asia 14% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 2% 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 Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer 22% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 9% Packaging 7% Appliance 3% 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% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2005 2009 2013 2018 Europe 28% United States 46% Asia 24% Canada 2% *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 Healthcare 27% Transportation 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 5% Packaging 3% Wire & Cable 2% $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 2005 2009 2013 2018 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 Additives 13% Polyethylene 11% Pigments 9% TiO2 8% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 8% Polypropylene 5% Plasticizers 4% Dyestuffs 3% 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 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 Robert W.

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 identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions • 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 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; 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. 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 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 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 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 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 I Q D E S I G N L A B S PolyOne Corporation 30 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 2014 2018 Industrial designers $0 $10M 2014 2018 $4M $80M 2014 2018 Opportunity funnel New business revenue L S S C U S T O M E R F I R S T 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 2014 2018 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 M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H 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 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 35 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 32% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 9% 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 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% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 36 Europe 35% United States 45% Asia 14% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 2% 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 Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Wire & Cable 28% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronic 13% Healthcare 9% Industrial 8% Packaging 6% Appliance 2% Building & Construction 2% Transportation 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 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% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2005 2009 2013 2018 Europe 28% United States 46% Asia 24% Canada 2% *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 Healthcare 27% Transportation 23% Industrial 18% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 5% Packaging 3% Wire & Cable 1% $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 2005 2009 2013 2018 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 Additives 13% Polyethylene 11% Pigments 9% TiO2 8% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 8% Polypropylene 5% Plasticizers 4% Dyestuffs 3% 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 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 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.

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Manufacturer improves durability, cost-effectiveness for plastic spinning tubes, bobbins Downtime, scheduled or not, is unwelcome – and it’s often due to a plastic part that costs less than a dollar. Istanbul-based IŞILSAN makes these plastic spinning tubes and bobbins, used on the world’s most advanced textile machinery to carry thread and spun yarn.

Avient Announces Phoenix Location to Serve as a ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Center, Expanding Innovative Color Solutions and Guidance for Plastic Color and Design   Avient customers can visit these facilities to work with designers and create innovative effects for plastic color and design, using industry trends to streamline product development. Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.

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Geon BIO materials are formulated with PolyOne’s plant-based reFlex™ 300 plasticizer,” said James Stephenson, director, Global Marketing, Geon Performance Materials. This creates a truly non-phthalate flexible vinyl that performs at levels equal to or better than materials containing petroleum-based plasticizers. Caption: Geon™ BIO Flexible Solutions are formulated with reFlex™ 300 plasticizer, derived from soybean oil and certified as 99 percent biobased by the USDA BioPreferred® Program.

Tested in accordance with JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21-15 standards, these additives protect molded plastic parts by inhibiting bacterial growth (99.9 percent or more) and resisting fungal and mold growth. In addition to potentially causing odor issues, these microrganisms can cause detrimental aesthetic and mechanical property changes to a finished plastic part. Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  

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