PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2015 2016 and beyond • 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 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Associates PolyOne Corporation Page 6 26 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion End Markets 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted EPS United States 66% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% Appliances 4% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10%Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Textiles 2% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% $1.96 Distribution 29% PP&S 20% CAI 23% SEM 15%DSS 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 43% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2006 1Q 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.0% 20%+ Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 16.6% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 2.5% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 11.9% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 22% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™ TPE’s & Film TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Page 11 Film Target End Markets… Healthcare PolyOne Corporation Page 12 TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Sheet (DSS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Sound & Vibration Management Fuel Handling Systems Interior & Exterior Trim Structural Braces & Brackets Interior Structural Components Lighting Air management Electronics & Cameras Fluid Handling Target End Markets… Automotive Underhood Components Roof Systems PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Target End Markets… Packaging PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ Oxygen Scavenger ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Light Barrier OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2015 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 34% 2006 2015 CAI & SEM Gross Margin 12% 43% 2006 2015 Target ≥ 35% Innovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 16 2,883 2,414 2006 2015 Volume (lbs in millions) -16% $103 $192 2006 2015 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) +86% $303 $721 2006 2015 Adjusted Gross Profit ($M) +138% Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* World’s Best Start-up program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* 81% 93% 2006 2015 16.2% 9.7% 2006 2015 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales  52% of associates trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry Commitment to Operational Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 19 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 1Q 2016 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2016 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.5x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 3/31/2016 $550 $600 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2022 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2016 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 3.750% 5.250% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.5 million shares in Q1 2016  Repurchased 17.3 million shares since early 2013  10.0 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.24 $0.31 $0.44 $0.46 $0.56 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 1Q'12 1Q'13 1Q'14 1Q'15 1Q'16 Adjusted EPS 1Q 2016 Financial Highlights  Performance Products & Solutions operating margin grew 540 basis points year-over-year to 11.9%  Distribution operating margin expanded 60 basis points to a record first quarter level of 6.5%  First quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 24% per year since 2012 $11 $20 $0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 1Q'15 1Q'16 PP&S Operating Profit $16 $18 $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 $20 1Q'15 1Q'16 POD Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 8% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 31% Textiles 8% Transportation 9% Wire & Cable 11% PolyOne Corporation Page 25 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 14.7% 16.6% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 49% Europe 29% Canada 2% Asia 20% Appliances 3% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 20% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 15% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.4% 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Platinum Vision Appliances, 3% Building & Construction 9% Consumer 5% Healthcare 7% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% Transportation 33% United States 97% Canada 3% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Appliances 7% Building & Construction 31% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 13% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion 11.9% Platinum Vision 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 79% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 5% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1Q'16 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 54% 2006 1Q 2016 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision Appliances 6% Building & Construction 4%Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Packaging 4% Transportation 24% Wire & Cable 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 29 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 31 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 Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 32  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 33 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 34 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 35 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 36 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 37 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results; and tax adjustments.

PolyOne Corporation Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation 2000-20052000-2005 2006 - 20092006 - 2009 2010 – 20152010 – 2015 2016 and beyond 2016 and beyond • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, • Steve Newlin appointed, Chairman, • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.96 • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Volume driven, commodity producer • Volume driven, commodity producer pp , , President and CEO • New leadership team appointed pp , , President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic i iti th t • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic i iti th t • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Implementation of four pillar strategy y q p p current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands y q p p current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Invest and grow current and next generation talent • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 4 Confirmation of Our Strategy SpecializationSpecialization GlobalizationGlobalization Associates Operational Excellence Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Commercial Excellence Th W ld’ P i P id f S i li d PolyOne Corporation Page 5 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions 27 Consecutive Quarters of EPS Growth PolyOne Corporation Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion 2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion2015 Revenues: $3.4 Billion Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 7% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% United States Distribution 29% CAI 23% SEM %DSS End MarketsEnd Markets Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS 66% 15%DSS 13% End MarketsEnd Markets $1.31 $1.80 Adjusted EPSAdjusted EPS Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Textiles 2% Transportation $1.96 $0 27 $0 21 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 Building & C Consumer Healthcare 11% 20% Wire & Cable 9% PolyOne Corporation Page 7 $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Appliances 4% Construction 12% 10%Electrical & Electronics 5% Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Old PolyOne 100% Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision 80% nc om e* 40% 60% pe ra tin g In 80%+ 43% 65% 20% 40% % o f O 2%0% 2005 2010 2015 2020 Specialty OI $5M $87M $229M Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 8 *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Vision Color and Engineered Materials at the Heart of Specialty Transformation OPERATING MARGIN 16.7% 17.5% 20%+ COLOR, ADDITIVES AND INKS 15 8% 20%+ SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 9.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 15.8% 1 7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 3.4% 5.1% 8.0% 8.6% 1.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision 1.1% 1.3% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision YTD YTD PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals 2006 2Q 2016 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income %1) Operating Income % Specialty: Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 18.0% 20%+ S i lt E i d M t i l 1 1% 14 9% 20%+Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 14.9% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions N/A 1.7% (TTM) 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 12.3% 12 – 14% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 61% 80%+ 3) ROIC* 5.0% 12.0% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 11% Double Digit PolyOne Corporation Page 10 ) j % Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period TPE’s & Film Therma-Tech™ & Sheet GEON™ Vinyl TPE + OnForce™ Gravi-Tech™ Polymer ColorantsTherma-Tech™ Film PolyOne Corporation Page 11Page 11 Target End Markets… Healthcare OnForce (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) TPE Vibration Dampening (SEM/GLS) Source: Outdoor Industry Association TPE & Film (SEM + DSS) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) TPE O F Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) Thermatech (SEM) TPE + OnForce (SEM) OnForce (SEM) Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEM) Sheet (DSS) (SEM) Glasforms (SEM) Polymer Colorants (CAI) PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Target End Markets… Outdoor High Performance Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Management Interior & Exterior Trim Interior Structural Components Fuel Handling Underhood Components g SystemsAir management Electronics & Cameras Structural Braces & Brackets Lighting Fluid Handling PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Target End Markets… Automotive ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV Oxygen Scavenger Ultimate UV Light Barrier PreservaPak™ OnColor™ Smart Batch™ OnCap™ Laser Marking Additives VersaFlex™ TPE Cap Liner PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Target End Markets… Packaging Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $53 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 34% CAI & SEM Gross Margin Target ≥ 35% $20 $53 14% 12% 43% *Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 2006 2015 2006 20152006 2015 Innovation Pipeline PotentialInnovation Pipeline Potential PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story VolumeCommercial, R&D Adjusted 2,883 Volume (lbs in millions) $192 Commercial, R&D and Marketing Spending ($M) $721 Adjusted Gross Profit ($M) -16% +86% +138% 2,414$103 $303 2006 20152006 2015 2006 2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Connecting Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 17 CommercializationInVisiO Color Design Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers On-Time Delivery Commitment to Operational Excellence World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* World’s Best Start-up program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* 81% 93% 2006 2015 Working Capital % of Sales 16.2% 9.7%  52% of associates trained in LSS PolyOne Corporation Page 18 2006 2015  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry Debt Maturities & Pension Funding 102% 100% Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2016 $700 $800 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2016 ($ millions) 80% 90% 100% $547 $600 $600 $700 60% 60% 70% $500 40% 50% $300 $400 20% 30% 2008 2Q 2016 $200 2022 2023 Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2 75% 5 250% PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA*= 2.3x ** includes US-qualified pension plans only*TTM 6/30/2016 Coupon Rate: LIBOR + 2.75% 5.250% (3.50%) Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational  Repurchased 17.3 million shares since early 2013  10 0 million shares are Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Gro th Share Rep rchases  10.0 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Growth Repurchases Acquisitions Dividends Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 20 $0.16 $ $0.10 $0.20 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 solutions Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion St f d t t th t t t d ti Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company g p g g g p PolyOne Corporation Page 21 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 22 2Q 2016 Financial Highlights  Performance Products & Solutions operating margin grew 370 basis $18 $16 $21 $18 $22 PP&S Operating Profit points year-over-year to 12.3% $11 $15 $16 $10 $14 $18 2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16 SEM O ti P fit  SEM operating margin expanded 50 basis points to a record second $15 $19 $20 $21 $18 $22 SEM Operating Profit Adjusted EPS quarter level of 14.9% $13 $15 $10 $14 2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16 $0.37 $0.51 $0.57 $0.63 $0.45 $0.70 Adjusted EPS  Second quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 20% per year PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $0.30 $ $0.20 2Q'12 2Q'13 2Q'14 2Q'15 2Q'16 since 2012 Note: $ in millions, except per share data At a Glance Color, Additives and Inks 2015 Revenues: $0.8 Billion Solutions United States 48% Europe 33% Asia Canada 2% 12% Latin America 5% 16.7% 18.0% 20%+Operating Income % of Sales Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Packaging 31% Textiles 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% Building & C i Consumer Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% 8% Transportation 9% Wire & Cable 11% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 1.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision Appliances 2% Construction 11% 8% Electrical & Electronics 1% At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion Solutions United States 49%49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% 14.7% 14.9% 20%+Operating Income % of Sales 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits Appliances 3% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 15% 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1%Building & Construction 3% Consumer 20% Electrical & Electronics Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision Electronics 16% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.5 Billion United States 97% Canada 3% 8-10% Operating Income % of Sales Expanding Profits2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Packaging 19% 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 1.0%Building & Construction Healthcare 7% Industrial 24% Transportation 33% PolyOne Corporation Page 26 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision Appliances, 3% Construction 9% Consumer 5% 7% At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions2015 Revenues: $0.7 Billion United States 79% CanadaCanada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 5% Packaging 5% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 16% 12-14% Operating Income % of Sales Expanding Profits 12.3% 2015 Revenue by Industry Segment Appliances 7% Building & Construction 31% Electrical & El t i Healthcare 1% Industrial 13% % 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.3%7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 27 31% Consumer 5% Electronics 3% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 Platinum Vision At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers2015 Revenues: $1.0 Billion Packaging 4% Transportation 24% Wire & Cable 4% Appliances 6% Building & Construction 4%Consumer 13%Healthcare Industrial 16% Electrical & Electronics 6% 23% 6 6% 6.5-7.5% 6 5% Operating Income % of Sales53% ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5% 15% 6.1% PolyOne Corporation Page 28 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2Q'16 2020 15% 2006 2Q 2016 Platinum Vision Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or a pound of paper or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass PolyOne Corporation Page 29 than glass Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 30 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers • Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps andmetallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications • Elevate quality and prestige perceptions amongperceptions among high‐end consumers • Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly PolyOne Corporation Page 31 p y Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers • Durable, long‐lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants • Minimize environmental stress cracking and discolorationg • One of the broadest medically y approved polymer and colorant portfolios PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Printed Circuit Boards with Thermally Conductive Polymers • Replaces metal by etchingReplaces metal by etching circuit designs into thermally conductive plastic • Maintains heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals • Reduces both weight and cost • Increases the lifetime and reliability of electronic systems PolyOne Corporation Page 33 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 PolyOne Corporation Page 34 • Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications • Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & p leisure industry • Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Source: Outdoor Industry Association Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods • 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Extrusion‐spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch PolyOne Corporation Page 36 PET Bottling Technology • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market Shelf‐life extension Weight reduction • Improve performance and reduce cost through light‐weighting, d d t f t l ti Greater product consistency l b l Enhanced product aesthetics reduced waste, faster cycle times and extended shelf life Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint aesthetics High heat • Aligned with megatrend of facing climate and resource challenges: Color and Special Effects High heat resistance Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use PolyOne Corporation Page 37 at end of use Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction l f f d• Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 38 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers• Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protectiontransmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customizedasymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superiorBarrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 39 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results; and tax adjustments.

S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.3% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.6% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.5% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 67% 80%+ 3) ROIC (after-tax)* 5.0% 11.7% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 23 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted operating income after-tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2014 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 27% 2006 2014 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 20% 44% 2006 2014 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 9 7 3 5 12 5 3 2 8 4 2 4 3 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 14 8 18 12 22 74 Addressable Market ($ millions) $700 $600 $600 $1,900 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 102% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q2 2015 Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.0x Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.40% as of 6/30/15 **TTM 6/30/2015 $49 $79 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2015 ($ millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 600K shares in Q2 2015  Repurchased 12.4 million shares since early 2013  7.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 19 $0.19 $0.26 $0.30 $0.37 $0.51 $0.57 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 Adjusted EPS Q2 2015 Financial Highlights  Global Color Additives & Inks operating margin reaches record level of 18.2%  Global Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 240 basis points year-over-year to 14.4%  Second quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 25% per year since 2010 $13 $14 $24 $31 $38 $40 $10 $30 $50 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GCAI Operating Profit $12 $13 $13 $15 $19 $20 $10 $14 $18 $22 Q2'10 Q2'11 Q2'12 Q2'13 Q2'14 Q2'15 GSEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 17.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 15.3% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.3% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.5% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 Q2 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 25 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  114 trained Black Belts  222 trained Green Belts  140 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency option contracts; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense (benefit) from one-time income tax items and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments. 3 Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Six Months Ended Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Ended (In millions) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015 Short-term portion and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.7 $ 61.8 $ 61.8 Long-term debt 967.9 962.0 996.4 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (261.5) (238.6) (236.8) Net Debt $ 719.1 785.2 821.4 Income before income taxes $ 73.2 $ 88.4 $ 116.7 $ 131.9 Interest expense, net 31.2 62.2 32.3 63.3 Depreciation and amortization 72.2 123.9 50.1 101.8 Special items, impact on operating income 62.2 164.9 21.2 123.9 Accelerated depreciation included in special items (20.5) (23.1) (0.3) (2.9) Adjusted EBITDA $ 218.3 $ 416.3 $ 220.0 $ 418.0 Net Debt/TTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.0 POL IR Presentation - Jefferies Industrials Conference 2015 website ��PolyOne Investor Presentation�Jefferies 2015 Industrials Conference�August 2015�� Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet �Fund Investment / Shareholder Return PolyOne Core Values Why Invest In PolyOne?

PolyOne Corporation Page 4 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • 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 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.80 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Accelerating growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Appliances 5% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 10% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 11% Industrial 14% Packaging 14% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 9% Distribution 28% PP&S 20% Specialty 52% United States 69% Europe 13% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 5% 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $183M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 24 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $52 2006 TTM Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 28% 2006 TTM Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 12% 43% 2006 TTM Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Innovation Pipeline Potential Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 12 4 9 6 1 6 3 7 4 5 6 1 1 7 2 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74 Specialty Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400 PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Lightweighting with Advanced Composites Increasing Healthcare Penetration Innovation Initiatives Expansion in Consumer Markets New Market Development $$$ $$ $ High Temperature Polymers PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers • Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’ sales force PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 97% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q3 2015 Pension Funding** As of September 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x $49 $121 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares in Q3 2015  Repurchased 14.8 million shares since early 2013  5.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 17 $0.20 $0.28 $0.36 $0.49 $0.54 $0.00 $0.15 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 Adjusted EPS Q3 2015 Financial Highlights  Color Additives & Inks operating margin reaches record third quarter level of 17.3%  Specialty Engineered Materials operating margin grew 210 basis points year-over-year to 14.7%  Third quarter adjusted EPS has grown on average 28% per year since 2011 $13 $19 $29 $30 $35 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 GCAI Operating Profit $11 $13 $15 $18 $20 $10 $14 $18 $22 Q3'11 Q3'12 Q3'13 Q3'14 Q3'15 GSEM Operating Profit Note: $ in millions, except per share data PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 12% Consumer 7% Electrical & Electronics 1% Healthcare 6% Industrial 14% Packaging 31% Textiles 7% Transportation 8% Wire & Cable 12% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 17.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Platinum Vision United States 44% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 12% Latin America 6% PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 3% Consumer 18% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Transportation 20% Wire & Cable 12% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 15.1% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 12.1% United States 44% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 19% Latin America 2% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 8% Consumer 5% Healthcare 6% Industrial 23% Packaging 27% Transportation 30% United States 96% Canada 4% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.5% 12-14% 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Appliances 8% Building & Construction 33% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1% Industrial 11% Packaging 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 8.1% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 10-12% Platinum Vision 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 7.7% United States 80% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 4% PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Appliances 6% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 13% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 23% Industrial 15% Packaging 4% Transportation 25% Wire & Cable 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 Q3 2015 At a Glance Distribution Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Expanding Profits 6.1% Platinum Vision http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 23 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Five consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  113 trained Black Belts  235 trained Green Belts  151 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 26 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 Source: Outdoor Industry Association PolyOne Corporation Page 27  $1.5 billion attractive, growing market  Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product  Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance PET Bottling Technology 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 2009 2014 2019 Asia Pacific North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa Global PET Packaging Growth 2009-2019 Source: Euromonitor retail off-trade consumption (PET bottles & jars, home care, personal care, food & non-alcoholic beverages) B ill io n un its 5% CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 28 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 31 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 32 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior sensory properties PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc. 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense/benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments.

With more than 20 years of operations and executive management experience, Mr. He spent 12 years at Valspar Corporation with increasing roles of responsibility, including vice president, where he was accountable for the North American segment of its liquid, powder, electrocoat and after market specialty chemical businesses. Midea is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in marine engineering, and he spent six years in the U.S.

No C6.10 (C6.10) Describe your gross global combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the reporting year in metric tons CO2e per unit currency total revenue and provide any additional intensity metrics that are appropriate to your business operations. Description Waste Metric value 54.08 Metric numerator Kg Waste Metric denominator (intensity metric only) per metric ton produced % change from previous year 0.14 Direction of change Decreased Please explain C-CH9.3a (C-CH9.3a) Provide details on your organization’s chemical products. Output product Other, please specify (Compounded Specialty Polymers (Avient compounds purchased products & does not manufacture base chemicals) Production (metric tons) 489,962 Capacity (metric tons) 489,962 Direct emissions intensity (metric tons CO2e per metric ton of product) 0.2125 Electricity intensity (MWh per metric ton of product) 1.82 Avient CDP Climate Change Questionnaire 2022 Friday, July 29, 2022 104 Steam intensity (MWh per metric ton of product) 0 Steam/ heat recovered (MWh per metric ton of product) 0 Comment C-CE9.6/C-CG9.6/C-CH9.6/C-CN9.6/C-CO9.6/C-EU9.6/C- MM9.6/C-OG9.6/C-RE9.6/C-ST9.6/C-TO9.6/C-TS9.6 (C-CE9.6/C-CG9.6/C-CH9.6/C-CN9.6/C-CO9.6/C-EU9.6/C-MM9.6/C-OG9.6/C-RE9.6/C- ST9.6/C-TO9.6/C-TS9.6) Does your organization invest in research and development (R&D) of low-carbon products or services related to your sector activities?

The non-GAAP financial measures include: Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted free cash flow. Avient does not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, such as outlook for Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward- looking basis because Avient is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items, and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. All Rights Reserved 2024 61 History of balanced capital deployment $0 .1 6 $0 .2 0 $0 .2 6 $0 .3 4 $0 .4 2 $0 .5 0 $0 .5 8 $0 .7 2 $0 .7 9 $0 .8 2 $0 .8 8 $0 .9 6 $1 .0 0 $1 .0 3 $1 .0 8 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Dividend $ per shareAdj.

Update: • The Alliance to End Plastic Waste is currently executing 27 projects globally that are expected to divert at least 375kt of plastics waste per year. 2030 Sustainability Goals Last year Avient was proud to announce our 2030 Sustainability Goals and share our commitment to drive sustainability for all of our stakeholders. Associates have the opportunity at least twice per year through the performance appraisal process to request a career development discussion with their manager. Retained energy attribute credits from these projects will allow for the reduction of Scope 2 emissions by approximately 90,000 MT CO2e per year, a significant lowering of our carbon footprint.

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