Caption: Avient today released ColorForward™ 2023, the 17th edition of the annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry created by its ColorWorks™ team. The result is a unique package of inspirational materials to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices for new products and packaging. 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®.  

Avient’s ColorForward™ Color Trend Forecasting Tool for the Plastics Industry Forecasts an Eclectic Color Palette in 2026  ColorForward 2026, created by the ColorWorks™ team at Avient, outlines four global societal trends that will likely affect consumers' emotions in the coming years and, in turn, influence their color choices for plastic products. Offering an annual color direction tool was an unconventional and daring concept for a plastic solutions provider twenty years ago.

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 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to: 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 realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities;  The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;  Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates;  Amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates;  Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;  The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, such as Gordon Composites and Polystrand, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings;  Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;  The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery including the recovery of the housing market; The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and  Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation PolyOne Corporation Page 2 changes in the rate of inflation.  The above list of factors is not exhaustive.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  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.

Collaborating to Reduce Plastic Ocean Waste Avient collaborates with Hager Group and Plastic Bank to help reduce ocean-bound plastic waste 

As legislation sets new targets for increasing the recycled content in plastic packaging, safeguarding the quality of rPET is critical, especially for food-contact applications. Designing additives and recycling processes with circularity in mind is essential for the future of sustainable plastic packaging. The journey is challenging, but with continuous innovation and a commitment to sustainability, a circular economy for plastics is achievable.

As legislation sets new targets for increasing the recycled content in plastic packaging, safeguarding the quality of rPET is critical, especially for food-contact applications. Designing additives and recycling processes with circularity in mind is essential for the future of sustainable plastic packaging. The journey is challenging, but with continuous innovation and a commitment to sustainability, a circular economy for plastics is achievable.

We were among the first companies in the plastics industry to establish global policies aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating the use of heavy metals and phthalate plasticizers. With our global reach and deep interest in corporate citizenship, Avient is ideally positioned to help customers in the plastics industry achieve their product stewardship goals.

As legislation sets new targets for increasing the recycled content in plastic packaging, safeguarding the quality of rPET is critical, especially for food-contact applications. Designing additives and recycling processes with circularity in mind is essential for the future of sustainable plastic packaging. The journey is challenging, but with continuous innovation and a commitment to sustainability, a circular economy for plastics is achievable.