Because the TPE bonds well to the polypropylene (PP) substrate, the tub withstands repeated folding and unfolding.

Available as a granular masterbatch for injection molding, thermoforming or extrusion, these new additives offer superior performance for most clear polymers, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS).

Announced agreement to divest Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) to streamline portfolio, improve specialty mix, and enable investments to accelerate growth NYSE: POL) today reported its third quarter results for 2019, which reflect PP&S as a discontinued operation. The divestment of PP&S is expected to close soon, which will reduce our exposure to more cyclical end markets and strengthen our balance sheet. 

Common examples are polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA), polyketone (PK), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). Examples of semi-crystalline polymers are PP, polyethylene (PE), PA6, PA66, polyphthalamide (PPA), polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET), polyoxymethylene (POM) or acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

With this acquisition and the recent divestiture of our Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) segment, we now expect over 85% of pro forma adjusted EBITDA to be generated from specialty applications," said Mr. intends to finance this transaction through a combination of cash on hand, including capital generated from the recent divestiture of its PP&S segment, and proceeds from the issuance of senior unsecured notes and approximately

These actions will include aligning assets that were acquired as part of the 2013 acquisition of Spartech with PolyOne’s Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segment. These assets are primarily located in Ramos, Mexico and will now operate within Producer Services, a business unit of PP&S, which has headquarters in Seabrook, Texas.

Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) also achieved a record return on sales of 9.0%. In addition, PP&S led the company in working capital efficiency at 4.6% of sales and did so while maintaining leading levels of customer service, as evidenced by a 96% on- time delivery rate, an all-time high. Newlin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer March 11, 2013 25+38+38 +73+74+95 19+15+9 +56+72+85 Operating Income % Specialty PP&S Distribution Specialty Platform Operating Income % of Total ROIC** (after-tax) 2007 3.2% 6.1% 3.0% 20% 7% 2012 9.1% 9.0% 6.4% 45% 11% 2015 TARGET 12%–16% 9%–12% 6%–7.5% 65%–75% 15% 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 $ millions SPECIALTY PLATFORM OPERATING INCOME 40+68+70 +86+84+902012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 % PERCENTAGE SPECIALTY PLATFORM OPERATING INCOME % OF TOTAL* 41+33+35 +70+79+932012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 % PERCENTAGE ADJUSTED RETURN ON SALES^ POLYONE STOCK (POL) PERFORMANCE VERSUS S&P 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 0 .20 .40 .60 .80 1.00 1.20 1.40 $ DOLLARS ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE† 0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1 1.2 *Operating income excludes corporate operating income SAFETY INJURY INCIDENCE RATE˚ 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 12.31.09 6.30.10 12.31.10 6.30.11 12.31.11 6.30.12 12.31.12 DATE 200 150 100 50 0 % P E R C E N TA G E POL S&P 600 CHEMICALS S&P 500 INJURY incidence rate 91+91+71 +54+47+45 ˚Number of injuries per 100 full time associates^Operating income excludes special items and equity income from SunBelt **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period †EPS excluding special items and equity income from SunBelt POL 173% S&P 600 Chemicals 34% S&P 500 28% 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Proof of Performance Our values, strategy, commitment and execution are clearly evident in our recent financial and operational performance.

These included headwinds from hydrocarbon based raw material deflation that reduced revenue by nearly $150 million and compressed margins, primarily within our PolyOne Distribution (POD) and Performance Products and Solutions (PP&S) segments. These associates led to an almost immediate impact in POD and PP&S, where sales cycles are often the shortest within the company. STOCK PERFORMANCE PolyOne’s stock performance has significantly outpaced the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index. 12.31.09 12.31.10 12.31.11 12.31.12 12.31.13 12.31.14 12.31.15 12.31.16 OPERATING INCOME % OF SALES Color, Additives & Inks Specialty Engineered Materials PP&S Distribution Designed Structures & Solutions 2006 “Where we were” 1.7% 1.1% 5.5% 2.6% N/A 2016 “Where we are” 16.0% 14.3% 11.1% 6.4% -0.9% 2020 Platinum Vision 20% + 20% + 12–14% 6.5–7.5% 8–10% 500 400 300 200 100 0 P E R C E N TA G E POL S&P MID CAP CHEMICALS S&P 500 A N N U A L D IV ID E N D $ /S H A R E RETURNING CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS .50 .40 .30 .20 .10 5+30+36+45+59+80+88+95 2.20 2.00 1.80 1.60 1.40 1.20 1.00 .80 .60 .40 .20 0 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE*^ U .S .

PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000

PP FR 8-6 LMS-1000