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However, we continued to implement innovative waste minimization and energy savings projects that greatly reduced our overall environmental footprint. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Security analysts and representatives of financial institutions are invited to contact: Joe Di Salvo Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations Phone: 440-930-1921 Email: giuseppe.disalvo@polyone.com AUDITORS Ernst & Young LLP 950 Main Ave., Suite 1800 Cleveland, OH 44113 INTERNET ACCESS Information on PolyOne’s products and services, news releases, corporate governance, EDGAR filings, Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, etc. as well as an electronic version of this annual report, are available on the Internet at www.polyone.com. THIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF POLYONE’S FORM 10-K FILING THIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF POLYONE’S FORM 10-K FILINGTHIS PAGE IS NOT PART OF POLYONE’S FORM 10-K FILING ROBERT M.

As a result of the system-based cost savings and improved supply reliability, the manufacturer made the decision to proceed with the Avient solution. Cost savings: The hose manufacturer is saving $33,000 per year by using Versalloy TPV instead of its previous material. These savings resulted from lower specific gravity of the Avient material (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate.

AVIENT SOLUTION ADDRESSES CRITICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES AND DELIVERS OVER $100,000 PER YEAR IN SAVINGS With the Avient material, the manufacturer is expected to save $122,000 per year vs. silicone. Even after the cost of the new tooling, the company will save about $72,000 the first year, an impressive and rapid return on the investment in new tooling.

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT?

It’s in equipment that helps save lives, keeps food safe from spoilage, lowers the use of fossil fuels, and makes alternative energy possible.

Additionally, SiteCool technology provides the added benefit of lightweighting for even greater cost and energy savings.