Long fiber thermoplastics (LFTs) offer benefits to design engineers seeking a material that provides exceptional strength, yet requires lightweight properties. When working with Avient, our materials and technical experts act as an extension to your design and engineering teams, supporting your projects from start to finish. SIMULATION SUPPORT Computer-aided engineering (CAE) allows us to accurately and efficiently understand a variety of assessments that help us guide your team through the design phase of a project to confidently dial in on a final design.

Check one box below and provide information as required: Complete the following information: Form 540 Prescribed by: POLYONE CORPORATION 1181191 1701.70(B)(6) DOC ID ----> 202018203934 Page 2 of 2Form 540 Last Revised: 06/2019 A copy of the resolution of amendment is attached to this document. Sincerely, Helen Devine Helen Devine Certified Paralegal hdevine@OhioSOS.gov DOC ID ----> 202018203934 Change to the Name of the Company; Articles of Incorporation WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PolyOne Corporation, an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), deems it to be advisable and in the best interest of the Company to change its corporate name; and WHEREAS, the Board deems it to be advisable and in the best interest of the Company to amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, to reflect the Company’s new name.

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We wish him the best in retirement." SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

executive vice president and chief financial officer, commented, "We continually seek opportunities to improve our financial position and strengthen our balance sheet to best support our growth initiatives.  SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

We are extremely pleased to have Scott in this expanded role, and we wish Dan all the best in his future endeavors after serving PolyOne so well during his tenure here." SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

CLEVELAND – Based on the content created for its redesigned website, PolyOne has secured a spot on the Kapost B2B Top 50, a list of the best content marketing brands. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has won the 2014 Best Emerging Maintenance Reliability Program Award from Uptime® Magazine. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

With this initial launch under the new Avient Specialty Inks brand, we are offering all our customers a complete package of the best special effects and additive inks to simplify product selection, making it easier for customers around the world to select and order the right products for their needs,” said Tito Echiburu, general manager, Avient Specialty Inks. SEARCH INVESTOR NEWS

Truly global • Technology platform and expertise – Combining the best from two global leaders creates an unmatched portfolio of products and solutions • Global and local accounts – Combining our legacies’ business, dealing with large key accounts and a broad base of regional customers, creates ample opportunities for growth and industry partnering • Talent acquisition and retention – Our ‘best of both worlds’ leadership position helps us to attract and retain the best people in the industry • Cost and performance synergies – Alignment of site structures and technical & commercial organizations is driving a positive cost position An Excellent Fit Avient Corporation 16 • Dedicated global organization • Full suite of performance products • Excellent product stewardship expertise • High quality technical organization • Strong focus on innovation and sustainability • Strong customer relationships and global industry partnerships • Global footprint What Legacy Clariant Color Brings Avient Corporation 17 Customer orientation and dedication Aesthetics + Product Functionality Innovation and Sustainability Safety First o Both ACC Responsible Care® companies o Legacy and continued focus on safety Retain All Customers and Existing Business o Minimize integration disruptions o Broadened portfolio of specialty solutions o World class products and service Retain All Key Employees o Talented, passionate, and collaborative o Supportive, high-performance culture Principles of Integration Avient Corporation 18 $85M Cost Synergies • Barrier technology • Functional additives • Processing aids • Flame retardants • Light-weighting additives Complementary Technologies • Clariant’s approved formulations and certified facilities • Legacy PolyOne’s leading share in distribution channels Healthcare Solutions • Clariant’s position in SE Asia, Latin America, Germany & Italy • Legacy PolyOne’s position in U.S., Canada and China Regional Strengths • Solutions with Avient’s engineered materials customers • Avient’s distribution channels Segment Cross-selling Revenue synergy opportunities of $75M The complementary aspects of our combined businesses are unquestionable. Avient Corporation 104 Unprecedented Market Opportunity $3 Billion Market • 5G Infrastructure • Vehicle Electrification • IoT, Wearables • Home Health & Consumer Medical Devices Engineered Materials: Revolutionary Adaptation Source: Lux Research Inc., How can Avient “capture & create” value in this segment? It’s how we innovate best for them.