As designers struggle to create packages that stand out with a distinctive visual look to prompt an initial purchase, they’re also looking for more: a tactile quality that conveys a message, a material that supports sustainability goals, and one that improves a product’s functionality. Another benefit to incorporating these soft touch materials in packaging is the ability to add color and texture, allowing a package to stand out from the competition on the store shelf. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Corporation +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

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For brand owners and OEMs to achieve this, they need materials free of surface blooms and ready to stand up to everyday wear and tear. TEST METHODS Stain Test - Condition 1: Tea, coffee, ketchup, mustard stand on the surface for 2 minutes at room temperature, then removed to observe the surface performance. Condition 2: Sunblock and hand cream stand on the surface for 24 hours at 50°C, then removed to observe the surface performance.

Pro Forma Financial Information The Company acquired Avient Protective Materials (“Dyneema”) on September 1, 2022 (the “Acquisition Date”) and sold the Distribution segment on November 1, 2022. EPS (1) $0.14 $2.67 $3.04 2006 2018 2022PF TOP-TIER SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE AND RECOGNITION Industry Sustainability Standards 90th percentile 84th ESG Ratings Performance 3 1 4 10 PEOPLE C U L T U R E I S E V E R Y T H I N G Community Service 7x Safer than Industry Average World-Class Safety Leadership Development Over $17 million raised since 2010 Diversity & Inclusion 11 2022 RE SU LT S Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE (PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY) 13 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 42 Inflation (20) SEM: Price / Mix 14 Inflation (10) Net Price Benefit 26 Wage and Energy Inflation (13) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 4 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 21 FX (10) Q4 2022 $107 Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2021 $ 132 Demand (50) Russia Import Sales (3) • Demand contraction especially prevalent in EMEA and Asia • Pricing continues to cover inflation of raw materials, wages and energy PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF STRONG AND IMPROVING FREE CASH FLOW GENERATION 14 • Periods of economic weakness have driven higher levels of cash generation due to working capital management • Anticipate continued strong free cash flow generation and conversion despite global uncertainty 78% 78% 80% 80% 81% 78% 84% 83% 80% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 F re e C as h F lo w C o n ve rs io n F re e C as h F lo w FCF $ AVNT FCF Conversion % S&P FCF Conversion % Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. 2020 is pro forma for Clariant Color and 2022 is pro forma for Avient Protective Materials. $600 $592 2021 2022 $3.02 $3.04 2021 2022 FULL YEAR 2022 PERFORMANCE (TOTAL COMPANY PRO FORMA) 15 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $3,712 $3,653 2021 2022 -2% Adjusted EPS -1% + 1% (in millions) (in millions) (+4% excluding FX) (+5% excluding FX) (+9% excluding FX) FULL YEAR 2022 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 16 CAI $2,402 $2,355 Sales ($ in millions) $409 $402 EBITDA SEM Pro Forma $1,308 $1,300 Sales $278 $272 EBITDA (+4% excluding FX) - 2% -1% (+5% excluding FX) - 2% (+4% excluding FX) - 2% (+2% excluding FX) PRO FORMA FULL YEAR EPS BRIDGE 17 Pro Forma 2021 Adjusted EPS 3.02$ Foreign Currency (0.23) Russia Import Sales (0.07) Outdoor High Performance (0.13) Color, Additives and Inks 0.18 Specialty Engineered Materials 0.24 Corporate Costs / Other 0.03 Pro Forma 2022 Adjusted EPS 3.04$ FULL YEAR EBITDA BRIDGE (PRO FORMA TOTAL COMPANY) 18 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 247 Inflation (176) SEM: Price / Mix 121 Inflation (77) Net Price Benefit 115 Wage and Energy Inflation (47) Clariant Color Integration Synergies 23 Incentives, Other Employee Costs 43 FX (34) Full Year 2022 $592 Adjusted EBITDA Full Year 2021 $ 600 Demand (99) Russia Import Sales (9) • Demand primarily impacted by China lockdowns, 4th quarter industrywide destocking and declining consumer sentiment • Pricing outpaced inflation of raw materials, wages and energy 2023 G U IDA N CE $125 $530 Q1 FY $0.55 $2.40 Q1 FY 2023 GUIDANCE 20 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,450 Q1 FY Adjusted EPS (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / BALANCE SHEET 21 • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x K E Y G R O W T H D R I V E R S A N D T R A N S F O R M E D P O R T F O L I O GROWTH DRIVERS: PROVEN SUCCESS 23 (1) Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (APM) COMPOSITES $51 $84 $212 $668 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 10% Organic CAGR 10% HEALTHCARE $108 $113 $231 $293 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 8-10% Organic CAGR 11% ASIA/EMERGING REGIONS $265 $358 $726 $830 2016 2018 2020 2022 Long Term Growth Rate 5% Organic CAGR 12% $340 $455 $790 2016 2018 2020 2022 $1,175 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Long Term Growth Rate 8-12% Organic CAGR 11% (1) (1)(1) (Sales in $ millions) #1 Color Formulator Dyneema® - World’s Strongest Fiber™ #1 in Composites applications for outdoor high performance #1 in Performance Inks Customized solutions 140+ PhDs on staff Rapid development of innovative products Extensive patent (2,500+) portfolio 33% Vitality Index Better-positioned toward stable, high-growth end markets Consumer, packaging, healthcare and defense comprise nearly 60% of sales Agnostic to raw materials, helping all customers achieve their goals Broad portfolio of diversified sustainable solutions 90%+ of our innovation pipeline invested in sustainable solutions Long-term growth rate well above GDP with expectations of 8-12% LEVERAGING OUR TRANSFORMED PORTFOLIO 24 Healthcare 8% Packaging 24% Consumer 20% Building & Construction 10% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Energy 4% Telecom. 4% 2022 PF $3.65B sales Defense 6% Leading Positions Sustainable SolutionsDiversified IndustriesSpecialty Formulator (1) 2022 Pro forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials (2) 2020 Pro forma for the acquisition of Clariant Color (1)(2) (1) $340M $455M $790M 2016 2018 2020PF 2022PF $1,175M P EE R C O M PAR IS O N S AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,450 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 27 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C H U N H X L C E E C L A S H S C L E M N FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA. Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 2023E(%) 28 79 87 81 79 76 73 90 77 76 75 73 64 59 33 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E A S H H X L E C L H U N E M N S C L MULTIPLE EXPANSION Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.89.

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Pro Forma Financial Information The Company acquired Avient Protective Materials (“Dyneema”) on September 1, 2022 (the “Acquisition Date”) and sold the Distribution segment on November 1, 2022. WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE 5 CUSTOM FORMULATION FE BRUARY 1 5 , 2023 W EB CAS T Q4 2022 VS. Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 2023E(%) 31 79 87 81 79 76 73 90 77 76 75 73 64 59 33 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C C E A S H H X L E C L H U N E M N S C L MULTIPLE EXPANSION Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of February 13, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $530M and closing share price of $38.89.

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Use of Non GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 4 All time closing high of $29.48 August 1, 2013 • 15 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 42% versus 20% growth in the S&P • 275% increase in market cap: $0.7b $2.6b since 2006 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 PP&S 15% Specialty 60% Distribution 25% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010* 2011* 2012* 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re Appliance 6% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer 9% Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 9% Transportation 16% Textiles 1% United States 70% Europe 14% Canada 8% Asia 5% Latin America 3% 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* End Markets* 2012 Revenues: $4.0 Billion* EPS Page 6 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes discontinued operations PolyOne At A Glance * Restated to exclude discontinued operations Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items **Pro Forma results include Spartech and Glasforms acquisitions, Specialty Coatings reclass and excludes discontinued operations 2% 34% 43% 45% 60% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 H1 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Organic Consolidated Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.7% 12.6% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.9% 9.2% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 4.4% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 8.1% 8.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 26% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 46.5% 2006 Q2 2013 $20.3 $44.7 2006 TTM Q2'13 14.3% 31.1% 2006 Q2 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 9 We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation  Polymer Science  Formulation  Chemistry  Processing Inputs  Base Resins  Additives  Modifiers  Colorants Specialized Polymer Materials, Services, and Solutions Expertise Satisfied Consumers PolyOne Customer Innovative Products & Services  Marketplace Demands  Performance Requirements  Value Drivers Page 10 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj. EPS: $1.00 $0.54 $0.68 $0.30 $0.45 $0.60 $0.75 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted EPS $101.0 $132.6 $50.0 $100.0 $150.0 H1'12 H1'13 Adjusted Operating Income (millions) +31% $68.8 $97.7 $50.0 $75.0 $100.0 H1'12 H1'13 Specialty Operating Income (millions) First Half 2013 Financial Highlights • Adjusted EPS increased 26% over prior year first half • Operating Income expanded 31% versus first half 2012 • Specialty operating income up 42% • Revenue grew 22% versus 1H ‘12 • Portfolio transformation activities  Completed acquisition of Spartech  Divested non-core Resin business +26% +42% Page 12 • Significant Debt Maturities $ 1,010 Other Debt 21 • Total Debt at 6/30/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 1.9x • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.1x*(tax adjusted) $392 310 $702 $1,031 392 $639 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2013 ($ millions) Page 13 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM for taxes on resin gain Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Cash Balance = $392M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x • Repurchased ~3.0M shares YTD in 2013 • 17 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • North American manufacturing alignment Acquisitions *TTM 6/30/2013 Use of Cash Page 14 Why Invest In PolyOne?

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PolyOne Corporation Page 1 PolyOne Investor Presentation RW Baird 2015 Industrial Conference November 2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 2 Forward-Looking Statements  In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  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 17 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 18 $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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 27 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 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 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 34 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. Platform operating income mix percentage 2005* 2008* 2010* 2013 2014 2015 YTD Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $104.0 $124.9 $ 107.9 Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 72.4 63.2 Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 45.1 12.0 Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $194.6 $242.4 $ 183.1 Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 63.1 43.9 Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 68.2 52.4 Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - - — Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (218.6) (59.8) Operating income (loss) GAAP $140.3 $(291.4) $174.6 $231.5 $155.1 $ 219.6 Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 218.6 59.8 Operating income excluding Corporate $191.8 $133.7 $202.3 $313.9 $373.7 $ 279.4 Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 66% Adjusted EPS is calculated as follows: Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) - - - Special items, after tax(1) (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7 30.4 101.0 Tax adjustments(2) (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5 2.2 (10.5) Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 2 Adjusted EPS 2011 Q3 2012 Q3 2013 Q3 2014 Q3 2015 Q3 Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 16.0 $ 19.4 $ 23.2 $ 32.3 $ 44.5 Special items, after tax(1) 3.1 5.3 10.5 13.2 12.6 Tax adjustments(2) (0.3) 0.1 1.8 (0.1) (9.6) Adjusted net income $ 18.8 $ 24.8 $ 35.5 $ 45.4 $ 47.5 Diluted shares 94.3 90.2 98.1 93.1 88.4 Adjusted EPS $ 0.20 $ 0.27 $ 0.36 $ 0.49 $ 0.54 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principal or discontinued operations. (1) Special items are a non-GAAP financial measure and are used to determine adjusted earnings.