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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:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;  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;  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 in the markets 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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  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.  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. Platform operating income mix percentage 2005Y* 2008Y* 2010Y* 2013Y Q3 2014 YTD Global Color, Additives and Inks $ 4.3 $ 28.1 $ 37.7 $ 104.0 $ 98.2 Global Specialty Engineered Materials 0.4 17.6 49.7 57.2 55.6 Designed Structures and Solutions - - - 33.4 37.2 Specialty Platform $ 4.7 $ 45.7 $ 87.4 $ 194.6 $ 191.0 Performance Products and Solutions 75.7 31.3 54.0 56.0 51.4 Distribution 19.5 28.1 42.0 63.3 53.2 Joint ventures 91.9 28.6 18.9 - - Corporate and eliminations (51.5) (425.1) (27.7) (82.4) (126.2) Operating income (loss) GAAP $ 140.3 $ (291.4) $ 174.6 $ 231.5 $ 169.4 Less: Corporate operating expense 51.5 425.1 27.7 82.4 126.2 Operating income excluding Corporate $ 191.8 $ 133.7 $ 202.3 $ 313.9 $ 295.6 Specialty platform operating mix percentage 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% * Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment. Appendix Q3 2014 Financial Highlights At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions At a Glance�Distribution Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development Commitment to Operational Excellence Application Examples Slide Number 28 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions 2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior Slide Number 31 Metal Replacement Solutions Next Generation Solar Charger High-Barrier Packaging Containers Aerospace Applications Non GAAP Rec - 11 5 14.pdf Sidoti & Company non-GAAP Rec

DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/advanced-composite-springs

STRUCTURAL DECKING R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R • Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking • Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong adhesion • Low thermal expansion • Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing • Added strength to HDPE deck boards to enable industry-leading load capacity and joist spacing spans • Extended product life with superior adhesion of PE tape via co-extrusion • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Englewood, CO Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic composite tape KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates

VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURER G E A R O F V A C U U M C L E A N E R • Excellent wear resistance • Durability • Cost effective • Our product provides excellent wear resistance to improve durability and product life cycle. • Offered one-stop solution for technology services to meet customer demands of cost and performance LubriOne™ LB6600-8019 AR NC001 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.polyone.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally

MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM R O O F R A C K • Impact resistance • UV stability over time • Color match to specific black color • Developed a supply chain agreement to ensure reliable supply and mitigate risk • Provided just-in-time delivery to help the customer keep working capital low and maximize warehouse space • Provided a product that supports sustainability to potentially enhance the marketplace appeal of the customer’s end product Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/nymax-post-industrial-recycled

AUTOMOTIVE OEM P P D O O R P A N E L • Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical properties • Provide a more sustainable solution • Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the use phase • Offered formulation expertise and a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Achieved good surface finish • Enabled a 20% weight reduction Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-solid-chemical-foaming-and-nucleating-agents Automotive oem