C O N S U ME R PAC K AG E D G O O D S C O M PA NY S H A M P O O & C O N D I T I O N E R B O T T L E S A N D C A P S • Achieve a precise color match while ensuring a high amount of post-consumer recycled content (PCR) in the inner layer of the bottle • Reduce development time for quicker approvals and lower costs, and to enable rapid speed to market • Used proprietary Color Prediction Tool to digitally illustrate color possibilities while developing a customized PCR solution • Leveraged Avient’s ColorWorks Design & Technology Center to adjust colors according to the customer’s specifications and accelerate commercialization Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Feb 17, 2025 Styrenics (S-TPE's)

Feb 17, 2025 Styrenics (S-TPE's)

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 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 Electrical & Electronics 4% Consumer Packaging 18% Industrial 10% Misc. 5% HealthCare 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: $2.50 Assumptions • Operating margins in mid-range of 2015 targets • No global recession • No investment in incremental PP&S capacity • Completion of 2-3 midsize accretive acquisitions • Housing starts at 85% of 50 year norm by 2015 • Mid single digit revenue CAGR • Remain comfortably below 3X Net Debt / EBITDA Page 11 2012 Rev: $2.9B 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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OnFlex-S TPEs also provide an attractive appearance and resist scratching and marring. With its enhanced processability, the OnFlex-S thermoplastic elastomer enabled the company to solve its 2K molding issues and reduce system costs. With OnFlex-S TPE, the company achieved system cost benefits that have made this product line a profitable one.