PolyOne Unveils Specialty Polymers and Colorants at Fakuma 2018 SHANGHAI – September 26, 2018 – PolyOne is featuring its extensive collection of high-performance and flame-resistant polymers, colorants and addi CLEVELAND – September 25, 2018 – PolyOne recently collaborated with Rapid Oxygen, a Stamford, CT-based company founded in 2013, on polymer selecti

SHANGHAI – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced t Specialty acquisition broadens solutions portfolio of colorant and additives technologies for fiber applications Extends PolyOne's existing reach CLEVELAND – Demand for innovative polymer solutions is increasing among outdoor sporting and tactical equipment makers and their consumers.

PolyOne To Present at Gabelli & Company Sixth Annual Specialty Chemicals Conference CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Bradl CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Bradl

Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix A thermoset is a cross-linked polymer that cannot be reshaped after it’s formed, cured, and cooled. Common thermoset formulations include polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy and polyurethane (PU).

Targeted at products for the consumer market, Artisan™ nylon (PA6) is the first material in a series of high-gloss, scratch-resistant pre-colored thermoplastics formulated to replace paint. Efficiency meets beauty with this next generation of high performing, pre-colored solutions,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Artisan formulations allow our customers to have the look of paint without the hassle, fumes or secondary processing.

Specialty Additive Dispersions Specialty Color Dispersions Give your silicone products a boost of color and maintain chemical standards with these specialty color dispersions

New Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations Launched by Avient at Fakuma 2024 NEW Colorant Chromatics™ Metallic Effect Pre-Colored Sulfone Formulations: new pre-colored sulfone solutions with metallic effects, including gold, bronze, and silver, developed to emulate finishes that use metal without the weight and secondary processing but have the benefits of sulfone polymers, including ultra-high temperature and chemical resistance. PTFE-Free LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulations: additional grades that extend Avient’s LubriOne™ Formulations portfolio and are made without fluorinated lubricants such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which may be classifiable as a per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating income, Specialty platform gross margin percentage, adjusted operating income, return on invested capital, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of corporate charges in certain calculations. 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 A dj us te d Ea rn in gs 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 ti ng 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. Net debt $ 638.8 Adjusted EBITDA Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 30.6 $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 108.1 PolyOne Interest expense, net 12.4 13.7 15.6 16.6 58.3 PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 17.0 15.5 19.0 25.8 77.3 PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 8.3 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 57.3 PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA 68.3 54.6 78.0 100.1 301.0 Pro forma Spartech EBITDA 16.8 14.7 11.2 - 42.7 Pro forma EBITDA $ 85.1 $ 69.3 $ 89.2 $ 100.1 $ 343.7 PolyOne Investor Presentation�Credit Suisse 26th Annual Chemical and Ag Science Conference��September 17th, 2013� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures Strategy and Execution Drive Results Four Pillar Strategy PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Innovation Drives Earnings Growth We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation Positioned for Strong Growth First Half 2013 Financial Highlights Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Use of Cash Why Invest In PolyOne?

The non-GAAP financial measures include: adjusted EPS, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, net debt, Specialty platform operating income, Specialty platform gross margin percentage, adjusted operating income, return on invested capital, net debt/ EBITDA, and the exclusion of corporate charges in certain calculations. 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 400% increase in market cap, from $0.7b to $2.8b 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 A dj us te d Ea rn in gs 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% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012 PF** H1'13 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M $150M $98M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 H1 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.6% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.2% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.4% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 8.3% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 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 11.5% 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. Net debt $ 638.8 Adjusted EBITDA Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 30.6 $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 108.1 PolyOne Interest expense, net 12.4 13.7 15.6 16.6 58.3 PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 17.0 15.5 19.0 25.8 77.3 PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 8.3 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 57.3 PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA 68.3 54.6 78.0 100.1 301.0 Pro forma Spartech EBITDA 16.8 14.7 11.2 - 42.7 Pro forma EBITDA $ 85.1 $ 69.3 $ 89.2 $ 100.1 $ 343.7 PolyOne Investor Presentation�Jefferies 2013 Global Industrials Conference��August 13, 2013� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non GAAP Measures Strategy and Execution Drive Results Four Pillar Strategy PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Innovation Drives Earnings Growth We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation Positioned for Strong Growth First Half 2013 Financial Highlights Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Use of Cash Why Invest In PolyOne?

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