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 Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance 21 POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights POLYONE CORPORATION 22 2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks Key Applications 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Packaging 31% Industrial 13% B & C 11% W & C 11% Transportation 9% Consumer 8% Textiles 8% Healtchare 6% Appliances 2% E & E 1% POLYONE CORPORATION 23 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 15.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Consumer 20% Transportation 19% E & E 16% W & C 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Appliances 3% B & C 3% United States 49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 24 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.3% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Transportation 33% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% B & C 9% Healthcare 7% Consumer 5% Appliances 3% United States 97% Canada 3% Key Applications http://www.google.com/url? sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 25 2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 11.6% B & C 31% Transportation 19% W & C 16% Industrial 13% Appliances 7% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 79% Canada 14% Latin America 5% Asia 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 26 2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 15% 53% 2006 3Q 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Consumer 13% E & E 6% Appliances 6% W & C 4% Packaging 4% B & C 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 27 POLYONE CORPORATION Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Printed Circuit Boards with Thermally Conductive Polymers  Replaces metal by etching circuit designs into thermally conductive plastic  Maintains heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals  Reduces both weight and cost  Increases the lifetime and reliability of electronic systems POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 32 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 33 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 34  Improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times and extended shelf life  Aligned with megatrend of facing climate and resource challenges:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance Preservative Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 35 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 36 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 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.

 Addressable market exceeds $40 billion  Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance 21 POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights POLYONE CORPORATION 22 2015 Revenue: $0.8 Billion At a Glance: Color, Additives & Inks Key Applications 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 17.0% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision United States 48% Europe 33% Asia 12% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Packaging 31% Industrial 13% B & C 11% W & C 11% Transportation 9% Consumer 8% Textiles 8% Healtchare 6% Appliances 2% E & E 1% POLYONE CORPORATION 23 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Specialty Engineered Materials 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 15.2% 20%+ 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Consumer 20% Transportation 19% E & E 16% W & C 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 8% Packaging 5% Appliances 3% B & C 3% United States 49% Europe 29% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 24 2015 Revenue: $0.5 Billion At a Glance: Designed Structures & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 3.0% 8-10% 0.3% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision Transportation 33% Industrial 24% Packaging 19% B & C 9% Healthcare 7% Consumer 5% Appliances 3% United States 97% Canada 3% Key Applications http://www.google.com/url? sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 25 2015 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2015 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 11.6% B & C 31% Transportation 19% W & C 16% Industrial 13% Appliances 7% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 79% Canada 14% Latin America 5% Asia 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 26 2015 Revenue: $1.0 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 15% 53% 2006 3Q 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 23% Industrial 16% Consumer 13% E & E 6% Appliances 6% W & C 4% Packaging 4% B & C 4% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 27 POLYONE CORPORATION Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Printed Circuit Boards with Thermally Conductive Polymers  Replaces metal by etching circuit designs into thermally conductive plastic  Maintains heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metals  Reduces both weight and cost  Increases the lifetime and reliability of electronic systems POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 32 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 33 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 34  Improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times and extended shelf life  Aligned with megatrend of facing climate and resource challenges:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance Preservative Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 35 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 36 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 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.

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The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 17POLYONE CORPORATION Segment Highlights 18POLYONE CORPORATION 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 16.7% 16.0% 20%+ 16.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 2016 Revenue: $0.8 Billion Key End Markets (% of revenue) United States 45% Europe 33% Asia 15% Latin America 5% Canada 2% Platinum Vision At a Glance Color, Additives & Inks Packaging (30%) Industrial (15%) Wire & Cable (10%) Textiles (9%) Transportation (9%) 19POLYONE CORPORATION 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12.1% 14.7% 14.3% 20%+ 13.1% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision At a Glance Specialty Engineered Materials 2016 Revenue: $0.6 Billion United States 51% Europe 27% Asia 20% Canada 2% Key End Markets (% of revenue) Consumer (19%) Transportation (19%) Electrical & Electronics (15%) Wire & Cable (15%) Healthcare (11%) 20POLYONE CORPORATION 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 11.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales 11.1% At a Glance Performance Products & Solutions 2016 Revenue: $0.7 Billion United States 78% Canada 16% Latin America 4% Asia 2% Platinum Vision Key End Markets (% of revenue) Building & Construction (30%) Transportation (18%) Wire & Cable (16%) Industrial (16%) 21POLYONE CORPORATION 4% 36% 2006 2016 At a Glance Distribution 2016 Revenue: $1.1 Billion Key Suppliers ROIC Transportation 24% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 6% E & E 5% B & C 4% Packaging 4% W & C 2% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5 - 7.5% 6.4% 6.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017 2020 Operating Income % of Sales *After-Tax ROIC http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 22POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets & Application Examples 23POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Healthcare Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies 24POLYONE CORPORATION Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Fluid Handling Interior Trim Exterior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps 25POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Packaging Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxident Technologies Density Modified Technologies 26POLYONE CORPORATION Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components 27POLYONE CORPORATION  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers 28POLYONE CORPORATION Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increasing design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness 29POLYONE CORPORATION Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products 30POLYONE CORPORATION Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios 31POLYONE CORPORATION Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines 32POLYONE CORPORATION 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 33POLYONE CORPORATION  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants 34POLYONE CORPORATION Smart Home Devices ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.