 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  Our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities;  The timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts;  Separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates and amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates;  Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions;  The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including, without limitation, Spartech Corporation and Accella Performance Materials;  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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic materials in jurisdictions where we conduct business;  Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online in the industries in which we participate;  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 and employee productivity goals;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  Our ability to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any;  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. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency option contracts; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense (benefit) from one-time income tax items and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments. 2 Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities is calculated as follows: 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y Net cash provided by operating activities $ 72.5 $ 229.7 $ 140.8 $ 72.5 $ 106.9 $ 109.0 $ 208.4 Dividends and distributions received from joint ventures (32.9) (36.5) (24.2) (6.0) - - - Pension Cash Contributions 35.9 28.5 37.5 38.1 68.8 69.8 21.6 Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities $ 75.5 $ 221.7 $ 154.1 $ 104.6 $ 175.7 $ 178.8 $ 230.0 Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Twelve Months Ended (In millions) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 Short-term portion and current portion of long-term debt $ 3.0 $ 3.8 $ 12.7 $ 61.8 Long-term debt 704.0 703.1 976.2 962.0 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (191.9) (210.0) (365.2) (238.6) Net Debt $ 515.1 496.9 623.7 785.2 Income before income taxes $ 168.9 $ 83.3 $ 151.0 $ 88.4 Interest expense, net 33.7 50.8 63.5 62.2 Depreciation and amortization 53.2 65.8 108.8 123.9 Equity income from equity affiliates (5.7) - - - Special items, impact on income before income taxes (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.9 Interest expense included in special items - (1.3) (1.9) - Accelerated depreciation included in special items - - (12.7) (23.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 202.0 $ 253.7 $ 355.0 $ 416.3 Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA 2.6 2.0 1.8 1.9 Investor Day - May 18 2015 r11 Investor Day - May 18 2015 POL IR Presentation - Investor Day - 5_13_15 Master Version WEBSITE Investor Day Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures Agenda Introduction�� Slide Number 6 The Leaders Behind the Team Commodity to Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Well Positioned for Accelerated Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks�� At a Glance A Case Study for Transformational Success Slide Number 18 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary Global Specialty Engineered Materials�� What We Do At a Glance A Case Study for Transformational Success Slide Number 30 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary �Designed Structures and Solutions�� At a Glance Early Progress A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies Who We Are Growing With Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary Performance Products and Solutions�� At a Glance What We Have Delivered Slide Number 50 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Geographic Growth Opportunities Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary PolyOne Distribution�� At a Glance Slide Number 61 What We Have Delivered Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Geographic Growth Opportunities Going Beyond Distribution Platinum Vision Summary Financial Highlights�� Who We Are Growing With 2014 Awards and Recognitions 2014 Financial Highlights Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Financial Strength Financial Flexibility Cash to Generate Value Slide Number 79 Slide Number 80 2020 Platinum Vision�� PolyOne Core Values Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Formula for Success Track Record of Successful Acquisitions Driving Toward Premier Profitability 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple Why Invest In PolyOne?

Switching from metal forming to injection molding would also enable processing cost savings and expanded design freedom.

THE IMPACT Finding a material that would add value to the user in the form of a lighter weight, higher performing paddle was critical.

These anti-fog additives are a cost-efficient means of minimizing condensation from forming on polyolefin films used to pack perishable fresh foods.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number level, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal-derived substances • Different tones of amber available on request —more or less red or yellow and/or lighter or darker • Also available in liquid form REGULATORY SUPPORT • Pre-tested raw materials: - ISO 10993-1 and USP parts (Class VI) - European Pharmacopeia, monograph 3.1.15, USP and elemental analysis as per ICH Q3D - USP criteria appearance of solution, color • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) by the FDA • Food contact compliance established with FDA/EU* • YBB00102002-2015 (oral liquid pharmaceutical PET bottles) compliance support APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

• Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer helps bring incompatible polymers like PP and PE together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture which increases the mechanical properties of the recycled polymer. • Cesa™ impact modifier for polystyrene improves the impact strength of recycled polystyrene (rPS) with limited impact on the Young’s modulus.

The full range of OnColor HC Colorants, available as solid or liquid form, includes eye-catching special effects such as pearlescent, iridescent, metallic, and fluorescent.

Form 4 Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) (s. 27 or 177) Formulaire 4 Loi canadienne sur les sociétés par actions (LCSA) (art. 27 ou 177) Articles of Amendment Clauses modificatrices Corporate name Dénomination sociale 1 Clariant Plastics & Coatings Canada Inc.

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