Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?

For 10 years he worked for DuPont Dow Elastomers, a global joint venture, where he held market development and product management positions, culminating in a regional commercial leadership role for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while based in Geneva, Switzerland and Bad Homburg, Germany.

Pederson began his career at Boeing where he served in various composite product development and engineering roles for high-profile military aircraft programs over a 10-year period.

Prior to joining Avient, he worked at Deloitte for 10 years, where he focused on leading audit teams and advising clients on SEC and technical accounting matters.

LIQUID FIBER PRODUCT FEATURES Multiple color production • Depending on the manufacturing set-up, several injection points can be added to enable multiple color production at the same time on a single extruder Batch size flexibility • Fiber producers can manufacture anything from a few kilograms to hundreds of tons using the same simple process Rapid color changes • No extruder contamination and easy color-on, color-off operation increases color change speed Waste reduction • Rapid color changes, precise metering and the ability to adjust color in-line reduces waste during color changeovers Continuous metering & long spin pack life • High pigment and dye concentrations mean fewer pack changes are required • Where color is running low for larger volume runs, low level metering sensors alert operators and packs can be changed without disrupting production In-line IV adjustment • Specialist additives are available to adjust Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) in-line for rPET applications • These additives are available as single products, or can be combined with color to create a multi-functional formulation Color design service • ColorMatrix offers a dedicated color design service to help shorten product development cycles and enhance market agility Liquid color processing • Formulations are stable at temperatures up to 60°C and retain good flow properties at temperatures as low as 10°C • These formulations can help lower yarn friction and abrasion, and there is no fuming or evaporation during production COLORMATRIX FLEXCART LIQUID DOSING SYSTEMS Designed to optimize the benefits of liquid colorant and additive technologies, each ColorMatrix™ FlexCart™ model is highly flexible, and offers high-level dosing accuracy and controllability for all injection molding and extrusion applications.

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Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 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 2013 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% 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 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment •Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings •End market presence •Geographic footprint •Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities •Adjacent material solutions •Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) •Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?

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. 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.

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. Use of Non GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -100.00% -50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% 150.00% 200.00% 250.00% 300.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results – Since 2006: Page 4 All time closing high of $26.63 May 28, 2013 • 14 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 380 basis point increase in return on sales • 300% share price expansion • 300% increase in total shareholder return • 42% CAGR EPS expansion • $1.8 billion increase in market cap • Track record of successful acquisitions The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights • Substantial organic mix improvement drives 29% increase in first quarter EPS – 14th consecutive quarter of double-digit EPS growth • Completed acquisition of Spartech • Announced the creation of a new Specialty segment – Designed Structures and Solutions • Completed the sale of our non-core resin assets • Realigned our Specialty Coatings business into our GCAI segment Page 6 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 7 * 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 resin assets 2% 34% 43% 45% 60% 65 – 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012PF** 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 8 2007 Q1 2013 2015 Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 4.6% 11.7% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.3% 10.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 6.1% 8.1% 9 – 12% Distribution 3.0% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 20% 60% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 7% 9.2% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 29% 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 9 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 50.0% 2006 Q1 2013 $20.3 $41.9 2006 2012 14.3% 27.8% 2006 Q1 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 10 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 11 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.

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. Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Page 4 All time high of $32.32 October 21st, 2013 • 16 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 42% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2012 • YTD stock price has increased 56% versus 22% growth in the S&P • Six fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.0b Strategy and Execution Drive Results 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 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 5 * 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 2% 34% 43% 63% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 YTD 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $153M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 6 2006 YTD 2013 2015 Where we were Where we are Organic Consolidated Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.8% 12.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 10.8% 8.9% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions — — 5.0% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 8.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 63% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 28% 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 7 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 44.0% 2006 Q3 2013 $20.3 $46.6 2006 TTM Q3'13 14.3% 31.0% 2006 Q3 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 8 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 9 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj. EPS: $2.50 Assumptions • Mid single digit revenue CAGR • Operating margins in mid-range of 2015 targets • No global recession • No investment in incremental PP&S capacity • Housing starts at 85% of 50 year norm by 2015 • Remain comfortably below 3X Net Debt / EBITDA Page 10 2012 Rev: $2.9B Adj.

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. Use of Non GAAP Measures Page 3 -150.00% -100.00% -50.00% 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% 150.00% 200.00% 250.00% 300.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 4 • Since 2006, PolyOne stock has expanded approximately 300% vs. a 30% increase in the S&P 500 All time closing high of $26.63 May 28, 2013 The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Four Pillar Strategy Page 5 2013 Portfolio Transformation Highlights • Substantial organic mix improvement drives 29% increase in first quarter EPS – 14th consecutive quarter of double-digit EPS growth • Completed acquisition of Spartech • Announced the creation of a new Specialty segment – Designed Structures and Solutions • Completed the sale of our non-core resin assets • Realigned our Specialty Coatings business into our GCAI segment Page 6 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% PP&S 15% Specialty Distribution 25% 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 7 * Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms & excludes resin assets 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 resin assets 2% 34% 43% 45% 60% 65 – 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2012 2012PF** 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 8 2007 Q1 2013 2015 Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 4.6% 11.7% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.3% 10.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 4.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 6.1% 8.1% 9 – 12% Distribution 3.0% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 20% 60% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 7% 9.2% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 29% 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 9 *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 50.0% 2006 Q1 2013 $20.3 $41.9 2006 2012 14.3% 27.8% 2006 Q1 2013 Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth ($ millions) Specialty Platform Gross Margin % Page 10 Positioned for Strong Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.