Outplacement Programs Avient offers quality outplacement services to U.S. associates if they are impacted by workforce reductions. In automotive applications, there is a demand for alternative materials to improve interior air quality and reduce carbon footprint. There have been zero product recalls associated with the quality of Avient products.

Customers count on us for on-time, high- quality products and services, and we proudly accept the challenge to deliver. You can trust that Avient materials meet the rigorous quality and safety management standards required across the globe. There have been zero product recalls associated with the quality of Avient products.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;  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 in the markets where we conduct business;  Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;  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, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and  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. Richardson Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Track Record of Accelerated Growth Total Revenue Adjusted EPS Adjusted EBITDA $2,061 $2,506 $2,709 $2,861 $3,771 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ($ in millions, except EPS ) $105 $179 $202 $255 $344 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 16 $0.31 $0.44 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Adjusted EPS $42 $60 $20 $40 $60 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Specialty Operating Income ($ millions) Q1 2014 Financial Highlights  Growth momentum accelerates driven by specialty platform  Specialty segments and Distribution achieve record results  All segments increase operating income compared to prior year  Revenue grew 25% versus Q1 2013 +43% +42% $57 $79 $30 $60 $90 Q1 2013 Q1 2014 Adjusted Operating Income ($ millions) +39% PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 96% 2006 2013 16.2% 10.9% 2006 2013 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5.0% 31.0% 2006 2013 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Three consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management Program in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  95 certified Black Belts  211 certified Green Belts  422 Project Leaders World’s Best “Start-up Program” for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 18 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified pension plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014 Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 20 3.07 3.05 1.81 1.45 1.82 1.54 0.85 3.15 1.17 1.69 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 0.91 PolyOne Valuation Aspirations PEG Ratio Comparison Represents $38 of share price upside Avg = 1.96 PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Innovating for the Future Dr.  Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Appendix Kiosk Summaries Segments at a Glance Officer Biographies PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions  Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their packaging, devices, end products and raw materials in the field  Protects brand equity – defense against customer complaints or legal actions based on erroneous product identification  Protects consumer welfare – decrease in potential harm to consumers, reduction in unwarranted recall expenses  Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Security and Safety Solutions  Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet, an optically clear, non-yellowing acrylic, provides ballistics protection against powerful weapons • High-impact resistance that foils “smash-and-grab” thieves  GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant Panels, a UL-listed solution with superior ballistic resistance yet weights 75% less than steel panel • Used in commercial security applications for business, home, and governmental facilities PolyOne Corporation Page 47 3D Printing  Collaborating with customers using 3D printers to create prototypes and samples  Enables customers to develop and test their products and innovations quickly and accurately  3D printing of molds and inserts allows OEMs to develop and test new product innovation using their own equipment and material of choice, more efficient than traditional processes PolyOne Corporation Page 48 Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies  Versaflex™ VDT was developed to absorb vibration and noise in a broad range of applications, including minimally invasive surgical instruments, electronics, firearms, archery and automotive  Can be overmolded onto a rigid substrate without the need for an adhesive to increase production efficiencies and profitability  Creates value by: • Increasing end-user comfort • Eliminating secondary assembly • Differentiating end products PolyOne Corporation Page 49 Sustainable Solutions  reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non- phthalate additive used to make vinyl more flexible • Derived primarily from soybeans rather than petroleum • Certified by USDA BioPreferred® program  Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks satisfy consumer demand for eco- conscious products • Long screen life and production- friendly to improve operational efficiencies, increase design quality PolyOne Corporation Page 50 Color and Design Services  First-of-its-kind offering that supports color and product development from concept to reality  Helps brand managers and designers evaluate color and design alternatives to: – accelerate and streamline product development – strengthen brand equity – build marketplace excitement  Enhances product differentiation  Improves efficiency and profitability PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Metal Replacement Technology  Portfolio of solutions that meet upper range of performance requirements, removing barriers to replacing metal with polymers  Applications include: • LED heat sinks • Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI) • Structural integrity at elevated temperatures (i.e., large appliances) • Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e., CT scanners)  Creates value by eliminating the need for machining and secondary operations, removing weight, streamlining production and improving cost efficiencies PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Medical Device Solutions  Catheters made using NEU™ View patent-pending technology are optically translucent, and have superior contrast under X-ray (radiopaque) when compared with alternative catheter materials  Formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular catheters are application-specific, incorporating medical-grade polymers, additives, color, and healthcare-centric manufacturing practices  Only commercially available product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and offer significant market advantage PolyOne Corporation Page 53 Consumer Electronics Solutions  Ability to offer multiple technology solutions on a global basis for this industry, where many OEMs design in one region, prototype in another, and manufacture in yet another  Sustainable / “green” solutions help customers to differentiate in this market  New formulations for emerging wearables market that meet skin contact requirements and aesthetic needs PolyOne Corporation Page 54 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 4% Consumer 17% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 13% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target United States 43% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 18% Latin America 4% 11.6% PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 7% Industrial 13% Packaging 34% Transportation 10% Wire & Cable 12% Target At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales United States 44% Europe 37% Canada 2% Asia 11% Latin America 6% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment 13.8% PolyOne Corporation Page 56 At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2.2% 8 - 10% 6.5% 2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 0.2% Target United States 96% Canada 3% Latin America 1% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 10% Consumer 11% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 32% Transportation 26% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment PolyOne Corporation Page 57 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion United States 81% Europe 1% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 2% 9-12% Target 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Appliances 8% Building & Construction 34% Consumer 4% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1%Industrial 10% Packaging 6% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 18% 2015 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 58 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6 - 7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15.3% 46.0% 2006 Q1 2014 At a Glance Distribution *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits Target Appliances 5% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 14% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 24% Industrial 16% Packaging 5% Transportation 23% Wire & Cable 3% 6.1% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; • Our ability to successful integrate Clariant’s Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; • 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 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 in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; • An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • 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. Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; • 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 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 in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; • An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • 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. Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; • Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; • Our ability to successful integrate Clariant’s Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; • 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 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 in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; • An ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • 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. Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 9,100 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Ultimately, it’s about delivery – on time, efficient, and to the exact quality specifications that our customers demand.

• Quality Restrictions—Agreements with competitors to limit competition based on product quality. • Market Division—An agreement with a competitor to divide markets through allocation of sales territories, product lines or by some division or allocation of customers or suppliers. • Refusals to Deal—Agreement with a competitor to boycott or not deal with a third company. 2. It sparks innovation, creates choice, and brings about higher-quality products and services at lower prices.

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