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Patterson Chairman, President and CEO INTRODUCTION B O B P A T T E R S O N PolyOne Corporation 7 PolyOne Corporation 8 H I S T O R I C P A S T S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 9 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 10 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition T H E P O L Y O N E A C A D E M Y PolyOne Corporation 11 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 86 2016 125 169 216 Campus Hires 2008 2011 25 S U S T A I N A B L Y I M P A C T I N G D I V E R S E E N D M A R K E T S PolyOne Corporation 12 With emphasis on: • Light-weighting • Reducing packaging materials • Improving recyclability • Reducing spread of infection • Facilitating alternative energy solutions Building & 9% Electrical & P R O D U C T S A N D P O R T F O L I O O P T I M I Z A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 R E I N V E S T G R O WD I V E S T ( D S S ) OUR PLANET PolyOne Corporation 14 Energy Saving Projects 26 REDUCTION REDUCTION Waste Reduction Projects 2,557 LSS Projects Executed 202 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2011 2017 202 2008 147 67 2,557 2008 2017 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A T P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 15 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 16 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS E A R L Y Y E A R S D E F I N E D B Y S P E C I A L T Y M I X I M P R O V E M E N T PolyOne Corporation 17 65% 2005 2014 $5M $242M + 25% + 33% Specialty OI % of Operating Income C O M M O D I T Y P R U N I N G H E L D O R G A N I C S A L E S F L A T PolyOne Corporation 18 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acquisitions Organic Revenue I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G R E S U L T S PolyOne Corporation 19 Largest organic revenue growth since recession $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 2015 2016 2017 Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 20 Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 5.0% 2006 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R A I S I N G T H E B A R R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 21 COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE PolyOne Corporation 22 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T PolyOne Corporation 23 PolyOne Corporation 24 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls PolyOne Corporation 25 P O L Y O N E +34% $3.0 billion $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 26 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection PolyOne Corporation 27 Customization 55% M&A Innovation Pipeline Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Innovation comes from PolyOne Corporation 28 Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 29 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Gordon/Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New PolyOne Corporation 30 markets and Create new markets, target new customer Service existing markets and Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polymers Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers New development adjacent to our existing New development beyond our current Development within our current I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 31 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Color Technologies – – $335 $670 $410 19 $1,415 Barrier Additives – – $160 $255 – 8 $415 Flame Retardant Polymers – – $200 $50 – 14 $250 Thermoplastic Elastomers – – $410 $80 $30 17 $520 Advanced Composites – – $100 $40 – 8 $140 Specialty Vinyl Formulations – – $25 $75 – 13 $100 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) – – $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 38% $20 $52 Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years I N N O V A T I O N D R I V E S E A R N I N G S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 32 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $7M $4M $40M Opportunity funnel New business revenue 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 34 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 35 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 36 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 37 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue 4 focused end-markets aligned with global megatrends 5 strategic innovation platforms 30% increase in IQ Design projects 35% increase in revenue from inside sales/digital ≥35% vitality index PolyOne Corporation 38 I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 39 SEGMENT REVIEWS POLYONE DISTRIBUTION PolyOne Corporation 40 S C O T T H O R N D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 41 23% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $63 $73 2.9% 5.9% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 42 Uniquely positioned to help our customers grow their brand and value-added solutions 1.2B $ Annual Sales 250 Global Employees 24 Strategic Presence 132 Sales Reps Warehouse Locations 6 Service Centers Dedicated Commercial Team S E R V I C E I S O U R B U S I N E S S S A F E L Y A N D R E S P O N S I B L Y PolyOne Corporation 43 95% on-time delivery Customer/Product Combinations 14,000 Transactions/Month In-Person Customer Visits 6,500 27,000 $ PolyOne Corporation 44 37% more sales calls $65M in new revenue from inside sales $400M increase in new opportunities 24% increase in close rate 51% increase in prospecting calls 119 13211 1315 23 Sales R&D / Technical Marketing + 53% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 45 Providing differentiated services that meet the needs of the changing customer landscape G R O W T H T H R O U G H I N S I D E S A L E S $65 PolyOne Distribution Inside Sales $ in millions PolyOne Corporation 46 G R O W T H T H R O U G H M U L T I P L E S A L E S C H A N N E L S Technical Field Sales Key Accounts / Industry Sales Inside Sales Serving a broad spectrum of customers Leveraging digital systems to drive awareness and enhance the customer experience PolyOne Corporation 47 P O D S A L E S +27% $1.2 billion $1.6 billion >10% annual increase in revenue from inside sales and digital with expanded customer touch points 8% annual expansion of sales funnel with best-in-class service and technical expertise 6-8% compound annual operating income growth 6-7% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 48 SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS PolyOne Corporation 49 M I C H A E L G A R R A T T S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 50 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 19% Electrical & 13% 8% Building & S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 51 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 12.1% Europe 28% 48% 22% C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 52 Demand for engineered materials is accelerating Expanding thermoplastic elastomer portfolio to meet the demands of local consumption Grow and develop low smoke, non-halogen technologies to meet increasing European standards Adding capacity in strategic markets India Germany China North America Establishing a commercial hub in Southeast Asia PolyOne Corporation 53 PolyOne Corporation 54 13% more sales calls 36% increase in customization projects $270M increase in new opportunities 12% reduction in average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 50% improvement in speed of formulation turnaround Increased commercial headcount 133 17335 39 120 147 + 30% + 11% PolyOne Corporation 55 S E M S A L E S +43% $610 million $880 million PolyOne Corporation 56 Leading Sporting Goods Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led an onsite Black Belt project to improve product development cycle times Reduced innovation project cycle times by over 10% and prototyping by 40% 80% increased resulting in $500k savings I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 57 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 58 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 59 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 60 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements 44 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources 0% At Acquisition Goal Operating Margins Test Market Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 61 A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S Long-term investments align with key global megatrends Light-Weighting Design Flexibility Sustainability >10% annual increase in customization projects 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, enhancing portfolio in 4 focus end markets 20% increase in global capacity 12-15% compound annual operating income growth 14-16% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 62 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS PolyOne Corporation 63 D O N W I S E M A N P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 64 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & Electrical & 1% Asia 77% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $33 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 16.0% 10 PolyOne Corporation 65 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales PolyOne Corporation 66 PolyOne Corporation 67 25% more sales calls 113% increase in innovation pipeline $240M increase in new opportunities 36% increase in prospecting calls 300 basis point improvement in operating margin 57 66 18 37 53 + 16% + 43% + 6% PolyOne Corporation 68 P P & S S A L E S +40% $610 million $850 million PolyOne Corporation 69 Leading Wire & Cable Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and led on-site Kaizen process improvements Reduced over 400 labor hours through reorganized work area and floor space Increased manufacturing throughput value $1.4M PolyOne Corporation 70 IQ Design is collaborating with a leading medical device manufacturer to replace metal and provide chemical resistance to solve cracking issues related to intense cleaning requirements H E A L T H C A R E I N N O V A T I O N S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S PolyOne Corporation 71 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 72 Shift toward less toxic solutions Increased consumer awareness Focus on environmentally friendly solutions New regulatory standards F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P E R F O R M A N C E S P E C T R U M PolyOne Corporation 73 Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Flame Retardant Non-Halogen No Dripping Low Smoke Low Toxicity & Corrosiveness H A L O G E N N O N - H A L O G E N L S F O H ( L o w S m o k e a n d F u m e , N o n - H a l o g e n ) Non-Halogen R E G U L A T O R Y C H A N G E S P R O V I D E O P P O R T U N I T Y L E D S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 74 Solutions for rigid molded & extruded applications Superior outdoor weather performance Excellent light dispersion qualities Formulated to meet stringent flame-rating regulations Custom design support to meet demand 8% more sales calls annually 10% annual expansion of sales funnel, including breakthroughs in healthcare technologies 8-10% compound annual operating income growth 12-14% operating margins PolyOne Corporation 75 COLOR ADDITIVES & INKS PolyOne Corporation 76 M A R K C R I S T C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 77 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 27% 14% Textiles Building & 8% Electrical & Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 16.0% 18.0% 110 120 130 140 150 PolyOne Corporation 78 Europe 32% 46% 1% Mexico Brazil C A P I T A L I Z I N G O N T H E G L O B A L M A R K E T PolyOne Corporation 79 Emerging markets driving strong demand for color and additives Rapid adoption of food and beverage packaging additives Fiber colorants growth focused on expanding Asia-Pacific market Increase commercial investments focused on China, India and Mexico Expand capacity in China and leverage investments in India Recent acquisitions increasing global reach PolyOne Corporation 80 PolyOne Corporation 81 35% more sales calls 30% increase in customized color formulations 106% increase in innovation pipeline $170M increase in new opportunities 20% increase in prospecting calls 9 days or less in design turnaround time: best-in-class Increased commercial investment 301 382 38 43 209 275 + 27% + 13% + 32% PolyOne Corporation 82 C A I S A L E S +32% $540 million $710 million PolyOne Corporation 83 Developed inventory management framework to reduce working capital by Printing Equipment and Supply Manufacturer Provided Lean Six Sigma training and conducted process mapping exercises to identify key improvement opportunities Optimize manufacturing: 45% improvement in assembly process, 25% cycle time A D D I T I V E & C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S PolyOne Corporation 84 B A R R I E R T E C H N O L O G I E S Active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle wall Evolving technology for active oxygen scavenging additive in the bottle cap Amosorb™ HyGuard™ UV and visible light blocking additive to prevent degradation of product Lactra™ SX Market leader in oxygen, light and UV barrier solutions for the PET bottle market PolyOne Corporation 85 S T R A T E G I C A D D R E S S A B L E M A R K E T > $ 2 0 0 M F I B E R C O L O R A N T S Eliminate waste water associated with conventional dyeing Help meet sustainability targets for brand owners Enable “uncolored fiber” producers to bypass dyehouse Strategic addressable market >$300M PolyOne Corporation 86 S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 87 Thermoplastic 2011 2015 2018 Acquired ColorMatrix Acquired Magenta Acquired IQAP $10 $45 Revenue from Fiber Color Invested in development of liquid fiber colorant technology Expanded solid colorant offerings 38 43 At Acquisition Now Commercial Resources Innovation Projects PolyOne Corporation 88 I N V E S T I N G F O R T H E F U T U R E Nearly 900 projects identified Gaining sustainable momentum & building trust with consumers Sales Funnel $125M “We are unleashing the power of human potential, all to advance the game. Investor Day Deck - Web Investor Day Forward �Looking �Statements Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: USE OF �NON-GAAP�MEASURES Investor Day Agenda May 10, 2018 The Leaders Behind the Team Introduction Historic Past Sustainability AT PolyOne Safety First the PolyOne Academy Sustainably Impacting diverse End Markets Products and Portfolio Optimization OUR PLANET Sustainability AT PolyOne Adjusted EPS Expansion Early years defined by Specialty �mix improvement Commodity Pruning �Held Organic Sales Flat Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth Raising the Bar�ROIC drives shareholder return Commercial Excellence STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS Key Commercial Investments New Resources Fueling the Future Aligning with trends for Growth Innovation 3 Horizons of Development 3 Horizons of Development 3 Horizons of Development Innovation Pipeline Innovation Drives Earnings Growth IQ DESIGN LABS 3D Printing�Bringing New ideas to life LSS CUSTOMER FIRST The Evolving Customer Relationship Slide Number 37 Inspired future Innovating with PolyOne PolyOne Distribution DISTRIBUTION Service is our business Service is our business Key Commercial Investments Growth through Inside Sales Growth through Multiple Sales Channels New Resources Fueling the Future Inspired future Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials Specialty Engineered Materials Capitalizing on the global market STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS Key Commercial Investments New Resources Fueling the Future growth Through Service Innovation Spotlight: Composites Composites Refresher Strategic Investment History COMPOSITES in Transportation Slide Number 61 Inspired future Performance Products �& Solutions Performance Products & Solutions Performance Products & Solutions STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS Key Commercial Investments New Resources Fueling the Future Growth Through Service Growth Through Service Innovation Spotlight: �Flame Retardant�Polymers FLAME RETARDANT �DRIVERS Flame Retardant Performance Spectrum LED Solutions Inspired future Color Additives�& Inks COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS Color, Additives & Inks Capitalizing on the global market STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN 3 KEY AREAS Key Commercial Investments New Resources Fueling the Future Growth Through Service Innovation Spotlight: Additive & Colorant�Technologies Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Strategic Investment History Slide Number 88 Slide Number 89 COLORMATRIX SELECT™ Enabling the Customer Slide Number 92 Inspired future M&A Review Over a decade of successful specialty acquisitions Invest-to-Grow Strategy Invest-to-Grow Playbook Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Invest-to-Grow Proof of performance Invest-to-Grow Driving the future Invest-to-Grow Driving the future Strong Pipeline�driven by fragmented Market Summary Financial Review Adjusted EPS Expansion Strategic cash deployment Proof of Performance �Expanding Margins & ROIC Investment in Commercial Resources Driving Results Sustainable Path to Double-Digit EPS Growth ROIC drives shareholder return ROIC drives shareholder return Conclusion Investor Presentation - May 2018 Non-GAAP Investor Presentation - March 2018

Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Hanna consolidate • Cultures clash – commodity wins • Dependent on income derived from commodity joint ventures The First 6 Years • Globally organized along three strategic platforms • Non-core equity investment dispositions • Talent upgrades, discipline instilled throughout organization • New CEO hired to transform POL into specialty business �18 of 20 officers new • Implemented four pillar strategy • Nearly 50% of The Second 6 Years History of PolyOne – A Transformation • Focused on increasing volume, not profits • Heavily tied to cyclical markets 2000 2006 2012 The FormationThe Formation The TransformationThe Transformation The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne organization • Demonstrated ability to deliver • Nearly 50% of business operating income derived from Specialty Platform* • Specialty assets acquired *Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition Page 8 30% 50% 70% 90% $10 $12 $14 $16 $18 PolyOnePolyOne Stock Price S&P 500 (relative performance) Strategy and Execution Drive Results | | | | -50% -30% -10% 10% 30% $0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Page 9 Four Pillar Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions Page 10 60% 80% 100% % o f O p ra ti g I co m * Old PolyOne Transformation 2012 Target “What We Said” Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Ahead of Schedule *Operating Income excludes Corporate Charges ** Pro Forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix and divestiture of SunBelt 2% 34% 42% 50% >50% 0% 20% 40% 2005 2008 2011 2011** 2012 % o f O p ra ti g I co m * JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $89M $117M “What We Said” Page 11 2007 2012 Target 2011 “Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are” 1) Operating Income % Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9% PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2% Pro forma ColorMatrix Proof of Performance Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6% 2) Specialty Platform sss% of Operating Income 20% >50% 50% 3) Specialty Vitality Index 21% 35% - 40% 49% 4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16% 5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40% *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 12 2011 Pro forma ColorMatrix 2015 Target “Where we are” “Where we expect to be” 1) Operating Income % Specialty 8.9% PP&S 7.2% 12 – 16% 9 – 12% Elevating our Expectations and Yours PP&S 7.2% Distribution 5.6% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 50% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10% 4) Adjusted Annual EPS Growth 3 yr CAGR = 71% 9 – 12% 6 – 7.5% 65 – 75% 15% Double Digit Expansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 13 • Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to execute is driving results • Strong leadership team driving growth & executing • Innovation and services provide differentiation and How do we get there? Innovation and services provide differentiation and competitive advantage • Favorable megatrends align with PolyOne strengths The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Page 14 Positioned for Earnings Growth 2015 Target Rev: $5B Adj.

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Microsoft Word - Final - 7.29 1158am AVNT-2021.06.30-News Release (002) 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Record Second Quarter 2021 Results, Increases Full Year Guidance • GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $0.74 from $0.25 in the prior year quarter • Sales increased 42% to $1.235 billion and adjusted EPS increased 107% to $0.87 driven by very strong demand conditions in nearly all end markets • Full year adjusted EPS guidance for 2021 increased from $2.80 to $3.00, representing 55% growth over the prior year adjusted EPS of $1.93 • Investor Day to be held December 9th in New York City will highlight sustainable solutions portfolio and innovation to drive future growth CLEVELAND – July 30, 2021 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today reported its second quarter results for 2021. Sustainability Report and Upcoming Investor Day “We plan to host an investor day in New York City on December 9 to highlight our sustainable solutions portfolio, Clariant Masterbatch integration synergies and future growth plans. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

McAlindon (24) Page 24 Award-Winning Marketing Campaign Page 25 2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Page 26 KOR Delta Hydration Vessel • Specialty TPE formulation overcame performance issues • Eliminated secondary assembly process for increased operational efficiency Interior seal Flip-top seal Bottom ring Page 27 Friedrich Kühl® Decorative Air Conditioner Housing • Replaced painted ABS housing with Geon™ solution • Reduced operating noise • Simplified manufacturing footprint to drive significant cost savings Page 28 • Focused on markets with high growth and profit potential • Leveraging our in-depth knowledge of formulation Focused Efforts in Attractive Industry Segments $113 $260 Healthcare and processing to develop market driven solutions • Aligning resources across the organization to drive growth in target markets $152 $228 2006 2011 Sustainable Solutions (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Page 29 • Design service collaboration • Doubled productivity and improved yield rates • Substantial reduction in overall manufacturing costs Pulmonary Device Page 30 Innovating for the future… Rejuvenate a mature industry with new products and processes Products designed for “next life” instead of “end life” Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development …Making a difference today! end life” New designs for energy and carbon efficiency New applications for used and recycled plastics Page 31 Therma-Tech™ LED Lighting • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost Page 32 Decreasing Decreasing Dependence on Dependence on Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels Globalizing and Globalizing and LocalizingLocalizing Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Alignment with Megatrends • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles Page 33 48.7% $40.5 26.3% Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Specialty Platform Gross Margin % * Percentage of Specialty platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% $20.3 14.3% ($ millions) Page 34 StrategyStrategy PolyOne Innovation Framework Unmet Needs Identification Idea Generation and Shaping Offering Offering Offering Offering Phased Offering Launch Offering Offering LaunchLaunch Offering Offering DevelopmentDevelopment Market Penetration and Value Maximization Intellectual Property ● Resources ● CultureIntellectual Property ● Resources ● Culture Page 35 • Accelerate growth in targeted industries and expand geographic presence through market-driven innovations • Leverage new talent, tools, and training to drive customer satisfaction and margin expansion Critical Imperatives satisfaction and margin expansion • Translate best practices to / from ColorMatrix • Drive specialization using a value-based mindset Page 36 Page 37

The new Colorant Chromatics™ masterbatch was delivered in a sample quantity that supported adequate testing by the cable manufacturer. With the help of Avient’s color design service, the company was able to develop new product lines that paved the way for additional revenue from new and existing customers. Combined, these improvements enabled the company to compete on quality and operate profitably while gaining new business.

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S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 10 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 11 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 12 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve customers • Color design expertise Commercial • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Building & Construction 18% 8% 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial Electrical & Electronic 7% Transportation 18% Building & Construction Wire & Cable Industrial Electrical & Electronic Appliance 3% Textiles Transportation 13% C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 16 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% 22% Europe Asia & Middle East 31% 1% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% 3% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 $36 $96 11% Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 21 46% 66% 0% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors. Sources Cash from Balance Sheet $465 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 New Equity 450 Total Sources $1,565 Uses Clariant Masterbatch $1,500 Clariant India Masterbatch 60 Less: Lease Adjustment (113) Net Purchase Price $1,447 Net Cash Acquired 57 Fees, Expenses & OID 61 Total Uses $1,565 ($ Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents $370 $450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver - Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624 Other Debt 25 Total Senior Secured Debt $649 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 Total Senior Debt $1,899 Net Debt $1,529 New Equity $450 Pro Forma Capitalization (1) PF 12/31/2019 $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Summary Terms on New Debt  $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price  Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo  Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity  The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions  PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies  Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy  New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure  Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy  Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy  Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained  Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 26 PolyOne Corporation 27 T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions  World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications:  Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation 28 PolyOne Corporation 29