Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

PROXY SUMMARY Company Operating Performance PolyOne again delivered earnings growth in 2017, driven by broad-based organic revenue growth of 7% and record- setting performances from our Color, Additives and Inks (“CAI”), Performance Products and Solutions (“PPS”) and Distribution (“POD”) segments. Record performance in our CAI, PPS and POD segments, which delivered operating income of $138.6 million, $77.1 million and $72.6 million, respectively, in 2017. Strong organic revenue growth and record operating income in CAI, PPS and POD, along with lower share count and taxes, contributed to an 8% and 7% increase in earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share, respectively.

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Continuous development drives associates to reach their full potential and we strive to fill at least half of all open manager roles and higher with internal promotions. The Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and recommending candidates to the Board to fill new or vacant positions, consistent with criteria approved by the Board and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines The process to determine director nominees for election to the Board is based upon the recommendations of the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, which is responsible for selecting directors to recommend to the Board for election by the shareholders and to recommend qualified individuals to fill vacancies between shareholder meetings.

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