Adjusted earnings per share increased 44% to $0.26 over the prior year quarter,17th consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth Due to our unwavering focus on executing our four pillar strategy, we have now delivered 17 quarters of consecutive double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, with a compounded annual growth rate of 24%, a distinguished performance that all of our associates are justifiably proud of.” Newlin said, “We finished 2013 very strong, building on our momentum throughout the year, and we are in an excellent position for another record year in 2014 with strong double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth.

Delivers quarterly double-digit EPS expansion of 12% to a record $0.57; GAAP EPS increases to $0.74, up from $0.33 in the prior year second quarter I am very pleased to report we delivered double-digit adjusted earnings expansion of 12% for the second quarter and our 23rd consecutive quarter of EPS growth,” said Robert M. Patterson said, “I am pleased we achieved double- digit EPS growth, which remains our ongoing objective.

I'm extremely pleased to report we delivered very strong double-digit EPS growth of 22% to We plan to use our strengths to deliver double digit adjusted earnings per share growth for the year in pursuit of our 2020 Platinum Vision."

Our first quarter results highlight the power of specialization as Color and Engineered Materials delivered double digit operating income growth in a very challenging environment.  Patterson said, "We are highly confident in our ability to deliver double-digit EPS growth for the year, which remains our annual objective. 

Adjusted earnings per share increased 38% to $0.51, marking the 19th consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted EPS growth; GAAP EPS totaled $0.33 versus $0.39 in the prior year quarter This marks our 19th consecutive quarter of year-over-year double-digit adjusted EPS growth – an impressive accomplishment reflecting the power and sustainability of our strategy." While our second quarter is seasonally our strongest, we expect to deliver strong year-over-year double-digit EPS expansion for the balance of 2014.

Achieved 20th consecutive quarter of strong double-digit adjusted EPS growth I am extremely pleased to report this marks our 20th consecutive quarter of strong double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth. I have confidence that we will overcome the challenges in Europe, and we expect to deliver strong double-digit adjusted EPS growth in the fourth quarter and beyond."

Infrastructure Bill earmarks $65 billion for broadband buildout • US RDOF (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund) to support continued investment in fiber-to-the-home (FTTx) • Rapid data center growth to support exponential data consumption growth Avient Corporation 82 2018 - 2022 2021 - 2024 2022 - 2027 Co-locate radios with 4G towers 5G towers in new locations ( GDP Growth Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions Global Avient: 2.7% Asia / LATAM: 5.0% Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook Database (April 2021) 12% organic CAGR Figures above include relevant sustainable solutions, healthcare and composites sales Avient Corporation 120 8-10% (5% CAGR excluding Sustainable Solutions) Summary: Long-term Revenue Growth Drivers Avient Corporation 121 2021 Sales Estimate (Drivers) Overlap 2021 Sales Estimate Annual Growth Sustainable Solutions 930 - 930 8–12% Healthcare 685 (45) 640 8–10% Composites 260 (80) 180 10% Asia / LATAM 1,150 (310) 840 5% Other (GDP growth) 2,160 2–3% Avient $4,750 6.5% EBITDA Margin Expansion Goals CAI SEM • Continued portfolio transformation to high- growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Color synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drive growth and mix improvements Avient Corporation 122 17.0% 1.6% 1.0% 0.4% 2021E Synergies Sustainable Healthcare Goal 17.6% 0.9% 1.1% 0.4% 2021E Composites Sustainable Healthcare Goal Sustainable Path to Double Digit Earnings Growth Avient Corporation 123 Long-Term Sales Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 10%+ Adjusted EBITDA growth 15%+ Adjusted EPS growth An Investment in Sustainable Growth Bob Patterson Avient Corporation 124 M&A Brings Avient New Technologies Avient Corporation 125 Technology Acquisition Technology Acquisition Thermoplastic Elastomers Liquid Color Concentrates & Additives Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Silicone Colorants & Formulations High-temperature Polymers & Fluoropolymers Long Fiber Reinforced (LFT) Thermoplastic Composites Fiber Solutions Water-based Inks Fiber & Healthcare Expertise, Liquid Additive Processing Aids, FR Additives, Recycling Innovations & More $133 $205 Clariant Color: Transformational Acquisition 126 Clariant Color EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8x 7.0x 6.0x 2019PF 2021E 2021E w/ Full • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • On-track to realize $52 million of expected synergies in 2021 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion. Avient reflects 2021 Adjusted EBITDA of $580M Multiple Expansion Avient Specialty Other Chemical/Specialty Companies Avient Corporation 133 Historic Multiple Key Takeaways • Culture is everything – we are a high performing company and great place to work • We are a specialty formulator of sustainable solutions • We are well positioned to consistently deliver double digit growth from key mega trends and to increase ROIC • We have and will continue to generate a high level of Free Cash Flow • We will expand our portfolio with select acquisitions focused on composites and sustainable solutions • Cash will be returned to shareholders with annual increases in dividends and opportunistic share repurchases Avient Corporation 134 Thank You.

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Garratt Senior Vice President, President of Performance Products & Solutions John Midea Senior Vice President, Global Operations & Process Improvement Mark Crist Senior Vice President, President of PolyOne Distribution Cathy Dodd Vice President, Marketing Chris Murphy Vice President, Research & Development, Chief Innovation Officer Kurt Schuering Vice President, Global Key Account Management The Leaders Behind the Team PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • 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 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.80 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Accelerating growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 2014 “Where we were” “Where we are” Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% ROIC 5.0% 11.3% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Proof of Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 10 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Old PolyOne Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation New PolyOne Transformation Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items PolyOne Corporation Page 11 2014 2015 Target “Where we are” (Est. in 2012) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 14.7% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 12.1% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions 7.3% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 6.1% 6 – 7.5% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 65% 65 – 75% ROIC 11.3% 15% Adjusted EPS Growth 37% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance PolyOne Corporation Page 12 • Sold non-core resin assets – EPS dilutive • Completed acquisition of Spartech • Housing starts below 1.25 million units Single family units 30% below expectations • Longstanding weakness in Europe, and decline in Euro Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012 PolyOne Corporation Page 13 -100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% POL S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 ‘06-‘14 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40% Adjusted EPS Share Price vs. Richardson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 71 Who We Are Growing With PolyOne Corporation Page 72 2014 Awards and Recognitions PolyOne Corporation Page 73 2014 Financial Highlights $131 $151 $191 $262 $320 Adjusted Operating Income $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 Adjusted EPS ($ millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 74 2006 2015 Target 2014 “Where we were” (Est. in 2012) “Where we are” Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12 – 16% 14.7% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12 – 16% 12.1% Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 8 – 10% 7.3% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 9 – 12% 7.7% Distribution 2.6% 6 – 7.5% 6.1% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65 – 75% 65% ROIC 5.0% 15% 11.3% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A Double Digit Expansion 37% Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets PolyOne Corporation Page 75 2,883 2,565 2006 2014 Volume (lbs in millions) -11% $219 $451 2006 2014 Commercial Investment ($M) +105% $303 $770 2006 2014 Adjusted Gross Margin ($M) +154% *Total SG&A Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Investment in Commercial Resources… Drives Mix Improvement AND Gross Profit $$ Expansion PolyOne Corporation Page 76 Financial Strength $76 $222 $154 $105 $176 $179 $230 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations ($ in millions) 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 10.8% 10.9% 9.9% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Working Capital % of Sales PolyOne Corporation Page 77 Financial Flexibility $49 $317 $600 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% 2.6x 2.0x 1.8x 1.9x 2011 2012 2013 2014 Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA PolyOne Corporation Page 78 Shares Purchased (M) 2012 1.2 2013 5.0 2014 6.3 Cash to Generate Value  Expand marketing, commercial and technical capabilities  Leverage supplier partnerships for innovation Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth PolyOne Corporation Page 79 PolyOne Corporation Page 80 PolyOne Corporation Page 81 2020 Platinum Vision Robert M. S&P 500 -100% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% POL S&P 500 PolyOne Corporation Page 85 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 86 Track Record of Successful Acquisitions $12 $50 2007 2014 $22 $39 2012 2014 $24 $69 2012 2014 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 87 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 41% 18% Albemarle Eastman 17% Hexcel 17% FMC 16% Ecolab 14% 12% Specialty EBIT Margin – 2014 IFF 19% Celanese 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 88 2006 2014 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 14.7% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4%(2012) 7.3% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6.5 – 7.5% Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 65% 80%+ ROIC 5.0% 11.3% 15% Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 37% Double Digit Expansion 2020 Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 89 Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Organic Sales Growth Margin Expansion Share Repurchases Acquisitions PolyOne Corporation Page 90 2006 2010 2014 2020 Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple 6x 4x Commodity POL 8x Hybrid 10x 14x+ Mid-Tier Specialty Premium Specialty M ul tip le POL POL POL PolyOne Corporation Page 91 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?