Patterson Please refer to the accompanying materials for voting instructions. M&A remains a key component of maintaining material science competitiveness that can enable our customers’ sustainability goals and in turn drive performance at PolyOne. These and other projects benefit the planet by minimizing the amount of natural resources required to safely manufacture, transport and ensure first-time quality material to our customers.

Khandpur is President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.

Khandpur is President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.

WALTER RIPPLE Vice President, Sustainability, Avient Corporation Walter Ripple is the Vice President of Sustainability at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.

TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T • Lower weight by replacing cast steel • High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal performance • Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable roof panels • Lowered weight by over four pounds per vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with carbon fiber reinforced composite • Provided injection molded material solution to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for powder-coating finish Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFC MANUFACTURER 5 G H Y B R I D C A B L E J A C K E T I N G & I N S U L A T I O N • Fire performance: reduce smoke and fume production, high flame and char resistance • Reduce development time • Meet required standards: UL 1581 (Class XL) mechanical properties , UL 1685 (flame test/smoke parameters), FT2 & FV2 (VW1) • Accelerated speed to market, reducing development time to three months • Instilled confidence and proved material expertise as solutions passed extensive testing ahead of competition • Optimized cable manufacture process and line speed following trials at customers facility ECCOH 5549/1 LDD & Syncure™ S100FH KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

EUROPEAN CABLE MANUFACTURER G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E T U B E C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1 • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Rigidity close to PBT • Melting point higher than 100°C • Developed a custom formulation to reach required rigidity • Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with previous PBT material • Provided expertise in process improvement to help the customer achieve a more competitive processing speed ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

© 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LIGHTING MANUFACTURER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • PA based grade to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Easy moulding • Improved light output compared to alternative materials • Improved corrosion resistance and weight reduction • It gave the customer more design possibilities and a more cost effective solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT?