The current macro environment presents several uncertainties related to policy, inflation, foreign exchange and interest rates which provides for a broader set of potential outcomes for the year," Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; 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; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions. Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

To quantify risk and reduce it over time, Avient monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Injury/Illness Rate (LTIR).

New super black colors also feature a 30 to 60 percent lower addition rate compared with conventional black masterbatch. PHOTO CAPTION: PolyOne launches new Line of super black colorants with intense dark colors and lower dosage rates.

Cesa™ PlastOne™ concentrates can reduce cycle times, reduce scrap rates, and improve part aesthetics in injection molding and extrusion processes. Reduced mold packing and hold times, lower injection and back pressures, and reduced scrap rates for shorter cycle times

In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate.

In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate.

In addition to its excellent colorability and high flow, the Versalloy solution possessed a lower specific gravity and resulted in lower scrap rates compared to the competitive TPV, providing the opportunity to reduce system costs. These savings resulted from Versalloy’s lower specific gravity (0.88 compared to 0.95) and a 50% reduction in scrap rate.

How is the supplier rated? Each Sourcing Manager rates vendors on pricing. 4. Actual data from a production run is recorded as the "run history" and fed back to the functions such as planning and scheduling to make necessary adjustments to things like run rates. 5.5 Responsiveness 1.

Monthly reporting of production rates, waste generation rates, recycling rates, disposal methods, and compliance.

PolyOne Corporation Investor Day 2012 PolyOne Investor Presentation Credit Suisse 26th Annual Chemical and Ag Science Conference September 17th, 2013 • In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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. Net debt $ 638.8 Adjusted EBITDA Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Total PolyOne Income before income taxes $ 30.6 $ (1.1) $ 15.7 $ 62.9 $ 108.1 PolyOne Interest expense, net 12.4 13.7 15.6 16.6 58.3 PolyOne Depreciation and amortization 17.0 15.5 19.0 25.8 77.3 PolyOne Special items in EBITDA 8.3 26.5 27.7 (5.2) 57.3 PolyOne Adjusted EBITDA 68.3 54.6 78.0 100.1 301.0 Pro forma Spartech EBITDA 16.8 14.7 11.2 - 42.7 Pro forma EBITDA $ 85.1 $ 69.3 $ 89.2 $ 100.1 $ 343.7 PolyOne Investor Presentation�Credit Suisse 26th Annual Chemical and Ag Science Conference��September 17th, 2013� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures Strategy and Execution Drive Results Four Pillar Strategy PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Innovation Drives Earnings Growth We are Experts in Polymer Science and Formulation Positioned for Strong Growth First Half 2013 Financial Highlights Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 6/30/13 Use of Cash Why Invest In PolyOne?