Media contacts: Media Relations Contacts Company Officers

Media contact Media Relations Contacts Company Officers

Media contact Media Relations Contacts Company Officers

Avient Corporation’s continued dedication to equal employment opportunity may be re-emphasized and augmented in programs of affirmative action throughout the Company, if and as required by law. It is extremely important that all employees of our Company comply with this policy. You are encouraged to contact your supervisor, your Human Resources representative, or the Corporate Human Resources department if you believe that there has been a violation of this policy, or you can notify the company’s EEO/AA compliance officer at PeopleLink@avient.com.

Investor Relations Contact: Eric R. Swanson, Director, Investor Relations, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-1018, eric.swanson@avient.com or Media Contact: Kyle G. Investor Contacts

For the second quarter 2019, the company expects adjusted earnings per share of Investor Relations Contact: Joe Di Salvo, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-1921, giuseppe.disalvo@avient.com; Media Contact: Kyle G. Investor Contacts

Avient Corporation was originally established as PolyOne Corporation in 2000 through the consolidation of two companies in the materials industry. The early years were challenging as the company struggled to find or create its identity as a combined enterprise. As the company evolved into specialty areas, we focused on putting our customers and their needs first, then looking inward to make a difference.

However, no one company or country can solve the plastics waste problem. Company Company Officers

Di Salvo is responsible for all aspects of the company’s capital structure, cash management, insurance and capital markets transactions, as well as Financial Planning and Analysis. In addition, he serves as the primary point of contact for Avient’s shareholders. He joined Avient in 2011 as assistant controller and later served as director, finance for the company’s Global Color, Additives & Inks business segment.

Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value � Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure � Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market • Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product • Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66