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http://Avient.com/sustainability 25 Product and Service Safety It is essential that Avient provide safe products and services that retain the confidence of our customers, fulfill our responsibilities to the public and maintain a competitive position in the marketplace. Ethics Hotline: https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline Telephone Ethics Hotline Number: 1-877-228-5410 https://www.Avient.com/company/policies-and-governance/ethics-hotline North America Global Headquarters Avon Lake, United States 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, OH, United States 44012 Toll Free: +1 866 765 9663 Phone: +1 440 930 1000 Fax: +440 930 3064 Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters Shanghai, China 2F, Block C 200 Jinsu Road Pudong, 201206 Shanghai, China Telephone: +86 (0) 21 6028 4888 Fax: +86 (0) 21 6028 4999 South America Sao Paulo, Brazil Av. Francisco Nakasato, 1700 13295-000 Itupeva Sao Paulo, Brazil Telephone: +55 11 4593 9200 Europe Pommerloch, Luxembourg 19 Route de Bastogne Pommerloch, Luxembourg, L-9638 Telephone: +352 269 050 35 Fax: +352 269 050 45 www.avient.com http://www.avient.com

 Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 17 Appendix PolyOne Corporation Page 18 +25% $262 $320 $200 $275 $350 2013 2014 Adjusted Operating Income (in millions) +22% 2014 Financial Highlights  All of our segments delivered both operating income and margin expansion during the year  Our specialty businesses achieved record levels of profits and profitability this year  Achieved 21st consecutive quarter, or over five years, of strong, double-digit adjusted EPS growth +37% $1.31 $1.80 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS $195 $242 $150 $200 $250 2013 2014 Specialty Operating Income (in millions) PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Building & 7% Electrical & 1% 31% Textiles 7% 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 14.7% Target 36% PolyOne Corporation Page 20 4% Building & 18% Electrical & 16% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target 12.1% 33% 19% PolyOne Corporation Page 21 2% Building & 23% 27% 30% 96% At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.4% 5.6% 7.3% 8-10% 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Building & 33% 5% Electrical & 1% 18% 16% 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion 9-12% Target 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2015 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 23 Building & 13% Electrical & 23% 15% 25% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6 - 7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15% 52% 2006 2014 At a Glance Distribution *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits 6.1% Target http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 24 2 lbs Plastic = 3 lbs aluminum or 8 lbs steel or 27 lbs glass 33% less material by weight than aluminum 75% less material by weight than steel 93% less material by weight than glass Requires 91% less energy to recycle a pound of plastic versus a pound of paper Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Commitment to Operational Excellence 81% 93% 2006 2014 16.2% 9.9% 2006 2014 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales 5% 43% 2006 2014 Percent of Associates Trained in LSS  Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine Best Working Capital Management in the chemical industry World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012*  103 trained Black Belts  247 trained Green Belts  127 trained Kaizen Leaders World’s Best Start-up Program for Lean Six Sigma Deployment in 2009* *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 4 11 5 10 6 9 3 4 2 15 9 1 10 4 Breakthrough Platform Derivative A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93 Addressable Market ($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700 PolyOne Corporation Page 27 Application Examples PolyOne Corporation Page 28  $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:  Sustainability benefits include lower package weight and improved recyclability of package at end of use Market Opportunity Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and Special Effects Weight reduction 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 PET Bottling Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 29 • Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their finished goods • Protects brand equity & consumer welfare • Reduces exposure to unwarranted recall expenses • Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies Authentication Technology PolyOne Corporation Page 30 • Color harmonization across 15 unique color-and-polymer combinations • Eliminated need for multiple pre- colored materials • Reduced Land Rover’s working capital Range Rover Evoque Interior PolyOne Corporation Page 31 • Reduced health and environmental impact • System cost reduction • Radiation-shielding performance • Parts consolidation • Design freedom CT Scanner PolyOne Corporation Page 32 Metal Replacement Solutions • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost PolyOne Corporation Page 33 Next Generation Solar Charger • Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our unique reSound™ material • reSound™ is a durable material consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic and 50% traditional petroleum-based plastic • Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon footprint for this product by 35% • reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne Corporation Page 34 High-Barrier Packaging Containers • Capability to extrude up to 13 layers • Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection • Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications • Barrier protection and superior organoleptic properties PolyOne Corporation Page 35 Aerospace Applications • Leading provider of specialty materials for the aerospace industry • Typical applications  Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies, windscreens, instrument panels, wingtip lenses  Interior – gallery furnishings, tray tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge coverings • Benefits:  High impact strength  Resistant to UV rays  Flame and smoke compliance  Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners; anti-microbial grades available  Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.

Examples of amorphous polymers are acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ABS/ASA), polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and copolyesters.

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Examples of amorphous polymers are acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ABS/ASA), polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and copolyesters.

Fearon to serve as independent Lead Director Among other responsibilities, the independent Lead Director: Chairs�executive�sessions�of�the�non­employee�Directors�and�provides�feedback�and�perspective�to�the�Chief� Executive�Officer�regarding�discussions�at�these�sessions� Facilitates�communications�between�the�Chairman�and�other�members�of�the�Board� Provides�input�from�the�Directors�to�the�Chairman�of�the�Board�with�regard�to�agendas�and�schedules�for�Board� meetings� Advises�the�Chairman�of�the�Board�as�to�the�quality,�quantity�and�timeliness�of�the�flow�of�information�from� management�to�the�Board�and�regarding�the�effectiveness�of�Board�meetings� Interviews�all�Board�candidates,�and�provide�the�Nominating�and�Governance�Committee�with� recommendations�on�each�candidate� Maintains�close�contact�with�the�Chair�of�each�standing�committee�and�assists�in�maintaining�communications� between�each�committee�and�the�Board� Considers�the�retention�of�advisers�and�consultants�who�report�directly�to�the�Board�of�Directors� Chairs�Board�meetings�when�the�Chairman�of�the�Board�is�unable�to�do�so� Board Oversight of Risk Management The Board oversees risk management, setting appropriate “tone at the top” The Board assesses and analyzes the most likely areas of current and future risk for the Company on an on- going basis The Board regularly communicates with management regarding materials risks and to convey its expectations clearly Stock Ownership Requirements We maintain robust stock ownership requirements The stock ownership requirement for our Chief Executive Officer is 125,000 shares and for all other directors is 12,500 shares (within five years of onboarding) Board Practices Our Board annually conducts an evaluation of its performance, which includes a peer evaluation of each Director The Nominating and Governance Committee reviews criteria for Board membership and considers changes as needed so that the Board continues to reflect the appropriate mix of skills and experience Non-employee Directors may not stand for re-election following the date of the Director’s 72nd birthday, although the Board may waive this limitation if it determines such waiver to be in the best interests of the Company All Directors stand for election annually We maintain a majority voting policy for uncontested Director elections PROXY STATEMENT POLYONE CORPORATION PolyOne Center 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 PROXY STATEMENT Dated March 29, 2018 Our Board respectfully requests your proxy for use at the Annual Meeting to be held at PolyOne’s corporate headquarters located at PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018, and at any adjournments of that meeting. Our Board sets the appropriate “tone at the top” when it comes to risk tolerance and management.