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Kahler (16) Page 16 • Shifted sales compensation practices to drive value and margin expansion • Significantly upgraded and added sales, marketing, and From Volume to Value $2,622 $3,060 Sales ($ millions) 2006 2011PFadded sales, marketing, and technical resources • Expanded global cross-selling • Invested in training and tools 3.3% 6.8% Adjusted OI% ($ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 17 • Value pricing practices enabled by use of EVE tools • Shifting the basis of competition to specialization 1.5% 8.9% Specialty OI% Specialization Drives Margin Expansion 2006 2011PF 7.2% PPS OI% competition to specialization differentiates PolyOne as a value-added solutions provider • Redirecting our technology and marketing focus to the most attractive segments 2.6% 5.6% 2006 2011 POD OI% 5.5% 7.2% 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Page 18 • Global key account management team focused on key markets and strategic OEMs • Drive growth in target markets through application development750 1,120 Total Commercial Employees 2007 – 2011 49% Increase Commercial Excellence – Recent Investments *Includes ColorMatrix through application development • Leverage breadth of solutions across all PolyOne platforms to identify innovative solutions for strategic OEMs and Tier 1 partners * 750 2007 2011 Sales Marketing R&D/Tech Page 19 5% 1% 0% 27% 2% 12% 4% Performance Dashboards Drive Execution 45% 26% 18% 5% 55% Page 20 53% Drivers of Customer Loyalty Customer Experience is Key to Customer Loyalty 53% Building Customer Loyalty n = 4,960 B2B customers of 24 companies Source: Corporate Executive Board Company and Brand Impact Product and Service Delivery Value-to- Price Ratio Customer Experience Page 21 • Continue to redirect our focus to more attractive segments and increase customer loyalty and retention • Leverage new commercial tools and investments to enable disciplined execution and accountability Critical Imperatives to enable disciplined execution and accountability • Position PolyOne as the differentiated value-added specialty solutions provider Drive improved mix in all segments and achieve margin and profitability growth Page 22 Page 23

continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?