Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The time required to consummate the divestiture of our resin assets and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement;  Any material adverse changes in the business supporting the resin assets being sold;  The ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture  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 amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;  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 maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; 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. EPS: $1.00 First Quarter Financial Highlights • 14th consecutive quarter of double digit adjusted earnings per share growth • 29 percent increase in adjusted EPS  34 percent increase in Specialty operating income  Growth from all regions  Virtually all organic growth • Strengthened our financial position Page 13 • Total Debt at 3/31/13 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA = 2.7x* $169 285 $454 $1,056 169 $887 $50 $360 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 14 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% *Pro Forma TTM with no synergies related to Spartech acquisition & excludes resin assets Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/13 Cash Balance = $169M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 2.7x • Repurchased 840k shares in Q1 2013 • 19.1 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Share Repurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 2012 (25%) and Q1 2013 (20%) • Objective of maintaining and growing Dividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • CAPEX Organic Growth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions Acquisitions *TTM with no synergies related to the Spartech acquisition Use of Cash Page 15 Why Invest In PolyOne? Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working • Megatrends align with our strengths • Innovation and services provide differentiation and competitive advantage • Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance • Addressable market exceeds $40 billion The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Page 16 Schedule I Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Below is a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S.

You need technologies that can help you capitalize on these trends and deal with market changes. Our vast portfolio delivers product performance and processing efficiencies that will help you gain market advantages and grow your bottom line. Our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals To learn more visit www.avient.com or call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) B&C Industry Bulletin B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages

In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, mark-to-market adjustments associated with benefit plans, environmental remediation costs, acquisition-related costs, and other non-routine costs. Avient 2011, 2018 and 2021 multiples reflect trailing 12 months EBITDA at December 31. 28 EV / 2023E EBITDA 6.5 8.5 11.0 8.9 12.0 11.9 10.9 9.9 8.2 16.3 13.8 11.9 9.6 9.5 9.5 9.2 7.7 11 21 O ct 23 PM PP FM C C Avient Historic Multiple Avient Specialty Other Specialty / AP P E N DI X 30 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 40% 37% 18% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 32 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 BILLION US & Canada 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 33 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 BILLION US & Canada 52% 35% 34 19% 8%Industrial 16% 9% Defense Building & END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 7% 56% 23% 7% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 35 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE HELPS ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR COMPANY ENTER NEW MARKET © 2021, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more about Bergamid™ Nylon Formulations, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit us at avient.com. Meet targeted cost-performance requirements – The selected resin must offer significant savings over the current LCP/carbon fiber formulation through material and/or manufacturing savings, thus enabling penetration of the low-cost computer market with a competitive connector. Working closely with the manufacturer’s engineers, Avient determined that the material required a special combination of properties: • A heat-resistant base resin that would provide the level of signal dampening prescribed • Mechanical properties that would ensure an effective electrical connection and at the same time allow for snap-fit installation • A cost-effective solution that would enable the manufacturer to compete in this new market Striving for optimal results, the manufacturer evaluated more than 30 different materials.

Cesa™ Unify™ A4R Polyolefin Compatibilizer for Enhanced Recycling RECYCLED MATERIAL IN A CHANGING MARKET Legislation globally is driving change towards increased quantities of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, further encouraged by the implementation of usage targets and new tariffs. Both legislation and industry goals have created an increased demand for recycled material across the plastics industry, but especially within the packaging market. This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner. 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Designed for polyolefin recycling and to enhance circularity • Helps bring incompatible polymers together by forming them into a homogenous polymer mixture • Improves the mechanical performance of mixed PP/PE streams • Increases impact strength by up to 50% • Increases ductility by up to 100% for improved performance • Maintains mechanical strength properties close to polymer starting point • The end result is that the characteristics of rPP remain with higher impact properties • Good cost-performance ratio • Can be combined with color into a single masterbatch product for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance is available from our experts MARKETS & APPLICATIONS • Recycled polyolefins • Packaging, consumer & others • High-value polyolefin applications with recycled material content • Virgin polymers which will be recycled after the use phase Currently unavailable in North America—please contact your Avient representative for further information.

THE PATH TO AN OPTIMIZED BOTTLE You invest incredible energy developing and marketing your products. Polymer science, industry-leading expertise with colors and additives, and our in-house color design service make us a powerful collaborator during bottle design, manufacturing, and product marketing. They provide leading-edge insight in polymer science, packaging design and consumer trends while helping you explore innovative colorants and effects that will set you apart in the market

sq. ft.) 0.54" 1.2 0.75" 1.4 2.24" 3.1 CRTM PANEL PROPERTIES Additional features include: • Material and design flexibility • �Large-scale production with in-line CNC machining • Class-A FS&T resin systems • Product design guidance MARKETS AND END-USE APPLICATIONS CRTM composite panels are ideal for use in markets where metal skin-over-frame or hand-laid composite sandwich panels are currently used.

THE IMPACT Gravi-Tech high-density formulations enabled API to design and mold a patented, full-opening flapper valve that is not only unique in the market, but also offers important cost, performance and environmental advantages over brass Thanks to the customized Gravi-Tech material, API was able to successfully design and mold a flapper valve that is the only one of its kind on the market—and offers a less expensive solution than traditional brass valves.

THE IMPACT The new Maxxam REC Recycled Polyolefin formulations from Avient enabled Hager to bring the new cubyko leaf to market quickly, with a first launch in the French market in January 2024.

In addition to an increased speed to market, our custom formulations boost your design flexibility and offer better performance-to-cost ratios as compared to traditionally used materials. Faster Speed-to-Market and Increased Design Flexibility – The sampling and validating of thermoplastic formulations is faster than that of traditionally used materials such as ceramics or printed circuit boards (PCB).