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S&P 500 All time high of $43.34 July 1st, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 8 2006 2014 YTD 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 7.1% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.0% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.0% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 40% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period (Est. in 2012) PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 11 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 *Pipeline as of May 29, 2014 as presented during our Innovation Day PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Unique and Innovative Solutions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of June 30, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 6/30/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of June 30, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 6/30/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin Synergy opportunities Adjacent material solutions Repurchased 1.8 million shares in Q2 2014 Repurchased 8.2 million shares since early 2013 11.8 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

S&P 500 All time high of $42.47 June 6th, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental Share Buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid Single Digit Revenue CAGR PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Unique and Innovative Solutions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG PolyOne Corporation Page 13 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Corporation Page 14 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014  Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture)  Manufacturing alignment PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 17 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

S&P 500 All time high of $39.55 May 13th, 2014 Page 8 2006 Q1 2014 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 13.8% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.6% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 6.5% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 7.7% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.1% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 64% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 9 Bridge to $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Continued Gross Margin Expansion Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech Accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Several Levers to Drive Growth Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 10 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 11 $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 12 Unique and Innovative Solutions https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2014 Pension Funding** As of March 31, 2014 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 3/31/14 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2014 ($ millions) Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *TTM 3/31/2014 Page 13 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased 1.4 million shares in Q1 2014  Repurchased 6.4 million shares since April 2013  13.6 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture)  Manufacturing alignment Page 14 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

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