Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency option contracts; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense (benefit) from one-time income tax items and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments. 2 Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities is calculated as follows: 2008Y 2009Y 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y Net cash provided by operating activities $ 72.5 $ 229.7 $ 140.8 $ 72.5 $ 106.9 $ 109.0 $ 208.4 Dividends and distributions received from joint ventures (32.9) (36.5) (24.2) (6.0) - - - Pension Cash Contributions 35.9 28.5 37.5 38.1 68.8 69.8 21.6 Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities $ 75.5 $ 221.7 $ 154.1 $ 104.6 $ 175.7 $ 178.8 $ 230.0 Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: Twelve Months Ended (In millions) December 31, 2011 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2014 Short-term portion and current portion of long-term debt $ 3.0 $ 3.8 $ 12.7 $ 61.8 Long-term debt 704.0 703.1 976.2 962.0 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (191.9) (210.0) (365.2) (238.6) Net Debt $ 515.1 496.9 623.7 785.2 Income before income taxes $ 168.9 $ 83.3 $ 151.0 $ 88.4 Interest expense, net 33.7 50.8 63.5 62.2 Depreciation and amortization 53.2 65.8 108.8 123.9 Equity income from equity affiliates (5.7) - - - Special items, impact on income before income taxes (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.9 Interest expense included in special items - (1.3) (1.9) - Accelerated depreciation included in special items - - (12.7) (23.1) Adjusted EBITDA $ 202.0 $ 253.7 $ 355.0 $ 416.3 Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA 2.6 2.0 1.8 1.9 Investor Day - May 18 2015 r11 Investor Day - May 18 2015 POL IR Presentation - Investor Day - 5_13_15 Master Version WEBSITE Investor Day Forward-Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures Agenda Introduction�� Slide Number 6 The Leaders Behind the Team Commodity to Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance Successfully Navigating Change Since 2012 Strategy and Execution Drive Results Well Positioned for Accelerated Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks�� At a Glance A Case Study for Transformational Success Slide Number 18 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary Global Specialty Engineered Materials�� What We Do At a Glance A Case Study for Transformational Success Slide Number 30 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary �Designed Structures and Solutions�� At a Glance Early Progress A Lot of Work Remains with Tremendous Upside Potential Innovating with Cross-Business Unit Technologies Who We Are Growing With Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary Performance Products and Solutions�� At a Glance What We Have Delivered Slide Number 50 Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Geographic Growth Opportunities Innovation Pipeline Potential Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Key Initiatives Platinum Vision Summary PolyOne Distribution�� At a Glance Slide Number 61 What We Have Delivered Accelerating Growth Who We Are Growing With Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Geographic Growth Opportunities Going Beyond Distribution Platinum Vision Summary Financial Highlights�� Who We Are Growing With 2014 Awards and Recognitions 2014 Financial Highlights Proof of Performance & 2015 Targets Ours is Not a Cost Cutting Story Financial Strength Financial Flexibility Cash to Generate Value Slide Number 79 Slide Number 80 2020 Platinum Vision�� PolyOne Core Values Confirmation of Our Strategy Strategy and Execution Drive Results Formula for Success Track Record of Successful Acquisitions Driving Toward Premier Profitability 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision: Pathway to Accelerated Growth Driving Toward a Premium Specialty Multiple Why Invest In PolyOne?

OnColor™ IR Sortable Black Colorants include detectable colorants to allow reclaimed dark plastics, such as those found in food trays, to be detected and properly recycled by automated sorters. Also, our CESA™ Additive Masterbatches are utilized for solar back sheets to enhance the halogen-free mono material structure and protect against voltage breakdowns. HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | IndexHOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | Who We Are | People | Products | Planet | Performance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2021 48 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-crosslinked-polyethylene-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-crosslinked-polyethylene-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-color-additive-concentrates https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-cross-linkable-solutions https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/cesa-ir-additives 5G as a Sustainability Enabler The need for better, faster and more reliable technology is stronger than ever. 5G, fiber optic cabling components and other network supporting infrastructure have been crucial in the response and recovery.

Ultimate is recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the European PET Bottle Platform for having no negative impact on the recycling stream Cesa™ NOX A4R Additive for Enhanced Recycling stabilizes recycled polyolefins during processing, enabling a higher quality level of recyclate and better end-use products Rejoin™ PCR Masterbatch uses PCR as a carrier resin, effectively allowing a bottle or part to be manufactured with 100% PCR PCR Color Prediction Ser vice simplifies and accelerates the selection of preferred colors for PCR content at var ying levels, avoiding time-consuming trial and error Avient Technology Helps to Achieve Color Consistency in L’Oréal PCR Packaging Worldwide The Challenge Simplify the process to develop color in recycled resin for L’Oréal to achieve global color consistency, while working towards their 2030 objective to have 100% of the plastics used in its packaging be made from recycled or bio-based material. Avient offers a full range of material solutions that enable renewable energy infrastructure, from high performance ropes or structural composites for wind energy infrastructure to materials for cable jacketing and insulation in solar installations Highlights in 2022 In 2022, we focused on delivering our portfolio of sustainable solutions to renewable energy applications, including: Dyneema® DM20 high molecular weight polyethylene fibers are utilized in offshore wind turbine projects Glasforms™ Pultrusion Technologies offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for continuous fiber reinforced composites for structural wind turbine components Cesa™ Additive Masterbatches are utilized for solar back sheets to enhance the halogen-free mono material structure and protect against voltage breakdowns Syncure™ Crosslinked Polyethylene Formulations, which provide high-performance, UL 4703 and VW 1-compliance and eliminate the need to use two separate insulation and jacketing formulations Smartbatch™ Color And Additive Concentrates offer superior UV weathering protection for solar power installations. LEARN MORE HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Per formance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2022 48 https://www.avient.com/industries/energy/alternative-energy https://www.dyneema.com/our-products/dyneema-fiber/dyneema-max-technology https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-pultruded-rods-tubes-custom-profiles https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-additives-polyolefin-films https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/syncure-xlpe-cross-linkable-polyethylene-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets https://www.dyneema.com/applications/ropes-lines-slings-chains/offshore-wind-projects Telecommunications Market Needs: Durability, Consistency, Design Flexibility In this rapidly evolving industr y, the need for faster and more reliable technology is stronger than ever.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the management approach, PolyOne monitors several key performance indicators on a regular basis: Total Injury/Illness Incident Rate (IR) and Lost Work Day Injury/Illness Rate (LWDII) cases are globally reported on a monthly basis. ONCOLOR™ IR SORTABLE BLACK COLORANT eliminates carbon black to allow reclaimed black plastics, such as those found in food trays, to be detected by automated sorters and properly recycled.

The outside round should be the inside radius plus wall thickness (IR + W) .

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Plastics Pact Product Innovation Protects Quality Recycle Cesa™ A4R Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling Innovation Award, Finalist: Plastics Industr y Association Product Technology Innovation, Finalist: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 2023 Sustainability Innovation Awards Avient’s sustainable solutions portfolio is not only enabling our customer’s commitments, it is also receiving recognition for product and technology innovation. HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Per formance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2023 41 https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/avient-color-prediction-service https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-ultra-low-carbon-footprint-tpes https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives/cesa-nox-a4r-additive-enhanced-recycling https://www.plasticsindustry.org/refocus-sustainability-innovation-awards-program/ https://www.prseventeurope.com/prse2024/en/page/2023-winners https://www.plasticsindustry.org/refocus-sustainability-innovation-awards-program/ https://usplasticspact.org/ https://www.plasticsindustry.org/refocus-sustainability-innovation-awards-program/ https://www.prseventeurope.com/prse2024/en/page/2023-winners RENEW Avient’s portfolio of RENEW solutions are designed to advance the circular economy. HIGHLIGHTS from 2023: Key Markets Key Customer Challenges • Meet aggressive sustainability goals • Develop strategies to minimize plastic waste • Increase post consumer recycle (PCR) utilization and PCR availability • Meet legislation requirements Avient Solutions & Services • Solutions enabling increased use of PCR content • Specialty solutions incorporating recycle and biobased content • PCR Color Predictive Ser vice, enabling increased use of recycled content • Avient Design Ser vices to enable circular solutions LEARN MORE Avient Sustainability RENEW Packaging Consumer Transportation 35-60% BIO-RENEWABLE CONTENT reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers LEARN MORE 35% LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC PCR Performance Additives LEARN MORE EXPANDS PCR USAGE Design for Recycling CycleWorks™ Center for Mechanical Recycling LEARN MORE 60% Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations LEARN MORE RECYCLE CONTENT ENABLES 100% PCR UTILIZATION Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Enhanced Recycling LEARN MORE BIOBASED FIBER ENABLING 10-20% LIGHTER WEIGHT SOLUTIONS Dyneema® SB301 Biobased UD Fiber LEARN MORE 85% PCR Color Prediction Service Winner: Innovation Award, Plastics Industry Association & Product Technology Innovation, Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 LEARN MORE OF CONSUMERS CHOOSE BASED ON COLOR 35-40% RECYCLED CONTENT reSound™ REC PCR TPE for Automotive Interiors LEARN MORE HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Per formance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2023 42Sustainability Report | 2023 42 https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainable-solutions-portfolio https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-bio-thermoplastic-elastomers https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/reheat-additives-pet/colormatrix-smartheat-rhc https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/cycleworks-innovation-center-plastic-recycling https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/nymax-rec-recycled-nylon-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/antioxidant-additives https://www.dyneema.com/latest-news/dyneema-unveils-breakthrough-innovation https://www.avient.com/resource-center/services/avient-color-prediction-service https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-rec-recycled-content-thermoplastic-elastomers REDUCE Avient’s portfolio of REDUCE solutions include design and materials solutions that enable customers to reduce weight, energy consumption and emissions.

The outside round should be the inside radius plus wall thickness (IR + W) .

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Commission file number 1-16091 PolyOne Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 34-1730488 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 33587 Walker Road, 44012 Avon Lake, Ohio (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (440) 930-1000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered Common Shares, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. The Company is currently being audited by the IRS and multiple state and foreign taxing jurisdictions.