GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™

GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™

The GLS™ Injection Molding Guide provides in-depth information on part design, mold design and processing for styrenic block copolymer (SBC) thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Dynalloy™

GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™

GLS can provide special grades with internal mold release agents to minimize the problem. For assistance in optimizing your design, please contact your GLS Representative prior to cutting prototype or production tools. GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 consecutive quarters of double- digit adjusted EPS growth • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Established aggressive 2015 targets • Steve Newlin Appointed, Chairman, President and CEO • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Focus on value based selling, investment in commercial resources and innovation to drive transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S 20% Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target A dj us te d Ea rn in gs P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra ti ng In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% 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 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win 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 Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) • Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne?

Holden, Massachusetts 32. Innovation is made possible through our prior investments to build deep material science expertise on our team, and since 2014 we have increased our technical resources 32%. The Solution Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s new reSound R grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 32. & 33. Roles such as Customer Ser vice Representatives, Product Managers and Marketing Associates learn the techniques and skills required to both solve customers’ urgent sustainability challenges, as well as uncover the more latent opportunities that will drive value for customers, consumers and communities well into the future. 4,8749,983 Avient 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 HOME | Contents | Message from the CEO | About Us | People | Products | Planet | Per formance | Metrics | Index Sustainability Report | 2023 32Sustainability Report | 2023 32 Talent Development Programs Leadership Development Avient’s Leadership Development Programs have been central to attracting, retaining and developing top talent. Global Compact Engaging with Our Stakeholders Strong Foundation, Confident Future Who We Are What We Do: Materials Science Revenue by Geography and End Market Where We Are: Global Locations Avient’s Support for Communities and Customers Message from Avient’s VP of Sustainability Environmental, Health & Safety Safety First Occupational Safety & Health Continuous Improvement Performance: Metrics & Monitoring Security Training and Development Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Avient Associate Benefits Awards & Recognition Programs Workforce Demographics Human Rights Health and Wellness Career Training and Performance Feedback Operational and Commercial Excellence Training Talent Development Programs Talent Acquisition and Early Talent Programs Becoming an Even Better Place to Work PRODUCTS Innovating for a Sustainable Future Enabling Sustainability for Our Customers How Our Products Enable Sustainability 2023 Sustainability Innovation Awards Product Stewardship Product Excellence Global Chemical Management Supplier Collaboration Supplier Evaluation Strategic Partnerships and Alliances PLANET Protecting Our Planet Climate Change Reducing Emissions Across Our Value Chain Climate Risks & Opportunities Waste: Preventing, Minimizing, Eliminating Eliminating Plastic Waste Clean-Up and Remediation Water Stewardship Biodiversity Conventional Air Emissions Committed to the Planet Community Service and Charitable Contributions Earth Day Photo Contest PERFORMANCE Performance Overview Sustainable Solutions Performance The Highest Ethical Standards Compliance and Training Programs Ethics Hotline and Reporting Enterprise Risk Management Board of Directors Governance Board of Directors Policies & Guidelines forward arrow button 27: Back Arrow Button 21: Page 2: forward arrow button 15: Page 2: Back Arrow Button 28: Page 3: Page 4: forward arrow button 22: Page 3: Page 4: Back Arrow Button 29: Page 5: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8: Page 9: Page 10: Page 11: Page 12: Page 13: Page 14: Page 15: Page 16: forward arrow button 23: Page 5: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8: Page 9: Page 10: Page 11: Page 12: Page 13: Page 14: Page 15: Page 16: forward arrow button 21: forward arrow button 16: Back Arrow Button 30: Page 17: Page 18: Page 19: Page 20: Page 21: Page 22: Page 23: Page 24: Page 25: Page 26: Page 27: Page 28: Page 29: Page 30: Page 31: Page 32: Page 33: Page 34: Page 35: Page 36: forward arrow button 24: Page 17: Page 18: Page 19: Page 20: Page 21: Page 22: Page 23: Page 24: Page 25: Page 26: Page 27: Page 28: Page 29: Page 30: Page 31: Page 32: Page 33: Page 34: Page 35: Page 36: forward arrow button 18: Back Arrow Button 31: Page 37: Page 38: Page 39: Page 40: Page 41: Page 42: Page 43: Page 44: Page 45: Page 46: Page 47: Page 48: Page 49: Page 50: forward arrow button 29: Page 37: Page 38: Page 39: Page 40: Page 41: Page 42: Page 43: Page 44: Page 45: Page 46: Page 47: Page 48: Page 49: Page 50: forward arrow button 17: Back Arrow Button 32: Page 51: Page 52: Page 53: Page 54: Page 55: Page 56: Page 57: Page 58: Page 59: Page 60: Page 61: Page 62: Page 63: Page 64: forward arrow button 30: Page 51: Page 52: Page 53: Page 54: Page 55: Page 56: Page 57: Page 58: Page 59: Page 60: Page 61: Page 62: Page 63: Page 64: forward arrow button 20: Back Arrow Button 33: Page 65: Page 66: Page 67: Page 68: Page 69: Page 70: Page 71: Page 72: Page 73: forward arrow button 31: Page 65: Page 66: Page 67: Page 68: Page 69: Page 70: Page 71: Page 72: Page 73: forward arrow button 19: Back Arrow Button 34: Page 74: Page 75: Page 76: Page 77: Page 78: forward arrow button 32: Page 74: Page 75: Page 76: Page 77: Page 78: Back Arrow Button 35: Page 79: Page 80: Page 81: Page 82: Page 83: Page 84: Page 85: Page 86: Page 87: Page 88: Page 89: Page 90: Page 91: Page 92: Page 93: Page 94: forward arrow button 33: Page 79: Page 80: Page 81: Page 82: Page 83: Page 84: Page 85: Page 86: Page 87: Page 88: Page 89: Page 90: Page 91: Page 92: Page 93: Page 94: Back Arrow Button 37:

GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™