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Processing Guidelines Base Resin PA6 Barrel Temperatures °F °C Rear Zone 440–470 227–243 Center Zone 450–480 232–249 Front Zone 460–490 238–254 Nozzle 470–500 243–260 Melt Temperature 470–500 243–260 Mold Temperature 120–180 49–82 Pack and Hold Pressure 50–75% of Injection Pressure Injection Velocity 0.5 in/s–3 in/s 13 mm/s–76 mm/s Back Pressure 50–100 psi 3.4–6.9 Bar Screw Speed 30–70 rpm Cushion 0.25 in 6.35 mm Drying Parameters 2–4 Hours @ 180°F 2–4 Hours @ 82°C Moisture % Allowable 0.08–0.18%* Screw Type General Purpose Screw Screw Compression Ratio 2.0:1– 2.5:1 Screw L/D 20:1 Non-return Check Valve Free Flow Check Ring Nozzle Type Reverse Taper Clamp Pressure 2–3 Tons/in² Barrel Capacity 30-80% of barrel should be used * Avient suggests measuring moisture using a Karl Fischer method or Vapor Pro® moisture analyzer that titrates only for moisture.

Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 36 PolyOne Core Values Innovation Collaboration Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 37 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20 $53 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 PolyOne Corporation Page 38 Formula for Success Innovation Market Beating Performance Excellence in Execution PolyOne Corporation Page 39 Track Record of Successful Integrations and Rapid Operating Income Growth $12 $44 2007 2013 $22 $30 2012 2013 $24 $49 2012 2013 GLS ColorMatrix Spartech OI in $ millions PolyOne Corporation Page 40 2015 and Beyond Innovation will drive the next stage in our remarkable transformation Deliver on 2015 goals Expand Specialty offerings and possibilities Identified as a truly global, specialty chemical company Market Potential Exceeds $40 Billion PolyOne Corporation Page 41 Driving Toward Premier Profitability EBIT Margins for top tier companies Victrex 42% Sigma Aldrich 18% FMC 25% IFF 18% Eastman 17% Hexcel 16% 16% Rockwood Holdings Celanese 14% 7% EBIT Margin – 2013 Albemarle 24% Ecolab 13% PolyOne Corporation Page 42 Bright Future & High Aspirations – The Next Seven Years • % OP Income from Specialty - 5% • Market Cap - $500 Million • Revenue - $2.6 Billion • Commodity Peers • Specialty ROS - 1.5% • % OP Income from Specialty - 62% • Market Cap - $3.5 Billion • Revenue - $3.7 Billion • Specialty ROS - 9.4% • % OP Income from Specialty - 80 to 90% • Market Cap - $12 to $18 Billion • Revenue - $8 to $10 Billion • Specialty Peers • Specialty ROS - ≥ 20% 2000 – 2006 2007 – 2013 2014 – 2020 PolyOne Corporation Page 43 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?  Strong past performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution are working  Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths  Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing power, and competitive advantage  Strong and proven management team driving growth and performance  Addressable market exceeds $40 billion PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Appendix Kiosk Summaries Segments at a Glance Officer Biographies PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions  Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their packaging, devices, end products and raw materials in the field  Protects brand equity – defense against customer complaints or legal actions based on erroneous product identification  Protects consumer welfare – decrease in potential harm to consumers, reduction in unwarranted recall expenses  Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Security and Safety Solutions  Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet, an optically clear, non-yellowing acrylic, provides ballistics protection against powerful weapons • High-impact resistance that foils “smash-and-grab” thieves  GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant Panels, a UL-listed solution with superior ballistic resistance yet weights 75% less than steel panel • Used in commercial security applications for business, home, and governmental facilities PolyOne Corporation Page 47 3D Printing  Collaborating with customers using 3D printers to create prototypes and samples  Enables customers to develop and test their products and innovations quickly and accurately  3D printing of molds and inserts allows OEMs to develop and test new product innovation using their own equipment and material of choice, more efficient than traditional processes PolyOne Corporation Page 48 Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies  Versaflex™ VDT was developed to absorb vibration and noise in a broad range of applications, including minimally invasive surgical instruments, electronics, firearms, archery and automotive  Can be overmolded onto a rigid substrate without the need for an adhesive to increase production efficiencies and profitability  Creates value by: • Increasing end-user comfort • Eliminating secondary assembly • Differentiating end products PolyOne Corporation Page 49 Sustainable Solutions  reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non- phthalate additive used to make vinyl more flexible • Derived primarily from soybeans rather than petroleum • Certified by USDA BioPreferred® program  Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks satisfy consumer demand for eco- conscious products • Long screen life and production- friendly to improve operational efficiencies, increase design quality PolyOne Corporation Page 50 Color and Design Services  First-of-its-kind offering that supports color and product development from concept to reality  Helps brand managers and designers evaluate color and design alternatives to: – accelerate and streamline product development – strengthen brand equity – build marketplace excitement  Enhances product differentiation  Improves efficiency and profitability PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Metal Replacement Technology  Portfolio of solutions that meet upper range of performance requirements, removing barriers to replacing metal with polymers  Applications include: • LED heat sinks • Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI) • Structural integrity at elevated temperatures (i.e., large appliances) • Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e., CT scanners)  Creates value by eliminating the need for machining and secondary operations, removing weight, streamlining production and improving cost efficiencies PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Medical Device Solutions  Catheters made using NEU™ View patent-pending technology are optically translucent, and have superior contrast under X-ray (radiopaque) when compared with alternative catheter materials  Formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular catheters are application-specific, incorporating medical-grade polymers, additives, color, and healthcare-centric manufacturing practices  Only commercially available product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and offer significant market advantage PolyOne Corporation Page 53 Consumer Electronics Solutions  Ability to offer multiple technology solutions on a global basis for this industry, where many OEMs design in one region, prototype in another, and manufacture in yet another  Sustainable / “green” solutions help customers to differentiate in this market  New formulations for emerging wearables market that meet skin contact requirements and aesthetic needs PolyOne Corporation Page 54 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 4% Consumer 17% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 13% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 8.6% 9.3% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target United States 43% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 18% Latin America 4% 11.6% PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 7% Industrial 13% Packaging 34% Transportation 10% Wire & Cable 12% Target At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales United States 44% Europe 37% Canada 2% Asia 11% Latin America 6% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment 13.8% PolyOne Corporation Page 56 At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2.2% 8 - 10% 6.5% 2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 0.2% Target United States 96% Canada 3% Latin America 1% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 10% Consumer 11% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 32% Transportation 26% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment PolyOne Corporation Page 57 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion United States 81% Europe 1% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 2% 9-12% Target 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Appliances 8% Building & Construction 34% Consumer 4% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1%Industrial 10% Packaging 6% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 18% 2015 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 58 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6 - 7.5% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15.3% 46.0% 2006 Q1 2014 At a Glance Distribution *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits Target Appliances 5% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 14% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 24% Industrial 16% Packaging 5% Transportation 23% Wire & Cable 3% 6.1% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx

Avient 2025 Proxy Statement Avient 2025 proxy statement

The Compensation Committee maintained adjusted EPS as the performance measure for the 2023-2025 cash-settled performance unit awards in order to drive improvements in shareholder value. COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 52 PROXY STATEMENT 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders   Performance Period Weighting January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 25% January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 25% January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 25% January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 25% The attainment level for the cash-settled performance units will be certified at the end of the total three- year performance period. If the date of the 2025 Annual Meeting is delayed by more than 60 calendar days after the anniversary of the Annual Meeting, then a shareholder’s notice must be delivered to our principal executive offices not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th calendar day prior to the 2025 Annual Meeting or the 10th calendar day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the 2025 Annual Meeting is first made.

The European Union has encouraged and acted on the need for circular packaging by implementing many initiatives, including mandating legislation in order to achieve an ambitious target of 25% rPET being utilized in PET packaging by the year 2025, and then scaling this figure up to 30% for the overall plastic packaging industry by 2030.1 With 47% of PET demand in Europe used to produce bottles,2 it is no surprise PET has long been at the center of this green revolution.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2014 2015 and beyond • 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 • 18 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 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% 450.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $39.28 April 4th, 2014 • 18 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 6 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% 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 7 PolyOne At A Glance United States 67% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia6% Latin America 6% Specialty 54% PP&S 18% Distribution 28% Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Page 8 Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 64% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 Q1 2014 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 65-75% Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $60M Target 2015 Target Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals 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* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.4% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 42% Double DigitExpansion *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period 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 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 11 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 42.0% 2006 Q1 2014 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 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  Investing in operational and initiatives that drive profitability growth  Manufacturing realignment  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 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

Gaggenau, Germany 6. Melle, Germany 9. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, POLYONE CORPORATION 49 2016, with early adoption permitted.

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