Investor Day G L O B A L H I G H Y I E L D & L E V E R A G E D F I N A N C E C O N F E R E N C E F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS PolyOne Corporation 2 In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Commercial Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 0.56 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 C O M M O D I T Y T O S P E C I A L T Y T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 6 • Volume driven, commodity production • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures • Shift to value-based selling & an innovative culture • New leadership team appointed • Implementation of four pillar strategy • Investment in commercial training and innovation • Faster growing, high margin focus • Accelerated growth with world class vitality index • Significant commercial resource additions • Expanded margins with specialty focus • Acquired strategic, bolt-on companies to expand technology offerings and improve geographic breadth Volume Value Transformation The Future 2006 - 2013 2013 – 20192000-2005 2006 - 2013 • Landmark portfolio transformation creates specialty growth company • Sustainability / mega- trends drive above market growth 2020 and Beyond PolyOne Corporation 7 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 9 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N Segment End Market Geography 15% Healthcare Wire & Cable Building & Electrical & Electronics Color Additives & Inks 34% Distribution 41% Specialty Engineered 25% 54% Latin America P R O O F O F P E RFO RMAN CE C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S 10 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N PolyOne Corporation 8 $1.69 $1.51 S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 9 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 5-7% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 10 + 34% + 26% + 32% E X P A N S I O N O F COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H $2.9 $2.9 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019E PF Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in Billions Total + 10% Organic + 7%+ 47% + 27% + 33% $4.0 $3.2 2019E PF* Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 11 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 12 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 33 Inside sellers $11M $87M Inside sales/digital revenue A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection R E V E N U E F R O M S U S T A I N A B L E S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 14 2016 2017 2018 2019 Lightweighting Reduced Material Requirements Improved Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use VOC Reduction $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 15 Customization 55% M&A Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 37% 2006 2019 $20 $51 2006 2019 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 16 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives PlastiComp Fiber-Line I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 17 C O M P O S I T E M A T E R I A L S Glass Carbon Aramid Thermosets Thermoplastics PolymersFibers PolyOne Corporation 18 Focused End Markets • Wire & Cable / Electrical • Consumer • Transportation • Industrial C O M P O S I T E S P O R T F O L I O D I V E R S E C A P A B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G M A N U F A C T U R E R S A N D O E M S PolyOne Corporation 19 LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S PolyOne Corporation 20 1. Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 24 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 256 309 $36 $100 Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 20% + 165% + 1000 bps CLARIANT MASTERBATCH ACQUISITION DRIVES NEXT LEVEL SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION ACCELER ATING GR OWTH WITH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS T R A N S F O R M A T I O N H E A D L I N E S PolyOne Corporation 26 F I T W I T H F O U R P I L L A R S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 27 Specialization • Innovation-led organization with heavy emphasis on R&D • World-class expertise in color formulation • Strong presence in specialty end markets including Consumer, Packaging and Healthcare Globalization • Diverse geographic portfolio with an established presence in every major region • Expands PolyOne’s ability to serve customers in key growth areas including India, China and Southeast Asia Operational • Extensive manufacturing footprint with 46 facilities • Organizational focus on optimizing supply chain to better serve • Color design expertise Commercial • Value-focused salesforce with vast experience marketing and commercializing specialty technologies • Diverse customer portfolio with established OEM’s People Experienced and talented associates with a winning mentality E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 28 18% 50% 22% High Growth End Markets Percentage of Total Revenue 38% E N D M A R K E T T R A N S F O R M A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 29 38% Wire & Electrical & Electronic 18% Building & Wire & Electrical & Electronic C O M P L E M E N T A R Y G E O G R A P H I C P R E S E N C E PolyOne Corporation 30 38% Europe 33% 22% Europe & Middle East 48% 23% Color & Engineered Clariant Masterbatch Net Sales by Geographic Region Europe & Middle East 39% 21% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 31 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEO PLE PRO D U C TS PLA N ET PER FO R M A N C E Clariant Masterbatch • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Synergies New 2019 Total Sales $2,863 $1,150 $4,013 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $309 $130 $60 $499 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.4% 2019 CapEx $68 $85 % Sales 2.4% 2.1% 2019 Free Cash Flow $161 $250 2019 Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.22 2019 PF Adjusted EPS $1.69 $2.54 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 32 (1) Excludes step-up of depreciation & amortization related to purchase accounting of transaction (1) $0.85/share O V E R 8 5 % O F A D J U S T E D E B I T D A F R O M S P E C I A L T Y PolyOne Corporation 33 46% 66% 0% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju st e d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** T R A N S A C T I O N O V E R V I E W • Expected mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions Closing Conditions / Timing • Committed financing in place • Permanent financing to be combination of available cash on-hand, new debt and equity component to limit leverage • Equity issuance of $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized PolyOne Corporation 36 • $1.45 B net purchase price • Represents 11.1x adjusted EBITDA (excluding synergies), 7.6x adjusted EBITDA (including synergies) • Pre-tax synergies of $60MM expected to be fully realized by the end of 2023 • Synergies realized from sourcing, operational, technology / commercial, and general administrative Transaction Value Synergies Estimated Synergy Breakdown $60MM • Expect EBITDA synergies of $60MM – Proven integration expertise with a decade of acquisition experience – Administrative synergies reflect reduction of duplicative internal and third-party costs • Run rate synergies of $20MM by the end of Year 1 with $60MM achieved by the end of Year 3 • Significant additional opportunity for geographical expansion – Clariant Masterbatch business has complementary regional presence in key growth areas including India & Southeast Asia • Opportunity to accelerate growth with a combined portfolio of innovative solutions aligned with sustainability megatrends Sourcing 40% Operational Administrative PolyOne Corporation 37 S I G N I F I C A N T S Y N E R G Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Summary Terms on New Debt • $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price • Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo • Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity • The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions • PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies • Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy • New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure • Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy • Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy • Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained • Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 38 PolyOne Corporation 37 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.54 $0.70 $0.78 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Cumulative Share Repurchases (In millions) $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 $900 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 $917M R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S O V E R $ 1 . 2 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1 PolyOne Corporation Increasing Annual Dividend 38 $0.81 PolyOne Corporation 39 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?

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Microsoft PowerPoint - 2021 Baird Sustainability Conference AVIENT CORPORATION (NYSE: AVNT) B A I R D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y C O N F E R E N C E F E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 2 1 WALTER RIPPLE V I C E P R E S I D E N T , S U S T A I N A B I L T Y • 28 Years Industry Experience • Bachelors of Chemistry, Texas A&M University • Executive MBA, University of Michigan • Former VP & General Manager, Global GLS TPE Business • 2+ years Vice President, Sustainability Avient Corporation 2 SUSTAINABILITY A T A V I E N T P E O P LE P RO D U CT S P LA N E T P E R F O RM AN CE O U R M I S S I O N E N A B L E O U R C U S T O M E R S ’ I N N O V A T I O N A N D S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y G O A L S T H R O U G H W O R L D C L A S S P R O D U C T S A N D S E R V I C E S A N D E X C E L L E N C E I N T H E F O U R C O R N E R S T O N E S O F : Avient Corporation 3 Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable. Develop and implement solutions to end plastic waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B investment in key initiatives. 2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS Avient Corporation 5 PRODUCTS 8 W A Y S W E H E L P C U S T O M E R S B E M O R E S U S T A I N A B L E TRENDS IN FOCUS Avient Corporation 6 RECYCLING / CIRCULAR ECONOMY LIGHTWEIGHTING ECO-CONSCIOUS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY Avient Corporation 7 OPTICA™ TONERS FOR PET LACTRA™ SX LIGHT BLOCKING ADDITIVE FOR PET AMOSORB™ OXYGEN SCAVENGER FOR PET JOULE™ & SMARTHEAT™ INFRARED ABSORBER ULTIMATE™ UV LIGHT BARRIER CESA®-NATUR BIO-SOURCED ADDITIVES TRIPLE A™ ACETALDEHYDE SCAVENGER FOR PET IR SORTABLE BLACK FOR RECYCLABLE PACKAGING EZE™ SLIP AGENT FOR PET ONCOLOR™ NATURALS – COLORANTS FOR RECYCLABLE PACKAGING RESOUND™ OM THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS VERSAFLEX™ POST- CONSUMER RECYCLED (PCR) TPE FORMULATIONS AVIENT CYCLEWORKS I N N O V A T I O N C E N T E R T O A D V A N C E T H E C I R C U L A R E C O N O M Y • Laboratory mimics real-world circular recycling in a research environment • Conducts chemistry testing to improve plastics recycling for customers • Screening and evaluation of additive and colorant systems during recycling • Collaboration platform for customers and value chain partners Avient Corporation 8 Avient Corporation 9 AVIENT ENABLES CUSTOMERS’ CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS C O L O R M A T R I X ™ P R O C E S S A I D & T O N E R F O R R E C Y C L E D P E T LIGHTWEIGHTING Avient Corporation 10 NYMAX™ NYLON FORMULATIONS HYDROCEROL® CHEMICAL FOAMING AGENTS POLYSTRAND™ TAPES AND LAMINATES COMPLĒT™ LFT ENGINEERED RESINS W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G AV IE N T S O LU T IO N S PLASTICS ARE: AVIENT SOLUTIONS ENABLE LIGHTWEIGHT DASHBOARD SKINS H Y D R O C E R O L ® F O A M I N G A G E N T S O L U T I O N S Avient Corporation 11 ECO-CONSCIOUS Avient Corporation 12 ONCOLOR™ BRILLIANT METALLIC COLORANTS W H AT ’S H AP P E N IN G ONCOLOR™ WPC CAPSTOCK TECHNOLOGY ZODIAC™ AQUARIUS™ WATER BASED SCREEN PRINTING INKS MAGIQ™ FIBER COLORANTS & ADDITIVES SAFER & CLEANER MATERIALS RESOURCE CONSERVATION HUMAN HEALTH & SAFETY ECO-CONSCIOUS ALTERNATIVES AV I E N T S O LU T IO N S AVIENT ECO-CONSCIOUS SOLUTIONS IMPROVE FACE MASK PERFORMANCE Avient Corporation 13 M A G I Q ™ E L E C T R E T P L U S T E C H N O L O G Y Improved filtration efficiency Protects against aerosols & bacteria particles Increased shelf-life ENERGY INTENSITY 9% WASTE INTENSITY 2% WATER INTENSITY 20% TOTAL CO2 EMISSIONS 29% PLANET K E Y P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C A T O R S 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 9 56 ENERGY REDUCTION PROJECTS SAVE 7400+ MT/CO2 ANNUALLY PUNE, INDIAASSESSE, BELGIUM Avient Corporation 14 • Avient is a founding member • Cross value chain collaboration • Driving breakthrough innovations REVENUE FROM SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF VOC Reduction Reduced Energy Use Bio-derived Content Eco-conscious Renewable Energy Applications Recyclability Reduced Material Requirements Lightweighting $275M $325M $355M $410M $560M (1) Proforma to include a full year of Clariant Masterbatch business acquisitionAvient Corporation 16 Revenue from sustainable solutions expected grow at an 8-12% CAGR into the future (1) THANK YOU Avient Corporation 17

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POLYONE I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N J U N E 2 0 1 8 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS PolyOne Corporation 2 In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 2 B I L L I O N 9% United States 59% 14% 10% Latin America 9% Canada PolyOne Distribution 34% Performance Products & Solutions 21% Specialty Engineered Materials 19% Color Additives & Inks 26% Segment End Market Geography Building & Construction Electrical & Electronics 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S PolyOne Corporation 7 8 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 *Pro Forma for sale of DSS “Where we were” “Where we are” ROIC** 5.0% 14.0% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 12.1% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.7% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI after tax divided by the sum of average debt and equity less cash over a 5 quarter period A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 6-8% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 680130 153 504 618 2014 Q1 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 28% + 18% + 23% Generating opportunities 35% more sales calls 25% more marketing campaigns 1,000 new customers, expanding customer base by 5% $1.0B increase in new opportunities Enhancing efficiency 8% reduction of average territory size, enabling greater customer focus 20% more prospecting calls I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 80% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 11,000) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 21 Inside sellers $11M $88M Inside sales/digital revenue N E W R E S O U R C E S F U E L I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 12 P O L Y O N E S A L E S F U N N E L +34% $3.0 billion $4.0 billion A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 14 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 38% $20 $52 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 15 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 16 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch (since 2015) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 8 6 2 1 15 4 10 11 4 7 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 26 16 20 15 2 79 Total Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,230 $1,170 $440 $2,840 F L A M E R E T A R D A N T P O L Y M E R S A D V A N C E D C O M P O S I T E S B A R R I E R M A T E R I A L S C O L O R A N T T E C H N O L O G I E S T H E R M O P L A S T I C E L A S T O M E R S I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 17 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 18 Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y PolyOne Corporation 19 Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Acquired Gordon Thermoplastic Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2010 2012 2015 2016 20162009 20122011 2014 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 20 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements PolyOne Corporation 21 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople Low EH&S risk profile New and complementary technologies Leverage our global footprint Strong customer relationships Foundational operating margins of 8-10% with ability to double Motivated team with a specialty culture I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 22 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend 8-10% operating margins I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First! Leverage PolyOne’s global reach Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 18-20% operating margins Invest in commercial resources I N V E S T - T O - G R O W P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 23 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 335 $36 $90 20% Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 150% + 900 bps I N V E S T - T O - G R O W D R I V I N G T H E F U T U R E PolyOne Corporation 24 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 113 144 206 $16 $18 $60 7% 8% 18-20% Recent Acquisitions (< 2 years) PolyOne Corporation 25 Average Company Size # of Possibilities Rationale 250 • Local to regional footprint • Niche technology focus • Concentrated customer base $50M–$200M 150 • Regional to global footprint • 1–3 specialty technologies • Diversified customer base >$200M 30 • Global footprint with local service • Diverse specialty technologies • Highly diversified customer & market portfolio S T R O N G P I P E L I N E D R I V E N B Y F R A G M E N T E D M A R K E T $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 $750 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 $809M R E T U R N I N G C A S H T O S H A R E H O L D E R S O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N S I N C E 2 0 1 1 PolyOne Corporation $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.58 $0.70 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 3-Year Dividend Plan Cumulative Share Repurchases (In millions) Increasing Annual Dividend 26 6.3% 15.0% 16-17% 2009 2017 Platinum Vision Updated Expectations R O I C D R I V E S S H A R E H O L D E R R E T U R N PolyOne Corporation 27 PolyOne Corporation 28 W H Y I N V E S T I N P O L Y O N E ?

Microsoft PowerPoint - AVNT Mar 2022 Presentation AVIENT CORPORATION I N V E S T O R M E E T I N G S (NYSE: AVNT) M A R C H 2 0 2 2 DISCLAIMER Forward-Looking Statements In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. That’s Avient. 25,000+ CUSTOMERS >70% ARE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS TO UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS of sales In July 2020, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Color business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $635M and estimated CAPEX of $90M (excludes IT system upgrade of $25M and synergy capture CAPEX of $20M) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022 86 89 85 80 76 76 89 85 79 78 76 76 76 70 69 63 8 LB Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of February 15, 2022 Total Enterprise Value / 2022E EBITDAWith the Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets.