Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • The ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions, including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings; • Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; • The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; • Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; • Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; • Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; • Information systems failures and cyber attacks; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y  Growing leadership position in attractive markets  Innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years  Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital  Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline  Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 29 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 30 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 125 169 216 Campus Hires 2008 2011 25 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 67 202 147 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 31 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $7M $4M $40M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 32 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2 85 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 33 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 34 From concept to production 99.9% Reduction in turnaround time Traditional Timeline up to 24 weeks PolyOne ColorMatrix Select™ 6 hours Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ “Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry” -CEO, Industry Leader I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 35 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 36 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 27% 14% Textiles Building & 10% 10%Transportation Electrical & Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 8 9 3 M I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $139 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.5% 16.0% 18.0% 100 110 120 130 140 150 PolyOne Corporation 37 32% 46% 1% Mexico Brazil S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 38 Engineered Formulations Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers 20% 19% 13% Building & Electrical & S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 6 2 4 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 39 $21 $57 $76 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 28% 48% 22% 12.1% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 40 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Materials Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 30% Electrical & 1% Asia 77% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 7 R E V E N U E | $ 7 2 1 M I L L I O N $40 $33 $56 $77 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.7% 16.0% 10 100 PolyOne Corporation 41 $886 $668 $773 $721Sales D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 42 23% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $73 2.9% 5.9% 6.3% 1.0% 3.0% 5.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 Operating Income & Margin2017 Revenue | $1.2 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 43 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants  High flame retardancy to meet strict UL standards  Greater processing and design flexibility  Specialized additives provide long term color stability  Diffusive lens materials improve light dispersion Smart Home Devices ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results. Tax adjustments include the net tax (expense) benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments. 2 Adjusted EBITDA and net debt to adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows: (In millions) Year Ended December 31, 2017 Income from continuing operations, before income taxes $ 212.3 Interest expense, net 60.8 Depreciation and amortization 82.8 Special items impact on income from continuing operations, before income taxes(1) 32.9 Adjusted EBITDA $ 388.8 Senior secured revolving credit facility $ 56.5 Senior secured term loan due 2022 637.5 Total Secured Debt 694.0 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (243.6) Net Secured Debt $ 450.4 Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 32.6 Long-term debt 1,290.9 Total Debt 1,323.5 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (243.6) Net Debt $ 1,079.9 Total Secured Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.8 Net Secured Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.2 Total Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 3.4 Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.8 (1) Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment 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 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; one-time, non-recurring items; the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results and tax adjustments.

High viscosity flow. High molded-in stress. High shear in the material.

High viscosity flow. High molded-in stress. High shear in the material.

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composites combine high molecular weight resins with glass or carbon fibers. These products can operate at high temperatures and have strong mechanical properties. The fibers will pull and eventually fracture but will withstand high loads due to the high tensile modulus of the reinforcement.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;  Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future;  The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;  Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;  Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;  Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;  Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;  An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and  Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation S&P 500 All time high of $39.55 May 13th, 2014 PolyOne Corporation Page 12 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 13 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 14 Financial Highlights Bradley C. 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?

These values are based on high ethical standards, and demand honesty and integrity in our business dealings. Physical Security and Workplace Violence At Avient, we place a high priority on protecting the security of our people, plants and equipment. The breadth and impact of our operations coupled with our high ethical standards require us to pursue highly sustainable solutions that stand the test of time.

Chemically resistant and high-flow thermoplastics for improved durability and processability High-temperature Healthcare Colorants: Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Vibrant, biocompatible colors for high-performance healthcare applications

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composites combine high molecular weight resins with glass or carbon fibers. These products can operate at high temperatures and have strong mechanical properties. The fibers will pull and eventually fracture but will withstand high loads due to the high tensile modulus of the reinforcement.

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composites combine high molecular weight resins with glass or carbon fibers. These products can operate at high temperatures and have strong mechanical properties. The fibers will pull and eventually fracture but will withstand high loads due to the high tensile modulus of the reinforcement.

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