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In addition, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS, which exclude the impact of special items, are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans. Richardson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PolyOne Corporation 4 PolyOne Corporation 5  Landmark portfolio transformation: > 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from specialty solutions  World-class innovation, technology and service are differentiators  Sustainability initiatives and alignment with megatrends drive above market growth in key end markets and applications:  Capital management is a strength - proven track record of expanding ROIC while increasing invested capital Transaction expected to add $0.85 to pro forma adjusted EPS 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 Integrity V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 6 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 Respect Operational Commercial Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of sustainable, specialty polymer materials and solutions. S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 7 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 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 G R E A T P L A C E T O W O R K PolyOne Corporation 8 * Pro Forma for sale of DSS Operating Income % of Sales 2006 Q3 YTD 2019 Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.5% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.8% Distribution 2.6% 6.3% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*2017* 2018 $2.43 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 9 10 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N 2018 2019E $1.65 $1.51 Pro Forma for sale of PP&S 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 10 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 11 • 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 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 12 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 customers • 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 L E V E R A G I N G G L O B A L M E G A T R E N D S 13 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection 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 EC O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 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 14 Building & Construction 18% 8% 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 15 8% Building & Construction 38% Wire & Cable 11% Industrial Electrical & Electronic 7% Transportation 18% Building & Construction Wire & Cable Industrial Electrical & Electronic Appliance 3% Textiles Transportation 13% 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 16 38% Europe 33% Asia 19% 22% Europe Asia & Middle East 31% 1% Color & Engineered Materials Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Net Sales by Geographic Region 31% Europe 36% Asia & Middle East 24% 3% Pro Forma Color & Engineered Materials 531 710 1,042 130 164 208 504 663 880 2014 2018 2019E PF* R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 17 + 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 $3.2 2019E PF* P R I O R A C Q U I S I T I O N S : P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E PolyOne Corporation 18 Commercial Resources Operating Income ($ in millions) Operating Margins 243 340 $36 $96 11% Established Acquisitions (> 7 years) + 40% + 165% + 900 bps U N I F I E D F O C U S O N S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y PolyOne Corporation 19 2006 - 2013 2013 – 2019 PEOPLE PRODUCTS PLANET PERFORMANCE Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business • Building mini-recycling plants to facilitate customer projects on design for recycling - CycleWorks • Uses packaging additives & colorants to improve recyclability and enhance automated sorting • Manufactures oxygen scavengers to extend shelf-life of perishable items and reduce material requirements • Combines UV-blocking additive colorants & other barriers to prevent spoilage and waste • Offers spin-dyeing solutions that use significantly less water than traditional methods, allowing for sustainable coloration of textiles • Produces infrared absorbing additives that reduce energy requirements for bottle manufacturing ($ in millions) (Continuing Operations) Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business Synergies New 2019E Total Sales $2,860 $1,150 $4,010 2019E Adjusted EBITDA $310 $130 $60 $500 % Margin 10.8% 11.3% 12.5% 2019E CapEx $60 $85 % Sales 2.1% 2.1% 2019E Free Cash Flow $170 $250 2019E Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.22 2019E PF Adjusted EPS $1.65 $2.50 P O L Y O N E + C L A R I A N T C O L O R & A D D I T I V E M A S T E R B A T C H B U S I N E S S PolyOne Corporation 20 (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 21 46% 66% 0% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019E PF % o f A d ju s te d E B IT D A * JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 7% 87% * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019E Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies Specialty EBITDA $14M $117M $273M $500M ** PolyOne Corporation 22 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 $400 to $500MM • Target net leverage below 3.5x, 3.1x synergized, with intention to de-lever below 3.0x within 2 years PolyOne Corporation 23 • $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 Color & Additive 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 Operational 30% Administrative 30% PolyOne Corporation 24 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 C A P I T A L S T R U C T U R E / L E V E R A G E PolyOne Corporation 25 At Close Year 1 Year 2 3.2x 3.5x 3.1x 2.6x Pro Forma with Synergies 2019E PF Two year leverage goal (1) Pro Forma Capitalization is for illustrative purposes only; amounts may vary depending on various market and other factors.

In addition, operating income before special items and adjusted EPS are components of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans PolyOne Corporation Page 4 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 • 21 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 • Vitality index and innovation driving growth and expanding margins • Specialty business margins have 20+% potential • Double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & 10% Electrical & 9% Distribution 28% PP&S Specialty 52% 69% 13% 7% Asia 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $13 $31 $46 $46 $92 $96 $122 $195 $242 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Specialty Operating Income ($M) PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 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 $242M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2015 Target PolyOne Corporation Page 7 Confirmation of Our Strategy The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized Polymer Materials, Services and Solutions Specialization Globalization Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence PolyOne Corporation Page 8 -150% -50% 50% 150% 250% 350% 450% 550% PolyOne S&P 500 Strategy and Execution Drive Results $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 ‘06-‘14 EPS CAGR = 40% EPS Share Price vs. Adjusted EPS 2006Y* 2007Y* 2008Y* 2009Y* 2010Y 2011Y 2012Y 2013Y 2014Y Net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 130.9 $ 40.9 $ (417.0) $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (68.5) (26.1) (20.8) (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) - - - Special items, after tax (21.2) 41.4 310.0 (31.0) 15.8 (30.5) 35.7 30.4 101.0 Tax adjustments (30.0) (30.7) 147.2 (44.9) (88.3) (42.3) 0.5 2.2 (10.5) Adjusted net income $ 11.2 $ 25.5 $ 19.4 $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 Diluted shares 92.8 93.1 92.7 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 Adjusted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.21 $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principal or discontinued operations.

SOLVING YOUR TOUGHEST CHALLENGES No matter what short- or long-term challenges you face— improving performance and design, shifting to electrification, reducing weight, lowering emissions, and more—Avient’s industry knowledge, proven expertise, and a comprehensive portfolio of specialized and sustainable materials can help you solve them. Our global team is here to accelerate development and part approvals, supporting you with: • Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM specifications • More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered concentrates and pre-colors • Advanced design and color expertise PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS Specialized polymers and composites • Thermoplastic Elastomers • Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations • Thermally Conductive Formulations • Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes • Engineered Polymer Formulations • Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates Colorants, additives, and plastisols • Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based) • Colorant and Additive Concentrates • Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR, antimicrobial, and more) • Liquid Additives • Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents • High-Temperature Concentrates • Silicone Dispersions • Vinyl Powders and Plastisols Design & Color Services • Avient Design • ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers UNDERHOOD Air Management Fuel Systems Filters/Cleaners Engines/Power train Fans & Shrouds Engine & Cam Covers Fluid Reservoirs Wire & Cable and Connectors Battery Systems & Supports EV Battery Systems Sensors/Controls/Actuators Turbo/Super Chargers Control Modules/Valves Gears & Hoses HVAC Systems Electrical Control Units EXTERIOR Move over metal... our material and colorant solutions enable you to replace metal and paint while improving miles per gallon or per charge.

Investor Day POLYONE I N V E S T O R P R E S E N T A T I O N M A R C H 2 0 1 9 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS PolyOne Corporation 2 USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES PolyOne Corporation 3 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 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 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 5 B I L L I O N United States 57% 16% Latin America Canada Distribution Performance Products & Solutions 19% Specialty Engineered Color Additives & Inks 29% Segment End Market Geography Building & Construction Electrical & Electronics 13% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018 $2.43 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 9 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 $1.96 $2.06 $2.21 ROIC** 5.0% 14.1% Operating Income % of Sales Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 15.1% Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 11.2% Performance Products & Solutions 4.3% 10.0% Distribution 2.6% 5.6% 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 strategic acquisitions Innovate 600K-1M commercial resources 5-7% Double acquired Lean Six Sigma commercial excellence 531 710 130 164 504 663 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 34% + 26% + 32% 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 Sustained revenue increases led by organic business $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% 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 110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A DDI N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 24 Inside sellers $11M $109M 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 12 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 13 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend Vitality Index $20 $56 Transformational Adjacent Core 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 14 Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E PolyOne Corporation 15 PrototypeFrame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch (since 2017) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 6 11 3 2 28 0 10 7 2 Breakthrough Platform Derivative 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 16 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 17 Fiber Polymer Composite 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 Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018 PolyOne Corporation 2019 18 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 19 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S PolyOne Corporation 20 $100M Customer Value Fiber-Line Fiber Processing Capabilities Polymer Formulation Capabilities 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 21 F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S PolyOne Corporation 22 5G Networks 10x 8x 5G vs. 4G PolyOne Corporation 23 Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople 8-10% with ability to double I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y PolyOne Corporation 24 Capture sourcing synergies Cross-sell & blend technology 8-10% operating I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K Protect customers Retain employees Implement LSS to drive efficiency improvements Innovate with combined portfolio Safety First! Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders is calculated as follows: 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 2017 2018 Net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 106.7 $ 152.5 $ 153.4 $ 53.3 $ 94.0 $ 78.0 $ 144.6 $ 166.4 $ 173.5 $ 161.1 Joint venture equity earnings, after tax (19.0) (14.7) (3.7) — — — — — — — Special items, before tax(1) (48.7) 24.2 (48.1) 55.1 46.3 164.2 87.6 23.8 32.9 59.5 Special items, tax adjustments(1) (27.2) (96.7) (24.7) (18.9) (13.7) (73.7) (58.7) (15.9) (24.8) (25.3) Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 11.8 $ 65.3 $ 76.9 $ 89.5 $ 126.6 $ 168.5 $ 173.5 $ 174.3 $ 181.6 $ 195.3 Diluted shares 93.4 96.0 94.3 89.8 96.5 93.5 88.7 84.6 82.1 80.4 Adjusted EPS attributable to PolyOne common shareholders $ 0.13 $ 0.68 $ 0.82 $ 1.00 $ 1.31 $ 1.80 $ 1.96 $ 2.06 $ 2.21 $ 2.43 * Historical results are shown as presented in prior filings and have not been updated to reflect subsequent changes in accounting principle, discontinued operations or the related resegmentation 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, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; 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; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

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