 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.  The above list of factors is not exhaustive.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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 • Substantial EPS growth from $0.13 to all-time high of $1.80 • Shift to faster growing, high margin, less cyclical end markets • Key acquisitions propel current and future growth, as well as margin expansion • Specialty mix expands to 65% of Operating Income – strongest mix of earnings in history • Accelerating growth • Deliver consistent double digit annual EPS growth • Maintain >35% vitality index • Pursue strategic acquisitions that expand specialty offerings and geographic breadth • Invest and grow current and next generation talent PolyOne Corporation Page 5 Building & 10% Electrical & 11% 9% Distribution 28% PP&S 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 $87 $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% 69% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 Q1 2015 2020 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty 80%+ Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M $242M $60M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision 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 -100% 0% 200% 300% 400% 500% 600% 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 Adjusted EPS CAGR = 40% Adjusted EPS Share Price vs. Appendix Q1 2015 Financial Highlights At a Glance�Global Color, Additives and Inks At a Glance�Global Specialty Engineered Materials At a Glance�Designed Structures and Solutions At a Glance�Performance Products and Solutions At a Glance�Distribution Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development Commitment to Operational Excellence Application Examples Slide Number 28 Authentication Technology 2015 Range Rover Evoque Interior Slide Number 31 Metal Replacement Solutions Next Generation Solar Charger High-Barrier Packaging Containers Aerospace Applications Credit Suisse - June 25 2015 r2 Credit Suisse - June 25 2015

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • 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 laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • 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; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. WHAT WE DO: MATERIAL SCIENCE 5 CUSTOM FORMULATION M AY 3 , 2023 W EB CAS T Keeping Safety First o Relentless focus on best-in-class safety performance as an ACC Responsible Care® organization Exceeding Customer Expectations o Complementary technologies and customer relationships offer opportunity for future revenue synergies o Proven innovation-led commercial strategy with strong brands and participation across the full value chain Collaboration in Innovation o Leveraging Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, to accelerate growth of sustainable, ultralight and high performance applications People – Culture is Everything o Talented, passionate and collaborative associates drive an effective integration strategy o Strong Great Places to Work® scores reflect positive integration efforts in first year AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS INTEGRATION 7 AVIENT PROTECTIVE MATERIALS K E Y I N D U S T R I E S PERSONAL PROTECTION Military • Law Enforcement • First Responders • Body Armor • Helmets • Vehicle Protection 50% MARINE & SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Towing / Mooring • Aquaculture • Floating Wind • Offshore Cranes 30% CONSUMER Consumer • Outdoor High Performance • Safety Equipment 8 Figures reflect approximate proportions of 2022 sales Q 1 P ER FO RM A N CE Q1 2023 PERFORMANCE VS. FX -11% FX -3% Total Avient -14% YoY Comparison against 2022 pro forma results • Aging infrastructure driving need for greater technological advancements and upgrades • Increased focus on strength and capacity of electrical grid plays into further adoption of composites into the market  UV, weather-resistance, customized capabilities  Best-in-class customer responsiveness  Local high-quality manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio  Expanding position in insulators, utility poles, crossarms, and wind energy Avient Confidential 15 ENERGY 15 • Fiber-optic investments from AT&T, Corning, Commscope continue to drive industry toward innovation • $42B BEAD program in Infrastructure Bill to increase cable deployments; well-positioned to capitalize on “Made in America” requirement and “last mile” buildout  Flame retardance, weather-resistance enables faster, safer, more reliable connections  Local manufacturing, unparalleled breadth of portfolio  Expanding position in insulation for wire jacketing, 5G buildout TELECOMMUNICATIONS Source: U.S.

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Investing in Innovation — Specialty companies invest to grow, so we ensure our resources are concentrated on material science for high-growth end markets, poised for value creation in the long term. Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice. We will do so though our investments and focus on sustainable solutions for high-growth markets, including healthcare, consumer, packaging and composites/5G.

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Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic