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The Audit Committee must prepare the report required by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement. Discuss with management and the independent auditor the financial information to be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the annual audited financial statements and the Company’s disclosures in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. 2. Recommend to the Board whether the financial statements should be included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. 12.

Audit services include the annual audit of the consolidated financial statements, the audit of internal controls over financial reporting, the reviews of our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, the issuance of comfort letters and consents, the review of registration statements filed with the SEC, accounting and financial reporting consultations and international statutory audits. Each committee meets periodically throughout the year, reports its actions and recommendations to the Board, receives reports from senior management, annually evaluates its performance and has the authority to retain outside advisors in its discretion. Requests for copies of such Annual Report on Form 10-K should be directed to: Avient Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, Attention: Secretary.

CLEVELAND - Highlighted by several performance records and strong profitability expansion, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results. Richardson, executive vice president and chief financial officer said, "Our strong free cash flow for the year enabled us to repurchase 6.3 million shares of common stock and increase our annual dividend 25%. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today reported $924 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2013, a 42% increase compared to $651 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. GAAP earnings per share totaled $0.25 in the fourth quarter of 2013, versus $0.03 reported in the fourth quarter of 2012. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of various PolyOne annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Recently announced dividend increase for the seventh year in a row to $0.78 on an annualized basis NYSE: POL) today reported its third quarter results for 2018. The company reported organic sales growth of 6.1% while acquisitions added 2.3%.

Kunkle Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting to be held on May 14, 2020: The proxy statement, proxy card and annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 are available at our Internet website, www.polyone.com, on the “Investor Relations” page. 1) Adjusted EPS reported in this proxy statement differs from what is reported under United States GAAP. Requests for copies of such Annual Report on Form 10-K or for information on how to obtain directions to be able to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person should be directed to: PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012, Attention: Secretary.

New Sustainability Report and 2030 Sustainability Goals recently published Sustainability Report, available at www.avient.com/sustainability.  annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

added, "Last year, we substantially expanded our composite offerings with the acquisition of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, and I'm pleased to report integration is progressing exceptionally well. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Reporting Avient’s Vice President of EH&S and Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Process Improvement are responsible for reporting performance to the EH&S Committee of the Board of Directors.