Coincident with the acquisition of the Clariant Color business in 2020, we branded the collective enterprise Avient—a new name for a new kind of materials company. Specific investigation methodologies are provided and described in Avient’s Incidents, Accidents & Safety Reporting module of our information management system. In addition to the technical training and company- wide modules, managers can participate in the CORE Leadership training program.

Name Age Position Robert M. The fair value of the trade names is calculated using a “relief from royalty” methodology. This fair value is then compared with the carrying value of the trade name.

Personal information means any identifying or potentially identifiable information including but not limited to names, contact details, IP addresses and any information associated with those identifiers. Supplier is not entitled to make use of or refer to any trademark, trade name, domain name, patent, design, copyright, or other intellectual property right of Avient unless prior obtained written consent of Avient has been provided.

In fact, we provide every PolyOne associate 16 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer for a cause they are most passionate about. 2019 saw our employees giving of their time and talents around the world to help build libraries, mentor youth, organize blood drives, and teach financial literacy skills, just to name a few. In fact, we provide every PolyOne associate 16 hours of paid time off each y to volunteer for a cause they are most passionate abo 2019 saw our employees giving of their time and ta around the world to help build libraries, mentor organize blood drives, and teach financial lite to name a few. SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES If you have any questions concerning your account as a shareholder, name or address changes, inquiries regarding stock certificates, or if you need tax information regarding your account, please contact our transfer agent: Equiniti Trust Company 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100 Phone: 1-855-598-2615 or 1-651-450-4064 www.shareowneronline.com Additional information about PolyOne, including current and historic copies of Annual Reports on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is available online at www.polyone.com or free of charge from: Investor Affairs Relations PolyOne Corporation 33587 Walker Road Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 Phone: 440-930-1000 ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of shareholders of PolyOne will be held May 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at PolyOne’s Corporate headquarters, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio.

Name Age Position Robert M. Fair value is then compared with the carrying value of the trade name The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition globally.

Name Age Position Robert M. Fair value is then compared with the carrying value of the trade name The GeonTM brand name carries strong recognition globally.

Patterson President and Chief Executive Officer PolyOne Corporation Page 5 PolyOne Leadership Name Title Name Title Stephen D.

It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient. These investments also consider our global footprint, and we are positioned very well and strategically from a regional perspective. 8 Growth Drivers 2020 Revenue ($ Millions) Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions $ 560 8–12% Healthcare 555 8–10% Composites / 5G 212 10% Growth in Emerging Regions 672 5% Other (GDP growth) 1,784 2–3% Pro Forma Avient $ 3,783 6.5% 2020 PE RF O RM AN CE 2020 HIGHLIGHTS 10 • Completed transformational Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and created new brand name Avient • Increased pro forma adjusted EPS 11% from $1.74 to $1.93 as an essential supplier during the pandemic and due to growth in demand for consumer applications • Specialty Engineered Materials delivered record operating income on gains from composites • Achieved record free cash flow, increased dividend for 10th year in a row and delevered from 3.5x to 2.7x net debt to pro forma adjusted EBITDA • Culture is everything: Certified as a Great Place to Work® $133 $150 2019PF 2020PF 23%8% 21% 2006 2020PF Avient Portfolio Transformation 22% 59% CLARIANT MASTERBATCH: TRANSFORMATIONAL ACQUISITION 11 Clariant MB EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8 9.6 6.5 2019PF 2020PF 2020PF w/ Full Synergies • Acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch significantly expands presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – 13% EBITDA growth as an essential supplier in COVID response and recovery • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.4 billion.

The following table lists the name of each person currently serving as an executive officer of our company, his age as of February 17, 2012 and his current position with our company: Name Age Position Stephen D. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of a trade name acquired as part of the January 2008 acquisition of GLS, trade names acquired as part of the December 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix, and in-process research and development acquired as part of the ColorMatrix acquisition. The fair value of the GLS trade name is calculated using a “relief from royalty payments” methodology.