Purchase price multiple rapidly declining on strength of business and synergy capture (1) Financial information is pro forma to include a full year of Clariant Color acquisition 11.9% 16.2% 2019PF 2021 EBITDA Margins SPECIALTY TRANSFORMATION 7% 46% 66% 86% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2021 2022 PF % o f A dj us te d EB IT D A(1 ) JVs Distribution Performance Products & Solutions Specialty (1) Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items (2) Pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution (2) 29 12% 18% 16% 15% 15% 14% 14% 28% 28% 26% 25% 22% 21% 19% 16% 12% 9% 9% Av ie nt T od ay Av ie nt P F AV Y PP G KW FU PM C E AL B FM C AS EC EM XL U SC BN U VR Median: 21%Median: 15% 2022 EBITDA MARGINS VS.

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 Specialty 52% 69% 13% 7% Asia 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2014 Revenues: $3.8 Billion PolyOne At A Glance $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.68 $0.82 $1.00 $1.31 $1.80 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Adjusted EPS PolyOne Corporation Page 6 Old PolyOne *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65% 66% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 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 $183M Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Transformation 2020 Platinum Vision Platinum Vision PolyOne Corporation Page 7 2006 YTD 2015 2020 “Where we were” “Where we are” Platinum Vision 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 17.2% 20%+ Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 15.1% 20%+ Designed Structures & Solutions 1.4% (2012) 3.5% 12 – 14% Performance Products & Solutions 5.5% 8.1% 10 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 6.6% 6.5 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 66% 80%+ 3) ROIC 5.0% 11.9% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 24 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2020 Goals PolyOne Corporation Page 8 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years $20 $52 2006 TTM Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* 14% 28% 2006 TTM Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 12% 43% 2006 TTM Specialty Vitality Index Target ≥ 35% TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 TTM 9/30/15 PolyOne Corporation Page 9 Innovation Pipeline Potential Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 12 4 9 6 1 6 3 7 4 5 6 1 1 7 2 Breakthrough Platform Derivative Number of Projects 12 10 23 19 10 74 Specialty Addressable Market ($ millions) - - $1,150 $1,000 $250 $2,400 PolyOne Corporation Page 10 Lightweighting with Advanced Composites Increasing Healthcare Penetration Innovation Initiatives Expansion in Consumer Markets New Market Development $$$ $$ $ High Temperature Polymers PolyOne Corporation Page 11 Design and Service as a Differentiator Right Material & Color Desired Product Design Appropriate Manufacturing Process Delivering Concept to Commercialization Connecting the Dots with iQ Design Labs and InVisiO Color Design PolyOne Corporation Page 12 Customer First Through World-Class Service Strengthening relationships through:  Providing LSS services to small/medium sized customers • Supporting customers who lack their own formal process improvement initiatives  Providing training in Customer Centric Selling Skills with customers’ sales force PolyOne Corporation Page 13 60% 97% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 Q3 2015 Pension Funding** As of September 30, 2015 Debt Maturities & Pension Funding Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA** = 2.1x $49 $121 $317 $600 $400 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2018 2020 2023 Debt Maturities As of September 30, 2015 ($ millions) Coupon Rate: 7.500% Variable* 7.375% 5.250% ** includes US-qualified pension plans only *Weighted average rate on revolver was 2.49% as of 9/30/15 **TTM 9/30/2015 PolyOne Corporation Page 14 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment / Shareholder Return  Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities  Investing in operational and LSS initiatives  ~75% of capital expenditures fund growth initiatives Organic Growth Acquisitions Share Repurchases Dividends $0.16 $0.20 $0.32 $0.40 $0.48 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 $0.50 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Annual Dividend  Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings • End market presence • Geographic breadth  Synergy opportunities  Adjacent material solutions  Repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares in Q3 2015  Repurchased 14.8 million shares since early 2013  5.2 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization $0.24 PolyOne Corporation Page 15 The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company Why Invest In PolyOne?

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 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 $60M 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 -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.

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% 67% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2014 YTD 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 $124M 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.

In October, we divested our PP&S segment which consisted predominately of the legacy Geon® vinyl business for $775 million.

GHG Emissions (MT) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (MT Scope 1 & 2 GHG) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (MT 1 & 2 GHG/ MT Production) 60,000 120,000 180,000 240,000 300,000 2016 2017 2018* 2019* .45 .40 .35 .30 .25 .20 .15 .10 .05 .43 .35 .38 .34 Total Energy (GJ) Energy Intensity (MWh/MT Production) Total Energy 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 1.10 1.00 .90 .80 .70 .60 .99 .86 .91 .85 *Excludes divested PP&S segment and is consistent with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. More recently, with the divestiture of the PP&S segment in 2019 and the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch in 2020, we have fundamentally repositioned our portfolio to that of a true specialty enterprise—from which we can springboard to even greater heights in the future. EBITDA as % of Revenue 2019 Pro Forma Color, Additives & Inks 15.2% Specialty Engineered Materials 15.2% Distribution 6.4% Avient 11.1% 0% 60% 80% 0% 60% 80% 2005 2010 2015 2019 PF** $14M $117M $273M $500M Adjusted EBITDA* from Specialty Platform o f ju st E B IT D * Specialty EBITDA DistributionJV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Applications * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies 7% 46% 87% Building & Construction High Growth End Markets A Specialty Transformation Poised for Future Growth 2006 2019 PF** 2006 2019 PF** 38% 5% 22% 50% ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies M ke t ve e a % o f To ta l 8% 10% 4% 18% 12%E M ke t ve e a % o f To ta l 66% Sustainability Report | 2019 78 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) 2016 2017 2018 2019 Revenue from Sustainable Solutions* 2016–2019 Reduced Material Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use Volatile Organic Compound Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth Sustainable Products As highlighted in our Products section, Avient has a highly- technical and broad portfolio of materials solutions that help our customers—and our planet—be more sustainable.

GHG Emissions (MT) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (MT Scope 1 & 2 GHG) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (MT 1 & 2 GHG/ MT Production) 60,000 120,000 180,000 240,000 300,000 2016 2017 2018* 2019* .45 .40 .35 .30 .25 .20 .15 .10 .05 .43 .35 .38 .34 Total Energy (GJ) Energy Intensity (MWh/MT Production) Total Energy 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 1.10 1.00 .90 .80 .70 .60 .99 .86 .91 .85 *Excludes divested PP&S segment and is consistent with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. More recently, with the divestiture of the PP&S segment in 2019 and the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch in 2020, we have fundamentally repositioned our portfolio to that of a true specialty enterprise—from which we can springboard to even greater heights in the future. EBITDA as % of Revenue 2019 Pro Forma Color, Additives & Inks 15.2% Specialty Engineered Materials 15.2% Distribution 6.4% Avient 11.1% 0% 60% 80% 0% 60% 80% 2005 2010 2015 2019 PF** $14M $117M $273M $500M Adjusted EBITDA* from Specialty Platform o f ju st E B IT D * Specialty EBITDA DistributionJV’s Performance Products & Solutions Specialty Applications * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies 7% 46% 87% Building & Construction High Growth End Markets A Specialty Transformation Poised for Future Growth 2006 2019 PF** 2006 2019 PF** 38% 5% 22% 50% ** 2019 Pro Forma for PP&S Divestiture and Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch business acquisition with synergies M ke t ve e a % o f To ta l 8% 10% 4% 18% 12%E M ke t ve e a % o f To ta l 66% Sustainability Report | 2019 78 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) 2016 2017 2018 2019 Revenue from Sustainable Solutions* 2016–2019 Reduced Material Eco-conscious Bio-derived Content Reduced Energy Use Volatile Organic Compound Recyclability Renewable Energy Applications $275M $325M $355M $410M 14% Total Annual Growth 9% Organic Annual Growth Sustainable Products As highlighted in our Products section, Avient has a highly- technical and broad portfolio of materials solutions that help our customers—and our planet—be more sustainable.

With the Clariant Color business acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 33 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 11.4 20.2 16.7 16.5 14.7 12.0 10.8 40.7 29.9 26.2 13.2 12.4 11.0 10.9 9.1 9.0 7.5 6.5 en t SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 28 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 10.4 18.2 16.0 15.5 15.3 11.3 11.0 29.7 26.5 23.5 18.2 13.4 11.9 11.9 11.7 10.5 10.4 10.3 10.1 9.7 7.7 6.5 en t Median: 11.7xMedian: 15.4x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?

With the Clariant Masterbatch acquisition and divestment of the PP&S business, our exposure is now concentrated in less-cyclical and high-growth markets, with increased geographic diversification and a more specialized portfolio that can significantly expand EBITDA margins. 31 Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $580M OUR VALUATION VERSUS PEERS Avient Specialty Other 9.5 18.5 15.1 15.1 14.0 11.0 10.4 29.5 28.2 23.9 18.7 12.4 12.2 11.1 9.3 9.2 9.2 7.6 7.6 6.0 en t Median: 11.1xMedian: 14.6x SUMMARY: WHY INVEST IN AVIENT?