Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites offer a proportional balance of performance and design flexibility. This single-ply tape can be layered to form multi-axial laminate sheets and rolls by stacking layers of tape in varying directions and applying heat and pressure. The 4-ply sample here has similar tensile performance as the 4-ply sample in Figure 1, which is expected because the two samples contain an equal balance of 0- and 90-degree fibers.

Sources Cash from Balance Sheet $465 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 New Equity 450 Total Sources $1,565 Uses Clariant Masterbatch $1,500 Clariant India Masterbatch 60 Less: Lease Adjustment (113) Net Purchase Price $1,447 Net Cash Acquired 57 Fees, Expenses & OID 61 Total Uses $1,565 ($ Millions) Cash and Cash Equivalents $370 $450M Senior Secured ABL Revolver - Senior Secured Term Loan B due 2026 624 Other Debt 25 Total Senior Secured Debt $649 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2023 $600 New Senior Unsecured Notes 650 Total Senior Debt $1,899 Net Debt $1,529 New Equity $450 Pro Forma Capitalization (1) PF 12/31/2019 $450 $600 $624 $743 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 A T T R A C T I V E F I N A N C I N G S T R U C T U R E Attractive Debt Maturity Profile Existing Revolver Existing Senior Notes Existing Term Loan B New Debt Summary Terms on New Debt  $465 million of cash from the balance sheet expected to fund a portion of the purchase price  Bridge financing for remainder fully committed from Citi, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo  Permanent financing expected to include a combination of long-term debt and new equity  The timing of the permanent financing is subject to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions  PolyOne is committed to preserving a strong balance sheet – Target net leverage at close below 3.5x, excluding synergies  Pro forma capital structure positions PolyOne with flexibility to pursue continued growth strategy  New financing expected to have same or better covenant package than existing capital structure  Capital structure would be “covenant lite” Capital Policy  Transaction in line with PolyOne’s disciplined capital allocation policy  Existing PolyOne dividend policy to be maintained  Focus on deleveraging in the near term 2028+ PolyOne Corporation 26 PolyOne Corporation 27 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  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 PolyOne Corporation 28 PolyOne Corporation 29

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 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 • 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 • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment •Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings •End market presence •Geographic footprint •Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities •Adjacent material solutions •Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) •Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne? Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 2013 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.7 Long-term debt 976.2 Less cash and cash equivalents (365.2) Net debt $ 623.7 Adjusted EBITDA 2013 Income before income taxes $ 151.0 Interest expense, net 63.5 Depreciation and amortization 108.8 Special items in EBITDA 31.7 Adjusted EBITDA $ 355.0 2 Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2013Y Global Specialty Engineered Materials sales $ 345.3 $ 615.5 Global Color, Additives and Inks sales 531.8 852.3 Designed Structures and Solutions sales - 597.4 Specialty Platform sales 877.1 2,065.2 Performance Products and Solutions sales 1,166.2 773.2 PolyOne Distribution sales 732.8 1,075.2 Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (142.4) Total sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,771.2 Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 57.2 Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 104.0 Designed Structures & Solutions OI - 33.4 Specialty Platform OI 12.8 194.6 Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 56.0 PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 63.3 Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 - Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (52.4) Special items in OI 39.1 (30.0) Operating income GAAP 233.6 231.5 Sunbelt equity income (107.0) - Special items in OI (39.1) 30.0 Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 261.5 Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 9.3% Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.2% Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - 5.6% Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 9.4% PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 7.2% Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 5.9% PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 6.9% * Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment. PolyOne Investor Presentation��Gabelli & Company �5th Annual Specialty Chemical Conference�March 20, 2014� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Strategy and Execution Drive Results PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment Why Invest In PolyOne?

Use of Non-GAAP Measures Page 3 PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Page 4 • Continue specialty transformation • Targeting $2.50 Adjusted EPS by 2015, nearly double 2013 EPS • Drive double digit operating income and adjusted EPS growth • 17 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 • 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 • Volume driven, commodity producer • Heavily tied to cyclical end markets • Performance largely dependent on non- controlling joint ventures 2000-2005 2006 - 2009 2010 – 2013 2014 and beyond -150.00% -50.00% 50.00% 150.00% 250.00% 350.00% PolyOne S&P 500 Russell 2000 Dow Jones Chemical All time high of $38.38 March 7th, 2014 • 17 consecutive quarters of double digit EPS growth • 49% CAGR adjusted EPS expansion 2006-2013 • 2013 stock price increased 73% versus 30% growth in the S&P • More than seven fold increase in market cap: $0.5b $3.6b Strategy and Execution Drive Results Page 5 Appliance 4% Building & Construction 13% Wire & Cable 9% Electrical & Electronics 5% Consumer 10%Packaging 16% Industrial 12% HealthCare 11% Transportation 18% Misc. 2% United States 66% Europe 14% Canada 7% Asia 6% Latin America 7% PP&S Specialty 53% Distribution 27% 0.12 0.27 0.21 0.13 0.68 0.82 1.00 1.31 2.50 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 Target Ad ju st ed E ar ni ng s P er S ha re 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion End Markets 2013 Revenues: $3.8 Billion EPS Page 6 PolyOne At A Glance Old PolyOne Transformation *Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items 2% 34% 43% 62% 65- 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2008 2010 2013 2015 % o f O pe ra tin g In co m e* JV's Performance Products & Solutions Distribution Specialty Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $195M Target Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation 2015 Target Page 7 2006 2013 2015 “Where we were” “Where we are” Target 1) Operating Income % Specialty: Global Color, Additives & Inks 1.7% 12.2% 12 – 16% Global Specialty Engineered Materials 1.1% 9.3% 12 – 16% Designed Structures & Solutions -- 5.6% 8 – 10% Performance Products & Solutions 5.4% 7.2% 9 – 12% Distribution 2.6% 5.9% 6 – 7.5% 2) Specialty Platform % of Operating Income 6.0% 62% 65 – 75% 3) ROIC* (after-tax) 5.0% 9.1% 15% 4) Adjusted EPS Growth N/A 31% Double Digit Expansion Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals *ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period Page 8 Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 2015 EPS: $2.50 2013 EPS: $1.31 Mid single digit revenue CAGR Page 9 Mergers & Acquisitions Spartech accretion Incremental share buybacks Ongoing LSS Programs (50-100 bps/yr) Accelerated Innovation & Mix Improvement Innovation Drives Earnings Growth $20.3 $52.3 2006 2013 Research & Development Spending ($ millions) Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* *Percentage of Specialty Platform revenue from products introduced in last five years Page 10 14.3% 30.7% 2006 2013 Specialty Platform Gross Margin % 19.5% 43.0% 2006 2013 Healthcare Consumer Packaging and Additive Technology Transportation Page 11 Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/uD3p_bdglP/Presentation revise pics/GLS Beverage can closure XO 2.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwe4t8aacvhb8ui/-YgkycKypw/Anti-Counterfeiting release & images/GN1979.JPG Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.8x $48 $317 $600 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 2015 2020 2023 Significant Debt Maturities As of December 31, 2013 ($ millions) Page 12 Coupon Rates: 7.500% 7.375% 5.250% Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 *TTM 12/31/2013 ** includes US-qualified plans only 60% 100% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2008 2013 Pension Funding** As of December 31, 2013 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment •Targets that expand our: • Specialty offerings •End market presence •Geographic footprint •Operating Margin • Synergy opportunities •Adjacent material solutions •Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives (including synergy capture) •Manufacturing alignment Organic Growth Share Repurchases Dividends Acquisitions Page 13 $0.16 $0.20 $0.24 $0.32 $0.00 $0.10 $0.20 $0.30 $0.40 2011 2012 2013 2014 Annual Dividend • Repurchased ~5 million shares in 2013 • 15 million shares are available for repurchase under the current authorization The New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company 2015 Target: $2.50 Adjusted EPS Why Invest In PolyOne? Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 2013 Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt $ 12.7 Long-term debt 976.2 Less cash and cash equivalents (365.2) Net debt $ 623.7 Adjusted EBITDA 2013 Income before income taxes $ 151.0 Interest expense, net 63.5 Depreciation and amortization 108.8 Special items in EBITDA 31.7 Adjusted EBITDA $ 355.0 2 Platform sales and operating income (OI) 2006Y* 2013Y Global Specialty Engineered Materials sales $ 345.3 $ 615.5 Global Color, Additives and Inks sales 531.8 852.3 Designed Structures and Solutions sales - 597.4 Specialty Platform sales 877.1 2,065.2 Performance Products and Solutions sales 1,166.2 773.2 PolyOne Distribution sales 732.8 1,075.2 Corporate and eliminations (153.7) (142.4) Total sales $ 2,622.4 $ 3,771.2 Global Specialty Engineered Materials OI $ 3.9 $ 57.2 Global Color, Additives and Inks OI 8.9 104.0 Designed Structures & Solutions OI - 33.4 Specialty Platform OI 12.8 194.6 Performance Products and Solutions OI 64.2 56.0 PolyOne Distribution OI 19.2 63.3 Sunbelt Joint Venture OI 102.9 - Corporate and eliminations (4.6) (52.4) Special items in OI 39.1 (30.0) Operating income GAAP 233.6 231.5 Sunbelt equity income (107.0) - Special items in OI (39.1) 30.0 Adjusted operating income $ 87.5 $ 261.5 Global Specialty Engineered Materials - OI % of sales 1.1% 9.3% Global Color, Additives and Inks - OI % of sales 1.7% 12.2% Designed Structures & Solutions - OI % of sales - 5.6% Specialty platform OI - % of sales 1.5% 9.4% PP&S operating OI - % of sales 5.5% 7.2% Distribution OI - % of sales 2.6% 5.9% PolyOne OI adjusted - % of sales 3.3% 6.9% * Historical results include the Resin and Specialty Coatings businesses within the Performance Products and Solutions segment. PolyOne Investor Presentation��Sidoti & Company �Eighteenth Annual Emerging Growth �Institutional Investor Forum�March 18, 2014� Forward – Looking Statements Use of Non-GAAP Measures PolyOne Commodity to Specialty Transformation Strategy and Execution Drive Results PolyOne�At A Glance Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation Proof of Performance & 2015 Goals Bridge To $2.50 Adjusted EPS By 2015 Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Unique and Innovative Solutions that Help Customers Win Debt Maturities & Pension Funding – 12/31/13 Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Fund Investment Why Invest In PolyOne?

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K other than the SunBelt debt guarantee described previously in the Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others section. Amounts invested in our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Refer to Note 6, Financial Arrangements, for the impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Film & Sheet SELECTION GUIDE Anti-block BOPET application (PV back sheet, packaging film, industry film) Sleeve application (PETG) Anti-static Migrating anti-static system Flame retardant Halogen free flame retardant system, transparent, UL94 VTM-0 Light stabilizer Protection for outdoor application (UV 380nm) Protection for screen application (UV 400nm) Matting agent Matting agent Pinning agent Increased conductivity O2 scavenger Content protection against oxygen White masterbatch Blue shade white Standard white Black masterbatch Carbon black Cool black system BOPET STANDARD PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Anti-block Standard anti-block Printable A/B/A PET sheet and film High-transparent and low COF Anti-static A/B/A film or sheet (transparency) A/B/A film or sheet (matte) Impact modifier Improve sheet elongation at low temperature Chain extender IV improver, EU food and FDA approved White masterbatch Standard white Matting agent Surface matting agent APET SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Slip agent Mainly used for multilayer PE/PP film and composite film Anti-block Pure anti-block can be used in transparent film Contain both anti-block and slip agent for polyolefin film Processing masterbatch Used in blowing and tape casting of PE/PP (liquid) Anti-oxidant Protection of film from degrading while processing Increase reclaimed ingredients in the formula Light stabilizer Protection of content Low precipitation, which is especially suitable for thinner PE products, such as film and spinning Anti-fog Good resistance to cold and hot fog, and suitable for thinner film Anti-static Applicable to multilayer PE/PP film and composite film PO SHEET PRODUCT PORTFOLIO www.avient.com Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation. As a professional supplier for packaging film and sheet, Avient offers a wide range of functional additives for flexible materials, which can be specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements for different industries. By providing performance enhancements such as anti-block, anti-fog and anti-oxidant, Avient is ready to help customers improve processability and quality of packaging film and sheet.

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites offer a proportional balance of performance and design flexibility. This single-ply tape can be layered to form multi-axial laminate sheets and rolls by stacking layers of tape in varying directions and applying heat and pressure. The 4-ply sample here has similar tensile performance as the 4-ply sample in Figure 1, which is expected because the two samples contain an equal balance of 0- and 90-degree fibers.

Under the Maxxam™ brand, standard grades are formulated with any combination of calcium carbonate, glass fiber, mica and talc to provide a desired balance of properties, including stiffness, durability, impact resistance and heat resistance. Provides heat stabilization • Excellent balance of properties • Natural, black or custom colors Product Code - - - PX5430 B1 PX5435 B1 PX5440 B1 PX5450 B1 Reinforcement Type - - - Glass Glass Glass Glass Reinforcement % - % - 30 35 40 50 Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ISO 1183 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.35 Tensile Strength Yield MPa ISO 527 102 105 113 130 Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) MPa ISO 178 6500 8000 9400 11,500 Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 180 9.4 9.3 11.0 12.0 Heat Deflection 264 psi °C ISO 75 152 152 153 154 Product Code - - - PP5120 B270-LO MFR g/10 min ISO 1133 12 Tensile Modulus MPa ISO 527 3320 Tensile Stress Yield MPa ISO 527 32 Tensile Elongation Yield % ISO 527 4.6 Tensile Elongation Break % ISO 527 17 Flexural Modulus MPa ISO 178 3000 Charpy Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU 38 Heat Aging 150°C h VW 44045 700 hr VOC µg/g VDA 278 23.5 Fog µg/g VDA 278 30.5 Carbon Emissions µgC/g VDA 277 18 Odor Grade VDA 270 B3 3 10 Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced A range of melt flows to process well in sheet extrusion, thermoforming, profile extrusion and blow molding operations These materials offer an excellent balance of stiffness, impact resistance and dimensional stability.

Performance and weight must be thoughtfully balanced, as a primary advantage of thermoplastic composite panels is greater strength-to-weight ratio than traditional panel materials.