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Cesa™ Nox A4R is a specialized antioxidant additive that stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing the typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots—during initial, and future conversion steps and recycling loops (Chinese language version)

Cesa™ Nox A4R is a specialized antioxidant additive that stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing the typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots—during initial, and future conversion steps and recycling loops (Chinese language version)

Cesa™ Nox A4R is a specialized antioxidant additive that stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing the typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots—during initial, and future conversion steps and recycling loops. 

Cesa™ Nox A4R is a specialized antioxidant additive that stabilizes polyolefins during processing, preventing the typical defects like discoloration, gels, and black spots—during initial, and future conversion steps and recycling loops. 

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Examples of semi-crystalline polymers are PP, polyethylene (PE), PA6, PA66, polyphthalamide (PPA), polybutylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET), polyoxymethylene (POM) or acetal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

For example, in 2015 we temporarily deployed several of our skilled LSS black belts to multiple customers to help improve their manufacturing and development processes. STOCK PERFORMANCE PolyOne’s stock performance has significantly outpaced the S&P 500 index and the S&P Mid Cap Chemicals index. 12.31.09 12.31.10 12.31.11 12.31.12 12.31.13 12.31.14 12.31.15 Operating Income % Color, Additives & Inks Designed Structures & Solutions PP&S Distribution   Specialty Platform Operating Income % of Total ROIC** (after-tax) Adjusted EPS Growth 2006 “Where we were” 1.7% 1.1% — 5.5% 2.6% 6.0% 5.0% N/A 2015 “Where we are” 16.7% 14.7% 3.0% 8.3% 6.6% 65% 11.8% 25 Consecutive Quarters of YOY EPS Growth 2020 Platinum Vision 20% + 20% + 12–14% 10–12% 6.5–7.5% 80% + 15% Double Digit Expansion **ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period 500 400 300 200 100 P ER CE NT AG POL S&P MID CAP CHEMICALS S&P 500 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 SPECIALTY DISTRIBUTION PP&S JV’S O F O PE RA TI NG IN CO M 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 OPERATING INCOME MIX SHIFT*^ 100 80 60 40 20 100+100+100+100+10050+77+80+97+100+10010+32+53+82+82+841+18+34+51+61+64 *Operating Income excludes Corporate charges and special items ^2005–2009 has not been restated for subsequent changes in accounting principles or discontinued operations +5 +33 +41 +50 +65 +90 +98 2.00 1.80 1.60 1.40 1.20 1.00 .80 .60 .40 .20 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ◊† U. Six Sigma Master Black Belt, General Electric Company Plastics Business, March 2001 to December 2002.

Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen, Emerging Leaders and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people managers, called Core Leadership, and LSS training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be certified for job-specific LSS programs, up through Master Black Belt certification. Industry Expertise Significant experience in the Company’s businesses and industries l l l l l l l l l Regulatory Experience in government and regulatory affairs, and regulated industries, including as part of a business and/or through positions with government organizations and regulatory bodies l l l l l l l l Technology Technical or scientific knowledge and experience implementing technology strategies l l l l l Human Capital Experience in management of labor relations, in human resources, and talent management l l l l l l l l l l Operations Experience overseeing complex operations and developing and implementing operational plans and business operations strategy l l l l l l l l l l l Corporate Governance Experience and understanding of governance matters and principles, including management accountability, transparency and protection of shareholder interests IT and Cybersecurity Experience and understanding of information security, data privacy and cybersecurity l l l l Experience in environmental matters, community affairs, and/or corporate responsibility initiatives including sustainability Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 1 2 2 — 1 2 1 12 PROXY STATEMENT 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders Board Diversity Matrix (as of March 19, 2024) Total Number of Directors 12 Female Male Gender Identity Directors 3 9 Demographic Background African American or Black — 2 Alaskan Native or Native American — — Asian — 1 Hispanic or Latinx — — Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander — — White 3 6 Two or More Races or Ethnicities — — Supplemental Characteristics Person with Disability/Disabilities 1 — Military Veteran — — Person of International / Non-U.S.

Skills/Experience Ab er na th y Fe ar on Go ff Gr ee n Je lli so n Li n M in k N ic ol as Pa tt er so n Pr ee te Ve rd ui n W ul fs oh n Financial          International             Industry Expertise          Regulatory        Technology     Human Capital           Operations            Corporate Governance          IT and Cybersecurity      Sustainability             Background Gender Male Male Male Male Male Female Female Male Male Male Female Male Race/Ethnicity White White White Black White White White Black White White White White Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 2 2 — 1 2 — 1 PROXY SUMMARY PROXY STATEMENT 2022 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders 13 GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS As part of our commitment to overall excellence, our Companyʼs governance practices include the following: Director Independence • Strong commitment to Director independence: Eleven out of our twelve Director nominees are independent