These increases more than offset a commercial litigation gain of $7.0 million, and a $83.1 million favorable difference in the pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market adjustment. Amounts shown here include the following mark-to-market adjustments: a $56.5 million charge in 2014, a $44.0 million gain in 2013 and a $42.0 million charge in 2012. Gains and losses on these contracts generally offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged.

The Avient team delivered another strong quarter, ahead of our expectations, driven by organic revenue growth across all regions and most end markets,” said Dr. Both business segments performed well as we continue to capitalize on winning new business and gaining share, while serving the underlying market demand.” 2 Dr. The US and Canada region grew organic revenue by 9%, led by continued demand for our composite materials for the building and construction market.

The company noted that a number of end markets that were negatively impacted by the pandemic in the second quarter are recovering and expects third quarter sales and adjusted EBITDA to approximate Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; costs incurred directly in relation to acquisitions or divestitures, including adjustments related to contingent consideration; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant realignment costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; settlement gains or losses and mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; one-time, non- recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results.

The Wilflex™ brand of inks emerged in the early 1960’s as screen printing on t-shirts gained popularity for self-expression allowing the Wilflex™ brand to gain global recognition. Epic™ RIO is the latest ink system initiative, driven by market need for the latest pigment technology into formulations having excellent color strength.  Naomi Bennett PolyOne Corporation Marketing Communications Manager +44 151 632 8800 naomi.bennett@avient.com

FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PowerPoint Presentation MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S • Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device regulations • Offer Good sealing performance • Provide technical supports for processing recommendations • Deliver a high compression set materials to improve comfort • Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the customer meet necessary regulatory specifications and gain market share • Provided technical support during design and the manufacturing process for EVA bonding • Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent sealing performance Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers - G2705 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Van Hulle President, Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 16 Building & 7% Electrical & 1% 14% 31% Textiles 7% 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion At a Glance Global Color, Additives & Inks 44% Europe 36% Latin America PolyOne Corporation Page 17 A Case Study for Transformational Success 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.2% 8.1% 9.7% 12.2% 14.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $9 $26 $28 $25 $43 $50 $75 $104 $125 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) •Cultural mindset shift from volume to value •Customer centric focus and training •Differentiation with innovation and service •Acquisitions expand portfolio of technology Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 18 395 262 2006 2014 From Volume… (lbs in millions) -34% $94 $293 2006 2014 To Value Gross Margin ($ in millions) +210% Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 19 Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks Innovation Market Growth/ Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration PolyOne Corporation Page 20 Who We Are Growing With Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 21 Innovation Pipeline Potential Global Color, Additives & Inks Addressable Market ($ millions) $300 $500 $400 Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 3 3 5 0 1 8 3 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 0 Breakthrough Platform Derivative PolyOne Corporation Page 22 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 23 $150M Revenue Potential $500M Revenue Potential Additive Technologies InVisiOSM Color & Design Services Key Initiatives Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 24 Innovation Market Growth / Megatrends Geographic Expansion Collaboration Platinum Vision 1.7% 7.2% 14.7% 20%+ 2006 2010 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Global Color, Additives & Inks PolyOne Corporation Page 25 Summary • Global Capabilities • Innovation Leader • Collaboration – One PolyOne Global Color, Additives & Inks Color Matters PolyOne Corporation Page 26 Global Specialty Engineered Materials Craig M. Garratt President, Performance Products and Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 48 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment 2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion At a Glance Performance Products & Solutions 80% 14% Latin America 4% Building & 33% Electrical & 1% 11% 5% Transportation 18% Wire & Cable 16% PolyOne Corporation Page 49 What We Have Delivered 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Margin $28 $39 $56 $63 2011 2012 2013 2014 Operating Income ($M) •Relentless focus on portfolio mix optimization •Lean Six Sigma drives operational excellence • Innovating in new markets such as healthcare •Expanding presence in Mexico and China Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 50 $96 $109 2006* 2014 To Value Gross Margin ($ in millions) +13% 1,431 1,124 2006* 2014 From Volume… (lbs in millions) -21% Performance Products & Solutions *2006 = Near peak housing PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Accelerating Growth Market Growth/ Megatrends Innovation Collaboration Geographic Expansion Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Who We Are Growing With Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 53 Geographic Growth Opportunities Mexico represents growth, spurred by: • Robust demand in Automotive • Re-shoring from Asia • PolyOne collaboration China is a $2B PVC market; 2nd largest in the world: • A new tax license enables domestic (vs. export) business • We have expanded capacity • We are investing in capability Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 54 Addressable Market ($ millions) $300 $150 $200 Innovation Pipeline Potential Performance Products & Solutions Prototype Frame Opportunity Scale-up & Test Market Build Business Case Commercial Launch Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 1 Breakthrough Platform Derivative PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 56 Healthcare Solutions LED Lighting Key Initiatives Eco-Conscious Solutions $25M Revenue potential $30M Revenue potential $60M Revenue Potential Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 57 Platinum Vision 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 10-12% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Operating Margin Accelerating Growth Performance Products & Solutions Market Growth/ Megatrends Innovation Collaboration Geographic Expansion PolyOne Corporation Page 58 Summary • Business evolution from volume to value • Business is at an inflection point • Growth will be driven by:  Economic & Megatrend alignment  Innovation  Collaboration across PolyOne  Geographic sales expansion in China and Mexico Performance Products & Solutions PolyOne Corporation Page 59 PolyOne Distribution Mark Crist President, Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 60 At a Glance PolyOne Distribution 15% 52% 2006 2014 Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC Building & 13% Electrical & 23% 15% 4% 25% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx PolyOne Corporation Page 61 What We Do Processing Expertise World-Class Supply Chain Deep Customer Relationships Market Consultation Right the First Time… Every Time PolyOne Corporation Page 62 What We Have Delivered 2.6% 3.5% 4.6% 6.4% 6.1% 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Operating Margin $19 $28 $42 $66 $68 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 Operating Income ($M) • World class supplier line card • Differentiating with service and operational excellence • Key portfolio additions with DuPont, Bayer and Ineos • Value based selling and discipline PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 63 Accelerating Growth PolyOne Distribution Market Growth/ Megatrends Commercial Investment Cross-Selling & Collaboration Growth in Targeted Areas PolyOne Corporation Page 64 Who We Are Growing With PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 65 Megatrends Aligned with Key End Markets Increasing Energy Efficiency Protecting the Environment Improving Health and Wellness Megatrend End Markets Globalizing and Localizing Health & Wellness Transportation Packaging Consumer PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 66 Geographic Growth Opportunities • Currently 10% of POD’s revenue is generated from Mexico • Existing business is served “from the border” • New Mexico district & warehouse will drive transportation growth in Central Mexico • Expansion in China resulted from growing with our NA HC customers • Investing in sales deployments • Localizing supply • Gaining Share PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 67 Going Beyond Distribution WeatherTech® – Polymer BumpStep® BEDRUG™ – Tri-fold Truck Bed Cover CeQur PaQ – Type 2 Insulin Delivery Device PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 68 Platinum Vision 2.6% 4.6% 6.1% 6.5 - 7.5% 2006 2010 2014 2020 Platinum Vision World Class Distribution Margin Accelerating Growth PolyOne Distribution Market Growth/ Megatrends Commercial Investment Cross-Selling & Collaboration Growth in Targeted Areas PolyOne Corporation Page 69 Summary • Motivated and well trained POD sellers making the calls / collaborating with other PolyOne businesses • Representing a world class supplier line card • Delighted customers and suppliers who choose us to represent them PolyOne Distribution PolyOne Corporation Page 70 Financial Highlights Bradley C. Special items include charges related to specific strategic initiatives or financial restructuring such as: consolidation of operations; debt extinguishment costs; employee separation costs resulting from personnel reduction programs, plant phase-in costs, executive separation agreements; asset impairments; mark-to-market adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses on pension and other post-retirement benefit plans; environmental remediation costs, fines, penalties, remediation costs and related insurance recoveries related to facilities no longer owned or closed in prior years; gains and losses on the divestiture of operating businesses, joint ventures and equity investments; gains and losses on facility or property sales or disposals; results of litigation, fines or penalties, where such litigation (or action relating to the fines or penalties) arose prior to the commencement of the performance period; unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency option contracts; one-time, non-recurring items; and the effect of changes in accounting principles or other such laws or provisions affecting reported results. (2) Tax adjustments include the net tax expense (benefit) from one-time income tax items and deferred income tax valuations allowance adjustments.

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