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 SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 31 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 32 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2015 47 86 2016 2018 125 169 315 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2017 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2018 67 220 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 33 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 Industrial designers $0 $10M $4M $80M Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 34 Customer Projects 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 35 PolyOne Corporation 36 99.9% up to 24 weeks 6 hours C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 37 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S PolyOne Corporation 38 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants 14% Textiles 13% Building & Construction 8% 8% Appliances Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% PolyOne Corporation 39 45% 14% 1% Mexico South America S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S PolyOne Corporation 40 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers 21% 13%Healthcare 9% 9% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N PolyOne Corporation 41 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 46% 24% P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 42 Specialty Vinyl Solutions Healthcare Formulations Smart Device Flame Retardant Polymers Building & 16%Consumer 4% Electrical & 4% Asia 78% Mexico P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region 2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N $40 $24 $56 $74 4.6% 3.6% 7.2% 10.0% PolyOne Corporation 43 D I S T R I B U T I O N EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S PolyOne Corporation 44 27% 22% Electrical & Building & $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 45 T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 46 Thermally Conductive Chemical Resistant Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Oxygen Scavenger Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Target End Markets… Packaging Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Outdoor Applications Fiber Colorants Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • 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 laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • 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; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. National Defense budget of $842 billion submitted to Congress in Q1 2023 • European NATO members annual defense spend expected to increase by up to 20%  Dyneema® is the world’s strongest fiber™  One of the highest strength to weight ratios of any material on Earth  Direct relationships with industry leading armor manufacturers  Resistant to most chemicals, UV, and moisture to handle any environment Avient Confidential 18 DEFENSE Source: US Department of Defense, defense.gov, NATO18 Source: TRANSPORTATION • Increased EPA regulations requiring improved fuel efficiency, enabled in part by lower-weight vehicles • Automakers preparing for 2/3 of U.S. vehicles to be 100% electric by 2032  Lightweight panels that establish both strength and stiffness resulting in decreased energy usage, lower emissions  Long-lasting Color applications to resist UV exposure, temperature fluctuations and exceed the stylistic requirements of global automakers 19 $130 $530 $0.60 $2.40 2023 GUIDANCE 20 Sales Adjusted EBITDA $845 $3,400 (in millions) (in millions) CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 21 • Maintaining free cash flow and leverage guidance from February earnings call • IT investment to further integrate acquired businesses and capture operational efficiencies • Restructuring actions to streamline operations and improve profitability, primarily in Europe ($ millions) 2023E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 350$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (110) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (25) CapEx for Restructuring (15) Total CapEx (150) Free Cash Flow 200$ Adjusted EBITDA 530$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x LONG-TERM REVENUE GROWTH DRIVERS Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 22 Sustainable Solutions 32% Asia / LATAM Composites Other (GDP Growth) 39% • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • The company will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainability solutions portfolio Avient Confidential 23 SUSTAINABILITY INVESTOR DAY 23 $340M $405M $455M $550M $790M $915M 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020PF** 2021 2022PF*** SUSTAINABILITY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* 2016-2022 ($ in millions) Organic Future Growth Revenue Assumptions From Sustainable Solutions: 8 - 12% 24 *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) **2020 is Pro Forma to include full year of the Clariant Color business ***2022 is Pro Forma for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials and the divestiture of Distribution $1,175M Lightweighting Eco-Conscious Recycle Solutions VOC Reduction Sustainable Infrastructure Human Health & Safety Reduced Energy Use Bio-polymers SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS BY MARKET B&C • Eco-Conscious • Carbon footprint • Resource conservation • Carbon footprint • Bio based content • Eco-Conscious Automotive • Light weighting • Recycled Content • VOC reduction • Recycle Solutions • Carbon Footprint Packaging • Recycle Solutions • Food waste reduction Common Theme: CO2 Emission Goals Increasing Single-Use Plastic Regulation 25 INVESTING IN INNOVATION S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y P O R T F O L I O 26 AP P EN D IX 29 RAW MATERIAL 2022 ANNUAL PURCHASES Performance Additives Pigments 12% TiO2 Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene Nylon Polypropylene Styrenic Block Copolymer Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials • Cost inflation decelerating, particularly for hydrocarbon-based raw materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 37% 2022 PRO FORMA SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Building and END MARKET REVENUE $2,355M $402M $1,300M $272M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $592M$3,653M (1) 9% 31 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,653M and $592M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2022 REVENUE | $2 .4 B ILL ION 34% 38% END MARKET REGION 32 34% 21% Building & 1% Energy 2% S P E C I A LT Y E N G I N E E R E D M AT E R I A L S 2022 PRO FORMA REVENUE | $1 .3 B ILL ION END MARKET 52% 35% REGION 33 19% 8%Industrial 9% Defense Building & 32% 27% 14% Building & 3% 1% Defense 1% (18% of sales) 9% 2022 PROFORMA AVIENT REGIONAL SALES BY END MARKET 27% 14% 17% Building & (37% of sales)Transportation 12% Building & US & Canada (40% of sales) 56% 23% Building & 1% LATAM (5% of sales) 3% 34 PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Other Specialty / Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,400 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 36 4 4 4 6 8 9 FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • 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 laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; • 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; • Our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including Avient Protective Materials (APM); • An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; • Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; • Information systems failures and cyberattacks; • Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and • Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions Use of Non-GAAP Measures This presentation includes the use of both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures. Chantal Nestor-Saury, Product Development Manager Avient Corporation 48 Brand Commitment: Percent Recycled Plastic Used Demand by Feedstock Type 39% 29% 37% 16% 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Brand 1 Brand 2 Brand 3 Brand 4 Brand 5 Brand 6 Brand 7 Brand 8 Brand 9 Brand 10 Progress through 2022 Gap to reach 2025 targets Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation 2022 12% CAGR Recycled Virgin Plastics3% CAGR RENEW – TAKEAWAY Demand for Recycled Content Drives Growth Projections Examples Covered Other Applications 45% 2022 Source: McKinsey HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Reduce Chris Pederson Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials Avient Corporation 49 REDUCE Avient Corporation 50 • Improving Fuel Economy - Incorporating innovative lighter-weight alternative materials as a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption • Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels - Negative public perceptions of fossil fuels are challenging companies to utilize alternative energy sources and also to reduce overall demand (consumption) • Reducing Carbon Footprint - Companies are seeking assistance from their suppliers to address the ever-increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint • Lessening Environmental Impact - Manufacturers are looking to reduce dependence on processes with high environmental impact such as the release of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) during painting Solutions to reduce weight and energy consumption Avient Corporation 51 Lightweight Dashboards Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents • Reduces part weight • No impact on performance • Highly cost effective 20% LESS MATERIAL 2022 Revenue: $46M Body + Trim SmartBatch™ Paint Replacement • Reduces emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) REDUCES VOCs Protective Film Versaflex™ Protective Film • Protects new cars from damage during shipping • High-tack eliminates solvent containing adhesives Avient Corporation 52 LED Lighting Components ThermaTech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations • Reduces weight vs. aluminum • Removes heat – extends LED life • Will not corrode LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM 2022 Revenue: $3M REDUCES FUEL CONSUMPTION Running Boards, Side Steps Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics • High strength-to-weight • Replaces steel/aluminum • Excellent load carrying and fatigue resistance Avient Corporation 53 Battery Frame Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations • Critical stiffness and rigidity • Chemical and thermal performance • Replaces a heavier, aluminum frame LIGHTER THAN ALUMINUM Design for Lightweighting Avient Design Services • Comprehensive design for sustainability capabilities • Materials agnostic • 10% reduction in weight increases range by 14% SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 2022 Revenue: $4M EV Battery Cooling System Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers • Thermal management • Chemically resistant • More efficient and longer life battery EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE Avient Corporation 54 EV Connectors Edgetek™ PKE Non-halogen flame retardant Formulations • Provides reduced carbon footprint alternative to traditional materials (Nylon) LESS CO2 THAN NYLONCharging Cable Infrastructure ECCOH™ Wire and Cable Formulations • Low smoke, zero halogen • Flame resistance exceeds EVM1/EVL2 requirements ZERO HALOGEN 2022 Revenue: $2M Avient Corporation 55 Trailer Flooring Polystrand™ R Recycled PET Composite Tapes • Minimum 95% post-consumer recycle content • Improved carbon footprint without sacrificing performance 95% RECYCLED PET Aerodynamic Side Shield Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite Laminates • Can be post-formed • High impact and fatigue resistance LIGHTER Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Rail Car Doors Glasforms™ Composite Panels • Replaces steel • Will not corrode • Reduces weight LIGHT & DURABLE Air Cargo Nets Bio-based Dyneema® Fiber • Extends product life from 3 to 5 years 59% LESS WEIGHT Arm Rests & Seat Frames Complēt™ Long Fiber Composites • Replaces steel • High strength-to-weight ratio LIGHT & STRONG Commercial Transportation, Aerospace 2022 Revenue: $8M Air Cargo Containers Polystrand™ Composite Sandwich Panels • Lighter and stronger than aluminum 95% Avient Corporation 56 Avient Corporation 57 Aquaculture/ Fishing Nets Dyneema® Fishing Net Fibers • High bite resistance – lowers maintenance costs and fish loss • Lighter weight reduces fuel consumption – allows for larger net sizes LIGHTER THAN NYLON/ POLYESTER 70% LIGHTER THAN STEEL Lifting Slings Dyneema® Fiber • Facilitates heavy lift in harsh environments • Accredited by DNV GL, ABS, Bureau Veritas Mooring Lines Dyneema® Mooring Rope Fibers • Able to handle heavy loads common to modern shipping • Improves handling • Reduces dock worker injuries 2x SERVICE LIFE Marine Infrastructure 2022 Revenue: $41M Solar Power Station UV Solutions Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants • Protects solar power panels from UV weathering and outdoor exposure • Meets critical performance standards ENERGY SAVINGS (VS. CAFE: Corporate Average Fuel Economy >50% Improvement REDUCE – TAKEAWAY Reducing Energy Consumption and Dependence on Fossil Fuels Drives Growth Projections Examples Covered 45% Other Applications 2022PF $310M 38 46 CAFE1 Miles Per Gallon Proposed Requirements HOW WE ENABLE SUSTAINABILITY Preserve Woon Keat Moh Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks – Americas and Asia Avient Corporation 61 PRESERVE Avient Corporation 62 • Preserving Key Natural Resources - Companies are being challenged to mitigate high environmental impact processes such as water-intensive textile dyeing or food spoilage • Incorporating Renewable Materials - Adoption of bio-based raw materials requires design and formulation expertise to overcome performance shortcomings of neat resins • Increasing Healthcare Regulations - Utilizing sustainable materials in healthcare applications requires considerable support in navigating complex regulatory requirements • Increasing Regulatory Compliance - Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) need to be controlled in sensitive applications • Enabling Faster and More Reliable Connectivity – Substantial investments in 5G infrastructure are required to unlock the potential of the Internet of Things Solutions to preserve and protect natural resources & human life Avient Corporation 63 Spin Dyed Precolor Textile Yarn Renol™ Spin Dyeing Colorants • Replaces water-based dye processes to reduce waste creation • Conserves water and energy LESS WATER PROTECTIVE DENIM Dyneema® Workwear Solutions • Improves tear resistance 50-100% • More protective than competitive alternatives • Enables the amount of protective fiber to be reduced without sacrificing performance 600% IMPROVED ABRASION RESISTANCE Clothing & Textiles 2022 Revenue: $49M Avient Corporation 64 Low Cure Textile Inks Avient Specialty Inks™ Low Cure Inks • Decreases energy consumption • Reduces scrap due to heat-related defects SAVES ENERGY Clothing & Textiles 2022 Revenue: $40M BIO-BASED FORMULATIONS Water Based Textile Inks Zodiac™ Aquarius™ Specialty Inks • Incorporates bio-based materials • Non-formaldehyde solutions available • Reduces waste by enabling high open screen time Avient Corporation 65 Mosquito Netting Cesa™ Fiber Anti-Mosquito Additives • Helps control malaria • Protects consistently using a controlled release of insecticide • Expands access to healthcare breakthroughs to global communities ANNUAL NEW MALARIA CASES 200 Million Antimicrobial Protection Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives • Reduces microbial / mold growth • Helps reduce odor, staining, discoloration • Excellent comfort and wearability • Chemical resistance - will not discolor or degrade REDUCES MICROBES 2022 Revenue: $5M Avient Corporation 66 Cut-Resistant Gloves Dyneema® Solutions • Incorporates bio-based materials • Reduces carbon emissions • Excellent wearability / comfort WORK INJURIES REDUCES Rescue Rope Dyneema® Solutions • Superior strength-to-weight ratio • High break load • Extraordinary reliability SAVES LIVES 2022 Revenue: $106M Body Armor Dyneema® Protective Solutions • Exceptional trauma protection • Excellent wearability LIGHTER THAN ARAMID FIBER 35% Avient Corporation 67 BIO-DERIVED Pharmaceutical Tubing Versaflex™ Healthcare Pharma Tubing Formulations NEU™ Specialty Engineered Materials • Facilitates incorporation of sustainable materials with healthcare device manufacturers • Eliminates vulcanization processes Medical 2022 Revenue: $40M NON-PHTHALATE Respiratory Conduit Versaflex™ Healthcare Corrugated Tubing Formulations • Non-Phthalate • ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant Avient Corporation 68 UP TO BIO-BASED CARRIER Medical Devices Mevopur™ Bio-Based Colorants • Minimizes risk through pre-testing • Provides vital regulatory compliance • Minimizes global supply chain risk with validated backup supply Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Auto Injectors Trilliant™ Healthcare Polymer Solutions • Impact performance • Chemical resistance ENABLES HOME CARE Medical 2022 Revenue: $16M Avient Corporation 69 Fiber Optic Cable and Jacketing Fiber-Line™ Optical Fiber Cable Components • Reduction in weight & energy usage • Thermal and abrasion resistant • Extends product life ENABLES CONNECTIVITY Cable Micromodules ECCOH™ Low Smoke Formulations • Non-halogen • Low smoke and toxicity SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Base Station Components Edgetek™ Low-Density Formulations • Low density – lighter weight • Low warpage & thermal conductivity EXTENDS PRODUCT LIFE Antenna Components PREPERM™ Low Loss Dielectric Formulations • Replaces costly ceramics • Consistent and efficient antenna performance ENHANCES PERFORMANCE 5G Infrastructure 2022 Revenue: $39M Avient Corporation 70 “Nike has partnered with Avient extensively over the years because of their leadership in eco-friendly screen printing inks.”

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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. • The above list of factors is not exhaustive. • We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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.  The above list of factors is not exhaustive.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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

 Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:  The final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment;  Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies;  Our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, 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 financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;  The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;  Our ability to achieve new business gains;  The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;  Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets 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 achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;  An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees;  The inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities;  Our ability to continue to pay cash dividends;  The amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; 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