Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

Liquid or masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

Color & Additive Combination Masterbatches Hiformer™ Liquid Masterbatches Solid Color Masterbatches

To prepare samples with an active ingredient, a linear low-density poly(ethylene) masterbatch “AMPE 143101” 2 ZANDER ET AL. The loading of ZPT was reduced from 1500 to 1250, and 750 ppm, and a blue tint colorant masterbatch was added at two levels, 3% and 6% by weight of the final compound. B) Photograph comparing samples containing equivalent loadings of ZPT; natural color plaque (left) and a plaque containing blue tint masterbatch (right) ZANDER ET AL. 7 (99.99%) in S. aureus at ZPT loadings of 1000–1500 ppm (Figure 2).

We also completed the divestiture of Performance Products & Solutions (PP&S) and announced an agreement to acquire Clariant’s Masterbatch business. Proud The clear momentum an internally is underpinnin and Performance. 74424.indd main_5 3/16/20 12:25 PM Annual Report | 2019 6 P R O D U C T S 4424_NARc5.indd main_6 3/17/20 12:52 PM 7 Annual Report | 20197 Annual RepRe ort | 2012 9 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2005 2010 2015 2019 PF** $14M $117M $273M $500M Over 85% of Adjusted EBITDA from Specialty % o f d ju s te d E B IT * * Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding corporate costs and special items **2019E Pro Forma for the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business with synergies of $60M and the divestiture of our PP&S segment using 2018 financial information Specialty EBITDA Distribution $14M 87% 66% 46% 7% Since 2006 when we began our transformation to become a specialty company, we have been refining our portfolio of solutions and services to best serve our customers. Two months later in December, we announced a definitive agreement to purchase Clariant’s Masterbatch business, a landmark acquisition and a watershed moment for our company.

sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.mullerquaker.com/products/greek100/greek100-peach-and-passion-fruit&ei=-acYVZq7EIqwyASDjYL4CA&bvm=bv.89381419,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGNCQY1_dCN2RPLzxtap_Pu0omTXQ&ust=1427765484498432 POLYONE CORPORATION 22 2016 Revenue: $0.7 Billion At a Glance: Performance Products & Solutions 2016 Revenue by Industry Expanding Profits 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 7.7% 8.3% 12-14% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 11.1% B & C 30% Transportation 18% W & C 16% Industrial 16% Appliance 6% Consumer 5% Packaging 5% E & E 3% Healthcare 1% United States 78% Canada 16% Latin America 4% Asia 2% Key Applications POLYONE CORPORATION 23 2016 Revenue: $1.1 Billion At a Glance: Distribution Key Suppliers ROIC Expanding Profits 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.4% 5.9% 6.1% 6.6% 6.5-7.5% 6.4% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2020 Operating Income % of Sales Platinum Vision 15% 51% 2006 2016 Transportation 24% Healthcare 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 15% Appliance 6% E & E 5% B & C 4% Packaging 4% W & C 2% http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx 24 POLYONE CORPORATION Application Examples POLYONE CORPORATION 25 Luxury Packaging with Gravitech Density Modified Polymers  Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications  Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers  Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly POLYONE CORPORATION 26  Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density  Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation  Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage with OnColor Super Concentrates POLYONE CORPORATION 27  Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surface  Enhance value or products and devices  Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation with WithStand Antimicrobial Technology POLYONE CORPORATION 28 Medical Device Housings with Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers  Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants  Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration  One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios POLYONE CORPORATION 29 Color & Design Services  Greater control of color development and supply chain  Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization  Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors and effects  Innovative brand differentiation  Faster development timelines POLYONE CORPORATION 30 Outdoor Applications  Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry  Well positioned across all segments to address market needs  Metal to Polymer Conversion  Lightweighting  Thermal Management  Impact Performance Source: Outdoor Industry Association POLYONE CORPORATION 31 Fiber Colorants Solutions for clothing, apparel, footwear, automotive & sporting goods  ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions  Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity  Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment  Solid Color Concentrates  Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch POLYONE CORPORATION 32 High-Barrier Packaging Containers  Capability to extrude up to 13 layers  Strong oxygen and moisture vapor transmission protection  Can be made symmetrical or asymmetrical to meet customized needs of broad variety of applications  Barrier protection and superior sensory properties 1 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.

Adding a concentrate (masterbatch) to the natural resin during processing Pre-colored resins are formulated to an exact target shade, making it possible to create customized colors.

Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

Liquid and masterbatch colorants to provide shelf appeal  OnCap™ Light Shield UV and Visible Light Barrier Masterbatches

In 2020, we updated our applications and revenue to better represent how we enable our customers’ sustainability goals, as well reflect the sustainable technologies of recently acquired Clariant Masterbatch business. In 2020, we updated our applications and revenue to better represent how we enable our customers’ sustainability goals, as well reflect the sustainable technologies of recently acquired Clariant Masterbatch business. In 2020, we further evaluated our applications and revenue from our sustainable solutions, since the publishing of our last report and the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch.