He has comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards and extensive experience in financial statement preparation, corporate finance, corporate development, risk management and investor relations. Accounting Considerations. With consideration of the accounting treatment associated with an incentive plan design, management and the Compensation Committee may alter or modify the incentive award if the award (and the related accounting consequences) were to adversely affect our financial performance.

In Europe and the Americas, customers remain cautious and are managing inventory levels tightly while China’s re-opening is progressing at a measured pace,” said Jamie A. Beggs added, “We are focused on executing our long-term strategy while we manage in the downturn. Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses both GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and non-GAAP financial measures.

Our product development engineers use an integrated approach taking into account component and tooling design, composite material performance, as well as manufacturing process to maximize material change benefits and quicken your time to market.

For additional information, see “Critical Accounting Policies” included in Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. SCHUERING Vice President, Global Key Account Management JAMES N.

Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. SCHUERING Vice President, Global Key Account Management JAMES N.

CRIST Vice President, Key Account Management and Vice President of Asia HOLGER KRONIMUS Vice President, Europe, General Manager, Engineered Materials Europe LISA K. Vice President, Key Account Management, April 2007 to December 2011. CRIST Vice President, Key Account Management and Vice President of Asia HOLGER KRONIMUS Vice President, Europe, General Manager, Engineered Materials Europe LISA K.

Patterson Page 46 United States 67% Europe 17% Canada 11% Asia 5% United States 60% Europe 19% Canada 9% Asia 7% Latin America 5% Customer-Driven Globalization 2006 2011* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix • Differentiated by our consistent service and quality offerings globally • Invested in global account management organization to serve over 100 multinational key accounts Page 47 • Leverage technology development and best practices to better serve global customers • Drive global marketing strategies for growth with target customers & markets Formation of Global Segments in 2010 • Accelerate decision making and assure consistent execution of four pillar strategy for growth with target customers & markets Page 48 Recent Investment Activity • 67% of recent commercial additions are outside the U.S �Focus areas of expansion in Eastern Europe, Russia, Asia, and South Africa �Megatrend toward lighter-weight packaging supports accelerated growth in barrier supports accelerated growth in barrier additive technologies • Gained foothold in Brazil through Specialty platform with acquisitions Page 50 Critical Imperatives • Focus on global key accounts, and continue investment in commercial resources supporting multinational accounts • Strengthen our presence in emerging markets• Strengthen our presence in emerging markets • Accelerate growth in Asia • Pursue appropriate acquisition opportunities Page 51 Page 52

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For 14 POLYONE CORPORATION additional information, see “Critical Accounting Policies” included in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. SCHUERING Vice President, Global Key Account Management JOHN V.

He has comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards and extensive experience in financial statement preparation, corporate finance, corporate development, risk management, and investor relations. Accounting Considerations. With consideration of the accounting treatment associated with an incentive plan design, management and the Compensation Committee may alter or modify the incentive award if the award (and the related accounting consequences) were to adversely affect our financial performance.