X0203 3 2010-01-01 0 0001122976 POLYONE CORP POL 0001479549 Nikrant Craig M POLYONE CENTER 33587 WALKER ROAD AVON LAKE OH 44012 0 1 0 0 SVP, President of Global SEM Common Stock 2181 D Common Stock 21261 I Savings Plan Trust Performance Shares 2012-03-05 Common Stock 20000 D Restricted Stock Units 2011-03-06 2011-03-06 Common Stock 8700 D Stock Appreciation Right 1.43 2016-03-04 Common Stock 34700 D Stock Appreciation Right 6.585 2014-03-08 Common Stock 37800 D Stock Appreciation Right 6.765 2015-03-05 Common Stock 21000 D Stock Appreciation Right 8.115 2013-10-04 Common Stock 20000 D The information in this report is based on a PolyOne Retirement Savings Plan statement as of December 31, 2009. PolyOne common shares are held in a unitized fund that consists of stock and cash. Each performance share is equal in value to one share of PolyOne common stock and will pay out in the form of common shares on a one-for-one basis. Performance shares vest one-third on the attainment of 10%, 20% and 30% stock appreciation (which must be maintained for a minimum of three consecutive trading days) from the grant date closing price of $1.43 per share. Vested shares will be distributed on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units vest three years from the grant date on March 6, 2011 SARs become exercisable and vest one-third on the attainment of 10%, 20% and 30% stock appreciation (which must be maintained for a minimum of three consecutive trading days) from the grant date closing price of $1.43 per share, with no more than one-third vesting per year during the first three years. SARs are exercisable upon vesting. Vesting occurs when the market price of the PolyOne common stock reaches pre-determined levels for three consecutive days as follows: 1/3 vests at a market price of $7.24 per share; an additional 1/3 vests at a market price of $7.90 per share; and the remaining 1/3 vests at a market price of $8.56 per share; provided, however, that no vesting will occur sooner than one year from the grant date of March 8, 2007. The stock appreciation rights vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 6, 2009. SARs are exercisable upon vesting. Vesting occurs when the market price of the PolyOne common stock reaches pre-determined levels for three consecutive days as follows: 1/3 vests at a market price of $7.50 per share; an additional 1/3 vests at a market price of $8.50 per share; and the remaining 1/3 vests at a market price of $10.00 per share; provided, however, that no vesting will occur sooner than one year from the grant date of October 4, 2006. By: Lisa K. Kunkle, Power of Attorney For: Craig M. Nikrant 2010-01-04