SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 9, 2000
THE GEON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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| Delaware |
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1-11804
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34-1730488 |
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| One Geon Center, Avon Lake, Ohio |
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44012 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 440-930-1001
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
The Geon Company’s (NYSE: GON) Board of Directors ratified The Geon Company Share Ownership Trust established as of May 5, 2000. Further information about the transaction is included in Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of May 9, 2000 announcing that The Geon Company’s (NYSE: GON) Board of Directors ratified The Geon Company Share Ownership Trust established as of May 5, 2000.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE GEON COMPANY |
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By \s\ Gregory L. Rutman |
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Secretary |
Dated May 9, 2000
