SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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)July 26, 2000
THE GEON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-11804 | | 34-1730488 |
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(State or other
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incorporation) | | (Commission
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Identification No.) |
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| One Geon Center, Avon Lake, Ohio | | 44012 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code440-930-1001
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
The Geon Company (NYSE: GON) announced financial results for the second quarter of 2000, showing that net earnings increased 35 percent compared with second-quarter 1999 and 30 percent compared with first-quarter 2000, before special items.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of July 26, 2000 announcing financial results for the second quarter of 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 |
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| Dated July 26, 2000 |
