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)August 16, 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 jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| One Geon Center, Avon Lake, Ohio |
44012 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 440-930-1001
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
The Board of Directors of The Geon Company (NYSE: GON) joined the board of M.A. Hanna Company (NYSE: MAH; CHICAGO) yesterday in naming Thomas A. Waltermire, Geon chairman and chief executive officer, as the first chairman and CEO of PolyOne Corporation. The new company is being created from the combination of Geon and M.A. Hanna.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of August 16, 2000 announcing that The Board of Directors of The Geon Company (NYSE: GON) joined the board of M.A. Hanna Company (NYSE: MAH; CHICAGO) yesterday in naming Thomas A. Waltermire, Geon chairman and chief executive officer, as the first chairman and CEO of PolyOne Corporation.
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
Secretary |
Dated August 16, 2000
