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): MARCH 5, 2002 NOVEON, INC. ----------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware File No. 13-4143915 - ------------------------- ------------------------ -------------- (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 9911 Brecksville Road Cleveland Ohio 44141 ------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (216) 447-5000 ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or address, if changed from last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On March 5, 2002, Noveon, Inc. issued a press release relating to its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2001, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 Press release of Noveon, Inc. issued March 5, 2002. SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized. NOVEON, INC. Dated: March 5, 2002 By: /s/ Christopher R. Clegg ------------------------------------- Christopher R. Clegg Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary