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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS OF THE GEON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES AS OF JUNE 30,
2000 AND DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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