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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) February 2, 1999
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THE GEON COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-11804 34-1730488
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
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
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events
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The Geon Company announced today that the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) has closed its inquiry into the joint ventures planned between Geon and
Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum
Corporation. Closing of the inquiry means Geon and OxyChem are able to proceed
with the joint venture transactions.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of February 2, 1999 announcing that the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) has closed its inquiry into the joint ventures planned between
Geon and Occidental Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum
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.
THE GEON COMPANY
By \s\ Gregory L. Rutman
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Secretary
Dated February 4, 1999