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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) June 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 and O'Sullivan Corporation jointly announced today an agreement
by Geon to acquire O'Sullivan, a leading producer of engineered polymer films
for the automotive and industrial markets. The two companies have signed a
definitive merger agreement under which Geon will commence a cash tender offer
to acquire all of the outstanding shares of O'Sullivan for $12.25 per share. The
merger agreement has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of
both companies. In addition, members of the Bryant family who control more than
26 percent of the O'Sullivan shares have committed themselves to tender their
shares to Geon as contemplated by the definitive agreement.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of June 2, 1999 announcing an agreement by Geon to
acquire O'Sullivan 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 June 2, 1999