SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): December 17, 2002
POLYONE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Ohio 1-16091 34-1730488
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S.
jurisdiction of File Number) Employer
incorporation) Identification
No.)
Suite 36-5000, 200 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2304
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 589-4000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5 Other Events
On December 17, 2002 the Registrant issued a Press Release, filed herewith as
Exhibit 99.1, reporting that the Registrant had reduced its earnings outlook
for the fourth quarter of 2002.
Item 7(c) Financial Statements, Pro Form Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 -- Press Release of December 17, 2002.
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.
POLYONE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Gregory P. Smith
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Gregory P. Smith
Controller
Dated: December 18, 2002