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): April 24, 2003
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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
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5 Other Events
On April 24, 2003 the Registrant issued a press release, filed herewith as
Exhibit 99.1, announcing the formation on BayOne Urethane Systems, LLC, a 50/50
joint venture with Bayer Polymers LLC to develop and market polyurethane systems
in the United States and Canada.
Item 7 (c) Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated April 24, 2003.
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/ Richard E. Hahn
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Richard E. Hahn
Assistant Secretary
Dated: April 25, 2003