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 16, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated April 16, 2003
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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Information required under Item 12 of Form 8-K is being furnished herewith
as Exhibit 99.1 in the form of Registrant's press release dated April 16, 2003
pre-announcing earnings for the first quarter of 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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Information required under Items 9 and 12 of Form 8-K is being furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 in the form of Registrant's press release dated April
16, 2003 pre-announcing earnings for the first quarter of 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/ Gregory P. Smith
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Gregory P. Smith
Controller
Dated: April 17, 2003