UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): March 2, 2006
PolyOne Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-16091
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34-1730488 |
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(State or Other
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of Incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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PolyOne Center, 33587 Walker Rd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(440) 930-1000
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On March 2, 2006, PolyOne Corporation’s Compensation and Governance Committee of the Board of
Directors approved a one-time recognition award in the amount of $50,000 to William F. Patient, who
served as interim Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from October 6,
2005 to February 21, 2006, while the Board was engaged in a CEO search. The award is in
recognition of Mr. Patient’s leadership and contributions during the CEO-transition period, as
evidenced by PolyOne’s performance during such period.
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