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) April 27, 2000
THE GEON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 1-11804 | 34-1730488 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One Geon Center, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code 440-930-1001
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
The Geon Company (NYSE: GON) announced today it has agreed in principle to purchase a 50 percent interest in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound business of Thai Plastic & Chemicals Public Company Limited (TPC). The transaction has been approved by both boards of directors and, subject to negotiation of documents, is expected to close in early July.
Item 7(c). Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of April 27, 2000 announcing that Geon has agreed in principle to purchase a 50 percent interest in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound business of Thai Plastic & Chemicals Public Company Limited (TPC).
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 ________________________ Secretary |
Dated April 27, 2000