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): May 31, 2017
PolyOne Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Ohio | 1-16091 | 34-1730488 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
PolyOne Center
33587 Walker Road
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 930-1000
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Agreements of Certain Officers.
On June 1, 2017, PolyOne Corporation (the “Company”) announced that John V. Van Hulle intends to retire from the Company, effective as of July 3, 2017. In connection with Mr. Van Hulle’s retirement, and in recognition of his many contributions to the Company’s success, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved vesting upon retirement of all of Mr. Van Hulle’s outstanding long-term incentive awards.
Mark Crist, currently Senior Vice President, President of Distribution, has been named to succeed Mr. Van Hulle as Senior Vice President, President of Color, Additives and Inks and Scott Horn, currently General Manager, Distribution, has been named to succeed Mr. Crist as Senior Vice President, President of Distribution, both effective as of July 3, 2017.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| PolyOne Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ Lisa K. Kunkle | |
| Lisa K. Kunkle | ||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: June 2, 2017