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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2001. COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-16091.


POLYONE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Ohio 34-1730488
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)


Suite 36-5000, 200 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2304
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 589-4000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No
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As of August 7, 2001, there were 93,830,298 common shares outstanding. There is
only one class of common shares.
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Item I.
Part I. Financial Information.


POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $ 695.4 $ 361.2 $ 1,405.1 $ 706.7

Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 578.8 316.5 1,177.2 617.3
Selling and administrative 77.6 20.2 159.5 44.5
Depreciation and amortization 25.9 9.4 52.3 18.9
Employee separation and plant phase-out 0.9 2.8 9.8 2.8
Merger and integration costs 0.5 -- 5.8 --
(Income) loss from equity affiliates and minority interest (5.1) (18.1) 7.0 (36.9)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income (loss) 16.8 30.4 (6.5) 60.1

Interest expense (10.9) (7.2) (23.8) (14.2)
Interest income 1.2 0.4 1.4 0.9
Other expense, net 1.4 (0.6) (0.9) (1.2)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 8.5 23.0 (29.8) 45.6

Income tax (expense) benefit (6.0) (8.2) 10.9 (17.0)
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Net income (loss) $ 2.5 $ 14.8 $ (18.9) $ 28.6

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Earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
Basic $ .03 $ .31 $ (.21) $ .61
Diluted $ .03 $ .31 $ (.21) $ .60

Weighted average shares used to compute earnings per share:
Basic 89.8 47.0 89.8 47.0
Diluted 90.5 47.8 90.3 48.2

Dividends paid per share of common stock $ .0625 $ .0625 $ .125 $ .125
</TABLE>


See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements

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POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

June 30, December 31,
ASSETS 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 36.2 $ 37.9
Trade accounts receivable, net 198.9 330.4
Other receivables 12.8 17.1
Inventories 271.5 337.1
Deferred taxes 53.9 53.9
Other current assets 14.9 20.1
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Total current assets 588.2 796.5
Property, net 674.1 703.8
Investment in equity affiliates 303.5 311.6
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 546.0 540.3
Other non-current assets 109.7 108.5
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Total assets $2,221.5 $2,460.7
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term bank debt $ 15.5 $ 237.2
Accounts payable 360.8 319.4
Accrued expenses 162.2 175.7
Current portion of long-term debt 1.5 2.6
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Total current liabilities 540.0 734.9
Long-term debt 439.1 442.4
Deferred income tax liabilities 122.3 132.8
Post-retirement benefits other than pensions 129.4 129.9
Other non-current liabilities, including pensions 181.5 179.1
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 17.7 14.0
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Total liabilities 1,430.0 1,633.1
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 40.0 shares authorized, no shares -- --
issued
Common stock, $.01 par, 400.0 shares authorized, 122.2
shares issued at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 1.2 1.2
Other shareholders' equity 790.3 826.4
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Total shareholders' equity 791.5 827.6
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,221.5 $2,460.7
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See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements



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POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) $ (18.9) $ 28.6
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Employee separation and plant phase-out 9.8 2.8
Depreciation and amortization 52.3 18.9
Companies carried at equity:
Equity (income) loss, net of minority interest 7.0 (36.9)
Dividends received 1.0 19.7
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes (4.0) 16.0
Change in assets and liabilities:
Operating working capital:
Accounts receivable 128.3 (33.3)
Inventories 61.3 3.7
Accounts payable 46.4 (1.0)
Accrued expenses and other (24.6) (19.4)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 258.6 (0.9)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (36.0) (13.9)
Return of cash from equity affiliates 0.5 2.4
Proceeds from sale of assets 2.8 --
Other 3.5 --
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES 229.4 (12.4)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in short-term debt (222.2) 13.0
Change in long-term debt 3.1 --
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 0.6
Dividends (11.3) (6.2)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (230.4) 7.4

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (0.7) 0.7
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DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1.7) (4.3)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 37.9 51.2
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 36.2 $ 46.9
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</TABLE>



See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements


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POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, SHARES IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


COMMON
SHARES
COMMON HELD IN COMMON
SHARES TREASURY TOTAL STOCK
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2000 27,975 4,245 $ 334.7 $ 2.8
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 13.8
Translation adjustment (0.6)
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Total non-owner equity changes 13.2
Stock based compensation and exercise of
options (118) 1.0
Cash dividends (3.1)
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BALANCE MARCH 31, 2000 27,975 4,127 345.8 2.8
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 14.8
Translation adjustment (3.0)
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Total non-owner equity changes 11.8
Stock based compensation 4 25 (1.4)
Formation of share ownership trust (SOT) (500) -
Options exercised and shares issued from SOT 0.1
Adjustment to market value -
Cash dividends (3.1)
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BALANCE JUNE 30, 2000 27,979 3,652 $ 353.2 $ 2.8
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BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2001 122,192 28,315 $ 827.6 $ 1.2
Non-owner equity changes:
Net loss (21.4)
Translation adjustment (10.4)
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Total non-owner equity changes (31.8)
Stock-based compensation and benefits and
exercise of options 16 1.1
Adjustment to market value -
Cash dividends (5.6)
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BALANCE MARCH 31, 2001 122,192 28,331 791.3 1.2
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 2.5
Translation adjustment 2.4
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Total non-owner equity changes 4.9
Stock-based compensation and benefits and
exercise of options 12 1.0
Adjustment to market value -
Cash dividends (5.7)
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BALANCE JUNE 30, 2001 122,192 28,343 $ 791.5 $ 1.2
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ACCUMULATED
COMMON OTHER NON-
ADDITIONAL STOCK HELD SHARE OWNER
PAID-IN RETAINED IN OWNERSHIP EQUITY
CAPITAL EARNINGS TREASURY TRUST CHANGES
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2000 $ 297.3 $ 168.3 $ (104.5) $ - $ (29.2)
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 13.8
Translation adjustment (0.6)

Total non-owner equity changes
Stock based compensation and exercise of (2.2) 3.1 0.1
options
Cash dividends (3.1)
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BALANCE MARCH 31, 2000 295.1 179.0 (101.4) - (29.7)
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 14.8
Translation adjustment (3.0)

Total non-owner equity changes
Stock based compensation (1.0) (0.4)
Formation of share ownership trust (SOT) 13.4 (13.4)
Options exercised and shares issued from SO 0.1
Adjustment to market value (4.3) 4.3
Cash dividends (3.1)
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BALANCE JUNE 30, 2000 $ 289.9 $ 190.7 $ (88.4) $ (9.1) $ (32.7)
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BALANCE JANUARY 1, 2001 $ 1,057.6 $ 169.3 $ (321.9) $ (25.5) $ (53.1)
Non-owner equity changes:
Net loss (21.4)
Translation adjustment (10.4)

Total non-owner equity changes
Stock-based compensation and benefits and
exercise of options 4.5 (3.4)
Adjustment to market value 12.4 (12.4)
Cash dividends (5.6)
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BALANCE MARCH 31, 2001 1,070.0 142.3 (321.9) (33.4) (66.9)
Non-owner equity changes:
Net income 2.5
Translation adjustment 2.4

Total non-owner equity changes
Stock-based compensation and benefits and
exercise of options (0.1) (0.1) 1.0 0.2
Adjustment to market value 4.6 (4.6)
Cash dividends (5.7)
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BALANCE JUNE 30, 2001 $ 1,074.5 $ 139.1 $ (322.0) $ (37.0) $ (64.3)
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</TABLE>



See Accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

PolyOne Corporation (PolyOne or Company) was formed on August 31, 2000, from the
consolidation of The Geon Company (Geon) and M.A. Hanna Company (Hanna). The
PolyOne consolidation has been accounted for as a purchase business combination,
with Geon as the acquiring enterprise. Accordingly, the Company's condensed
consolidated statements of operations under generally accepted accounting
principles for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2000 reflect
only the operating results of Geon prior to the consolidation. A preliminary
assessment of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets and
liabilities of the former Hanna business has been reflected in both the reported
and pro forma operating results. The purchase price allocation reflected might
be adjusted as estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
are finalized. See Note K regarding a revision recorded in the second quarter of
2001. In connection with the consolidation, each outstanding share of Geon
common stock was converted into two shares of PolyOne and each outstanding share
of Hanna common stock was converted into one share of PolyOne. All per share
data for all periods has been restated to reflect the effects of the conversion.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Form 10-Q instructions and in the opinion of
management contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and
cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. These interim statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto incorporated by
reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000.

Operating results for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2001
are not necessarily indicative of the results expected in subsequent quarters or
for the year ending December 31, 2001.

NOTE B - ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, "Business Combinations," and
SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS 141 requires that the
purchase method be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001. SFAS 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings, but
instead be reviewed for impairment. The amortization of goodwill ceases upon
adoption of SFAS 142, which for the Company will be January 1, 2002. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 142.

Effective January 1, 2001 the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The standard
requires all derivatives, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, to
be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Due to the short-term nature of
the Company's forward exchange contracts at June 30, 2001, the derivatives were
marked to market through the income statement consistent with the Company's
current accounting policy for these contracts. Accordingly, the adoption of SFAS
133 had no impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position.

NOTE C - INVENTORIES

Components of inventories are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

June 30, December 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Finished products and in-process inventories $ 177.6 $ 201.4
Raw materials and supplies 114.1 159.8
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291.7 361.2
LIFO Reserve (20.2) (24.1)
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Total Inventories $ 271.5 $ 337.1
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NOTE D - INCOME TAXES

The 2001 effective income tax rate for the six months year-to-date was 36.6%
versus 44.1% at the end of the first quarter 2001. The 2001 second quarter
reduction is principally due to the effect of non-deductible goodwill and
relative level to total earnings. The year-to-date effective tax rate resulted
in the second quarter's tax provision including an adjustment of $2.9 million of
additional income tax expense, which lowered the quarter's earnings.

NOTE E - INVESTMENT IN EQUITY AFFILIATE

The Company owns 24% of OxyVinyls, LP (OxyVinyls), a manufacturer and marketer
of PVC resins. OxyVinyls is the largest producer of PVC resins in North America.
The following table presents OxyVinyls' summarized results of operations for the
six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, and summarized balance sheet
information as of June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Six Months Ended
(Dollars in millions) June 30,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 886.3 $1,043.0
Operating income (loss) (22.7) 151.7

Partnership income (loss) as reported by OxyVinyls (27.9) 148.3
PolyOne's ownership of OxyVinyls 24% 24%
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PolyOne's proportionate share of OxyVinyls' earnings (6.7) 35.6
Amortization of the difference between PolyOne's investment
and its underlying share of OxyVinyls' equity 0.3 0.3
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Earnings of equity affiliate recorded by PolyOne $ (6.4) $ 35.9
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</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(Dollars in millions) June 30, December 31,
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets $ 404.7 $ 338.1
Non-current assets 984.2 1,045.1
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Total assets 1,388.9 1,383.2

Current liabilities 185.0 238.2
Non-current liabilities 180.7 93.9
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Total liabilities 365.7 332.1
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Partnership capital $1,023.2 $1,051.1
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</TABLE>

OxyVinyls' loss during the first half of fiscal 2001 reported above includes a
first quarter special, pre-tax charge of $4.4 million, all of which related to
involuntary severance, outplacement costs and other employee related separation
benefits. The Company's proportionate share of this special item was $1.0
million.

NOTE F - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Effective May 2, 2001, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the
termination of both the M.A. Hanna Associates Ownership Trust and The Geon
Company Share Ownership Trust to simplify the administration of the Company's
stock-based compensation plans. PolyOne shares remaining in the two trusts will
be reacquired by the Company in accordance with the terms of the trusts and held
in treasury. The termination of the two trusts does not have any impact on
Company earnings, earnings per share or shareholders' equity.

During the first half of fiscal 2001, the Compensation Committee of PolyOne's
Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 532,800 shares of restricted
PolyOne stock to certain PolyOne executives. The restricted shares were valued
at $7.22 per share and were issued from The Geon Company Share Ownership Trust.
Shares vest and restrictions lapse three years from the date of grant.
Accordingly, the Company has recorded the grants as unearned compensation to be
recognized as compensation expense over the three-year vesting period.



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NOTE G - EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPUTATION

Weighted average shares outstanding are computed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(Shares in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
Average shares outstanding 90.4 48.6 90.3 48.0
Unearned portion of shares held in Share
Ownership Trust -- (1.0) -- (0.4)
Less unearned portion of restricted stock
Awards included in outstanding shares (0.6) (0.6) (0.5) (0.6)
------ ------ ------ ------
89.8 47.0 89.8 47.0
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Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
Average shares outstanding 90.4 48.6 90.3 48.0
Unearned portion of shares held in Share
Ownership Trust -- (0.8) -- (0.4)
Plus dilutive impact of stock options and
stock awards 0.1 -- -- 0.6
------ ------ ------ ------
90.5 47.8 90.3 48.2
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</TABLE>

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed as net income (loss)
available to common shareholders divided by weighted average basic shares
outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed as net income
(loss) available to common shareholders divided by weighted average diluted
shares outstanding.

As disclosed in Note A above, the historical share amounts and related per share
data have been restated to reflect the conversion of each outstanding share of
Geon common stock into two common shares of PolyOne.

NOTE H - EMPLOYEE SEPARATION AND PLANT PHASE-OUT

In June 2001, the Company announced its plans to form four Centers of
Manufacturing Excellence (CMEs), as the first step in its plan to modernize its
North American Plastic Compounds and Colors (PCC) manufacturing network. Three
engineered materials plants have been slated for closure, following the
modernization and consolidation at the CME sites. Related to this announcement,
the Company has provided $4.9 million within purchase accounting for cash
employee separation and plant phase-out costs. An additional $6.8 million has
been accrued for asset write-downs, primarily property and equipment, associated
with the plant closings. Approximately 200 positions will be eliminated with the
closings. At June 30, 2001, the remaining accrual was $4.9 million, representing
future cash severance and plant phase-out costs. The Company projects the plants
will be closed in the second half of 2002.

In June 2001, the Company also announced its plan to close its Elastomers
compounding plant in Kingstree, South Carolina. The plant closing will be
included as part of the acquisition purchase accounting, for which the accrual
for employee separation and plant phase-out costs totaled $5.6 million. An
additional $5.5 million has been accrued for property and equipment write-downs
associated with the plant closing. At June 30, 2001, the remaining accrual was
$5.2 million, representing future cash severance and plant closing costs. The
Company projects the plant will be closed by the end of the third quarter 2001,
with the elimination of approximately 145 positions.

In March 2001, the Company announced its plan to eliminate 55 administrative and
manufacturing positions at three sites within the engineered films operations.
As a result, the Company recorded a special, pre-tax charge of $1.9 million, all
of which related to involuntary severance and other employee related separation
benefits. At June 30, 2001 the remaining accrual was $0.4 million representing
future cash severance and benefit payments. As of June 30, 2001, all planned
positions had been eliminated, 58 positions in total.

In January 2001, the Company announced its plan to close four plastic compounds
and colors operating plants within the United States, transferring production to
other Company manufacturing sites with available capacity and eliminating 65
positions. Related to this announcement, the Company has provided $1.7 million
within purchase accounting in addition recording a special, pre-tax charge of
$7.0 million. The charge to earnings included a $3.8


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million non-cash write-off of manufacturing assets, one-time cash involuntary
employee separation benefits of $2.1 million, and anticipated cash plant
phase-out costs of $1.1 million. At June 30, 2001 the Company has remaining
reserves of $1.9 million representing future cash payments of employee
separation and plant phase-out costs. As of June 30, 2001 two plants have been
closed and 51 positions were eliminated. Remaining plant closures and
eliminations are projected to occur prior to the end of the fourth quarter of
2001.

During 2000, the Company recorded employee separation and plant phase-out
charges of $3.4 million ($0.6 million of which pertained to inventory write-offs
and was recorded in cost of sales) relating to the closing of an engineered
films plant in Massachusetts. The accrual for employee separation and plant
phase-out costs was $2.1 million and $1.4 million for the periods ended December
31, 2000 and June 30, 2001, respectively. The plant closed in February 2001 with
the elimination of all 60 positions in the first six months of 2001.

NOTE I - MERGER AND INTEGRATION COSTS

During the first half of fiscal 2001 the Company recorded $5.8 million for
certain costs associated with the consolidation and integration of Geon and
Hanna. The majority of this cost represents executive severance in connection
with a change in control resulting from the consolidation.

NOTE J - FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

In the first half of fiscal 2001, the Company's accounts receivable sale
facility was increased $150 million to $250 million. As of June 30, 2001, $244
million of this facility was being utilized. During May 2001 the Company also
obtained amendments to the October 2000 revolving credit agreements, which
included a $100 million reduction in available borrowings from an aggregate $400
million to $300 million, effectively offsetting some of the increase in the
receivable sale facility.

NOTE K - PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION

As a result of the multiple business asset restructuring initiatives, an
adjustment to the PolyOne formation initial purchase price allocation was
recorded in the second quarter of 2001. A $23.7 million increase was offset by
the write down of property, plant and equipment and the accrual of employee
separation and plant closure costs. The revision had no material impact on
earnings.

NOTE L - SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates primarily in four business segments: the Performance
Plastics segment, the Elastomers and Additives (E&A) segment, the Distribution
segment, and the Resin and Intermediates (R&I) segment. Inter-segment sales are
accounted for at prices generally approximating those for similar transactions
with unaffiliated customers and the elimination of inter-segment sales revenue
is included in the "Other" segment. Certain other corporate expenses and
eliminations are included in the "Other" segment. Business segment assets
consist primarily of customer receivables, inventories, net property and
goodwill. Cash, accounts receivable sold to a third party and certain other
assets not identified with a specific segment are included in the "Other"
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POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

PERFORMANCE ELASTOMERS & RESIN &
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 TOTAL PLASTICS ADDITIVES DISTRIBUTION INTERMEDIATES OTHER
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 695.4 $ 484.6 $ 105.8 $ 117.8 $ -- $ (12.8)


Operating income (loss) 16.8 16.1 3.2 -- 2.1 (4.6)
Employee separation and plant phase-out costs 0.9 0.9 -- -- -- --
Period cost of closed facilities 0.2 0.2 -- -- -- --
Merger and integration costs 0.5 -- -- -- -- 0.5
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out and closed facilities, and
merger and integration costs 18.4 17.2 3.2 -- 2.1 (4.1)
Depreciation and amortization 25.9 19.3 4.4 0.9 -- 1.3
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out and closed facilities, and
merger and integration costs and depreciation
and amortization $ 44.3 $ 36.5 $ 7.6 $ 0.9 $ 2.1 $ (2.8)
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Total assets $2,221.5 $1,529.9 $ 317.4 $ 169.7 $ 252.6 $ (48.1)
Capital Expenditures $ 16.7 $ 4.7 $ 2.0 $ 0.1 $ -- $ 9.9

<CAPTION>

PERFORMANCE ELASTOMERS & RESIN &
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 TOTAL PLASTICS ADDITIVES DISTRIBUTION INTERMEDIATES OTHER
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 361.2 $ 361.2 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

Operating income (loss) 30.4 18.8 -- -- 15.8 (4.2)
Employee separation and plant phase-out costs 2.8 2.8 -- -- --
Directors pension termination 0.8 -- -- -- -- 0.8
Write-off debt placement cost 0.8 -- -- -- -- 0.8
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out, directors pension termination
and write-off debt placement costs 34.8 21.6 -- -- 15.8 (2.6)
Depreciation and amortization 9.4 9.4 -- -- -- --
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out, directors pension termination
and write-off debt placement costs and
depreciation and amortization $ 44.2 $ 31.0 $ -- $ -- $ 15.8 $ (2.6)
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Total assets $1,201.1 $ 934.8 $ -- $ -- $ 262.8 $ 3.5

Capital expenditures $ 7.6 $ 7.6 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
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<CAPTION>

POLYONE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)


PERFORMANCE ELASTOMERS & RESIN &
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 TOTAL PLASTICS ADDITIVES DISTRIBUTION INTERMEDIATES OTHER
------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $1,405.1 $ 973.4 $ 215.5 $ 238.9 $ -- $ (22.7)


Operating income (loss) (6.5) 14.2 5.9 1.1 (13.3) (14.4)
Employee separation and plant phase-out costs 10.8 9.8 -- -- 1.0 --
Period cost of closed facilities 0.2 0.2 -- -- -- --
Merger and integration costs 5.8 -- -- -- -- 5.8
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out and closed facilities, and
merger and integration costs 10.3 24.2 5.9 1.1 (12.3) (8.6)
Depreciation and amortization 52.3 38.3 8.7 1.7 -- 3.6
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out and closed facilities, and
merger and integration costs and depreciation
and amortization $ 62.6 $ 62.5 $ 14.6 $ 2.8 $ (12.3) $ (5.0)
============================================================================

Capital Expenditures $ 36.0 $ 10.7 $ 6.5 $ 0.4 $ -- $ 18.4
<CAPTION>



PERFORMANCE ELASTOMERS & RESIN &
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 TOTAL PLASTICS ADDITIVES DISTRIBUTION INTERMEDIATES OTHER
------- --------- ----------- ------------ ------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 706.7 $ 706.7 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

Operating income (loss) 60.1 36.0 -- -- 32.3 (8.2)
Employee separation and plant phase-out costs 2.8 2.8 -- -- -- --
Directors pension termination 0.8 -- -- -- -- 0.8
Write-off debt placement cost 0.8 -- -- -- -- 0.8
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out, directors pension termination
and write-off debt placement costs 64.5 38.8 -- -- 32.3 (6.6)
Depreciation and amortization 18.9 18.9 -- -- -- --
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Operating income (loss) before employee separation,
plant phase-out, directors pension termination
and write-off debt placement costs and
depreciation and amortization $ 83.4 $ 57.7 $ -- $ -- $ 32.3 $ (6.6)
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Capital expenditures $ 13.9 $ 13.9 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --

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NOTE M - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

There are pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries various
claims,lawsuits and administrative proceedings, all arising from the ordinary
course of business with respect to employment, commercial, product liability
and environmental matters, which seek damages or other remedies. The Company
believes that any liability that may finally be determined will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position.

The Company has accrued for environmental liabilities based upon estimates
prepared by its environmental engineers and consultants to cover probable
future environmental expenditures related to previously contaminated sited. The
accrual, totaling approximately $56.9 million at June 30, 2001, represents the
Company's best estimate for the remaining remediation costs based upon
information and technology currently available. Depending upon the results of
future testing and the ultimate remediation alternatives to be undertaken at
these sites, it is possible that the ultimate costs to be incurred could be
more than the accrual recorded by as much as $19.0 million. The Company's
estimate of the liability may be revised as new regulations and technologies
are developed or additional information is obtained. Additional information
related to the Company's environmental liabilities is included in Note N to
the consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference from the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.




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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

PolyOne Corporation (PolyOne or Company) was formed on August 31, 2000, from the
consolidation of The Geon Company (Geon) and M.A. Hanna Company (Hanna). The
PolyOne consolidation has been accounted for as a purchase business combination,
with Geon as the acquiring enterprise. Accordingly, PolyOne's "Reported Results"
under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2000 reflect only the operating results of former Geon.

In the commentary that follows, "Pro Forma Operating Results" will also be
provided because of the significant and pervasive impact of the consolidation on
comparative data. The pro forma operating results assume that the consolidation
of Geon and Hanna occurred prior to the periods presented. Further, the pro
forma operating results assume that Hanna's sale of its Cadillac Plastic
business in the second quarter of 2000 occurred prior to the periods presented.

A preliminary assessment of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets
and liabilities of the former Hanna business on August 31, 2000 has been
reflected in both the 2001 reported results and pro forma operating results. The
purchase price allocation reflected may be adjusted as estimated fair values of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed are finalized. The pro forma operating
results do not include future profit improvements and cost savings or associated
costs, including restructuring costs expected to result from the integration of
Geon and Hanna. The pro forma operating results are provided for illustrative
purposes only, and may not necessarily indicate the operating results that would
have occurred or future operating results of PolyOne.

Below is a summary of consolidated operating results showing both the "Reported
Results" for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 and the "Pro
Forma Results" for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000. Also summarized
are the special items included in these periods.




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SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Reported Results Pro Forma Results
-------------------------------- -------------------
Quarterly Results 2Q01 2Q00 2Q00
- ----------------- ------------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $695.4 $ 361.2 $833.0

Operating income (loss) 16.8 30.4 52.1
Operating income (loss) before special items 18.4 34.8 56.5
Operating income before special items,
depreciation and amortization 44.3 44.2 82.8

Net income (loss) 2.5 14.8 34.6
Special items (income) - after tax (1.5) 3.1 (7.4)
Net income (loss) before special items $ 1.0 $ 17.9 $ 27.2

Earnings (loss) per share, diluted $ .03 $ .31 $ .37
Per share effect of special items, expense (income) $ (.02) $ .06 $ (.08)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Pro Forma
Reported Results Results
-------------------------------- -------------------
Six Months Year-to-Date 1H01 1H00 1H00
- ----------------------- ------------------ ------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales $ 1,405.1 $706.7 $ 1,658.2

Operating income (loss) (6.5) 60.1 103.2
Operating income before special items 10.3 64.5 107.6
Operating income before special items,
depreciation and amortization 62.6 83.4 160.0

Net income (loss) (18.9) 28.6 60.8
Special items (income) - after tax 8.1 3.1 (7.4)
Net income (loss) before special items $ (10.8) $ 31.7 $ 53.4

Earnings (loss) per share, diluted $ (.21) $ .60 $ .65
Per share effect of special items, expense (income) $ .09 $ .06 $ (.08)
</TABLE>

Senior management uses (1) operating income before special items and/or (2)
operating income before special items and depreciation and amortization (similar
to EBITDA, which is used by stock market analysts) to assess performance and
allocate resources to business segments. Special items include gains and losses
associated with specific strategic initiatives such as restructuring or
consolidation of operations, gains or losses attributable to acquisitions or
formation of joint ventures, and certain other one-time items. In addition, the
Company's management uses net income before special items as a measure of the
Company's overall earnings performance. Operating income before special items
and net income before special items are non-GAAP measures and may not be
comparable to financial performance measures presented by other companies.




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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
(Dollars in millions) Reported Results Results
------------------------------------ --------------
Quarter 2Q01 2Q00 2Q00
- ------- ---------------- --------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income - as reported $ 2.5 $14.8 $34.6

SPECIAL ITEMS:
Employee separation and plant phase-out cost (0.9) (2.8) (2.8)
Merger and integration cost (0.5) - -
Period cost of closed facilities (0.2) - -
OxyVinyls employee separation cost - - -
Directors pension termination - (0.8) (0.8)
Write-off debt placement cost - (0.8) (0.8)
---------------- --------------- --------------
Subtotal - operating income (1.6) (4.4) (4.4)
Litigation settlement gain 4.1 - -
Investment write-down - - -
Other restructuring cost - (0.6) (0.6)
---------------- --------------- --------------
Subtotal - pre-tax 2.5 (5.0) (5.0)

- after-tax 1.5 (3.1) (3.1)

Hanna reversal of income tax reserve - - 10.5

---------------- --------------- --------------
Net income excluding special items $ 1.0 $17.9 $27.2
================ =============== ==============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


Pro Forma
Reported Results Results
------------------------------------ --------------
Six Months Year-to-Date 1H01 1H00 1H00
- ----------------------- ---------------- --------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) - as reported $(18.9) $ 28.6 $ 60.8

SPECIAL ITEMS:
Employee separation and plant phase-out cost (9.8) (2.8) (2.8)
Merger and integration cost (5.8) - -
Period cost of closed facilities (0.2) - -
OxyVinyls employee separation cost (1.0) - -
Directors pension termination - (0.8) (0.8)
Write-off debt placement cost - (0.8) (0.8)
---------------- --------------- --------------
Subtotal - operating income (16.8) (4.4) (4.4)
Litigation settlement gain 4.1 - -
Investment write-down (0.6) - -
Other restructuring cost - (0.6) (0.6)
---------------- --------------- --------------
Subtotal - pre-tax (13.3) (5.0) (5.0)

- after-tax (8.1) (3.1) (3.1)

Hanna reversal of income tax reserve - - 10.5

---------------- --------------- --------------
Net income (loss) excluding special items $(10.8) $ 31.7 $ 53.4
================ =============== ==============
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TOTAL COMPANY REPORTED RESULTS

Total second quarter 2001 sales were $695.4 million or $334.2 million higher
than second quarter 2000 sales on a reported basis. Sales in the second quarter
of 2001 for each business segment reflected continued weak demand across most
markets but particularly in markets related to auto production. First half of
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million, $698.4 million more than first half 2000 on a reported basis. Second
quarter and first half 2001 sales are below the same period in 2000 on a
comparable pro forma basis, see pro forma commentary below.

The operating income for the second quarter of 2001 was $16.8 million compared
to income of $30.4 million in the second quarter of 2000. Operating income
before special items, depreciation and amortization (OIBSIDA) was $44.3 million
in the second quarter of 2001 and essentially flat with the second quarter of
2000. OIBSIDA was relatively the same for the second quarter of 2001 and 2000
due to a decrease in the performance in Resin & Intermediates of $13.7, which
was offset primarily by the increase of $5.5 for Performance Platics and the
inclusion of $7.6 for Elastomers & Additives. Second quarter 2001 OIBSIDA is
below the same period in 2000 on a comparable pro forma basis, see commentary
below.

The operating loss for the first half of 2001 was $6.5 million versus $60.1
million operating profit during the first half of 2000 on a reported basis.
OIBSIDA was $62.6 million in the first half of 2001 compared to $83.4 million in
the first half of 2000. The primary driver for the lower results period to
period was the deterioration of the Resin & Intermediates earnings by $44.6
million.

TOTAL COMPANY RESULTS VERSUS 2000 PRO FORMA

Total sales of $695.4 million in the second quarter 2001 were 17% below the pro
forma second quarter of 2000. The decline in second quarter sales from 2000 pro
forma to 2001 was across all business units and related to weakness in the
underlying markets and the U.S. economy, in particular automotive and
electronics. Automotive production was down 12% from the second quarter of 2000
to the second quarter of 2001. It is reported that demand in the domestic
manufacturing sector is at the lowest level seen since the 1991 recession.

Total sales for the first half of 2001 were $1,405.1 million versus $1,658.2
million for the first half of 2000 on a pro forma basis, a 15% decline. The year
over year decline in sales reflects the tremendous change in the strength of the
economy, particularly in the automotive and electronic markets. The housing
market also weakened by 3% year over year. It is estimated that the sales volume
decline from the first half of 2000 to the first half of 2001 negatively
impacted operating income by approximately $70 million.

The operating income in the second quarter of 2001 of $16.8 million was $35.3
million lower versus a pro forma second quarter 2000 income of $52.1. Second
quarter 2001 OIBSIDA of $44.3 million was $38.5 million lower than second
quarter 2000 pro forma OIBSIDA of $82.8 million. The first half 2001 operating
loss was $6.5 million versus pro forma income of $103.2 in first half 2000 and
the first half 2001 OIBSIDA was $62.6 million versus pro forma first half 2000
OIBSIDA of $160.0 million. The quarterly and half year decline in earnings in
2001 from 2000 pro forma results was driven by lower volume across all
businesses and weaker results in the Resin & Intermediates equity earnings which
were partially offset by cost reductions.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Below is a summary of business segment information showing both the "Reported
Results" for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 and the "Pro
Forma Results" for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000.










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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(Dollars in millions) Pro Forma
Reported Results Results
---------------------------------------------- ------------------
Quarterly Results 2Q01 2Q00 2Q00
- ----------------- ---------------------- --------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales:
Performance Plastics $ 484.6 $ 361.2 $ 586.4
Elastomers & Additives 105.8 - 122.9
Distribution 117.8 - 132.2
Resin & Intermediates - - -
Other (12.8) - (8.5)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 695.4 $ 361.2 $ 833.0
====================== =============== ==================
Operating income (loss) before special items:
Performance Plastics $ 17.2 $ 21.6 $ 32.5
Elastomers & Additives 3.2 - 7.0
Distribution - - 4.3
Resin & Intermediates 2.1 15.8 15.8
Other (4.1) (2.6) (3.1)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 18.4 $ 34.8 $ 56.5
====================== =============== ==================

Operating income (loss) before special items,
depreciation and amortization:
Performance Plastics $ 36.5 $ 31.0 $ 53.2
Elastomers & Additives 7.6 - 11.8
Distribution 0.9 - 5.1
Resin & Intermediates 2.1 15.8 15.8
Other (2.8) (2.6) (3.1)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 44.3 $ 44.2 $ 82.8
====================== =============== ==================
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Pro Forma
Reported Results Results
---------------------------------------------- ------------------
Six Months Year-to-Date 1H01 1H00 1H00
- ----------------------- ---------------------- --------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales:
Performance Plastics $ 973.4 $ 706.7 $1,154.4
Elastomers & Additives 215.5 - 255.8
Distribution 238.9 - 261.1
Resin & Intermediates - - -
Other (22.7) - (13.1)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 1,405.1 $ 706.7 $1,658.2
====================== =============== ==================

Operating income (loss) before special items:
Performance Plastics $ 24.2 $ 38.8 $ 58.1
Elastomers & Additives 5.9 - 16.4
Distribution 1.1 - 7.3
Resin & Intermediates (12.3) 32.3 32.3
Other (8.6) (6.6) (6.5)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 10.3 $ 64.5 $ 107.6
====================== =============== ==================

Operating income (loss) before special items,
depreciation and amortization:
Performance Plastics $ 62.5 $ 57.7 $ 99.5
Elastomers & Additives 14.6 - 25.8
Distribution 2.8 - 8.9
Resin & Intermediates (12.3) 32.3 32.3
Other (5.0) (6.6) (6.5)
---------------------- --------------- ------------------
$ 62.6 $ 83.4 $ 160.0
====================== =============== ==================
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COMMENTARY ON BUSINESS SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

PERFORMANCE PLASTICS had second quarter 2001 sales of $484.6 million, which were
17% below pro forma second quarter 2000. A breakdown of the 2001 second quarter
segment sales, by primary product group, is as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
% Change
2Q01 Sales
vs.
% of ------------
Sales 2Q00 PF
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Vinyl Compounds 37% -23%
Engineered Materials 19% -15%
Color & Additives 21% -15%
Specialty Resin & Formulators 14% -12%
Engineered Films 9% -14%
------------ ------------
Performance Plastics 100% -17%
============ ============
</TABLE>

International sales comprised 19% of the Performance Plastics segment.
International sales decreased in the second quarter of 2001 by 11% from second
quarter pro forma 2000. The second quarter decrease from pro forma 2000 to 2001
was due to European automotive and electronic market weakness, an unfavorable
EURO exchange impact of 6% and Asian weakness related to lower export sales and
to the electronics industry slowdown. International sales were 20% of
Performance Plastics for the first half of 2001, down 4% in total revenue from
pro forma first half 2000.

The total Performance Plastics segment's 17% lower second quarter 2001 sales
versus pro forma 2000 was driven primarily by lower US auto production and
electronics market (wire and cable and business machines). In addition the
strength of PVC resin during the second quarter 2000 drove even higher the
compound demand as customers switched to powder compounds when resin was not
available, which also impacted the mix of products and selling prices. The
decrease in powder compounds sales of 32% from second quarter 2000 to second
quarter 2001 was an important factor in the 23% drop in vinyl compounds sales
from second quarter 2000 to second quarter 2001. Total Performance Plastics
segment's first half sales of $973.4 million was 16% below 2000 first half pro
forma sales driven primarily by automotive production (down 15% year over year)
and the electronics markets. Year to year sales were also reduced by housing
starts averaging 3% lower for the first half of 2001 versus the first half of
2000 which impacted sales to applications such as wire and cable, windows and
flooring.


OIBSIDA was $36.5 million in the second quarter of 2001 and $16.7 million below
pro forma second quarter of 2000. OIBSIDA for the first half of 2001 was $62.5
million, a $37.0 million decline from the pro forma first half of 2000. Compared
to 2000, the 2001 second quarter and half year decrease in OIBSIDA was primarily
sales volume driven.

ELASTOMERS & PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES sales were $105.8 million in the second
quarter of 2001. The second quarter 2001 sales were 14% below the pro forma
second quarter 2000 and first half 2001 sales of $215.5 million were 16% below
pro forma first half 2000. In both cases, the change from the period a year ago
was primarily driven by reduced domestic automotive production and tire tolling
impacting both the elastomers and the performance additives markets.

OIBSIDA in the second quarter of 2001 was $7.6 million compared to $11.8 million
in the pro forma second quarter of 2000. Second quarter 2001 earnings versus pro
forma second quarter 2000 earnings were lower primarily due to the decrease in
auto related shipments. Continuing "LEAN" manufacturing initiatives have
resulted in lower manufacturing costs versus last year, but have not been enough
to offset the lower volumes. OIBSIDA in the first half of 2001 was $14.6 million
versus $25.8 million in the pro forma first half of 2000, again related to
automotive production declines and economic conditions reducing demand.



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DISTRIBUTION sales in the second quarter of 2001 were $117.8 million and 11%
below pro forma second quarter 2000. Sales in the first half of 2001 were $238.9
million, 9% below the same pro forma period last year. The change year over year
for both the quarter and the half year was driven by volume declines.

OIBSIDA in the second quarter of 2001 was $0.9 million and $4.2 million below
pro forma second quarter of 2000. OIBSIDA in the first half of 2001 was $2.8
million, $6.1 million lower than the same pro forma period last year. Year over
year changes for the quarter and half year were driven by lower sales volumes
and margins, partially offset by cost benefits related to consolidating
facilities.

RESIN & INTERMEDIATES (R&I) operating income before special items, consisting of
equity income from joint ventures, allocated overhead support cost and cost
associated with past operations was $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2001.
The 2001 second quarter operating income was $13.7 million lower than the pro
forma second quarter 2000 earnings, due primarily to decreased earnings from
PolyOne's 24% investment in OxyVinyls. PolyOne's equity earnings from OxyVinyls
in the second quarter 2001 and pro forma second quarter 2000 was income (before
special charges) of $5.3 million and $16.7 million, respectively. The first half
2001 operating income for the resins and intermediates business segment was a
loss of $12.3 million, a $44.6 million decline from the same period last year.
The primary change was OxyVinyls' results driven by lower PVC resin volumes and
margins as well as substantially higher energy costs that adversely affected
OxyVinyls' chlor-alkali business.

Domestic PVC resin industry demand continued to be weak as effective capacity
utilization approximated 87% in second quarter 2001 compared to 97% in the
second quarter of 2000. Domestic PVC resin industry capacity utilization for
the first half of 2001 was 88% compared to 97% in the first half of 2000. During
the second quarter of 2001 versus second quarter 2000, lower capacity
utilization resulted in lower average domestic PVC resin price of approximately
$0.06/lb. However, the lower second quarter 2001 resin selling price was offset
by lower ethylene and chlorine cost, resulting in industry resin spreads
(selling prices of PVC resin less the cost of ethylene and chlorine) that were
slightly above the same quarter last year. The lower second quarter 2001
OxyVinyls' earnings versus a year ago resulted primarily from lower sales
demand and increased natural gas cost. Higher natural gas cost negatively
impacted the quarter's equity earnings by approximately $3 million versus
second quarter 2000.

OTHER consists primarily of corporate governance costs that are not allocated to
business segments. These unallocated costs before special items were $4.1
million in the second quarter of 2001 and $8.6 million for the first six months
of 2001.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

For the first half of 2001, the Company generated $229.4 million of cash from
operating and investing activities. Operating activities contributed $258.6
million of cash driven by a $236.0 million reduction in operating working
capital. The reduction in operating working capital was comprised of a $143.9
million increase in the sale of accounts receivable plus a $92.1 million
reduction that resulted from management initiatives. Approximately one-half of
the capital expenditures in the first six months of 2001 were in support of
three key initiatives: projectOne (common SAP system platform), Smart$ource
(leveraging indirect or non-material purchases with ARIBA software) and
Performance Plastics manufacturing reconfiguration.

During the first half of 2001, the Company's accounts receivable sale facility
was increased to $250 million. As of June 30, 2001, $244 million of this
facility was being utilized. During the quarter ended June 30, 2001, the Company
obtained amendments to the October 2000 revolving credit agreements, which
resulted in a $100 million reduction in available borrowings from an aggregate
$400 million to $300 million, effectively offsetting some of the increase in the
receivable sale facility.

Capital expenditures for 2001 are projected to be between $80 million and $85
million. Management intends to continue to fund key strategic initiatives, such
as projectOne, reconfiguring the manufacturing assets of the Performance
Plastics business, and Smart$ource.

Cash used by financing activities during the first half of 2001 reflect a
reduction in short-term debt and the payment of dividends.


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For the foreseeable future, the Company believes it will have sufficient funds
from operations and existing credit facilities and other available permitted
borrowings to support dividends, debt service requirements, and normal capital
and operating expenditures.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company is subject to various laws and regulations concerning environmental
matters. The Company is committed to a long-term environmental protection
program that reduces releases of hazardous materials into the environment as
well as to the remediation of identified existing environmental concerns.

The Company has been notified by federal and state environmental agencies and by
private parties that it may be a potentially responsible party in connection
with several environmental sites. The Company has accrued $56.9 million to cover
future environmental remediation expenditures, and does not believe any of the
matters either individually or in the aggregate will have a material adverse
effect on its capital expenditures, earnings, cash flow or liquidity. The
accrual represents the Company's best estimate for the remaining remediation
costs, based upon information and technology currently available. Depending upon
the results of future testing and the ultimate remediation alternatives taken at
these sites, it is possible that the ultimate costs to be incurred could be more
or less than the accrual at June 30, 2001, by as much as $19.0 million or $15.0
million, respectively. Certain factors that may affect these forward-looking
comments are discussed under "Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements."

Additional information related to the Company's environmental liabilities is
included in Note N to the consolidated financial statements incorporated by
reference from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000.

CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Report on Form 10-Q contains statements concerning trends and other
forward-looking information affecting or relating to PolyOne Corporation and its
industries that are intended to qualify for the protections afforded
"forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from such statements for a
variety of factors including, but not limited to: (1) the risk that the former
Geon and Hanna businesses will not be integrated successfully; (2) an inability
to achieve or delays in achieving savings related to the consolidation and
restructuring programs; (3) unanticipated delays in achieving or inability to
achieve cost reduction and employee productivity goals; (4) costs related to the
consolidation of Geon and Hanna; (5) the effect on foreign operations of
currency fluctuations, tariffs, nationalization, exchange controls, limitations
on foreign investment in local businesses, and other political, economic and
regulatory risks; (6) unanticipated changes in world, regional or U.S. plastic,
rubber and PVC consumption growth rates affecting the Company's markets; (7)
unanticipated changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which
anticipated changes in industry capacity come online in the PVC, VCM,
chlor-alkali or other industries in which the Company participates; (8)
fluctuations in raw material prices and supply, in particular, fluctuations
outside the normal range of industry cycles; (9) unanticipated production
outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance
programs; (10) unanticipated delay in realizing, or inability to realize,
expected cost savings from acquisitions; (11) unanticipated costs or
difficulties and delays related to the operation of the joint venture entities;
(12) lack of day-to-day operating control, including procurement of raw material
feedstocks, of the OxyVinyls partnership; (13) lack of direct control over the
reliability of delivery and quality of the primary raw materials utilized in the
Company's products; and (14) partial control over investment decisions and
dividend distribution policy of the OxyVinyls partnership.





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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on debt
obligations and from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Information
related to these risks and the Company's management of the exposure is included
in "Management's Analysis - Consolidated Balance Sheets" in the 2000 Annual
Report under the caption "Market Risk Disclosures" incorporated by reference
from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

Not Applicable

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 2,
2001. As described in the 2001 Proxy Statement, the following
action was taken:

a) The eleven nominees for directors were elected. The votes
for directors were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Shares Number of Share
Voted For Votes Withheld
---------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
James K. Baker 84,609,391 912,626
J. Douglas Campbell 84,617,551 904,466
Carol A. Cartwright 84,499,293 1,022,724
Gale Duff-Bloom 84,600,631 921,386
Wayne R. Embry 84,573,091 948,926
Robert A. Garda 84,614,824 907,193
Gordon D. Harnett 84,651,047 906,970
David H. Hoag 84,602,117 919,900
D. Larry Moore 84,616,222 905,795
Thomas A. Waltermire 84,612,347 909,670
Farah M. Walters 84,599,395 922,622
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION:

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:

(a) Exhibits:

See exhibit index on page 21.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K from April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001:

- Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2001 announcing a restructuring
of the business and manufacturing functions of the
engineered films manufacturing operations.





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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.


August 14, 2001 POLYONE CORPORATION



/s/ W. D. Wilson
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W. D. Wilson
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)



/s/ G. P. Smith
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G. P. Smith
Corporate Controller and
Assistant Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)






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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Form 10-Q
Under Reg. Exhibit
S-K, Item 601 No. Description of Exhibit
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(4) 4(A) Amendment No.1 to the Five-Year Credit Agreement dated March 31,
2001 between the Company, Citicorp USA and the other banks signatory
thereto a copy of which will be provided to the Commission upon
request.

(4) 4(B) Amendment No. 1 to the 364-Day Credit Agreement dated March 31, 2001
between the Company, Citicorp USA and the other banks signatory
thereto a copy of which will be provided to the Commission upon
request.
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