SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 6, 2009
 
POLYONE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
 
Ohio
  
1-16091
  
34-1730488
  
 
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  
(Commission
File Number)
  
(I.R.S.
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
(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 the filing requirements of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13E-4(c))

 
 
 
 
Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 6, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release, furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing earnings for the first quarter of 2009.  The press release shall not be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

   (d) Exhibits.

            Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated May 6, 2009.
 
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/ Robert M. Patterson
 
 
Name: Robert M. Patterson
 
 
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

  May 6, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
   No.
  
Description
     
 99.1
  
Press release dated May 6, 2009