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) August 31,
2007
A. SCHULMAN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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0-7459
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34-0514850 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 3550 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio
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44333 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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(330) 666-3751
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
Effective August 31, 2007, the employment agreement between John M. Myles and A. Schulman,
Inc. (the “Company”) was terminated as a result of the retirement of Mr. Myles from the Company.
Mr. Myles and the Company have entered into a Separation Agreement and a Consulting Agreement, each
of which are attached hereto, and incorporated by reference herein, as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2,
respectively, with respect to Mr. Myles’ retirement.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Separation Agreement by and between A. Schulman, Inc. and
John M. Myles |
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99.2 |
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Consulting Agreement by and between A. Schulman, Inc. and
John M. Myles |