technical teams, corporate marketing group, business units, and external technology resources and institutions.  businesses and corporate R&D. plans to present details about technology innovation as it pertains to several high-growth focus areas that underpin the company's expectation of delivering double digit EPS growth in 2018 and beyond. 

Both business segments performed well as we continue to capitalize on winning new business and gaining share, while serving the underlying market demand." Taxes paid on gain on sale of business Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)

continued. Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Continuing operations Business Segment Operations (Unaudited) annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

Continuing operations Continuing operations Loss on sale of business, net of tax

The Company highlighted that integration of the Clariant Masterbatch business is continuing to exceed expectations.  Gain on sale of business, net of tax annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations.

In addition, local and state governments continue to allocate budgets and resources for broadband expansion, and the pending At Avient, we are investing in the technical and commercial resources needed to help bring this digital technology to life, and our sustainable solutions portfolio continues to grow as a result." They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.

PolyOne continues to execute the globalization pillar of our proven strategy. They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.

added, "The sale of the Distribution business and acquisition of They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. business and the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended

Board and leadership team remain strong and committed, and I know there will be continued specialty transformation, innovation, growth and value creation well into the future."    This performance is a direct result of following the four-pillar strategy that Steve introduced and that we continue to believe is the right one for PolyOne.  They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales.