These factors may include, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, 2 judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the unique backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time.

However, PolyOne Corporate staff and scientists continue research and development efforts to find technologically and economically viable substitutions that are consistent with clients and market specifications. 85­44­9 Phthalic anhydride No quantity target No timeline target PolyOne does not intend to commit to any specific targets or options at this time.  However, PolyOne Corporate staff and scientists continue research and development efforts to find technologically and economically viable substitutions for PA compounds that are consistent with client and market specifications.

In general, nominees are selected on the basis of the following criteria, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the diversity of backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including diversity with respect to race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, nationality, and sexual orientation, as well as differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time. The Compensation Committee reviews market data for director compensation to ensure that the Company’s director compensation is reasonable and competitive in relation to similar companies.

Universal Polyamide Overmold Thermoplastic Elastomer Krishna Venkataswamy and Jiren Gu GLS Corporation, 833 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050 ABSTRACT Overmolding of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for consumer applications has been driven by the escalating market trends in enhanced ergonomic feel, touch, grippability, aesthetics and cushioning against impact, vibration isolation and insulation. There has been a technical and a market need for a TPE which can bond to different types of polyamide chemistries from various sources which includes variables such as polyamide chemistries, additive packages, moisture content, post molding aging history and processing conditions.

In general, nominees are selected on the basis of the following criteria, among others: business or professional experience; knowledge and skill in certain specialty areas such as accounting and finance, international markets, physical sciences and technology, or the specialty materials industry; personal characteristics such as ethical standards, integrity, judgment, leadership, and the ability to devote sufficient time to the affairs of the Company; substantial accomplishment with demonstrated leadership capabilities; freedom from outside interests that conflict with the Company’s best interests; the unique backgrounds and experience they will bring to the Board, including differences in viewpoint, background and skill; and the needs of the Company from time to time. The Compensation Committee reviews market data for director compensation to ensure that the Company’s director compensation is reasonable and competitive in relation to similar companies.

Value-added services provided to AxioMed Spine Corp. by PDI include: • Performance optimization • Manufacturing improvements • Shortened time-to-market timeline • A clearer path for FDA submission The scientists at PDI offer exclusive value-added services and solutions.

BENEFITS OF VERSAFLEX PF FOR SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILMS: • Customizable tack • Single-step manufacturing process (co- extrusion) • Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during manufacturing • Eliminates secondary coating and drying operations • Eliminates hazardous liquid chemicals compared to solvent systems • Reduces converting costs versus coating • Reduces energy consumption MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS Versaflex PF formulations, customizable based on desired level of tack, are co-extruded with protective films to provide just the right amount of protection during the fabrication, assembly, shipment, storage and installation of finished goods in many industries and end-use applications including: • Optical films and display panels for consumer electronics • Home appliances • Construction and building materials • Furniture and cabinetry • Automotive and other transportation 100/0 90/10 80/20 70/30 60/40 40/60 30/70 20/80 10/90 0/100 0.9 1.1 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.7 3.8 4.9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6.5 1.6 Versaflex PF MD6727 Versaflex PF MD6748 Versaflex PF MD6700 Versaflex PF MD6666 Versaflex PF 9512 Versaflex PF MD6649 Versaflex PF MD6741 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 % of MD6741/MD6700 Degree of tack can be customized for substrate surfaces.

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