A. Schulman, Inc. is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Since 1928, the Company has been providing innovative solutions to meet its customers'_ demanding requirements. The Company's customers span a wide range of markets such as packaging, mobility, building & construction, electronics & electrical, agriculture, personal care & hygiene, sports, leisure & home, custom services and others. The Company employs approximately 4,900 people and has 53 manufacturing facilities globally. A. Schulman reported net sales of approximately $2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. A. Schulman stock is quoted through the Nasdaq National Market System (Symbol: SHLM). Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com. Our accomplishments are the result of our strict adherence to four guiding principles Ð OPEN, HONEST, LISTEN and ACCOUNTABLE. These principles define our organizationÕs culture, drive our internal and external behavior, and provide the foundation for the actions we take and the decisions we make every day. Each principle describes how we approach our business, partner with our customers and suppliers, work together within our organization, and communicate with investors.