January 30, 2006 Delivered via E-Mail and Overnight Courier Mr. Stephen D. Newlin 355 Calomus Circle Medina, MN 55340 Dear Steve:Polyone Corp • February 17th, 2006 • Plastic materials, synth resins & nonvulcan elastomers • Ohio
Company FiledFebruary 17th, 2006 Industry JurisdictionPolyOne Corporation (“PolyOne”) is pleased to confirm its verbal offer of employment to you, with a start date (the “Effective Date”) on or before February 21, 2006. This letter agreement sets forth the terms of your employment and the rights and obligations of the parties relating to such employment.