SHLM A. Schulman, Inc. (delisted)

A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHLM) approved, on October 4, 2017, the quarterly cash dividend of $15.00 per share on the 125,000 shares of the Company’s convertible special stock, payable on November 1, 2017 to shareholders of record on October 15, 2017.

Separately, A. Schulman’s board of directors is expected to take action with respect to the Company’s common stock regular quarterly cash dividend during the next full board meeting, as per normal course, on or about October 13, 2017.

About A. Schulman, Inc. 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 4,800 people and has 54 manufacturing facilities globally. A. Schulman reported net sales of approximately $2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.

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Media and InvestorsJennifer K. BeemanVice President, Corporate Communications & Investor RelationsA. Schulman, Inc.3637 Ridgewood RoadFairlawn, Ohio  44333Tel: 330-668-7346Email: Jennifer.Beeman@aschulman.com www.aschulman.com