A. Schulman Declares Regular and Convertible Special Stock Cash Dividends

A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHLM) announces a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.205 per common share, payable February 1, 2018, to shareholders of record on January 15, 2018.

Additionally, the Company announces the quarterly cash dividend of $15.00 per share on the 125,000 shares of the Company’s convertible special stock, payable on February 1, 2018 to shareholders of record on January 15, 2018.

About A. Schulman, Inc. A. Schulman, Inc. is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites 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 54 manufacturing facilities globally. A. Schulman reported net sales of approximately $2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.

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Media and Investors:Jennifer K. BeemanVice President, Corporate Communications & Investor RelationsA. Schulman, Inc.3637 Ridgewood RoadFairlawn, OH 44333United StatesTel: [phone]Email: [e-mail]