UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2010
The Sherwin-Williams Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Ohio
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1-04851
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34-0526850 |
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(Commission
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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| 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W. |
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| Cleveland, Ohio
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44115
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(216) 566-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 26, 2010, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 and certain other
information. A copy of this press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following Exhibit is furnished with this Report:
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Exhibit Description |
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99
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Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated January 26, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
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| January 26, 2010 |
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/s/ L.E. Stellato
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L.E. Stellato |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary |
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