UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): October 20, 2009
The Sherwin-Williams Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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1-04851
(Commission
File Number)
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34-0526850
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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101 West Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)
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44115
(Zip Code) |
(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 October 20, 2009, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 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 October 20, 2009. |
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