Exhibit 16.1
[Ernst & Young LLP Letterhead]
May 4, 2015
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated May 4, 2015, of RPM International Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Item 4.01(a) and the last sentence of Item 4.01(b)(i). We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP