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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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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): April 12, 2000
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Ohio 1-4851 34-0526850
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 566-2000
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Item 5: Other Events.
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On April 12, 2000, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release
regarding expected sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2000 and two
specialty coatings acquisitions. The press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated April 12, 2000.
SIGNATURES
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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.
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
April 14, 2000 By: /s/ L.E. Stellato
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L.E. Stellato
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated April 12, 2000.
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