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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 26, 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 (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification No.)
jurisdiction of Number)
incorporation)
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 26, 2000, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release
announcing that John G. Breen has retired as Chairman and Christopher M. Connor
has been elected as Chairman. Mr. Connor, Chief Executive Officer since October
1999, continues to hold that title. The press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
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EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams, dated
April 26, 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 28, 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 26, 2000.
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