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): March 21, 2002
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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
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
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 March 21, 2002, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release
regarding its earnings expectations for the first quarter of 2002 and the full
year 2002. 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 March 21,
2002.
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
March 22, 2002 By: /s/ L. E. Stellato
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L.E. Stellato
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated March 21, 2002.
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