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): August 12, 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 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99(a) Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer
Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings, dated August 12, 2002.
99(b) Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer
Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings, dated August 12, 2002.
Item 9: Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On August 12, 2002, Christopher M. Connor, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, and Sean P. Hennessy, Senior Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
a Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial
Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings as
required by SEC Order 4-460 issued on June 27, 2002. Copies of these statements
are attached hereto as Exhibits 99(a) and 99(b) and are incorporated herein by
reference.
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
August 12, 2002 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(a) Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer
Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings, dated August 12, 2002.
99(b) Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer
Regarding Facts and Circumstances Relating to Exchange
Act Filings, dated August 12, 2002.
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