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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 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): JANUARY 29, 1997
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5: OTHER EVENTS.
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On January 29, 1997, The Sherwin-Williams Company ("Sherwin-Williams")
announced a two-for-one Common Stock split to be effected in the form of a stock
dividend to be distributed on or about March 28, 1997 to shareholders of record
on March 3, 1997. Sherwin-Williams also announced on January 29, 1997 an
increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.175 per share to $0.20 per share on
its Common Stock, payable March 17, 1997 to shareholders of record on March 3,
1997. This pre-split quarterly dividend is equivalent to $0.10 on a post-split
basis. A press release issued by Sherwin-Williams on January 29, 1997 is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On January 30, 1997, Sherwin-Williams announced its operating results
for the quarter and year ended December 31, 1996. A press release issued by
Sherwin-Williams on January 30, 1997 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated January 29, 1997
announcing the stock split and the increase in the
quarterly dividend.
99.2 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated January 30, 1997
announcing its operating results for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 1996.
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
January 30, 1997 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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99.1 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated January 29, 1997
announcing the stock split and the increase in the
quarterly dividend.
99.2 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated January 30, 1997
announcing its operating results for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 1996.
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