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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO M&A Activity 2010

May 24, 2010

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 24, 2010

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The Sherwin-Williams Company

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ohio 1-04851 34-0526850
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
101 West Prospect Avenue 44115
Cleveland, Ohio (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)

(216) 566-2000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01. Other Events
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99

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Item 8.01. Other Events .

On May 24, 2010, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release announcing it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Becker Acroma Industrial Wood Coatings, a subsidiary of AB Wilh. Becker based in Sweden. A copy of this press release is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
99 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated May 24, 2010.

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SIGNATURES

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 — By:
L.E. Stellato
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
99 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated May 24, 2010.

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