UNITED STATES
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): May 17, 2004
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Ohio 1-04851 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 and Required FD Disclosure.
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On May 17, 2004, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release
announcing the signing of a definitive agreement for the purchase of 100% of the
stock of Duron, Inc. A copy of this press release is attached 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
99 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated May 17, 2004.
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
May 18, 2004 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 The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated May 17, 2004.
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