FORM 8-K
 
 
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2009
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 Prospect Avenue, N.W.   44115
    Cleveland, Ohio   (Zip Code)
    (Address of Principal    
    Executive Offices)    
(216) 566-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     On January 22, 2009, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 and certain other information. A copy of this press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (d) Exhibits.
          The following Exhibit is furnished with this Report:
     
Exhibit No.   Exhibit Description
 
99
  Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated January 22, 2009.

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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
 		  
January 22, 2009  By:   /s/ L.E. Stellato    
  L.E. Stellato   
  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 January 22, 2009.

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