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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2004)

Filed October 21, 2004For Securities:SHW

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) filed an 8-K on October 21, 2004, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. This filing primarily serves to disseminate the information contained within their press release, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should refer to the press release for the detailed financial performance and operational updates for the quarter. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it formally announces the release of these results. The press release, incorporated by reference, is the critical document for understanding SHW's performance in Q3 2004, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary provided at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Sherwin-Williams filed an 8-K on October 21, 2004.
  • 2The filing pertains to the company's third quarter financial results ended September 30, 2004.
  • 3The core of the filing is a press release announcing these Q3 results, furnished as Exhibit 99.
  • 4Investors can find detailed financial performance and operational information within the press release.
  • 5This 8-K serves as the official mechanism for disseminating the company's Q3 2004 earnings announcement.
  • 6No new material financial data is presented directly in the 8-K; it references the accompanying press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disseminate The Sherwin-Williams Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. It incorporates by reference the press release that contains the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, are contained within the press release issued by The Sherwin-Williams Company on October 21, 2004. This press release is provided as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference in the 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain new strategic information. It primarily serves to report the financial results as announced in the press release. Any strategic insights, future outlook, or guidance would be found within the content of the furnished press release (Exhibit 99).