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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2007)

Filed January 25, 2007For Securities:SHW

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) filed an 8-K on January 25, 2007, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2006. This filing primarily serves to provide investors with the official release of these key financial metrics, which were also detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit to this report. Investors should note that this 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or management discussion and analysis. Instead, it directs readers to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for the comprehensive earnings announcement. Therefore, to understand the specifics of SHW's performance in Q4 and FY2006, one must refer to the content of that press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1SHW filed an 8-K on January 25, 2007, announcing its financial results.
  • 2The filing covers the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.
  • 3The primary purpose of the 8-K is to furnish the earnings press release.
  • 4Exhibit 99 contains the press release detailing the financial results.
  • 5This report serves as an official record of the earnings announcement date.
  • 6No new material financial data or commentary is presented directly within the 8-K form itself; all details are in the press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report The Sherwin-Williams Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2006, and to furnish the press release that contains these details.

The detailed financial results are presented in the press release dated January 25, 2007, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 with this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for comprehensive information.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain the outlook or forward-looking statements. These details would be present within the content of the press release (Exhibit 99) that is incorporated by reference.

The event date, meaning the date of the earliest event reported, was January 24, 2007. The report was filed on January 25, 2007.