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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 21, 2010)

Filed July 21, 2010For Securities:SHW

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) announced the establishment of two new credit facilities on July 20, 2010, effective July 19, 2010. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Sherwin-Williams Luxembourg S.à r.l., secured a €200 million credit agreement, comprising a €150 million term loan and a €50 million revolving credit facility, both with a three-year maturity. Additionally, Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc., another subsidiary, obtained a CAD 75 million three-year revolving credit facility. These new credit agreements are intended for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt and funding potential acquisitions. The revolving credit facilities offer flexibility, with options to extend maturity and increase the facility size. This move indicates Sherwin-Williams' proactive approach to managing its capital structure and ensuring liquidity for future growth initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Establishment of a €200 million credit facility for Sherwin-Williams Luxembourg, including a term loan and a revolving credit facility.
  • 2Securing of a CAD 75 million revolving credit facility for Sherwin-Williams Canada.
  • 3All facilities have an initial maturity of three years, with options to extend the revolving credit facilities.
  • 4Proceeds from these credit agreements are designated for general corporate purposes, such as debt refinancing and acquisitions.
  • 5The terms and conditions of the new credit agreements are similar to Sherwin-Williams' existing $500 million credit facility established in January 2010.
  • 6The facilities provide flexibility for potential future expansion through options to increase revolving credit limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sherwin-Williams has secured a total of €200 million through its Luxembourg subsidiary and CAD 75 million through its Canadian subsidiary.

The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, which include refinancing existing indebtedness and funding potential acquisitions.

The credit facilities have an initial maturity of three years. The revolving credit components offer the flexibility to request extensions for two additional one-year periods.

The new credit agreements contain representations, warranties, covenants, and events of default that are substantially similar to Sherwin-Williams' existing $500 million credit agreement dated January 8, 2010.