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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 25, 2011)

Filed January 25, 2011For Securities:SHW

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW), dated January 25, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but rather incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same date, which provides the specific results and other pertinent information. Investors should review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99) for a comprehensive understanding of SHW's performance, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking guidance or commentary provided by management. This filing is a standard procedure to make material financial information publicly available in a timely manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Sherwin-Williams Company filed an 8-K on January 25, 2011.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
  • 3The detailed financial results are presented in a press release issued on January 25, 2011.
  • 4This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.
  • 5Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is the relevant section of the 8-K.
  • 6Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) lists the press release as Exhibit 99.
  • 7The filing was signed by L.E. Stellato, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to The Sherwin-Williams Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2010. The details of these results are contained in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results are detailed in a press release issued by The Sherwin-Williams Company on January 25, 2011. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to the 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference, meaning it's considered part of the official filing.

The financial results reported in this filing and its accompanying press release cover the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2010.

This specific 8-K filing, based on the provided content, is focused solely on reporting the financial results. While the referenced press release may contain additional commentary or forward-looking statements from management, the 8-K itself is primarily a notification of the financial performance announcement.