Summary
This 8-K filing by The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) on July 21, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The report itself is brief, with the core financial details contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99), which is incorporated by reference. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures regarding revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the quarter. The filing indicates that Sherwin-Williams met its reporting obligations by furnishing the press release that details its operational and financial condition for the period. This is a standard procedure for publicly traded companies to promptly disclose material financial information to the market. Investors looking for the actual performance metrics should consult the referenced press release.
Key Highlights
- 1The Sherwin-Williams Company filed an 8-K on July 21, 2011.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
- 3The press release announcing these financial results is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference.
- 4Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is the relevant section for this disclosure.
- 5The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial figures; these are in the referenced press release.
- 6Investors need to review Exhibit 99 (the press release) for specific Q2 2011 financial performance data.