8-KLeadership Changes

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 20, 2011)

Filed December 20, 2011For Securities:SHW

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Sherwin-Williams Company reports the resignation of Gary E. McCullough from its Board of Directors, effective December 14, 2011. Mr. McCullough's departure from the Board is a consequence of his earlier resignation as President and CEO of Career Education Corporation, a significant change in his employment that triggered a required resignation under Sherwin-Williams' Corporate Governance Guidelines. Investors can be reassured that Mr. McCullough's resignation from the Sherwin-Williams Board was not due to any disagreements regarding the company's operations, policies, or practices.

Key Highlights

  • 1Gary E. McCullough resigned from The Sherwin-Williams Company's Board of Directors.
  • 2The resignation was effective December 14, 2011.
  • 3Mr. McCullough's resignation was a result of his prior resignation as President and CEO of Career Education Corporation.
  • 4This action aligns with Sherwin-Williams' Corporate Governance Guidelines regarding significant employment changes for directors.
  • 5The company explicitly states there were no disagreements on any matters relating to Sherwin-Williams' operations, policies, or practices contributing to the resignation.
  • 6The filing was made on December 19, 2011, reporting events as of December 14, 2011.

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