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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 19, 2012)

Filed April 19, 2012For Securities:SHW

Summary

This 8-K filing from Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW), filed on April 19, 2012, announces the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with access to the press release detailing these results. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific financial figures, it directs readers to Exhibit 99, which is the full press release containing the first-quarter performance data. Investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99) for details on Sherwin-Williams' performance in Q1 2012, including key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, and segment-specific performance. This information is crucial for understanding the company's operational health and profitability during the period and for making informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) filed an 8-K on April 19, 2012.
  • 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
  • 3The press release containing the Q1 2012 financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99 for detailed financial performance information.
  • 5The report is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The company is incorporated in Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report The Sherwin-Williams Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, by providing a press release that details these results.

The actual financial results for the first quarter of 2012 are contained within the press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The press release (Exhibit 99) would typically include key financial metrics such as net sales, gross profit, operating income, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially segment-specific performance details for the first quarter of 2012.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain forward-looking guidance or management commentary. Such information would be found within the press release (Exhibit 99) that is attached to this filing.