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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 6, 2012)

Filed July 6, 2012For Securities:SHW

Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc., entered into a new CAD 75 million five-year revolving credit facility on June 29, 2012. This agreement, designed to support general corporate purposes including potential acquisitions and debt refinancing, replaces a previous CAD 75 million facility that was terminated on the same date with no outstanding borrowings. The new facility offers flexibility, allowing for potential extensions of the maturity date and an increase in its aggregate size up to CAD 125 million, subject to lender discretion. This proactive financing initiative by Sherwin-Williams Canada demonstrates a commitment to maintaining robust financial flexibility and strategic operational capacity. The terms are broadly similar to the parent company's existing $1.05 billion credit agreement, indicating consistent financial practices across its operations. Investors can view this as a positive development, reinforcing the company's ability to fund growth and manage its financial obligations effectively.

Key Highlights

  • 1Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc. entered into a new CAD 75 million Credit Agreement.
  • 2The agreement is a five-year revolving credit facility.
  • 3Proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes, including refinancing and acquisitions.
  • 4The new facility can be extended for two additional one-year periods.
  • 5The facility size can be increased up to an aggregate of CAD 125 million.
  • 6The new agreement replaces a prior CAD 75 million credit agreement that was terminated.
  • 7No borrowings were outstanding under the terminated prior agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The new CAD 75 million credit agreement is intended for general corporate purposes of Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc., which includes refinancing existing indebtedness and funding potential acquisitions. This indicates the company is preparing for both operational needs and strategic growth opportunities.

The new facility is a five-year revolving credit facility with an initial size of CAD 75 million. It allows for potential maturity date extensions of up to two additional years and provides an option to increase the total facility size to CAD 125 million, subject to lender commitments. KeyBank National Association and PNC Bank National Association are acting as joint lead arrangers.

The new agreement effectively replaces Sherwin-Williams Canada's prior three-year CAD 75 million credit agreement, which was terminated on June 29, 2012. Importantly, there were no outstanding borrowings under the prior agreement at the time of its termination.

This agreement specifically relates to Sherwin-Williams Canada Inc. and is structured similarly to the parent company's existing credit agreements. It enhances the subsidiary's financial flexibility for its operations and growth initiatives within Canada, contributing to the company's overall financial strength and strategic execution.