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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 18, 2025)

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Filing Date
Filed February 18, 2025
Period End
February 18, 2025
Security
SHW
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K145

SHW filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 145 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’18Jan ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’20Nov ’20
  3. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’22Oct ’22
  4. Material agreement8-K · Sep ’26Sep ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 18, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced a significant strategic acquisition through its Brazilian subsidiary, Sherwin-Williams do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.

The company intends to acquire all equity interests in BASF Coatings S.A., a subsidiary of BASF SE, for a cash purchase price of $1.15 billiona. This transaction involves the carve-out of BASF's decorative paints business in Brazil into the Target Company before the acquisition. This move signals Sherwin-Williams' commitment to expanding its presence and market share in the attractive Brazilian decorative paints market.

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including Brazilian antitrust approval, and is expected to close within 18 months. Investors should monitor the progress of regulatory approvals and the potential impact of post-closing adjustments on the final purchase price.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Sherwin-Williams to acquire BASF's decorative paints business in Brazil for $1.15 billion cash.
  2. Acquisition to be completed by a wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary.
  3. Transaction involves the carve-out of the business into a target company (BASF Coatings S.A.).
  4. Deal subject to Brazilian antitrust approval and other customary closing conditions.
  5. Closing expected within 18 months, with termination rights for both parties.
  6. Parent companies (BASF SE and Sherwin-Williams) will provide guarantees for their respective subsidiaries' obligations.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is Sherwin-Williams acquiring in Brazil?

    Sherwin-Williams is acquiring BASF's decorative paints business in Brazil through the purchase of all equity interests in BASF Coatings S.A.

  2. What is the purchase price for the acquisition?

    The cash purchase price is $1.15 billion, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

  3. What are the key conditions for the transaction to close?

    The primary conditions include obtaining Brazilian antitrust approval, the completion of the business carve-out, and satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.

  4. What is the timeline for the closing of the transaction?

    The transaction is expected to close within 18 months from the date of the Purchase Agreement. Either party can terminate the agreement if closing has not occurred by this End Date.

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