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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 3, 2025)

Filed November 3, 2025For Securities:SHW

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Sherwin-Williams Company announces a significant leadership transition within its finance department. Allen J. Mistysyn, the current Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from his executive role effective December 31, 2025, after a dedicated tenure. He will transition to a short-term, non-officer position to ensure a smooth handover, demonstrating a commitment to continuity. Following Mr. Mistysyn's retirement, Benjamin E. Meisenzahl has been elected as the new SVP – Finance and CFO, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Meisenzahl is a seasoned executive within Sherwin-Williams, having held various senior finance roles since 2004, most recently as Senior Vice President – Finance. This internal promotion signals a strategic move to leverage existing talent and institutional knowledge. The filing also outlines Mr. Meisenzahl's compensation package and a standard change-in-control severance agreement.

Key Highlights

  • 1Retirement of current CFO, Allen J. Mistysyn, effective December 31, 2025.
  • 2Allen J. Mistysyn will remain with the company in a short-term, non-officer capacity post-retirement.
  • 3Benjamin E. Meisenzahl appointed as the new SVP – Finance and CFO, effective January 1, 2026.
  • 4Meisenzahl's promotion is an internal succession, with extensive experience within Sherwin-Williams.
  • 5Meisenzahl's new compensation includes an $800,000 base salary and performance-based incentive programs.
  • 6A standard officer change-in-control severance agreement has been put in place for Meisenzahl.
  • 7No disclosed family relationships or direct/indirect material interests for the incoming CFO that would require additional reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to announce the retirement of the current Chief Financial Officer, Allen J. Mistysyn, and the appointment of his successor, Benjamin E. Meisenzahl.

No, Mr. Mistysyn will retire from his officer position effective December 31, 2025, but will assume a short-term non-officer position with Sherwin-Williams thereafter to facilitate a smooth transition.

Benjamin E. Meisenzahl has a long history with Sherwin-Williams, having joined in January 2004. He has held various senior finance roles, including Senior Vice President – Finance since May 2023, demonstrating deep institutional knowledge and experience within the company.

Effective January 1, 2026, Mr. Meisenzahl will receive an annual base salary of $800,000. He will also participate in the Company's 2026 annual cash incentive program with a target award of 100% of his base salary and a maximum of 200%. Further details on his participation in other executive compensation programs are available in the Company's 2025 Proxy Statement.