UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2003
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
OHIO 1-4851 34-0526850
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Jurisdiction of Number)
Incorporation)
101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 566-2000
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Item 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated July 22, 2003.
Item 9: Regulation FD Disclosure.
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The following information is intended to be furnished under "Item 12.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition" of Form 8-K and is included under
"Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure" in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216
and 34-47583.
On July 22, 2003, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release
regarding its financial results for the second quarter of 2003 and certain other
information. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as
Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
July 22, 2003 By: /s/ L.E. Stellato
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L.E. Stellato
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated July 22, 2003.
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