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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): October 12, 2000
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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 5: Other Events.
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On October 12, 2000, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press
release confirming its expectations regarding its earnings for the third quarter
of 2000 and full year 2000. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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 October 12, 2000.
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
October 17, 2000 By: /s/ L. E. Stellato
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L.E. Stellato
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release of Sherwin-Williams dated October 12, 2000.
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