SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Sherwin-Williams Company
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
101 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115-1075 |
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| 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Vote by April 15, 2025
11:59 PM EDT |
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FOR SHARES HELD PURSUANT TO THE 401(K) PLAN
VOTE BY APRIL 13, 2025 11:59 PM EDT |
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You invested in THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on the proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 16, 2025. The Annual Meeting will be held in a virtual format via webcast. To participate in the Annual Meeting, go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SHW2025 and enter the 16-digit control number found on this notice and access on the date and time noted.
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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT
| You cannot use this Notice to vote your shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials, which contain important information and are available to you on the internet or by mail. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper or email copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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1. Election of 9 Directors |
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1a. Kerrii B. Anderson |
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1b. Jeff M. Fettig |
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1c. Robert J. Gamgort |
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1d. Heidi G. Petz |
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1e. Aaron M. Powell |
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1f. Marta R. Stewart |
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1g. Michael H. Thaman |
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1h. Matthew Thornton III |
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1i. Thomas L. Williams |
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2. Advisory approval of the compensation of the named executive officers. |
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3. Approval of The Sherwin-Williams Company 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. |
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4. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. |
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5. Approval of the amendment of Paragraph (B) of Article Sixth of the Charter to eliminate supermajority vote requirements. |
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6. Approval of the amendment of Section 6(b) of Article Fourth, Division A of the Charter to eliminate supermajority vote requirements. |
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