Sherwin-Williams Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters
Ticker: SHW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 22, 2024 · CIK: 89800
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: shareholder-vote, corporate-governance
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TL;DR
SHW filed an 8-K for a shareholder vote. Details TBD.
AI Summary
On April 17, 2024, The Sherwin-Williams Company filed an 8-K report indicating that it submitted matters to a vote of its security holders. The filing does not detail the specific proposals or the outcome of the vote, but it is a procedural filing related to shareholder engagement.
Why It Matters
This filing signals that Sherwin-Williams held a shareholder meeting where votes were cast on important company matters, which could impact corporate governance and future strategy.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine procedural filing related to shareholder meetings and does not contain new financial information or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (company) — Registrant
- Ohio (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 101 West Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1075 (address) — Principal executive offices
- April 17, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of Sherwin-Williams' security holders on April 17, 2024?
The filing does not specify the exact matters submitted for a vote; it only states that such matters were presented.
What was the outcome of the vote on the matters submitted?
This 8-K filing does not disclose the results or outcome of the shareholder vote.
Is this filing related to any new financial results or guidance from Sherwin-Williams?
No, this is a procedural filing concerning a vote of security holders and does not contain new financial results or guidance.
What is the significance of filing an 8-K for 'Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders'?
This type of filing is required to inform the SEC and the public that the company has presented proposals for a vote to its shareholders, typically during an annual or special meeting.
Where can I find more detailed information about the proposals voted on by Sherwin-Williams' shareholders?
More detailed information about the proposals would typically be found in the company's proxy statement (Schedule 14A) filed prior to the shareholder meeting.
Filing Stats: 647 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.3 · Accepted 2024-04-22 16:48:38
Key Financial Figures
- $0.33 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.33-1/3 per share SHW New York Stock Exchan
Filing Documents
- shw-20240417.htm (8-K) — 54KB
- 0000089800-24-000082.txt ( ) — 175KB
- shw-20240417.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- shw-20240417_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- shw-20240417_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- shw-20240417_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On April 17, 2024, The Sherwin-Williams Company ("Sherwin-Williams") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("Annual Meeting"). The shareholders voted on four items at the Annual Meeting, each of which is described in more detail in Sherwin-Williams' definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2024. The final voting results for the proposals submitted for a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below. Proposal 1 . The shareholders elected the following 11 nominees as directors of Sherwin-Williams to serve until the next Annual Meeting and until their successors are elected. The voting results for the 11 nominees are as follows: Name For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Kerrii B. Anderson 190,808,737 9,422,381 775,368 22,307,938 Arthur F. Anton 178,882,062 21,331,036 793,388 22,307,938 Jeff M. Fettig 194,015,543 6,177,462 813,481 22,307,938 John G. Morikis 191,954,930 8,473,980 577,576 22,307,938 Heidi G. Petz 199,235,454 1,229,528 541,504 22,307,938 Christine A. Poon 191,290,307 9,050,876 665,303 22,307,938 Aaron M. Powell 198,076,927 2,190,938 738,621 22,307,938 Marta R. Stewart 199,320,843 1,004,938 680,705 22,307,938 Michael H. Thaman 199,406,219 830,090 770,177 22,307,938 Matthew Thornton III 197,043,188 3,197,099 766,199 22,307,938 Thomas L. Williams 199,477,199 800,825 728,462 22,307,938 Proposal 2 . The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers. The voting results are as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 182,951,823 16,737,578 1,317,085 22,307,938 Proposal 3 . The shareholders approved the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Sherwin-Williams' independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. The voting results are as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 207,719,650 14,950,816 643,958 0 Proposal
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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 April 22, 2024 By: /s/ Stephen J. Perisutti Name: Stephen J. Perisutti Title: Senior Vice President - Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary