Sherwin-Williams Files 8-K on Officer Changes and Financials
Ticker: SHW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 3, 2025 · CIK: 89800
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, officer-changes, financial-reporting
Related Tickers: SHW
TL;DR
SHW filed an 8-K detailing exec changes and financials.
AI Summary
The Sherwin-Williams Company filed an 8-K on November 3, 2025, reporting on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits.
Why It Matters
This filing provides updates on key personnel changes and financial reporting for The Sherwin-Williams Company, which can impact investor confidence and strategic direction.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine filing reporting on corporate governance and financial statements, not indicating any immediate operational or financial distress.
Key Numbers
- 1-04851 — Commission file number (SEC filing identifier)
- 34-0526850 — I.R.S. Employer Identification No. (Company tax identifier)
Key Players & Entities
- SHW (company) — Registrant
- The Sherwin-Williams Company (company) — Registrant
- Ohio (state) — State of incorporation
- 101 West Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1075 (address) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific officer positions were affected by the changes reported in this 8-K?
The filing indicates changes related to 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers' and 'Appointment of Certain Officers', but the specific names and positions are not detailed in the provided text.
When was the earliest event reported in this Form 8-K?
The date of the earliest event reported is November 3, 2025.
What is the primary business of The Sherwin-Williams Company?
The Sherwin-Williams Company is in the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector, SIC code 5200.
In which state was The Sherwin-Williams Company incorporated?
The Sherwin-Williams Company was incorporated in Ohio.
What other items are included in this 8-K filing besides personnel changes?
This filing also includes 'Financial Statements and Exhibits'.
Filing Stats: 895 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 11.9 · Accepted 2025-11-03 16:30:21
Key Financial Figures
- $0.33 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.33-1/3 per share SHW New York Stock Exchan
- $800,000 — l will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and will participate in the Company's 2
Filing Documents
- shw-20251103.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- shw991pressreleasenovember.htm (EX-99.1) — 19KB
- image.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 19KB
- 0000089800-25-000128.txt ( ) — 198KB
- shw-20251103.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- shw-20251103_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- shw-20251103_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- shw-20251103_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 3, 2025, Allen J. Mistysyn, Senior Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer ("SVP – Finance and CFO") and principal financial officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company ("Sherwin-Williams" or the "Company"), notified Sherwin-Williams of his decision to retire from his position as SVP – Finance and CFO, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2025. Mr. Mistysyn will assume a short-term non-officer position at Sherwin-Williams following such date. On November 3, 2025, the Board of Directors of Sherwin-Williams elected Benjamin E. Meisenzahl, 44, to serve as SVP – Finance and CFO and principal financial officer of Sherwin-Williams, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Meisenzahl has served as Senior Vice President – Finance of Sherwin-Williams since May 2023. Mr. Meisenzahl previously served as Senior Vice President – Finance Transformation from March 2021 to May 2023 and as Senior Vice President – Financial Excellence Initiatives, Performance Coatings Group from August 2020 to March 2021. Prior to that, Mr. Meisenzahl served as Vice President – Finance, Industrial Wood Division, Performance Coatings Group from March 2018 to August 2020, and in various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Sherwin-Williams in January 2004. Effective January 1, 2026, in connection with his election as SVP – Finance and CFO, Mr. Meisenzahl will receive an annual base salary of $800,000 and will participate in the Company's 2026 annual cash incentive compensation program with a target award level of 100% of his annual base salary and a maximum award level of 200% of his annual base salary. Mr. Meisenzahl will enter into Sherwin-Williams' standard form of officer change in control severance agreement commensurate with this position (the "Severance Agreement"). The Severance Agreement will pr
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated November 3, 2025. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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 November 3, 2025 By: /s/ Stephen J. Perisutti Name: Stephen J. Perisutti Title: Senior Vice President - Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary