A holder of RPM common stock filed a notice to sell 3,441 shares under Rule 144. The shares are to be sold through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on or around 01/21/2026 on the NYSE, with an aggregate market value of 379,559.51. The issuer had 128,075,683 shares outstanding at the time referenced. The seller acquired 1,037 common shares by grant from the issuer on 07/24/2024 and 2,404 common shares by grant on 07/26/2024, both noted as non-cash (nature of payment listed as N/A). The signer represents that they are not aware of undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer’s current or prospective operations.
RPM International Inc. reported higher sales but lower profit for the quarter ended November 30, 2025. Net sales rose to $1.91 billion from $1.85 billion, and six‑month sales increased to $4.02 billion from $3.81 billion, reflecting broad growth across the business.
Despite this, quarterly net income attributable to stockholders declined to $161.2 million from $183.2 million, and diluted EPS fell to $1.26 from $1.42. The effective tax rate increased to 23.5% from 13.9% a year earlier, when results benefited from sizable foreign tax credit adjustments, which weighed on year‑over‑year earnings comparisons.
Operating cash flow remained strong, rising to $583.2 million for the first six months from $527.5 million, supporting capital spending, acquisitions and shareholder returns. Long‑term debt (including current portion) decreased to $2.52 billion from $2.65 billion at May 31, 2025. The company continued its multi‑year MAP 2025 restructuring, recording $4.5 million of charges in the quarter and $79.99 million cumulatively out of $88.42 million expected costs.
RPM International Inc. filed a current report describing that it has released its financial results for the second quarter. On January 8, 2026, the company issued a press release announcing these second quarter results and noted that the release provides additional detail beyond what was included in earlier reports. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is attached for informational purposes.
The filing confirms that RPM’s common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RPM. The company’s principal executive offices are located in Medina, Ohio. No other corporate actions or transactions are described in this report.
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC filed Amendment No. 4 to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 8,104,789 shares of RPM International Inc. common stock, representing 6.32% of the class as of 09/30/2025.
The firm reports sole voting and sole dispositive power over 8,104,789 shares, with no shared powers. The shares are held across various investment advisory client accounts for which Aristotle has discretionary authority. The certification states the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.
RPM International (RPM) director reported routine equity transactions on Form 4. On 11/11/2025, the reporting person sold shares to cover tax obligations related to the recent vesting of restricted stock at an average weighted price of $107.976, with trades occurring between $107.9401 and $108.02. Direct holdings were 8,002 shares immediately after this sale.
On 11/12/2025, the person reported a gift of 155 shares at $0, resulting in 7,847 shares directly owned after the gift.
Notice of proposed sale: A stockholder filed a Form 144 to sell up to 792 shares of common stock through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on the NYSE, with an aggregate market value of 85,098.22. The approximate sale date is 11/11/2025.
The shares were acquired as vested restricted stock on 10/31/2025 from the issuer in the same amount. Shares outstanding were 128,218,717; this is a baseline figure, not the amount being sold.
RPM International (RPM) reported an insider transaction by a director. On 10/31/2025, the director sold 375 shares of common stock at $107.67 per share. Following the sale, the director beneficially owns 21,578 shares, held directly. This Form 4 reflects a routine change in personal holdings and does not indicate company-level operational changes.
RPM International (RPM) Executive Vice President filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership as of 10/02/2025. The filing reports 29,422 shares of Common Stock held directly and 575 shares held indirectly through the company 401(k) plan.
Derivative holdings include multiple grants of Stock Appreciation Rights covering Common Stock, with exercise prices and expirations such as $78.49 expiring 07/22/2030 (20,000 shares) and $110.59 expiring 07/16/2035 (68,500 shares). Several awards are fully vested, while others vest in four equal installments beginning on the specified July dates.
RPM International Inc. disclosed an Employment Agreement for Mr. Dennsteadt that outlines payouts and post‑employment restrictions. The agreement specifies severance and benefit treatment for seven termination scenarios, including that in the event of involuntary termination without cause (outside a two‑year change‑in‑control window) or involuntary termination without cause or resignation for good reason within two years of a change in control, Mr. Dennsteadt would receive three times his base salary, his earned incentive compensation, and certain continuing benefits. The agreement includes non‑competition, non‑solicitation and confidentiality covenants. The full Employment Agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10‑Q for the fiscal quarter ending November 30, 2025. The filing also references a form of indemnification agreement previously filed and press releases dated October 2, 2025 announcing Mr. Dennsteadt’s election and a dividend increase.
Elizabeth F. Whited, a director of RPM International Inc. (RPM), was granted 1,400 shares of common stock under the RPM International Inc. 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan. The transaction date is 10/01/2025, and the report indicates 7,100 shares beneficially owned by the reporting person following the grant. The shares were issued at a price of $0 (grant issuance) and the Form 4 was signed via power of attorney on 10/03/2025.
The filing is a Section 16 Form 4 disclosing a routine equity award to a company director. No derivative transactions, sales, or additional compensatory terms are reported in this document.