State Street's 5.1% Ownership of RPM International — 6.54M Shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 6,539,364 shares of RPM International, representing 5.1% of the outstanding common stock. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power; State Street reports shared voting power of 5,711,268 shares and shared dispositive power of 6,539,364, indicating the position is managed collectively through its advisory subsidiaries. The filing identifies several State Street Global Advisors entities as investment adviser filers, which implies the holdings are held in advisory or fund accounts rather than for unilateral control. This is a material institutional stake but not a controlling position.

Positive

• Material institutional stake: Beneficial ownership of 6,539,364 shares representing 5.1% of the class.
• Professional stewardship: Holdings are associated with multiple State Street Global Advisors entities classified as investment advisers, indicating expert portfolio management.

Negative

• No sole control: The filer reports 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power, limiting unilateral influence over RPM.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: State Street holds a meaningful 5.1% stake in RPM, sizable for an institutional investor but reported as shared, not controlling.

The reported position of 6,539,364 shares (5.1%) is large enough to matter to market watchers because it exceeds the 5% disclosure threshold, yet the absence of sole voting or dispositive power suggests a passive, client-driven holding structure. Shared voting power of 5,711,268 shares implies coordinated voting across State Street entities. For investors, this signals significant institutional interest without an activist/control intent.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Ownership is managed via State Street advisory arms; governance influence exists but is likely exercised collectively, not unilaterally.

The schedule lists multiple State Street Global Advisors subsidiaries classified as investment advisers, meaning the stake is held on behalf of clients or funds. The filer reports shared voting and dispositive powers rather than sole control, limiting direct governance influence by a single State Street entity. Materiality arises from the >5% threshold, which may prompt engagement but does not itself indicate a change in control or an activist campaign.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

749685103

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 749685103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 5,711,268.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,539,364.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

6,539,364.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2628 PEARL ROAD PO BOX 777 , MEDINA, OHIO, 44256
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 749685103
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 6539364.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 5,711,268
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,539,364
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	08/08/2025

FAQ

How many RPM shares does State Street own according to this filing?

State Street reports beneficial ownership of 6,539,364 shares of RPM (common stock).

What percentage of RPM does State Street's ownership represent?

The filing states the position represents 5.1% of RPM's outstanding common stock.

Does State Street have sole voting or dispositive power over these RPM shares?

No. The filing reports 0 shares of sole voting power and 0 shares of sole dispositive power; powers are reported as shared.

How many shares does State Street have shared voting power for in RPM?

State Street reports shared voting power over 5,711,268 RPM shares.

Are the holdings held by State Street investment adviser subsidiaries?

Yes. The filing identifies several State Street Global Advisors entities as investment advisers associated with the reported holdings.