Sherwin-Williams' Bryan J. Young sells 1,314 shares

The options were granted October 18, 2017, and vested in three substantially equal installments on each of the first three grant anniversaries, subject to vesting conditions.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel. Bryan J. Young exercised 1,314 options on November 3, 2026, at a $127.98 per-share exercise price, acquiring 1,314 common shares and selling 1,314 shares that day at $345.71 per share. His reported employee stock option position after the exercise was 7,446 options. A separate indirect 401(k) Plan holding was 566.44 shares, per the trustee's September 30, 2026 statement. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise and Sale: 1,314 shares ($286K approx. pre-tax spread)

Exercise and Sale 3 txns

Insider Young Bryan J

Role SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.

Sold 1,314 shs ($454K)

Approx. gross sale proceeds $454K

Approx. exercise cost $168K

Approx. pre-tax spread $286K

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2	1,314	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	1,314	$127.98	$168K
Sale	Common Stock	1,314	$345.71	$454K
Holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 7,446 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 10,045 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 566.44 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock attributable to the Reporting Person's participation in The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan per the trustee's 9/30/2026 statement.
2. F2. These options were granted on October 18, 2017 and vested in three substantially equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to vesting conditions.

Key Figures

Options exercised: 1,314 options Exercise price: $127.98 per share Common shares acquired: 1,314 shares +4 more

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Options exercised 1,314 options November 3, 2026

Exercise price $127.98 per share Options exercised November 3, 2026

Common shares acquired 1,314 shares Through option exercise on November 3, 2026

Common shares sold 1,314 shares November 3, 2026

Sale price $345.71 per share Sale on November 3, 2026

Employee stock options after exercise 7,446 options Reported following the November 3, 2026 exercise

Indirect 401(k) Plan holding 566.44 shares Per trustee statement dated September 30, 2026

Key Terms

Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), vesting conditions, 401(k) Plan

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Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) technical

"Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)"

vesting conditions technical

"subject to vesting conditions"

Vesting conditions are the rules that determine when someone earning company stock or stock options actually gains the right to keep or sell them, typically based on staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets. Think of it like keys that unlock gradually — some unlock by calendar date, others only after agreed milestones. Investors care because vesting shapes management incentives, the timing of share sales, and the number of shares that can enter the market, which can affect a company's valuation and ownership mix.

401(k) Plan financial

"participation in The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

FAQ

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How many SHW shares did Bryan J. Young sell?

Bryan J. Young sold 1,314 common shares on November 3, 2026, at $345.71 per share, after exercising options for 1,314 shares at a $127.98 per-share exercise price. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

How did Bryan J. Young's options vest?

The options were granted on October 18, 2017, and vested in three substantially equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to vesting conditions.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Young Bryan J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 SHERWIN WAY

(Street)

CLEVELAND OHIO 44113

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO [ SHW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP - Corp Strategy & Devel.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/03/2026		M		1,314	A	$127.98	11,359	D
Common Stock	11/03/2026		S		1,314	D	$345.71	10,045	D
Common Stock								566.44(1)	I	401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$127.98	11/03/2026		M			1,314	(2)	10/17/2027	Common Stock	1,314	$0	7,446	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock attributable to the Reporting Person's participation in The Sherwin-Williams Company 401(k) Plan per the trustee's 9/30/2026 statement.

2. These options were granted on October 18, 2017 and vested in three substantially equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to vesting conditions.

Remarks:

	Stephen J. Perisutti, Attorney-in-fact	11/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)