Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) director granted new deferred stock units

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Sherwin-Williams director Michael H. Thaman reported an automatic grant of deferred stock units under the company’s 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan. On January 9, 2026, he acquired 97.66 deferred stock units linked to Sherwin-Williams common stock at a weighted average share price of $345.6, in an exempt transaction under this plan. After this credit, he held 5,480.97 deferred stock units indirectly in the Deferred Fee Plan, which will generally be paid out in stock after he leaves the board. He also reported 7,553 securities held directly, consisting of 1,150 restricted stock units and 6,403 shares of common stock, where each RSU represents the right to receive one share.

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

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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^*

THAMAN MICHAEL H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 SHERWIN WAY

(Street)

CLEVELAND OH 44113

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/09/2026

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

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

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

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	01/09/2026		A		97.66(1)	A	$345.6(2)	5,480.97(3)	I	Deferred Fee Plan
Common Stock								7,553(4)	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of deferred stock units acquired by the Reporting Person, in an exempt transaction, pursuant to the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan ("Deferred Fee Plan"). Each deferred stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The deferred stock units become payable solely in stock, generally following the Reporting Person's separation from service as a Director of the Company.

2. Represents the weighted average share price on the transaction date used to determine the number of deferred stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account.

3. These securities consist of deferred stock units, held pursuant to the Deferred Fee Plan, and include deferred stock units acquired pursuant to the dividend reinvestment feature of such Plan.

4. These securities consist of 1,150 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 6,403 shares of common stock. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of common stock.

Remarks:

	Stephen J. Perisutti, Attorney-in-fact	01/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sherwin-Williams (SHW) report for Michael H. Thaman?

The filing shows that director Michael H. Thaman acquired 97.66 deferred stock units tied to Sherwin-Williams common stock on January 9, 2026 under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan.

At what price were the new Sherwin-Williams (SHW) deferred stock units credited?

The 97.66 deferred stock units were credited using a $345.6 weighted average share price on the transaction date to determine the number of units.

How many Sherwin-Williams (SHW) deferred stock units does Michael H. Thaman hold after this transaction?

After the January 9, 2026 transaction, Michael H. Thaman beneficially owned 5,480.97 deferred stock units indirectly in the Deferred Fee Plan.

When do Sherwin-Williams (SHW) deferred stock units become payable to the director?

The deferred stock units become payable solely in stock, generally following Michael H. Thaman’s separation from service as a director of Sherwin-Williams.

What is included in Michael H. Thaman’s direct holdings of Sherwin-Williams (SHW) equity?

His direct holdings of 7,553 securities consist of 1,150 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 6,403 shares of common stock, with each RSU representing the right to receive one share.

Is this Sherwin-Williams (SHW) insider transaction part of a director compensation plan?

Yes. The 97.66 deferred stock units were acquired in an exempt transaction under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan, which provides deferred stock-based compensation to directors.