Sherwin-Williams grants Jaye 2,335 stock options

The options have a $335.04 exercise price and vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. reported that SVP - IR & Corp. Comm. James R. Jaye acquired 2,335 employee stock options on October 20, 2026, to buy Common Stock at an exercise price of $335.04 per share. The options cover 2,335 shares, and his reported directly held position after the grant was 2,335 options. They vest annually in three substantially equal installments beginning October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions, and expire October 19, 2036.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,335 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Jaye James R

Role SVP - IR & Corp. Comm.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F1	2,335	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 2,335 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. These options were granted on October 20, 2026, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions.

Key Figures

Employee stock options granted: 2,335 options Underlying Common Stock: 2,335 shares Exercise price: $335.04 per share +3 more

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Employee stock options granted 2,335 options Granted October 20, 2026

Underlying Common Stock 2,335 shares Shares subject to the options

Exercise price $335.04 per share Employee stock options

Options after grant 2,335 options Reported directly held position following the grant

Vesting installments 3 substantially equal installments Annual vesting commences October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions

Expiration date October 19, 2036 Employee stock options

Key Terms

Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy), stock option agreement, 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, vesting conditions

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Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) technical

"Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)"

stock option agreement technical

"pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement"

A stock option agreement is a formal contract that gives an individual the right to buy or sell a specific number of shares of a company's stock at a set price within a certain period. For investors, it’s an important tool because it can provide opportunities to profit from stock price movements or to protect against potential losses, making it a key element in financial planning and investment strategies.

2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan technical

"under the 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan"

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.

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How many stock options did SHW SVP James R. Jaye receive?

James R. Jaye, SVP - IR & Corp. Comm., received 2,335 employee stock options on October 20, 2026, to buy Common Stock.

What is the exercise price of James R. Jaye's SHW stock options?

The options have an exercise price of $335.04 per share.

When do James R. Jaye's SHW options vest and expire?

The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions. They expire October 19, 2036.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jaye James R

(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 - IR & Corp. Comm.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/20/2026

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

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)	$335.04	10/20/2026		A		2,335		(1)	10/19/2036	Common Stock	2,335	$0	2,335(1)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These options were granted on October 20, 2026, pursuant to the terms of a stock option agreement under the 2025 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The options vest annually in three substantially equal installments commencing October 20, 2027, subject to vesting conditions.

Remarks:

	Stephen J. Perisutti, Attorney-in-fact	10/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)