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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) director awarded new deferred stock units

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Williams Thomas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sherwin-Williams director Thomas Williams received an award of 106.970 deferred stock units of common stock on April 6, 2026, in an exempt transaction under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan. The weighted average share price used to determine this grant was $315.50 per share.

Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and will be paid solely in stock, generally after he leaves the board. Following this grant, he indirectly holds 1,162.730 deferred stock units under the plan and, in a separate direct position, 2,371.000 common stock-related securities, including 1,334 restricted stock units and 1,037 shares.

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Insider Williams Thomas
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 106.97 $315.50 $34K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,162.73 shares (Indirect, Deferred Fee Plan); Common Stock — 2,371 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Represents the weighted average share price on the transaction date used to determine the number of deferred stock units to be credited to the Reporting Person's account. 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. No transaction is being reported on this line. Reported on a previously filed Form 4. These securities consist of 1,334 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 1,037 shares of common stock. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of common stock.
Deferred stock units granted 106.970 units Award on April 6, 2026 under 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan
Weighted average share price $315.50 per share Used to determine number of deferred stock units granted
Deferred stock units held 1,162.730 units Total indirect holdings in Deferred Fee Plan after award
Direct common stock-related holdings 2,371.000 units Includes 1,334 RSUs and 1,037 shares of common stock
Restricted stock units 1,334 RSUs Each RSU represents right to receive one common share
Direct common shares 1,037 shares Common stock held directly by Thomas Williams
Deferred Fee Plan financial
"acquired by the Reporting Person, in an exempt transaction, pursuant to the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan"
deferred stock units financial
"Represents the number of deferred stock units acquired by the Reporting Person"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
dividend reinvestment feature financial
"include deferred stock units acquired pursuant to the dividend reinvestment feature of such Plan"
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"These securities consist of 1,334 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 1,037 shares of common stock"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Williams Thomas

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/06/2026A106.97(1)A$315.5(2)1,162.73(3)IDeferred Fee Plan
Common Stock(4)2,371(5)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 to be 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. No transaction is being reported on this line. Reported on a previously filed Form 4.
5. These securities consist of 1,334 restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 1,037 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-fact04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Sherwin-Williams (SHW) director Thomas Williams receive in this Form 4 filing?

Thomas Williams received 106.970 deferred stock units of Sherwin-Williams common stock as an exempt award. The units were credited under the 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan using a weighted average share price of $315.50 on April 6, 2026.

How do Sherwin-Williams deferred stock units work for director Williams?

Each deferred stock unit is economically equivalent to one Sherwin-Williams share and is payable solely in stock. The units generally become payable following Thomas Williams’ separation from service as a director, aligning compensation with long-term company performance.

What are Thomas Williams’ total deferred stock unit holdings at Sherwin-Williams (SHW)?

After this award, Thomas Williams indirectly holds 1,162.730 deferred stock units under the Sherwin-Williams 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan. These holdings include units acquired through grants and additional units credited via the plan’s dividend reinvestment feature.

What direct Sherwin-Williams equity does Thomas Williams hold according to this Form 4?

The filing shows 2,371.000 common stock-related securities held directly. These consist of 1,334 restricted stock units and 1,037 shares of Sherwin-Williams common stock, with each restricted stock unit representing the right to receive one share.

Was there any share purchase or sale by Thomas Williams in this Sherwin-Williams Form 4?

No open-market purchase or sale is reported. The Form 4 records an exempt acquisition of 106.970 deferred stock units as compensation and separately notes a previously reported holding line with no new transaction on that line.

What is the Sherwin-Williams 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan mentioned in the filing?

The 2005 Director Deferred Fee Plan allows directors to hold deferred stock units that track Sherwin-Williams common stock. Units can be acquired through awards and dividend reinvestment and are generally settled in shares after a director leaves the board.