Sherwin-Williams (SHW) director awarded new deferred stock units
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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 Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 106.97 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
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 (5)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. No transaction is being reported on this line. Reported on a previously filed Form 4.
- F5. 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.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 106.970 units
Weighted average share price: $315.50 per share
Deferred stock units held: 1,162.730 units
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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
Key Terms
Deferred Fee Plan, deferred stock units, dividend reinvestment feature, restricted stock units ("RSUs")
4 terms
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.
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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.
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.