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| 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY 101 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115-1075 | ||||||
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You invested in THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on the proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the Annual Meeting to be held on April 20, 2022. The Annual Meeting will be held in a virtual format via webcast. To participate in the Annual Meeting, go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SHW2022 and enter the 16-digit control number found on this notice and access on the date and time noted.
Get informed before you vote
View our Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and 2021 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the materials by requesting prior to April 6, 2022. If you would like to request a copy of the materials, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.
* Please refer to our Proxy Statement for additional information on how to attend, participate, and vote during the Annual Meeting.
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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT
This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. |
Voting Items | Board Recommends | |
1. Election of Directors:
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1a. Kerrii B. Anderson
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1b. Arthur F. Anton | For | |
1c. Jeff M. Fettig | For | |
1d. Richard J. Kramer | For | |
1e. John G. Morikis | For | |
1f. Christine A. Poon | For | |
1g. Aaron M. Powell | For | |
1h. Marta R. Stewart | For | |
1i. Michael H. Thaman | For | |
1j. Matthew Thornton III | For | |
1k. Steven H. Wunning | For | |
2. Advisory approval of the compensation of the named executives. | For | |
3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. | For | |
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