UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ------------------ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2004 ------------- THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Ohio 1-04851 34-0526850 ----------------- ------------------ --------------------------------- (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Identification No.) Jurisdiction of Number) Incorporation) 101 Prospect Avenue, N.W., Cleveland, Ohio 44115 -------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 566-2000 -------------- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated July 22, 2004. A copy of this press release is being furnished pursuant to "Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition" of this report. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. --------------------------------------------- On July 22, 2004, The Sherwin-Williams Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 and certain other information. A copy of this press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY July 22, 2004 By: /s/ L.E. Stellato -------------------------------------- L.E. Stellato Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit No. Exhibit Description ----------- ------------------- 99 Press Release of The Sherwin-Williams Company, dated July 22, 2004. 2