The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials online or request copies before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors, with board recommending a vote for all nominees.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay), with board recommending approval.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, recommended for approval.

• Management proposal to amend shareholders' ability to call a special meeting to a 25% ownership threshold, recommended for approval.

• Shareholder proposal regarding special meeting rights, with board recommending a vote against.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nine director nominees listed for election at the annual meeting.