SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2020

Mar 9, 2020

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 22, 2020

| THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY |
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| You are receiving this communication because you hold
shares in The Sherwin-Williams Company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this
notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to
access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed
in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents
for this meeting and future shareholder meetings, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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must request a “ legal proxy. ” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. If you
require directions to the Annual Meeting, please contact Investor Relations at (216) 566-2000. |
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| Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will
include a voting instruction form. |

Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the
following proposal(s): 1. Election of 10 directors Nominees 1A  Kerrii B. Anderson 1B   Arthur F. Anton 1C   Jeff M. Fettig 1D  Richard J. Kramer 1E   Susan J. Kropf 1F   John G. Morikis 1G  Christine A. Poon 1H  Michael H. Thaman 1I  Matthew Thornton III 1J  Steven H. Wunning	The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 2 .  Advisory approval
of the compensation of the named executives 3 . Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public
accounting firm

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.