Form 4: Sherwin-Williams CFO Gifts 11,100 Shares of Common Stock

Sherwin-Williams Co.'s SVP of Finance and CFO, Allen J. Mistysyn, reported a disposition of 11,100 shares of common stock via gift.

Summary

• Allen J. Mistysyn, SVP Finance & CFO of Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW), reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• On July 31, 2025, Mistysyn disposed of 11,100 shares of common stock through a gift (transaction code 'G') at a price of $0 per share.
• Following this transaction, Mistysyn's beneficial ownership includes 13,050 shares held directly, which consist of 8,350 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 4,700 shares of common stock.
• Indirect holdings include 20,974 shares held by a spouse, 38,500 shares held by an irrevocable trust for the benefit of the spouse and family, and 1,173.07 shares in a 401(k) Plan.
• The total beneficial ownership following the reported transaction is 73,697.07 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: A disposition of shares by a CFO, even as a gift, reduces direct insider ownership. While not a sale for cash, it can be perceived as a slight reduction in alignment, though the executive retains significant indirect holdings.

Negatives

• Disposition of 11,100 shares by a key executive, even as a gift, reduces direct insider ownership.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Related Party Transactions

• Shares held in an irrevocable trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's spouse and family (38,500 shares).
• Shares held indirectly by spouse (20,974 shares).

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A disposition of shares by a key executive, even as a gift, slightly reduces direct insider alignment, which could be viewed neutrally to slightly negatively by some investors.

Key Dates

Keywords

Sherwin-Williams, SHW, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Allen J. Mistysyn, CFO, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock