Sherwin-Williams to Acquire German Wood Coatings Companies, Oskar Nolte GmbH and Klumpp Coatings GmbH

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The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has announced the acquisition of German-based SIC Holding, which includes Oskar Nolte GmbH and Klumpp Coatings GmbH. This strategic move aims to enhance Sherwin-Williams' position in the global industrial wood market, capitalizing on SIC Holding's €91.5 million in annual sales and unique offerings such as foil coatings. The transaction is expected to close in early 2023, pending regulatory approvals. Sherwin-Williams continues its commitment to shareholder value, having invested $191 million in capital expenditures and $630 million in acquisitions this year.

Positive

• Acquisition enhances global industrial wood market presence.
• Access to unique foil coatings and adjacent growth segments.
• Projected annual sales of €91.5 million from the acquired businesses.

Negative

• Integration challenges may arise from the acquisition.
• Potential financial strain during acquisition process.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) today announced an agreement to acquire German-based Specialized Industrial Coatings Holding (SIC Holding), a Peter Möhrle Holding and GP Capital UG venture comprised of Oskar Nolte GmbH and Klumpp Coatings GmbH. The business' portfolio of solutions includes foil coatings as well as radiation-cured and waterbased coatings for the board, furniture and flooring industry. With a presence in Europe, Asia and South America, the business has approximately 220 employees and annual sales of more than €91.5 million, and will become part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group reportable segment. The transaction is expected to close by early 2023, pending customary regulatory approvals.

"This acquisition creates opportunities to accelerate our profitable growth in the global industrial wood market and fits our strategy of acquiring complementary, high-quality and differentiated businesses," said Sherwin-Williams Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John G. Morikis. "The company's extensive offerings include unique and innovative foil coatings, which provide us with access to another adjacent growth market where Sherwin-Williams has not participated previously. We are excited by Oskar Nolte's and Klumpp Coatings' strong technical and commercial teams, excellent relationships with multi-national and local customers, strategically-located manufacturing, and key specification and approval positions, all of which we will leverage further throughout Europe and beyond. We look forward to welcoming the talented employees of these businesses to the Sherwin-Williams family upon the close of the transaction."

"Today's announcement further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to creating shareholder value through our consistent and balanced capital allocation strategy," added Mr. Morikis. "Through the first nine months of 2022, we have invested approximately $191 million in core capital expenditures largely aimed at growth initiatives, deployed approximately $630 million for acquisitions, and returned just over $1.2 billion to shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks. We expect to continue our approach supported by our strong ongoing cash generation."

ABOUT THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams^®, Valspar^®, HGTV HOME^® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy^®, Krylon^®, Minwax^®, Thompson's^® Water Seal^®, Cabot^® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,000 Company-operated stores and facilities, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: SHW). For more information, visit www.sherwin.com.

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Investor Relations Contacts:

Jim Jaye
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Sherwin-Williams
Direct:  216.515.8682
investor.relations@sherwin.com                 

Eric Swanson
Vice President, Investor Relations
Sherwin-Williams
Direct: 216.566.2766
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Sherwin-Williams
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FAQ

What is the purpose of Sherwin-Williams' acquisition of SIC Holding?

The acquisition aims to accelerate growth in the global industrial wood market and expand access to new product offerings.

When is the expected closing date for the acquisition of SIC Holding?

The transaction is expected to close by early 2023, pending regulatory approvals.

How much are the annual sales of the companies being acquired by Sherwin-Williams?

The acquired companies, Oskar Nolte GmbH and Klumpp Coatings GmbH, have approximately €91.5 million in annual sales.

What benefits does Sherwin-Williams anticipate from the acquisition?

Sherwin-Williams expects to leverage the unique offerings and strong customer relationships of the acquired companies to enhance growth.

What has been Sherwin-Williams' recent capital allocation strategy?

In 2022, Sherwin-Williams invested approximately $191 million in growth initiatives and $630 million in acquisitions, returning over $1.2 billion to shareholders.