1. T. Kevin Ryan, Area Human Resources Mgr. Phone: 317 594 0083 T.Kevin.Ryan@sherwin.com Sherwin-Williams Indiana University SCOOP Session

2. Founded in 1866 Cleveland, Ohio 26, 000 Employees Founded in 1866 Cleveland, Ohio 26, 000 Employees

3. 2004 Net Sales: $ 6.11 Billion 2004 Net Income: $ 393 Million NYSE : SHW

4. Automotive COO International Consumer Chemical Coatings Stores Group CEO The Sherwin-Williams Company

6. International Coatings Segment 20 Countries, including: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands

7. Chemical Coatings Segment Wood Metal Plastic

8. Automotive Finishes Segment

9. Consumer Segment Wood Care Diversified Brands Consumer

10. Stores Group Segment 3,000 Company-Owned Stores3,000 Company-Owned Stores Over 1500 Outside Sales TerritoriesOver 1500 Outside Sales Territories U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, & MexicoU.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, & Mexico $ 3.98 BILLION E. M.W. S.W. S.E. Canad a Puerto Rico and Mexico

11. The Stores Group 20% DIY 80% Commercial Commercial MarketDIY Market Commercial Market DIY Market Architectural Coatings“Do-It-Yourself” Customers Industrial Maintenance Coatings

12. The Sherwin-Williams Company Career PathCareer Path COLLEGE INTERN MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/ASSISTANT MANAGER STORE MANAGERSALES REP COMMERCIAL BRANCH MANAGER CITY MANAGER SALES MANAGER DISTRICT MANAGER METRO DISTRICT MANAGER VP SALES PRESIDENT & GENERAL MGR

13. The Sherwin-Williams Company Focus on your individual professional development... 3 PHASES OF TRAINING PHASE ONE PHASE ONE -- “Training Store” Assignment ] 6 weeks ] Learning Assignments ] Self-Paced, structured course modules PHASE TWO PHASE TWO -- Classroom Training ] Five Days: Division Headquarters ] Division President/General Manager and Division Staff

14. Professional Development Management Training PHASE THREE PHASE THREE – Ongoing Professional Development ]Residential Repaint Specialist Training ] Store Manager Training ] Sales Representative Training ] Specific Seminars: Product Knowledge Product Knowledge Management Management Selling Skills Selling Skills

15. Benefits Standard Benefits: ] Group Life Insurance ] Health Care -- includes Dental ] Short/Long-Term Disability ] Paid Vacation/Holidays Distinguishing Benefits: ] Stock Purchase Plan & 401(k) Savings ] Pension (company-paid) ] Incentives/Recognition Programs ] Tuition Reimbursement

16. www.sherwin-williams.com