Sherwin-Williams to Acquire Valspar

March 21, 2016

March 21, 2016—The Sherwin-Williams Company and Valspar Corporation announced Sunday that Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar for $113 per share or an estimated $11.3 billion cash transaction.

The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors for both companies.

The transaction is expected to close by the end of Q1 calendar year 2017. The deal will need the approval of Valspar shareholders and customary closing conditions, including the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and regulatory approvals in various jurisdictions. This acquisition enhances Sherwin-Williams position as a premier global paints and coatings provider. 

"Valspar is an excellent strategic fit with Sherwin-Williams. The combination expands our brand portfolio and customer relationships in North America, significantly strengthens our Global Finishes business, and extends our capabilities into new geographies and applications, including a scale platform to grow in Asia-Pacific and EMEA," said John G. Morikis, president and chief executive officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company. "Customers of both companies will benefit from our increased product range, enhanced technology and innovation capabilities, and the transaction's clearly defined cost synergies. We have tremendous respect for the expertise and dedication of the Valspar team and we are excited about the opportunities that this combination will provide to both companies' employees. Sherwin-Williams will continue to be headquartered in Cleveland and we intend to maintain a significant presence in Minneapolis."

"We are pleased to announce this compelling transaction, which delivers immediate and certain cash value to our stockholders. We believe that Sherwin-Williams is the right partner to utilize our array of brands and create a premier global coatings company," said Gary E. Hendrickson, chairman and chief executive officer of Valspar. "The combination of Sherwin-Williams and Valspar will benefit our customers, employees and other stakeholders. We are confident this transaction will create opportunities to accelerate many of the operating initiatives already underway at Valspar. We look forward to positioning Valspar to enter its next phase of growth and success and to working closely with Sherwin-Williams to seamlessly close this transaction.  Together we will continue to build on the solid momentum our team has worked so hard to create."

Sherwin-Williams and Valspar have complimentary paint and coating offerings. The companies believe that the combination will benefit customers. The new company will have approximately 58,000 employees.

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