M&A Deal Summary

Sherwin-Williams Acquires Dutch Boy Paint

On January 1, 1980, Sherwin-Williams acquired chemicals company Dutch Boy Paint

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sherwin-Williams’ 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Sherwin-Williams’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sherwin-Williams’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1980-01-01
Target Dutch Boy Paint
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Sherwin-Williams
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dutch Boy Paint

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Dutch Boy Paint is a paint manufacturing company and brand based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Buyer

Sherwin-Williams

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1866
Sector Chemicals
Employees64,088
Revenue 23.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Sherwin Williams retail store in Westchester, Illinois.
Sherwin Williams retail store in Westchester, Illinois.

Sherwin-Williams is a provider in the development, manufacture, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers primarily in North and South America with additional operations in the Caribbean region, Europe and Asia. Sherwin-Williams was founded in 1866 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 16
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 14
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 12
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 8
Year (1980) 1 of 1
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