THE VALSPAR CORPORATION (NYSE:VAL) Files An 8-K Other Events

Item8.01.

On May26, 2017, The Valspar Corporation (Valspar) and The
Sherwin-Williams Company (Sherwin-Williams) announced the
receipt of regulatory approval from the United States Federal
Trade Commission (FTC) and the Canadian Competition Bureau
(CCB) with respect to Sherwin-Williams pending acquisition
of Valspar. The FTC and CCB were the only remaining regulatory
approvals required before completing the acquisition.
Sherwin-Williams and Valspar expect to complete the acquisition
on June1, 2017.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto
and is incorporated by reference herein.

About THE VALSPAR CORPORATION (NYSE:VAL)

The Valspar Corporation is engaged in developing, manufacturing and distributing a range of coatings, paints and related products. The Company operates through two segments: Coatings and Paints. The Coatings segment includes its industrial product lines and packaging product line. The Company offers decorative and protective coatings for metal, wood and plastic primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturing (OEM) customers in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. The Paints segment includes consumer paints and automotive paint refinishes product lines. The Company offers a range of paints, primers, topcoats and aerosol spray paints through retailers, distribution networks and the Company-owned stores. The Company offers a portfolio of interior and exterior decorative paints, stains, primers, varnishes and specialty decorative products, such as enamels, aerosols and faux finishes, used in both the do-it-yourself and professional markets.

THE VALSPAR CORPORATION (NYSE:VAL) Recent Trading Information

THE VALSPAR CORPORATION (NYSE:VAL) closed its last trading session up +0.55 at 112.99 with 7,785,356 shares trading hands.