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

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

Item8.01.

Other Events.

On March20, 2017, The Valspar Corporation (Valspar) and
The Sherwin-Williams Company (Sherwin-Williams), in
accordance with the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
March19, 2016, by and among Valspar, Sherwin-Williams and Viking
Merger Sub, Inc. (the Merger Agreement), extended the
outside date of the Merger Agreement from March21, 2017 to
June21, 2017.

Valspar and Sherwin-Williams issued a press release announcing
the extension, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto
and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

ExhibitNo.

Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release, dated March 21, 2017.


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 00.00 at 111.50 with 367,123 shares trading hands.