Valspar is owned by Sherwin-Williams (the United States, NYSE: SHW), which acquired the brand on 1 June 2017 for $11.3 billion.[1][2] Valspar was founded in 1806 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
Valspar traces to a Boston paint business founded in 1806 and became the paint sold through Lowe's home improvement stores. Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 2017 for $11.3 billion, requiring divestitures to satisfy competition regulators. The buyer sold part of the industrial coatings business to secure clearance from American and European authorities.
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Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar for about $11.3 billion, requiring divestitures to satisfy competition regulators. Valspar traces to a Boston paint business founded in 1806 and was the paint sold through Lowe's, a rival retailer to the buyer's own stores.
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The parent company of Valspar is Sherwin-Williams, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Yes. Valspar originated in the United States in 1806 and its owner, Sherwin-Williams, is also headquartered in the United States.
Sherwin-Williams completed its acquisition of Valspar on 1 June 2017, after announcing the deal on 20 March 2016. The deal was valued at $11.3 billion (enterprise value).
Valspar was an independent company from its founding in 1806 until Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 2017.
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Valspar is still owned by Sherwin-Williams. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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