RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. is a Delaware corporation, having reincorporated from Ohio (as RPM, Inc.) in 2002. It is headquartered at 2628 Pearl Road, Medina, Ohio, and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RPM. The company manufactures and markets specialty paints, protective coatings, roofing systems, flooring, sealants and adhesives for industrial, specialty and consumer markets, operating in approximately 167 countries and territories, with foreign operations contributing roughly 29.8 percent of net sales and direct exports a further 0.9 percent.
Since a fiscal 2023 reorganization, RPM International Inc. reports three business segments: Construction Products Group (roofing, sealants, restoration, flooring and building-envelope systems for commercial and institutional construction), Performance Coatings Group (high-performance coatings, linings and fireproofing for industrial, marine, infrastructure and energy markets), and Consumer Group (paints, primers, caulks, adhesives, cleaners and specialty products sold through retail channels). An earlier standalone Specialty Products Group segment was folded into these three segments as part of that reorganization, so older references to a separate fourth segment reflect the company’s prior structure rather than its current reporting.
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, RPM International Inc. reported consolidated net sales of approximately 7.9 billion US dollars, comprising roughly 3.1 billion from Construction Products Group, 2.7 billion from Consumer, and 2.1 billion from Performance Coatings Group. The company employed approximately 17,546 people as of that date and invested 97.9 million US dollars in research and development. Total debt stood at approximately 2.5 billion US dollars against stockholders’ equity of approximately 3.3 billion US dollars.
RPM International Inc. traces its origins to Republic Powdered Metals, founded in Ohio, and has grown through decades of acquisitions into a global holding company for specialty chemicals and building-materials brands. Frank C. Sullivan has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RPM International Inc. since October 2002.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. is a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: RPM). Its shareholder base consists mainly of institutional and retail investors trading its common stock, rather than a small number of disclosed private shareholders. Under SEC rules, only holders of 5 percent or more of outstanding common stock must publicly disclose their positions, typically via Schedule 13G or 13D filings.
One verified 5-percent-plus holder is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, which reported beneficial ownership of 6,709,171 shares, approximately 5.23 percent of outstanding common stock, in a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC with a reporting event date of March 31, 2026. This is a single Vanguard-affiliated filer and should not be conflated with combined holdings sometimes reported for The Vanguard Group as a consolidated family of funds.
Secondary market-data sources report that institutional investors collectively hold a large majority of RPM International Inc.’s outstanding shares, with figures commonly cited in the 80 to 85 percent range; however, a complete, current list of all major holders and their exact percentages was not independently verified from primary filings beyond the single Schedule 13G confirmed above.
Data availability
Major shareholders only: disclosure is limited to holders that have filed Schedule 13G or 13D reports (5 percent or greater ownership); the complete shareholder register is not publicly available for an NYSE-listed company of this size.
Sources
- SEC Schedule 13G, RPM International Inc., filed by Vanguard Capital Management LLC, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000110621/000210011926001009/primary_doc.xml, event date 2026-03-31, retrieved 2026-09-17
- RPM International Inc. DEF 14A proxy statement (FY2026), https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000110621/000119312526365259/d66570ddef14a.htm, retrieved 2026-09-17
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Ohio Secretary of State, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 9.6% | Ohio Secretary of State | |
| iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 4.9% | Ohio Secretary of State | |
| Eaton Vance Growth Trust-Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | 3.6% | Ohio Secretary of State | |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund | 2.4% | Ohio Secretary of State | |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 2.4% | Ohio Secretary of State |
Officers
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Directors and officers of RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc.’s FY2026 definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A), filed with the SEC, identifies Frank C. Sullivan as Chair and Chief Executive Officer; he has held the CEO role since October 2002. The company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is Russell L. Gordon, a role consistently reported across company and third-party sources. The board was expanded to 13 members following the appointment of Thomas C. Gentile III, effective April 20, 2026.
A complete, independently verified list of all named executive officers (such as segment presidents or general counsel) was not obtained directly from the proxy’s officer-compensation tables within the scope of this research session; only the Chair and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer are reported here with primary-source or well-corroborated confirmation.
Recent officer changes
- Thomas C. Gentile III appointed to the board of directors, effective April 20, 2026 (source: RPM International Inc. corporate communications).
Data availability
Partial: RPM International Inc. is a US-listed public company and discloses its Chair, Chief Executive Officer and key executive officers in SEC filings, but a full current roster of all corporate officers was not independently confirmed in this research session. Nationality and country of residence are not disclosed in the sources reviewed.
Sources
- RPM International Inc. DEF 14A proxy statement (FY2026), https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000110621/000119312526365259/d66570ddef14a.htm, retrieved 2026-09-17
- RPM International Inc. FY2026 10-K, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/110621/000119312526312142/rpm-20260531.htm, retrieved 2026-09-17
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Ohio Secretary of State, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. is the ultimate publicly listed parent of a global group of specialty coatings, sealants, building-materials and consumer-products businesses, organized through numerous US and foreign holding and operating subsidiaries. RPM’s own investor-relations website confirms that well-known brands including Rust-Oleum, Zinsser, Tremco, Stonhard, Carboline and Dryvit are marketed under its Consumer, Construction Products and Performance Coatings segments. Other RPM-affiliated operating companies consistent with this disclosed brand portfolio include DAP Products Inc. and The Euclid Chemical Company.
RPM International Inc. operates internationally, with subsidiaries and operations spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, reflecting the approximately 167 countries and territories in which the group does business. A detailed, entity-by-entity ownership percentage breakdown was not available from the primary sources reviewed in this session.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rust-Oleum Corporation | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Consumer Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| Tremco (Tremco Incorporated / Tremco CPG) | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Construction Products Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| DAP Products Inc. | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Consumer Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| Carboline Company | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Performance Coatings Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| Stonhard / StonCor Group | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Performance Coatings Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| Dryvit Systems, Inc. | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Construction Products Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| The Euclid Chemical Company | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Construction Products Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
| Zinsser | US | Not disclosed | Subsidiary brand, Consumer Group | Not disclosed | Active | 2026-09-17 |
Data availability
Partial: RPM International Inc. publicly confirms its major operating brands and segment structure through its own website, but exact legal-entity ownership percentages for individual subsidiaries were not confirmed from a primary ownership filing during this session.
Sources
- RPM International Inc. official brand pages, https://www.rpminc.com/leading-brands/, retrieved 2026-09-17
- RPM International Inc. FY2026 10-K, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/110621/000119312526312142/rpm-20260531.htm, retrieved 2026-09-17
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Ohio Secretary of State, including entries the profile above does not cover.
RPM International Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does RPM International Inc. do?
Global manufacturer and marketer of specialty paints, protective coatings, roofing and building-envelope systems, sealants, flooring and consumer maintenance products, organized into Construction Products, Performance Coatings and Consumer segments.
Who owns RPM International Inc.?
Institutional investors hold the large majority of shares outstanding; Vanguard Capital Management LLC reported 5.23 percent ownership in a Schedule 13G filed with the SEC (event date March 31, 2026). Full shareholder register not public.
Who is RPM International Inc.'s UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Not applicable: RPM International Inc. is a widely held, NYSE-listed public company. No single ultimate beneficial owner meeting a controlling threshold has been identified.
Is RPM International Inc. still an active company?
RPM International Inc.'s status on Ohio Secretary of State is listed as active.
What is RPM International Inc.'s registered address?
The registered address on file for RPM International Inc. is Medina, United States.
What legal structure is RPM International Inc. registered as?
RPM International Inc. is registered as a Public Limited Company in United States.
What is RPM International Inc.'s revenue?
Approximately 7.9 billion US dollars in consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026 (SEC 10-K).
Is RPM International Inc. listed on a stock exchange?
NYSE: RPM. RPM International Inc. is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Medina, Ohio.
Who are the officers/directors of RPM International Inc.?
Frank C. Sullivan is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since October 2002); Russell L. Gordon is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Does RPM International Inc. have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Parent of brands including Rust-Oleum, Tremco, DAP, Carboline, Stonhard/StonCor, Dryvit, Euclid Chemical and Zinsser, with operations across approximately 167 countries and territories.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Ohio Secretary of State and was last synced on 17 September 2026.