RPM Announces Form 4 Filings


MEDINA, Ohio, July 18 /-- RPM International Inc.(NYSE: RPM) announced today that its executive officers filed Form 4s to reflect the granting of restricted stock awards pursuant to benefit plans of the Company. The Form 4s also reflect the withholding of shares by the company to pay minimum federal, state and local income tax obligations related to the vesting of shares of restricted stock that these officers previously were granted. The benefit plan under which the vested shares were issued requires the company to withhold these shares.

RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are
world leaders in specialty coatings and sealants serving both industrial and
consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants,
corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals.
Industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Day-Glo, Euco
and Dryvit. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-
yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement, automotive and boat repair
and maintenance, and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-
Oleum, DAP, Varathane, Bondo and Testors.

SOURCE RPM International Inc.

CONTACT: P. Kelly Tompkins, executive vice president and chief
administrative officer, RPM International Inc., +1-330-273-5090,
ktompkins@rpminc.com

Web site: www.rpminc.com

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