8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 10, 2022

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Pennsylvania	001-1687	25-0730780
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15272

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

(412) 434-3131

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

    ☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

    ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

    ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

    ☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.66 2/3	PPG	New York Stock Exchange
0.875% Notes due 2025	PPG 25	New York Stock Exchange
1.875% Notes due 2025	PPG 25A	New York Stock Exchange
1.400% Notes due 2027	PPG 27	New York Stock Exchange
2.750% Notes due 2029	PPG 29A	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

    Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 11, 2022, PPG Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued the following statement from Michael H. McGarry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, on the July 10, 2022 passing of Steven A. Davis, a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Davis had served as a director of the Company since 2019.

“We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Steven A. Davis, who has served as a member of PPG’s Board of Directors since 2019. Our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time are with his wife Lynnda and their three daughters. Steve has been a respected and trusted member of PPG’s Board. His invaluable expertise and leadership has had a dynamic impact on our organization. Steve’s involvement also extended deep into our organization through our Black Employee Network and other employee resource networks, and he participated in a variety of events and global webcasts involving our employees. His passion to help others grow and succeed made a positive impact throughout our organization and went well beyond his Board role. This is a sad day for all of us at PPG and we will greatly miss his leadership and friendship.”

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.
		(Registrant)
Date: July 15, 2022	By:	/s/ Michael H. McGarry
		Michael H. McGarry
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Entity Information [Line Items]
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0.875% Notes due 2025
Entity Information [Line Items]
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1.875% Notes due 2025
Entity Information [Line Items]
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