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Frank Sullivan

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, RPM International Inc.

Search every verified Frank Sullivan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Frank Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of RPM International, discussed the company's fiscal 2026 second quarter results on a January 2026 earnings call, reporting December sales up 12.1% with unit volume up 7%. He described the company's SG&A structural realignment as a "down payment" on a new long-term strategic plan, estimating that once fully implemented, the optimization actions would yield an annual benefit of approximately $100 million, with $5 million realized in the third quarter, an incremental $20 million in the fourth quarter, and the remaining $75 million in fiscal 2027. Sullivan said the company expects to communicate details on a broader, longer-term approach, referred to as "MAP 3.0," later in the year. In a June 2025 interview about manufacturing, Sullivan, who also serves as CEO of DayGlo Color Corp, discussed his approach to leadership, emphasizing "radical transparency" through quarterly town halls and a focus on automation to make jobs easier rather than replace workers. He stated his goals for DayGlo include being a leader in sustainable manufacturing, a good employer, a good steward of RPM's capital, and a good citizen to Cleveland and other jurisdictions where the company operates.

Recent appearances

  • $RPM RPM International Q3 2026 Earnings Conference Call

    04/08/2026 Q&A: 16:34 RPM International Inc. provides specialty chemicals for the construction, industrial, specialty, and consumer markets. It operates in four segments: CPG, PCG, Consumer, and SPG. The company offers waterproofing, coating, and traditional roofing systems; sealants, air barriers, tapes, and foams; residential home weatherization systems; roofing and building maintenance services; sealing and bonding, subfloor preparation, flooring, and glazing solutions; resin flooring systems, polyurethane, MMA waterproof, epoxy floor paint and coatings, concrete repair, and protection prod…

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  • RPM International Inc RPM Q2 2026 Earnings Call

    --------- RPM International Inc RPM Q2 2026 Earnings Call --------- In this video, we’ll cover the latest quarterly earnings results, key financial metrics, and business highlights from the most recent reporting period. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on X for more updates: https://x.com/Fyfull2 Disclaimer: This video includes segments from official corporate earnings calls and presentations, used for educational and informational purposes under fair use (Section 107, U.S. Copyright Act). No affiliation or endorsement by the companies mentioned is implied. All content rights rem…

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  • Make It: Frank Conversations about the Future of Manufacturing with Frank "Sully" Sullivan

    Ethan Karp speaks to Frank “Sully” Sullivan, CEO of DayGlo Color Corp, about leading as a Millennial CEO, turning around a ...

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  • RPM International Inc Q2 2024 Earnings Call

    We are excited to announce the launch of AlphaStreet Intelligence, a cutting-edge technology driven global ecosystem that connects companies, investors, analysts, and experts. Crafted as an AI-driven market intelligence platform, it not only facilitates interaction among the eco system participants but also accelerates research and decision-making by surfacing self-learning AI insights. The unrivaled intelligence is due to unique combination of platform interactions and syndicated content. I believe that AlphaStreet Intelligence will transform the way market intelligence is approached, make th…

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  • The housing market will get back to normal, says RPM International CEO Frank Sullivan

    RPM International CEO Frank Sullivan joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the 2024 outlook for the economy, the performance of the company, and more.

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  • Tom and Sandy Sullivan

    Together, Tom and Sandy Sullivan raised six kids and pursued their goal of building a successful company, Republic Powdered Metals (RPM), which was started by Frank’s grandfather, Frank C. Sullivan, in 1947.

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  • RPM Stock | RPM International Inc Q1 2022 Earnings Call

    RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) Q1 2022 earnings call dated Oct. 06, 2021 Corporate Participants: Frank C. Sullivan — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Laroche — Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Russell L. Gordon — Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Analysts: Ghansham Panjabi — Baird — Analyst Caleb — BMO Capital Markets — Analyst Stephen — Morgan Stanley — Analyst Josh Spector — UBS — Analyst Cory Murphy — Vertical Research Partners — Analyst Luke Washer — Bank of America Merrill Lynch — Analyst David Paige — RBC — Analyst Presentation…

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  • [RPM stock] RPM International Q2 2021 Earnings Call (1/6/21)

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  • RPM Stock | RPM International Inc Q2 2021 Earnings Call

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  • RPM International, Inc RPM CEO Frank Sullivan on Q3 2020 Results

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  • RPM International, Inc RPM CEO Frank Sullivan on Q2 2020 Results

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  • Entrepreneurs of RPM | Spanish | Empresarios de RPM

    Descubra por qué RPM es el mejor hogar para empresas emprendedoras en el negocio de revestimientos y selladores especiales a través de historias de adquisiciones. RPM International Inc. posee subsidiarias que son líderes mundiales en revestimientos y selladores especiales. Entre sus principales marcas de consumo se encuentran Rust-Oleum, DAP y Zinsser. Las acciones ordinarias de la compañía se negocian en la Bolsa de Valores de Nueva York con el símbolo RPM. Durante cuatro décadas, RPM ha aumentado consecutivamente su dividendo en efectivo anual a los accionistas. Obtenga más información en…

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