RPM International, Inc.’s long-term asbestos liabilities were
US$425,328,000 as of May 31, 2009, compared with US$494,745,000
as of May 31, 2008, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27,
2009.
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