Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) executive vice president James Peters to leave company

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Whirlpool Corporation reported that Executive Vice President James Peters has decided to resign from the company effective March 30, 2026. He had previously stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025 as part of the company’s ongoing talent planning process.

Whirlpool also reminded investors that it routinely shares important information in the Investors section of its website, including a Hot Topics Q&A area that may be used for material disclosures under Regulation FD, in addition to its press releases and other public communications.

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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) March 11, 2026

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-3932

38-1490038

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2000 North M-63,

Benton Harbor,

Michigan

49022-2692

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000

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:

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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 $1.00 per share

WHR

New York Stock Exchange

and

NYSE Texas

Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20 interest in a share of 8.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

WHR-PRA

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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On March 11, 2026, James Peters, Executive Vice President, announced his decision to resign from his position with Whirlpool Corporation ("the Company"), effective March 30, 2026. As previously reported, Mr. Peters stepped down from his position as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025, as part of the Company's ongoing talent planning process.

Website Disclosure

We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: March 16, 2026                     WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

                            By:     /s/ BRIDGET K. QUINN         

                            Name:     Bridget K. Quinn

                            Title:     Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Whirlpool (WHR) disclose on March 11, 2026?

Whirlpool disclosed that Executive Vice President James Peters decided to resign effective March 30, 2026. He had already stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025, as part of the company’s ongoing talent planning process.

When will James Peters’ resignation from Whirlpool (WHR) be effective?

James Peters’ resignation from Whirlpool will be effective March 30, 2026. This follows his earlier transition on December 31, 2025, when he stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia as part of Whirlpool’s ongoing talent planning process.

What prior role changes for James Peters did Whirlpool (WHR) reference?

Whirlpool referenced that James Peters previously stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025. The company noted this move occurred as part of its ongoing talent planning process, before announcing his full resignation effective March 30, 2026.

How does Whirlpool (WHR) plan to share important investor information?

Whirlpool plans to share important investor information through the Investors section of whirlpoolcorp.com. This includes a Hot Topics Q&A area that may be used to disclose material, non-public information and to meet Regulation FD obligations, alongside press releases, SEC filings, and public webcasts.

Is Whirlpool’s (WHR) website information part of its official SEC filings?

Whirlpool states that information on or accessible through its website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not considered part of, its documents. The website is used as an additional channel for investor information and Regulation FD compliance, separate from formal SEC filings.

Where can Whirlpool (WHR) investors find the Hot Topics Q&A updates?

Investors can find Whirlpool’s Hot Topics Q&A updates in the Investors section of whirlpoolcorp.com. The company indicates it may use this area to disclose material, non-public information and support its Regulation FD compliance, alongside traditional channels like press releases and conference calls.

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