[8-K] Whirlpool Corp. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 28 July 2025, Leslie’s, Inc. (LESL) submitted a Form 8-K under Item 2.02 to furnish a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains estimated, preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended 28 June 2025. The actual figures are not included in the filing, and management cautions they may change once normal closing procedures and the external quarterly review are completed. Because the data remain preliminary, the information is deemed “furnished” rather than “filed,” limiting Section 18 liability and preventing automatic incorporation into future SEC documents. No other material events, transactions, or guidance updates are disclosed.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Leslie’s furnished an 8-K announcing preliminary Q3 FY25 results; no numbers provided, so investor impact is currently neutral.

Leslie’s used an Item 2.02 8-K strictly to alert investors that a press release with unaudited Q3 figures exists. Absent hard metrics—revenues, margins, comps or guidance—market participants cannot gauge performance or valuation impact. The filing also clarifies that the exhibit is non-incorporated and subject to revision, signalling standard caution. Overall, this is routine disclosure with limited informational value until the actual press release or full 10-Q is available.

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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) July 28, 2025

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

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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 28, 2025, Whirlpool Corporation issued a press release providing information regarding earnings for the second quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K, including the Exhibits hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Exhibit
Exhibit 99.1			Press Release
Exhibit 104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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: July 28, 2025                     WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

                            By:     /s/ JAMES W. PETERS         

                            Name:     James W. Peters

                            Title:     Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and

Administrative Officer

FAQ

Why did Leslie’s (LESL) file an 8-K on July 28 2025?

To furnish a press release containing preliminary Q3 FY25 financial results under Item 2.02.

Does the 8-K include Leslie’s actual Q3 2025 numbers?

No. The filing references preliminary results but does not disclose specific figures.

What is Exhibit 99.1 in Leslie’s July 28 2025 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release that contains the estimated Q3 FY25 results.

Is the information in this 8-K considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No. It is furnished, not filed, which limits liability under Section 18.

Will the preliminary results change?

Yes, they are subject to normal closing procedures and could be adjusted before final reporting.