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Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) director granted 2,811 deferred stock units

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Whirlpool Corporation director Judith K. Buckner reported an amended insider transaction reflecting an annual director stock award as deferred stock units instead of common shares. On April 21, 2026, she was granted 2,811 Deferred Stock Units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit.

These deferred stock units convert on a one-for-one basis into Whirlpool common stock when she leaves the Board. Following this correction, Buckner holds 2,811 deferred stock units directly under the company’s plan for nonemployee directors.

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Insider Buckner Judith K.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 2,811 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 2,811 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Deferred stock units granted 2,811 units Annual director stock award on April 21, 2026
Price per deferred stock unit $0.00 per unit Grant/award acquisition transaction
Deferred stock units after transaction 2,811 units Total deferred stock units held directly following award
Deferred Stock Units financial
"the reporting person's annual director stock award was incorrectly reported as an acquisition of shares on Table I, rather than as deferred stock units"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Deferred Compensation Plan II for Nonemployee Directors financial
"rather than as deferred stock units under the Deferred Compensation Plan II for Nonemployee Directors"
annual director stock award financial
"the reporting person's annual director stock award was incorrectly reported as an acquisition of shares"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Buckner Judith K.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 2000 N. M-63

(Street)
BENTON HARBOR MICHIGAN 49022

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ [ WHR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/21/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
04/23/2026
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units(1)04/21/2026A2,811 (1) (1)Common2,811$02,811D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Due to an administrative error, the reporting person's annual director stock award was incorrectly reported as an acquisition of shares on Table I, rather than as deferred stock units under the Deferred Compensation Plan II for Nonemployee Directors. Deferred stock units will be distributed on a one-for-one basis in shares of common stock upon the reporting person's departure from the Board.
Remarks:
/s/ Bridget K. Quinn, Attorney-In-Fact05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Whirlpool (WHR) report for director Judith K. Buckner?

Whirlpool reported an amended Form 4 showing Judith K. Buckner received an annual director award of 2,811 deferred stock units. The award reflects compensation under a board plan rather than a market purchase or sale of common shares.

How many deferred stock units did Judith K. Buckner receive from Whirlpool (WHR)?

Judith K. Buckner received 2,811 deferred stock units as an annual director stock award. The units are tied to Whirlpool common stock and are structured as compensation under the Deferred Compensation Plan II for Nonemployee Directors.

Why was the Whirlpool (WHR) Form 4 for Judith K. Buckner amended?

The Form 4 was amended because an administrative error initially reported the award as an acquisition of common shares on Table I. The amendment corrects this to show 2,811 deferred stock units under the nonemployee director deferred compensation plan.

When will Judith K. Buckner’s Whirlpool (WHR) deferred stock units be paid out?

The deferred stock units will be distributed in Whirlpool common stock when Judith K. Buckner leaves the Board. Each deferred stock unit converts into one share of common stock upon her departure as described in the filing footnote.

What does a $0.00 transaction price mean for Whirlpool (WHR) deferred stock units?

The $0.00 transaction price indicates the 2,811 deferred stock units were granted as compensation, not bought in the market. This reflects an annual director stock award under Whirlpool’s Deferred Compensation Plan II for Nonemployee Directors.