Whirlpool (WHR) VP and Controller awarded 972 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Whirlpool Corporation reported that Vice President and Controller Todd N. Tomczak received a grant of 972 restricted stock units on February 16, 2026. These units vest in three substantially equal installments and convert one-for-one into Whirlpool common stock on March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029. Following this award, Tomczak directly holds 972 restricted stock units.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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 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^*

Tomczak Todd N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2000 N. M-63

(Street)

BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ [ WHR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Vice President and Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/16/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/16/2026		A		972		(1)	(1)	Common Stock	972	$0	972	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units will vest in three substantially equal installments and convert one-for-one to shares of common stock on each of the following dates: 03/01/2027, 03/01/2028, and 03/01/2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bridget K. Quinn, Attorney-In-Fact	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Whirlpool (WHR) report for Todd N. Tomczak?

Whirlpool reported that Vice President and Controller Todd N. Tomczak received a grant of 972 restricted stock units. The Form 4 describes this as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

When do Todd N. Tomczak’s Whirlpool (WHR) restricted stock units vest?

The 972 restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal installments. They convert to Whirlpool common stock on March 1, 2027, March 1, 2028, and March 1, 2029, aligning the executive’s compensation with long-term company performance over several years.

How many Whirlpool (WHR) restricted stock units does Todd N. Tomczak hold after this grant?

After the reported transaction, Todd N. Tomczak holds a total of 972 restricted stock units directly. This entire balance reflects the newly granted award reported in the Form 4, with no additional derivative holdings disclosed in the provided data.

What type of security was granted to Todd N. Tomczak at Whirlpool (WHR)?

Todd N. Tomczak received restricted stock units, a form of equity-based compensation. Each unit is scheduled to convert one-for-one into Whirlpool common stock on future vesting dates, subject to the specified vesting schedule and any applicable company or employment conditions.

Was Todd N. Tomczak’s Whirlpool (WHR) equity grant an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition of restricted stock units. It is part of compensation rather than an open-market share purchase, and carries a transaction price per unit of 0.0000 in the Form 4 data.