Whirlpool’s Marc R. Bitzer gifts 80,000 shares

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) reported an insider Form 4 for Chairman and CEO Marc R. Bitzer involving non-market gift transfers of common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Whirlpool Corp (WHR) reported an insider Form 4 for Chairman and CEO Marc R. Bitzer involving non-market gift transfers of common stock. On 2026-08-17, an indirect trust for Bitzer disposed of 40,000 shares of Whirlpool common stock as a bona fide gift, leaving that trust with 6,031.419 shares. On the same date, trusts for his immediate family members indirectly acquired 40,000 shares, also characterized as bona fide gifts. Separate from these gifts, Bitzer is reported to hold 9,453.320 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Stock Fund. No open-market purchases or sales were reported, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan designation was indicated.

Insider Trade Summary

80,000 shares gifted

Gift 4 txns

Insider Bitzer Marc R

Role CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	40,000	$0.00	$0.00
Gift	Common Stock	40,000	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,031.419 shares (Indirect, By trust for reporting person); Common Stock — 203,227 shares (Indirect, By trusts for immediate family members); Common Stock — 9,453.32 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Stock Fund)

Key Figures

Gifted shares from trust for reporting person: 40,000 shares Gifted shares to family trusts: 40,000 shares Shares remaining in trust for reporting person: 6,031.419 shares +3 more

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Gifted shares from trust for reporting person 40,000 shares Common Stock disposed of as bona fide gift by trust for Marc R. Bitzer on 2026-08-17

Gifted shares to family trusts 40,000 shares Common Stock acquired as bona fide gift by trusts for immediate family members on 2026-08-17

Shares remaining in trust for reporting person 6,031.419 shares Indirect holdings "By trust for reporting person" following gift transaction

401(k) indirect holdings 9,453.320 shares Indirect holdings through 401(k) Stock Fund as of the reported date

Total gift shares reported 80,000 shares Aggregate of bona fide gift transactions (two 40,000-share entries) on 2026-08-17

Price per share for gift transactions $0.0000 Reported transaction price per share for both bona fide gift entries

Key Terms

bona fide gift, indirect ownership, 401(k) Stock Fund

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bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description is "Bona fide gift" for the reported transfers"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

indirect ownership financial

"Each entry shows ownership_type "indirect" with nature of ownership by trusts or 401(k)"

401(k) Stock Fund financial

"One holding entry lists nature_of_ownership as "401(k) Stock Fund""

FAQ

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What insider transactions did WHR report for Marc R. Bitzer on this Form 4?

Marc R. Bitzer reported non-market gift transfers of Whirlpool common stock on 2026-08-17. A trust for him gifted 40,000 shares, while trusts for immediate family members received 40,000 shares, all classified as bona fide gifts.

How many Whirlpool (WHR) shares were transferred as gifts in this Form 4?

A total of 80,000 shares of Whirlpool common stock were involved in gift transactions. One trust for Marc R. Bitzer disposed of 40,000 shares, and trusts for immediate family members acquired 40,000 shares, both as bona fide gifts.

What are Marc R. Bitzer’s reported Whirlpool (WHR) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported gifts, a trust for Marc R. Bitzer holds 6,031.419 shares of Whirlpool common stock. He is also shown with 9,453.320 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Stock Fund, both categorized as indirect ownership.

Were the Whirlpool (WHR) insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating the transactions were not affirmatively reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan or similar pre-arranged program.

Did Marc R. Bitzer buy or sell Whirlpool (WHR) shares on the open market?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported. All transactions are coded as G, indicating bona fide gifts of common stock between trusts associated with Marc R. Bitzer and his immediate family members.

Are the reported Whirlpool (WHR) shares held directly or indirectly by Marc R. Bitzer?

All reported positions are indirect. Shares are held by trust for the reporting person, by trusts for immediate family members, and through a 401(k) Stock Fund, rather than as direct personal holdings.

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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 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^*

Bitzer Marc R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHAIRMAN AND CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	08/17/2026		G		40,000	D	$0	6,031.419	I	By trust for reporting person
Common Stock	08/17/2026		G		40,000	A	$0	190,000	I	By trusts for immediate family members
Common Stock								13,227	I	By trusts for immediate family members
Common Stock								9,453.32	I	401(k) Stock Fund

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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Bridget K. Quinn, Attorney-In-Fact	08/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)