Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) CEO logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO Marc R. Bitzer reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On March 1, 2026, 11,070 restricted stock units vested from a grant dated February 17, 2025 under the Whirlpool Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan.

These units converted one-for-one into 11,070 shares of Whirlpool common stock, held indirectly in a trust for Bitzer. In a separate transaction the same day, the trust disposed of 3,166.021 shares at $69.13 per share to cover tax obligations related to the vesting.

After these transactions, the trust reported holding 49,141.419 Whirlpool common shares. Additional indirect holdings include shares held by trusts for immediate family members and in a 401(k) stock fund, reflecting long-term ownership arrangements rather than open-market trading.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bitzer Marc R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M(1)		11,070	A	$0	52,307.44	I	By trust for reporting person
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		3,166.021	D	$69.13	49,141.419	I	By trust for reporting person
Common Stock								150,000	I	By trusts for immediate family members
Common Stock								10,117	I	By trusts for immediate family members
Common Stock								9,129.81	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/01/2026		M			11,070	(1)	(1)	Common	11,070	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vesting of restricted stock units granted February 17, 2025, under the Whirlpool Corporation Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The remaining restricted stock units will vest in substantially equal installments and convert one-for-one to shares on March 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bridget K. Quinn, Attorney-In-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Whirlpool (WHR) CEO Marc Bitzer report in this Form 4?

Marc Bitzer reported the vesting of 11,070 restricted stock units that converted into Whirlpool common shares. Related tax withholding transactions and updated indirect holdings in trusts and a 401(k) stock fund were also disclosed for transparency on his equity-based compensation.

How many Whirlpool RSUs vested for Marc Bitzer and when?

A total of 11,070 restricted stock units vested for Marc Bitzer on March 1, 2026. These RSUs came from a grant dated February 17, 2025 and converted one-for-one into Whirlpool common shares under the company’s Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan.

Were any Whirlpool shares sold by Marc Bitzer in the open market?

The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition of 3,166.021 shares at $69.13 per share, executed to satisfy tax liabilities on vested RSUs. This type of transaction differs from a discretionary open-market sale for investment purposes or portfolio rebalancing.

How many Whirlpool shares does Marc Bitzer’s trust hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, a trust for Marc Bitzer held 49,141.419 Whirlpool common shares. The Form 4 also notes additional indirect holdings in trusts for immediate family members and in a 401(k) stock fund, reflecting diversified long-term ownership structures.

What future vesting remains from Marc Bitzer’s 2025 Whirlpool RSU grant?

The footnote explains that remaining restricted stock units from the February 17, 2025 grant will vest in substantially equal installments. They are scheduled to convert one-for-one into Whirlpool shares on March 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028, subject to plan terms.

How is Marc Bitzer’s ownership in Whirlpool structured according to the filing?

Marc Bitzer’s Whirlpool ownership is reported largely as indirect, with shares held by a trust for his benefit, trusts for immediate family members, and a 401(k) stock fund. This structure reflects estate planning and retirement arrangements rather than simple individual brokerage holdings.