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Whirlpool Corporation filings document formal disclosures for a public home appliance manufacturer, including earnings releases furnished on Form 8-K, Regulation FD updates, proxy materials and annual meeting vote results. The filings identify its registered common stock and depositary shares representing interests in 8.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
The records also cover capital-structure activity tied to public offerings, guidance recalculations, director elections, advisory executive-compensation votes, auditor ratification, and executive separation agreements. These disclosures connect Whirlpool's governance, compensation practices, securities structure and operating-performance reporting to its kitchen and laundry appliance business.
Whirlpool Corporation director Geraldine Elliott reported an indirect acquisition of 2,811 shares of Common Stock on behalf of a family trust. The shares represent an annual stock award granted under Whirlpool’s Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan and were received at no cash cost. Following this grant, the family trust holds 16,046 Whirlpool shares in total.
Dietz Diane M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Whirlpool director Diane M. Dietz received a grant of 2,811 shares of Whirlpool common stock as an annual stock award under the company’s Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as it represents equity compensation, not a market purchase. Following this grant, Dietz directly holds 19,673 shares of Whirlpool common stock.
Buckner Judith K. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Whirlpool director Judith K. Buckner received an annual stock award of 2,811 shares of common stock on April 21, 2026. The shares were granted at $0.00 per share under the company’s Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan, bringing her direct holdings to 2,811 shares.
Adcock Mary Ellen reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Whirlpool Corporation director Mary Ellen Adcock received an annual stock award of 2,811 shares of common stock. The shares were granted on April 21, 2026 under Whirlpool’s Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan at no purchase price to her. Following this grant, she directly owns 2,811 Whirlpool common shares, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.
Whirlpool Corporation reports final separation terms for Alessandro Perucchetti, former Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool North America. Under a Waiver and Release Agreement, his employment ended on March 31, 2026, and he will receive $2,997,560 paid in two installments.
He remains eligible for a prorated 2026 annual incentive under the Executive Performance Excellence Plan, based on 2026 company performance as determined by the Human Resources Committee in February 2027. All payments depend on his waiver of claims, compliance with two-year restrictive covenants, and an ongoing cooperation obligation.
Whirlpool Corporation filed a current report describing the finalized separation terms for James Peters, its former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia. His employment ended on March 30, 2026 under a Waiver and Release Agreement.
Under this agreement, Mr. Peters will receive $3,046,500 in severance, paid in two installments, with the second scheduled for March 2027. He remains eligible for a prorated 2026 annual incentive based on Company performance and for vesting of 20,000 restricted stock units on March 1, 2028. These benefits depend on his waiver of claims, adherence to two-year restrictive covenants, and an ongoing cooperation obligation.
The Vanguard Group amended its Schedule 13G/A to report zero beneficial ownership of Whirlpool Corp common stock. The filing explains that on January 12, 2026 The Vanguard Group, Inc. implemented an internal realignment and certain subsidiaries/business divisions will report disaggregated holdings in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998). The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.
Whirlpool Corporation reported that Executive Vice President James Peters has decided to resign from the company effective March 30, 2026. He had previously stepped down as Chief Financial Officer and President, Whirlpool Asia effective December 31, 2025 as part of the company’s ongoing talent planning process.
Whirlpool also reminded investors that it routinely shares important information in the Investors section of its website, including a Hot Topics Q&A area that may be used for material disclosures under Regulation FD, in addition to its press releases and other public communications.
Whirlpool Corporation has issued its 2026 proxy, asking shareholders to elect 12 directors, approve 2025 executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratify Ernst & Young as 2026 auditor. The annual meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026 in Chicago.
Management highlights a difficult 2025 marked by a suppressed U.S. housing market, tariff volatility, and weak consumer sentiment. Revenue was $15.5 billion, with GAAP net earnings of $318 million, a 2.2% net margin, and ongoing EBIT margin of 4.7% after about $200 million of structural cost reductions.
Whirlpool invested roughly $0.8 billion in R&D and capital spending, executed a major North America product refresh, and reduced its stake in Whirlpool of India to 40%, using proceeds to pay down debt. The annual dividend rate was reset to $3.60 per share while still returning $299 million in dividends and marking 70 consecutive years of payouts.
Incentive outcomes reflect below-target performance: the 2025 short‑term bonus paid at 50% of target after excluding one‑time tariff headwinds, and the 2023‑2025 performance share cycle paid out at 0% as cumulative ongoing EPS and average ROIC fell below threshold goals.