Form 8-K
8-K — WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
Accession: 0000106640-26-000027
Filed: 2026-04-24
Period: 2026-04-21
CIK: 0000106640
SIC: 3630 (HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES)
Item: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 21, 2026
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2000 North M-63,
Benton Harbor,
Michigan
49022-2692
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20 interest in a share of 8.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR-PRA New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On April 21, 2026, Whirlpool Corporation (the “Corporation”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting. The matters listed below were submitted to a vote of the stockholders through the solicitation of proxies, and the proposals are described in detail in the Corporation's proxy statement filed March 10, 2026 (the "Proxy Statement"). The results of the stockholder vote are as follows:
1.Mary Ellen Adcock, Marc R. Bitzer, Judi K. Buckner, Greg Creed, Diane M. Dietz, Gerri T. Elliott, Richard J. Kramer, Jennifer A. LaClair, John D. Liu, James M. Loree, John G. Morikis, and Rudy Wilson were each elected by the stockholders to a term to expire in 2027 or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.
Nominees
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
Mary Ellen Adcock
32,296,017
6,109,492
240,008
10,204,489
Marc R. Bitzer
30,735,884
7,680,487
229,146
10,204,489
Judi K. Buckner 32,669,202 5,729,724 246,591 10,204,489
Greg Creed 31,102,104 7,316,800 226,613 10,204,489
Diane M. Dietz
31,757,713
6,644,650
243,154
10,204,489
Gerri T. Elliott
31,859,497
6,546,712
239,308
10,204,489
Richard J. Kramer
31,722,776
6,674,827
247,914
10,204,489
Jennifer A. LaClair
31,502,870
6,900,588
242,059
10,204,489
John D. Liu
32,197,296
6,200,948
247,273
10,204,489
James M. Loree
32,105,391
6,289,895
250,231
10,204,489
John G. Morikis
31,332,130
7,065,094
248,293
10,204,489
Rudy Wilson
32,268,965
6,145,647
230,905
10,204,489
2.The stockholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation paid to the Corporation’s named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis, the compensation tables and related disclosure.
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-Votes
26,813,220
11,498,460
333,837
10,204,489
3.The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
For
Against
Abstain
46,613,244
1,074,598
252,769
Website Disclosure
We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 24, 2026 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
By: /s/ BRIDGET K. QUINN
Name: Bridget K. Quinn
Title: Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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