-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Vog7zlH3/gZDrTCvnS0GRDU1NFzOxsjABHRbkN4620S/5NSAzZB1SveW9bWaoAl1 IqDkvnSSFLmtqZfnBXqYBg== 0000950131-01-500174.txt : 20010321 0000950131-01-500174.hdr.sgml : 20010321 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950131-01-500174 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010314 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010320 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000106640 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES [3630] IRS NUMBER: 381490038 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03932 FILM NUMBER: 1572189 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: WHIRLPOOL CNTR 2000 M 63 STREET 2: C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY CITY: BENTON HARBOR STATE: MI ZIP: 49022-2692 BUSINESS PHONE: 6169235000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: WHIRLPOOL CTR 2000 M 63 STREET 2: C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY CITY: BENTON HARBOR STATE: MI ZIP: 49022-2692 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WHIRLPOOL SEEGER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710824 8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K CONFORMED COPY SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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) March 14, 2001 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code) (616)-923-5000 -------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code Item 5. Other Events ------------ On March 14, 2001, the registrant issued a press release announcing the promotion of Michael A. Todman to Executive Vice President, North American Region. On March 16, 2001, the registrant received the resignation of Bengt G. Engstrom, Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Europe, as an officer of the Company effective immediately. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- Copy of press release dated March 14, 2001. 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. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Registrant Date: March 20, 2001 By: /s/ Robert T. Kenagy ------------------------------- Name: Robert T. Kenagy Title: Corporate Secretary EX-99 2 dex99.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 14, 2001 Media: Tom Kline ------ (616) 923-3738 thomas_e_kline@email.whirlpool.com Financial: Tom Filstrup --------- (616) 923-3189 thomas_c_filstrup@email.whirlpool.com WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION NAMES TODMAN TO LEAD NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 14, 2001--Whirlpool Corporation today announced the promotion of Michael A. Todman to executive vice president, Whirlpool North America, effective immediately. Todman previously served as senior vice president, sales and marketing, North America. Since joining Whirlpool in 1993, Todman has held increasingly responsible assignments in finance, service, sales and marketing, and product management in Whirlpool's European and North American operations. Prior to joining Whirlpool, Todman worked for Wang Laboratories, Inc., and Price Waterhouse and Co. David R. Whitwam, chairman and chief executive officer, stated, "Mike Todman has had an excellent background with broad experience and success. We are very confident that under his leadership, we will continue to grow our North America business, build our brands and deliver great results." A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Todman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Georgetown University. Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, the company manufactures in 13 countries and markets under 11 major brand names in more than 170 countries. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.whirlpoolcorp.com. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----