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