-----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, G9GMinP3ESoQ5iVMEBKSjowiPiOVNiaENP3oozCZWHRIrpuqBugo+NcmvkeZfw0S Av8cH+GPZdBjfalTTQ79Ag== 0000950131-97-004715.txt : 19970804 0000950131-97-004715.hdr.sgml : 19970804 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950131-97-004715 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970731 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19970801 SROS: NYSE 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: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03932 FILM NUMBER: 97649774 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: WHIRLPOOL CNTR 2000 M 63 STREET 2: C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY CITY: BENTON HARBOR STATE: MI ZIP: 49022 BUSINESS PHONE: 6169235000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: WHIRLPOOL CTR 2000 M 63 STREET 2: C/O CORPORATE SECRETARY CITY: CENTON HARBOR STATE: MI ZIP: 49022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WHIRLPOOL SEEGER CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710824 8-K 1 FORM 8-K 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) July 31, 1997 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 July 31, 1997, the registrant announced that it is exploring a full array of strategic business options involving Whirlpool Financial Corporation, its wholly owned financial services subsidiary. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- Exhibit 1 --------- Copy of a press release dated July 31, 1997 regarding the company's announcement that it is exploring a full array of strategic business options involving Whirlpool Financial Corporation, its wholly owned financial services subsidiary. 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: August 1, 1997 By: /s/ Daniel F. Hopp ------------------- Name: Daniel F. Hopp Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EX-99.1 2 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 1 --------- Jeff Francis (616) 923-5582 jeffrey_a_francis@email.whirlpool.com WHIRLPOOL EXPLORING STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES INVOLVING ITS FINANCIAL SERVICES SUBSIDIARY BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- July 31, 1997 -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) said today that it is exploring a full array of strategic business options involving Whirlpool Financial Corporation (WFC), its wholly owned financial services subsidiary. The analysis includes possible alliances, partnerships and other alternatives. Whirlpool said this analysis is part of the company's ongoing assessment of how its worldwide businesses can best create value. Whirlpool expects to continue a relationship with WFC regardless of the study's outcome. Whirlpool Financial Corporation, with assets of more than $2.1 billion, provides inventory and consumer financing to the appliance, consumer electronics, lawn and garden, home heating and air conditioning and music industries. It has principle offices in North America, Europe and Asia and employs approximately 900 people worldwide. 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 products under 11 major brand names in about 140 countries. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----