UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14 (a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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| ¨ | Preliminary Proxy Statement | ¨ | CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14A-6 (E) (2)) |
| ¨ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
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| ¨ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to (S) 240.14a-11(c) or (S) 240.14a-12 |
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person (s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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Notes:
Reg. (S) 240.14a-101
SEC 1913 (3–99)
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
Your vote is important. If you have not already done so, please vote today to ensure your shares are represented at the annual meeting on April 17. (Shares in the U.S. 401(k) plan must be voted before April 12.)
At this meeting, stockholders may vote on the following proposals:
| Proposals | Board Recommends You Vote | |
| Election of directors (term expires 2013) |
FOR | |
| An advisory vote to approve Whirlpool’s executive compensation |
FOR | |
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Ratification of the appointment of Ernst &Young LLP, as Whirlpool’s independent registered accounting firm for fiscal year 2012 |
FOR | |
| A stockholder proposal to require shareholder approval of certain benefits available upon death of a senior executive |
AGAINST |
The Board’s rationale for these recommendations is set forth in detail in our proxy statement.
You should have previously received access to proxy materials and instructions on how to vote shares you hold in your name, in the U.S. 401(k) plan, or in a brokerage account.
NOTE: Shares held in a brokerage account are voted separately from shares held in your name or in a U.S. 401(k) account. Please contact your broker for information about voting shares in your brokerage account. Please contact Bridget Quinn at ext. 5527, or bridget_k_quinn@whirlpool.com, if you have any questions, or if you would like us to send you a new link to the website where you can review proxy materials and vote shares held in your name or in a U.S. 401(k) account.
Thank you for voting and for your continued cooperation and support.