SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
And Regulation FD
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 15, 2002
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692
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(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)
(269)-923-5000
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Item 5. - Other Events
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On August 15, 2002, the registrant announced the appointment of R. Stephen
Barrett, Jr. as executive vice president and chief financial officer of
Whirlpool Corporation, succeeding Mark Brown, who was appointed senior vice
president in charge of global strategic sourcing.
Item 7. - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Copy of August 15, 2002 press release announcing the appointment of R.
Stephen Barrett, Jr. as executive vice president and chief financial officer of
Whirlpool Corporation.
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
Date: August 15, 2002 By: /s/ Robert T. Kenagy
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Name: Robert T. Kenagy
Title: Corporate Secretary