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WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ FILES (8-K) Disclosing Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits
[February 19, 2014]

WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ FILES (8-K) Disclosing Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits


(Edgar Glimpses Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On February 18, 2014, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Whirlpool Corporation appointed Geraldine T. Elliott a Director of Whirlpool Corporation and a member of the Board's Human Resources Committee and Audit Committee.



Ms. Elliott's compensation will be consistent with that of other nonemployee directors, consisting of an annual cash retainer in the amount of $120,000, and annual equity compensation, to be paid in Whirlpool common stock, in the amount of $120,000. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the nonemployee director compensation program, Ms. Elliott received a grant of 1,000 shares of Whirlpool common stock under the Amended and Restated 2010 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan, upon her appointment to the Board.

The press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Elliott is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated February 18, 2014 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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