Whirlpool Corp /de/
A maker of home appliances, Whirlpool produces washers, dryers, refrigerators, and other household goods under brands including KitchenAid and Maytag. It began in 1911 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, when insurance salesman Lou Upton, compensated with a patent for a hand-cranked clothes washer after a failed dealership investment, teamed with his uncle Emory to electrify the machine. The name came from the swirling water that powered its washers, and the company adopted it in 1950.
On February 25, 2025, ALP delivered a letter (the "Letter") to the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board") in which ALP expressed dissatisfaction with the recently announced equity issuance. ALP also noted the Issuer's failure to take advantage of the tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, as well as a concern with management entrenchment. The Letter is attached as Exhibit 1 to this Schedule 13D and is incorporated by reference herein. The Reporting Persons have engaged, or may engage, in discussions with members of management and/or the Board of the Issuer, from time to time, regarding certain matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the matters set forth in the Letter. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares over which the Reporting Persons exercises beneficial ownership in the belief that the shares of Common Stock represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons do not have any plan or proposal that would relate to, or result in, any of the matters set forth under paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons reserve the right to change their intentions with respect to any and all matters referred to in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their position and/or change their purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto and carry out any of the actions or transactions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, to the extent they deem advisable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Persons have no intention to engage in a control transaction, or any contested solicitation for the election of directors, by means of the activities described in paragraphs (a), (b), or (d) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
On February 25, 2025, ALP delivered a letter (the "Letter") to the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board") in which ALP expressed dissatisfaction with the recently announced equity issuance. ALP also noted the Issuer's failure to take advantage of the tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, as well as a concern with management entrenchment. The Letter is attached as Exhibit 1 to this Schedule 13D and is incorporated by reference herein. The Reporting Persons have engaged, or may engage, in discussions with members of management and/or the Board of the Issuer, from time to time, regarding certain matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the matters set forth in the Letter. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares over which the Reporting Persons exercises beneficial ownership in the belief that the shares of Common Stock represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons do not have any plan or proposal that would relate to, or result in, any of the matters set forth under paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons reserve the right to change their intentions with respect to any and all matters referred to in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their position and/or change their purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto and carry out any of the actions or transactions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, to the extent they deem advisable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Persons have no intention to engage in a control transaction, or any contested solicitation for the election of directors, by means of the activities described in paragraphs (a), (b), or (d) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 13GPassive | 5.33% | 3.45M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC | 13GPassive | 5.33% | 3.45M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 13G/APassive | 8.7% | 5.66M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Abigail P. Johnson | 13G/APassive | 8.7% | 5.66M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 13G/APassive | 9.4% | 6.16M | Jul 30, 2026 |
| PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ | 13G/APassive | 5.78% | 3.75M | May 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 13GPassive | 5.12% | 3.32M | Apr 30, 2026 |
| The Vanguard Group | 13G/APassive | 0% | 0 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Appaloosa LP | 13DActivist | 4.9% | 3.19M | Mar 3, 2026 |
On February 25, 2025, ALP delivered a letter (the "Letter") to the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board") in which ALP expressed dissatisfaction with the recently announced equity issuance. ALP also noted the Issuer's failure to take advantage of the tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, as well as a concern with management entrenchment. The Letter is attached as Exhibit 1 to this Schedule 13D and is incorporated by reference herein. The Reporting Persons have engaged, or may engage, in discussions with members of management and/or the Board of the Issuer, from time to time, regarding certain matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the matters set forth in the Letter. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares over which the Reporting Persons exercises beneficial ownership in the belief that the shares of Common Stock represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons do not have any plan or proposal that would relate to, or result in, any of the matters set forth under paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons reserve the right to change their intentions with respect to any and all matters referred to in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their position and/or change their purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto and carry out any of the actions or transactions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, to the extent they deem advisable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Persons have no intention to engage in a control transaction, or any contested solicitation for the election of directors, by means of the activities described in paragraphs (a), (b), or (d) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| Appaloosa Capital Inc. | 13DActivist | 4.9% | 3.19M | Mar 3, 2026 |
On February 25, 2025, ALP delivered a letter (the "Letter") to the Issuer's Board of Directors (the "Board") in which ALP expressed dissatisfaction with the recently announced equity issuance. ALP also noted the Issuer's failure to take advantage of the tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, as well as a concern with management entrenchment. The Letter is attached as Exhibit 1 to this Schedule 13D and is incorporated by reference herein. The Reporting Persons have engaged, or may engage, in discussions with members of management and/or the Board of the Issuer, from time to time, regarding certain matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the matters set forth in the Letter. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons acquired the shares over which the Reporting Persons exercises beneficial ownership in the belief that the shares of Common Stock represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons do not have any plan or proposal that would relate to, or result in, any of the matters set forth under paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons reserve the right to change their intentions with respect to any and all matters referred to in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their position and/or change their purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto and carry out any of the actions or transactions described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, to the extent they deem advisable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Persons have no intention to engage in a control transaction, or any contested solicitation for the election of directors, by means of the activities described in paragraphs (a), (b), or (d) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. | ||||