Form 8K

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

And Regulation FD

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 3, 2004

 

 

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   1-3932   38-1490038

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan   49022-2692
(Address of principal executive officers)   (Zip Code)

 

(269)-923-5000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Item 5 – Other Events

 

On August 3, 2004, the registrant issued a press release announcing the resignation of R. Stephen Barrett, Jr., the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 1, 2004. The registrant’s Board of Directors has elected Roy Templin to succeed Barrett.

 

The registrant also announced that Ted Dosch has been named to succeed Templin as controller, effective September 1, 2004.

 

Item 7 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Attached is a press release dated August 3, 2004 being furnished as part of this report.

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.
   

Description

99    Press Release dated August 3, 2004

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 3, 2004

   By:  

/s/ Robert T. Kenagy

    Name:  

Robert T. Kenagy

    Title:  

Corporate Secretary