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  • WHIRLPOOL CORP Profile

    With brand names recognized by just about anyone who has ever separated dark colors from light, Whirlpool is one of the world's top home appliance makers. It makes washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, microwave ovens, ranges, trash compactors, air purifiers, and more. In addition to Whirlpool, the company sells its products under a bevy of brand names including KitchenAid, Bauknecht, Roper, Maytag, and Magic Chef. Whirlpool peddles its appliances in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Competition in the home appliances market has heated up in recent years, with Bosch Siemens, LG, Samsung, and Haier commanding equal attention.
    Jeff M. Fettig
    CEO
    2000 N. M-63

    Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

    http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com

    Phone: 269-923-5000

    Fax: 269-923-3722
    Sector: Consumer Goods Industry: Consumer Durables
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $19,408,000,000 7.3% $640,000,000 73,000
  • Key Executives: WHR

    Name Title Officer Since
    Jeff M. Fettig CEO 1/1/99
    Roy W. Templin CFO -
    Michael (Mike) D. Thieneman Chief Technology Officer -
    Anthony B. Petitt Chief Accounting Officer -
    Marc R. Bitzer Executive VP -
    Mark K. Hu Executive VP -
    Michael D. White Director 1/1/04
    Larry M. Venturelli CFO, Geographical/Vice President, Geographical -
  • Top Competitors: WHR

  • Insider Trends: WHR

    Sentiment for WHR is POSITIVE

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    • 6M
    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: WHR

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    06/11/08 FETTIG JEFF M 18,000 Exercise of Stock Options $1.14 M
    04/15/08 STONEY JANICE D 647 Award of Stock Options $0.00
    04/15/08 MARSH MILES L 647 Award of Stock Options $0.00
  • Ownership Breakdown : WHR

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 497.00
     
    Mutual Fund 933.00
    Other Major 17.00
  • Short Interest Volume: WHR

    Data as of 6/25/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 301.99 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 8.90
    Float 74.63 M
    Short Interest as % of Float 16.70
    Average Daily Volume 1.55 M
    Outstanding Shares 75.13 M