WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
Whirlpool Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances and related products, with approximately $19 billion in annual net sales and 59,000 employees in 2023. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, USA. Whirlpool's strategic architecture includes a portfolio transformation journey, a sustained investment in innovation, and a strong cost position. The company's product portfolio includes major home appliances, such as laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, and dishwashers, as well as small domestic appliances and commercial appliances. Whirlpool's brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Ignis, and Amana, among others. The company operates in four business segments: North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America, and Asia. In 2023, Whirlpool entered into a contribution agreement with Arcelik to contribute its European major domestic appliance business and sell its Middle East and Africa business. Whirlpool's website is www.whirlpoolcorp.com, and its ticker symbol is WHR on the New York Stock Exchange.