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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000106640-26-000017"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WHR"
cik: "0000106640"
company_name: "WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-04-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T07:29:51.369352+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Whirlpool NA President Alessandro Perucchetti departs with $3M separation package

## Summary
- EVP & President Whirlpool NA Alessandro Perucchetti's employment terminated March 31, 2026; role part of talent planning.
- Receives $2,997,560 in two installments; first within 30 days, second by March 2027.
- Eligible for prorated 2026 annual incentive under Executive Performance Excellence Plan.
- Separation contingent on waiver/release, 2-year non-compete, non-solicit, and cooperation covenants.
- Step-down from officer role effective Jan 1, 2026 previously disclosed; this filing covers final separation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000106640-26-000017
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WHR
- cik: 0000106640
- company_name: WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-04-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/106640/000010664026000017/0000106640-26-000017-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/106640/000010664026000017/whr-20260330.htm

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