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materiality 0.70
Whirlpool sells 30.4M shares of Whirlpool India for ~$468M, reducing stake to 51%
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
- Ownership in Whirlpool India reduced from 75% to 51% via on-market trade on Feb 20, 2024.
- Gross proceeds of approximately $468 million expected on settlement Feb 21, 2024.
- Net cash used to reduce debt; Whirlpool retains majority and sees India as key growth market.
- Company continues commitment with new product launches and recently acquired Elica India business.