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Whirlpool completes upsized $1.12B equity recapitalization, repays revolver
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/
- Upsized common stock offering of 6,884,057 shares at $69/sh (plus 1,014,493 overallotment) raised ~$545M gross.
- Upsized depositary shares offering of 10,500,000 units at $50/sh (plus 1,000,000 overallotment) raised ~$575M gross; preferred stock carries 8.50% dividend.
- Total gross proceeds ~$1.12B used to repay revolving credit facility and for strategic investments in automation and vertical integration.
- Preferred stock automatically converts into 12.3340–14.4920 common shares per share (0.6167–0.7246 per depositary share) on Feb 15, 2029 unless earlier converted.
- Separate $30M private placement of 434,782 common shares at $69/sh to Guangdong Whirlpool Electrical Appliances, subject to approvals, expected close July 31, 2026.
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