Form 4: Whirlpool CEO Gifts Shares to Family Trusts
Insider Transaction Report
Whirlpool Chairman and CEO Marc R. Bitzer reported gifting 5,600 shares of common stock to trusts for immediate family members.
Summary
- Marc R. Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation, reported a change in beneficial ownership of common stock.
- On November 19, 2025, Mr. Bitzer disposed of 5,600 shares of Whirlpool common stock from a trust for his benefit.
- Concurrently, 5,600 shares of Whirlpool common stock were acquired by trusts for his immediate family members, with a transaction price of $0 per share, indicating a gift.
- Following these transactions, Mr. Bitzer indirectly beneficially owns 41,237.44 shares through a trust for his benefit.
- Trusts for immediate family members now indirectly beneficially own 10,117 shares (related to this transaction) and an additional 150,000 shares.
- An additional 8,813.145 shares are indirectly beneficially owned through a 401(k) Stock Fund.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider gift transaction, which is generally neutral in sentiment as it does not reflect on the company's operational performance or financial health.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.
Related Party Transactions
- Marc R. Bitzer, Chairman and CEO, gifted 5,600 shares of common stock to trusts established for his immediate family members.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine insider reporting of a gift transaction, not a sale or purchase in the open market.
- Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this insider transaction report.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Date of earliest transaction (gift of common stock) |
| 11/20/2025 | Signature date of the reporting person's attorney-in-fact |
Keywords
Whirlpool, WHR, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, Marc R. Bitzer, Beneficial Ownership
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