UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
Amendment No. 1 to CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 15, 2005
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-3932 | 38-1490038 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2000 M63 North, Benton Harbor, Michigan | 49022-2692 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Explanatory Note: This Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 15, 2005 is filed by the registrant to amend and restate in its entirety the description in Item 5.02(b) regarding the decision of Mr. James M. Kilts not to stand for re-election to the registrant’s Board of Directors. The restated description reflects that Mr. Kilts is Chairman of the Human Resources Committee and also serves on the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors.
Item 5.02(b) – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Director; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On February 15, 2005, Mr. James M. Kilts informed the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors that he has decided not to stand for re-election to the registrant’s Board of Directors. Mr. Kilts currently serves as the Chairman of the Human Resources Committee and on the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors. His current term will expire April 19, 2005.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION | ||||
| Date: February 17, 2005 | By: | /s/ Robert T. Kenagy | ||
| Name: | Robert T. Kenagy | |||
| Title: | Corporate Secretary | |||