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WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-3932
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware38-1490038
(State of Incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor,
Michigan
49022-2692
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (269) 923-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $1.00 per shareWHRChicago Stock ExchangeandNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes     No       
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes     No 
Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class of common stock Shares outstanding at October 20, 2023
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share 54,853,011



WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Certain statements contained in this quarterly report, including those within the forward-looking perspective section within the Management's Discussion and Analysis section, and other written and oral statements made from time to time by us or on our behalf do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. As such, they are considered "forward-looking statements" which provide current expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "possible," "plan," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "may impact," "on track," "guarantee," "seek," and the negative of these words and words and terms of similar substance. Our forward-looking statements generally relate to our growth strategies, financial results, product development, and sales efforts. These forward-looking statements should be considered with the understanding that such statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, and may be affected by inaccurate assumptions. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may vary materially.
This document contains forward-looking statements about Whirlpool Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Whirlpool") that speak only as of this date. Whirlpool disclaims any obligation to update these statements. Forward-looking statements in this document may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future financial results, long-term value creation goals, restructuring and resegmentation expectations, productivity, raw material prices and related costs, supply chain, transaction-related closing and synergies expectations, asset impairment, litigation, ESG efforts, debt repayment expectations, and the impact of COVID-19 and the Russia/Ukraine conflict on our operations. Many risks, contingencies and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from Whirlpool's forward-looking statements. Among these factors are: (1) intense competition in the home appliance industry reflecting the impact of both new and established global competitors, including Asian and European manufacturers, and the impact of the changing retail environment, including direct-to-consumer sales; (2) Whirlpool's ability to maintain or increase sales to significant trade customers; (3) Whirlpool's ability to maintain its reputation and brand image; (4) the ability of Whirlpool to achieve its business objectives and leverage its global operating platform, and accelerate the rate of innovation; (5) Whirlpool’s ability to understand consumer preferences and successfully develop new products; (6) Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (7) acquisition, divestiture, and investment-related risks, including risks associated with our past acquisitions; (8) the ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and cost-effective manner; (9) COVID-19 pandemic-related business disruptions and economic uncertainty; (10) Whirlpool's ability to navigate risks associated with our presence in emerging markets; (11) risks related to our international operations, including changes in foreign regulations; (12) Whirlpool's ability to respond to unanticipated social, political and/or economic events; (13) information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks; (14) product liability and product recall costs; (15) our ability to attract, develop and retain executives and other qualified employees; (16) the impact of labor relations; (17) fluctuations in the cost of key materials (including steel, resins, base metals) and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (18) Whirlpool's ability to manage foreign currency fluctuations; (19) impacts from goodwill impairment and related charges; (20) triggering events or circumstances impacting the carrying value of our long-lived assets; (21) inventory and other asset risk; (22) health care cost trends, regulatory changes and variations between results and estimates that could increase future funding obligations for pension and postretirement benefit plans; (23) litigation, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs, especially if materially different from the amount we expect to incur or have accrued for, and any disruptions caused by the same; (24) the effects and costs of governmental investigations or related actions by third parties; (25) changes in the legal and regulatory environment including environmental, health and safety regulations, data privacy, and taxes and tariffs; (26) Whirlpool's ability to respond to the impact of climate change and climate change regulation; and (27) the uncertain global economy and changes in economic conditions which affect demand for our products.
We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, and investors are advised to review disclosures in our filings with the SEC. It is not possible to foresee or identify all factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. Therefore, investors should not consider the foregoing factors to be an exhaustive statement of all risks, uncertainties, or factors that could potentially cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements.

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Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.    
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "Whirlpool," "the Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Whirlpool Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Website Disclosure
We routinely post important information for investors on our website, whirlpoolcorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the Hot Topics Q&A portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the "Investors" section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Millions of dollars, except per share data)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
2023202220232022
Net sales$4,926 $4,784 $14,367 $14,801 
Expenses
Cost of products sold4,127 4,104 11,989 12,373 
Gross margin799 680 2,378 2,428 
Selling, general and administrative473 446 1,436 1,283 
Intangible amortization18 39 24 
Restructuring costs5 14 13 
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles —  384 
Loss on sale and disposal of businesses46 286 348 
Operating profit257 221 603 376 
Other (income) expense
Interest and sundry (income) expense(10)(19)77 (45)
Interest expense95 40 259 126 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes172 200 267 295 
Income tax expense (benefit)86 53 268 196 
Equity method investment income (loss), net of tax(1)(2)(3)(6)
Net earnings (loss)85 145 (4)93 
Less: Net earnings (loss) available to noncontrolling interests2 6 
Net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool$83 $143 $(10)$85 
Per share of common stock
Basic net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool$1.53 $2.61 $(0.18)$1.52 
Diluted net earnings available to Whirlpool$1.53 $2.60 $(0.18)$1.51 
Dividends declared$1.75 $1.75 $5.25 $5.25 
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic55.054.754.956.3
Diluted55.355.054.956.7
Comprehensive income (loss)$140 $296 $12 $511 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$1,123 $1,958 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $49 and $49, respectively
1,841 1,555 
Inventories2,388 2,089 
Prepaid and other current assets620 653 
Assets held for sale140 139 
Total current assets6,112 6,394 
Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $5,191 and $4,808, respectively
2,150 2,102 
Right of use assets692 691 
Goodwill3,329 3,314 
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $430 and $400, respectively
3,134 3,164 
Deferred income taxes1,072 1,063 
Other noncurrent assets400 396 
Total assets$16,889 $17,124 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$3,433 $3,376 
Accrued expenses428 481 
Accrued advertising and promotions476 623 
Employee compensation224 159 
Notes payable23 
Current maturities of long-term debt1,300 248 
Other current liabilities661 550 
Liabilities held for sale478 490 
Total current liabilities7,023 5,931 
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt6,341 7,363 
Pension benefits142 184 
Postretirement benefits87 96 
Lease liabilities585 584 
Other noncurrent liabilities471 460 
Total noncurrent liabilities7,626 8,687 
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $1 par value, 250 million shares authorized, 114 million and 114 million shares issued, respectively, and 55 million and 54 million shares outstanding, respectively
114 114 
Additional paid-in capital3,074 3,061 
Retained earnings7,961 8,261 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,075)(2,090)
Treasury stock, 60 million and 60 million shares, respectively
(7,010)(7,010)
Total Whirlpool stockholders' equity2,064 2,336 
Noncontrolling interests176 170 
Total stockholders' equity2,240 2,506 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$16,889 $17,124 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
(Millions of dollars)
Nine Months Ended
20232022
Operating activities
Net earnings (loss)$(4)$93 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization262 344 
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles 384 
(Gain) loss on sale and disposal of businesses286 348 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(359)510 
Inventories(282)(359)
Accounts payable(274)(745)
Accrued advertising and promotions(140)(114)
Accrued expenses and current liabilities50 22 
Taxes deferred and payable, net161 (10)
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits(45)(81)
Employee compensation57 (297)
Other(34)215 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities(322)310 
Investing activities
Capital expenditures(338)(334)
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses9 76 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(14)— 
Cash held by divested businesses (75)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities(343)(333)
Financing activities
Net proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt304 300 
Net proceeds (repayments) of long-term debt(250)(300)
Net proceeds (repayments) from short-term borrowings30 — 
Dividends paid(290)(295)
Repurchase of common stock (903)
Common stock issued4 
Other(1)— 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities(203)(1,195)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash28 (32)
Less: (decrease) increase in cash classified as held for sale5 — 
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(835)(1,250)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year1,958 3,044 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,123 $1,794 
        
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(1)    BASIS OF PRESENTATION
General Information
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information or footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Management believes that the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods.
We are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
We have eliminated all material intercompany transactions in our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. We do not consolidate the financial statements of any company in which we have an ownership interest of 50% or less, unless that company is deemed to be a variable interest entity ("VIE") of which we are the primary beneficiary. VIEs are consolidated when the company is the primary beneficiary of these entities and has the ability to directly impact the activities of these entities.
Risks and Uncertainties
During the first quarter of 2022, Russia commenced a military invasion of Ukraine, and the ensuing conflict has created disruption in the EMEA region and around the world. While we continued experiencing some of this disruption during the quarter, the duration and severity of the effects on our business and the global economy are inherently unpredictable. We continue to closely monitor the ongoing conflict which could materially impact our financial results in the future. We have some sales and distribution operations in Ukraine, however, the revenues and net assets are not material to our EMEA operating segment and consolidated results.
On June 27, 2022, our subsidiary Whirlpool EMEA SpA entered into a share purchase agreement with Arçelik A.Ş. (“Arcelik”) to sell our Russia business to Arcelik for contingent consideration. The sale of the Russia business was completed on August 31, 2022. Furthermore, macroeconomic volatility continues to impact countries across the world, and the duration and severity of the effects are currently unknown.
The Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements presented herein reflect estimates and assumptions made by management at September 30, 2023. These estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, the Company’s goodwill, long-lived asset and indefinite-lived intangible asset valuation; inventory valuation; assessment of the annual effective tax rate; valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; and the allowance for expected credit losses and bad debt. Events and changes in circumstances arising after October 26, 2023, including those resulting from the impacts of macroeconomic volatility as well as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, will be reflected in management’s estimates for future periods.
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
We continue to monitor the significant global economic uncertainty to assess the outlook for demand for our products and the impact on our business and our overall financial performance. Our JennAir and Maytag trademarks continue to be at risk at September 30, 2023. The goodwill in our reporting units or other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not presently at risk for future impairment.

The potential impact of demand disruptions, production impacts or supply constraints along with a number of other factors could negatively effect revenues for the JennAir and Maytag trademarks, but we remain committed to the strategic actions necessary to realize the long-term forecasted revenues and profitability of these trademarks. A lack of recovery or further deterioration in market conditions, a sustained trend of

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weaker than expected financial performance for our JennAir or Maytag trademarks, among other factors, as a result of the macroeconomic factors or other unforeseen events could result in an impairment charge in future periods which could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.

As a result of our analysis, and in consideration of the totality of events and circumstances, there were no triggering events of impairment identified during the third quarter of 2023.
Income taxes
Under U.S. GAAP, the Company calculates its quarterly tax provision based on an estimated effective tax rate for the year and then adjusts this amount by certain discrete items each quarter. Potential changing and volatile macro-economic conditions could cause fluctuations in forecasted earnings before income taxes. As such, the Company's effective tax rate could be subject to volatility as forecasted earnings before income taxes are impacted by events which cannot be predicted. In addition, potential future economic deterioration brought on by the pandemic, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, and related sanctions or other factors, such as potential sales of businesses and new tax legislation may negatively impact the realizability and/or valuation of certain deferred tax assets.  
Other Accounting Matters
Synthetic Lease Arrangements
We have a number of synthetic lease arrangements with financial institutions for non-core properties. The leases contain provisions for options to purchase, extend the original term for additional periods or return the property. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, these arrangements include residual value guarantees of up to approximately $352 million and $334 million, respectively, that could potentially come due in future periods. We do not believe it is probable that any material amounts will be owed under these guarantees. Therefore, no material amounts related to the residual value guarantees are included in the lease payments used to measure the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
The majority of these leases are classified as operating leases. We have assessed the reasonable certainty of these provisions to determine the appropriate lease term. The leases were measured using our incremental borrowing rate and are included in our right of use assets and lease liabilities in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Rental payments are calculated at the applicable reference rate plus a margin. The impact to the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) is nominal.
Sale-leaseback Transaction
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company sold and leased back a group of non-core properties for net proceeds of approximately $52 million. The initial total annual rent for the properties is approximately $2 million per year over an initial 15 year lease term and is subject to annual rent increases. Under the terms of the lease agreement, the Company is responsible for all taxes, insurance and utilities and is required to adequately maintain the properties for the lease term. The Company has two sequential 5-year renewal options.
The transaction met the requirements for sale-leaseback accounting. Accordingly, the Company recorded the sale of the properties, which resulted in a gain of approximately $44 million ($36 million, net of tax) recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The related land and buildings were removed from property, plant and equipment, net and the appropriate right-of-use asset and lease liabilities of approximately $32 million were recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Supply Chain Financing Arrangements
The Company has ongoing agreements globally with various third-parties to provide certain suppliers the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. Under these agreements, the average payment terms range from 120 to 180 days and are based on industry standards and best practices within each of our global regions. Whirlpool has no assets pledged as part of our global programs.

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We have no economic interest in the sale of these receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. For certain arrangements, the Company will guarantee receivables due from wholly-owned subsidiaries. Our obligations to suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. All outstanding balances under these programs are recorded in accounts payable on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Approximately $1.1 billion have been issued to participating financial institutions as of September 30, 2023 and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2022, respectively, of which $343 million and $368 million, respectively, of the balance issued is related to our European major domestic appliance business which was classified as held for sale in the fourth quarter of 2022.
A downgrade in our credit rating or changes in the financial markets could limit the financial institutions’ willingness to commit funds to, and participate in, the programs. We do not believe such risk would have a material impact on our working capital or cash flows.
Equity Method Investments
Whirlpool holds an equity interest of 20% in Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd. (Whirlpool China), an entity which was previously controlled by the Company. The following tables summarize balances and transactions with Whirlpool China and its subsidiaries during the periods presented.
Millions of dollarsSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Other noncurrent assetsCarrying value of equity interest$203 $201 
Accounts payableOutstanding amounts due$107 $75 
Millions of dollarsThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Purchases from Whirlpool China$88 $95 $232 $316 
The licensing revenue and outstanding accounts receivable from Whirlpool China and its subsidiaries are not material for the periods presented.
The market value of our 20% investment in Whirlpool China, based on the quoted market price, is $167 million as of September 30, 2023. Management has concluded that there are currently no indicators for an other-than-temporary impairment.
Related Party Transactions
The Company has a controlling equity ownership of 87% in Elica PB India which is consolidated in Whirlpool Corporation's financial statements and is reported within our Asia reportable segment. Elica PB India is a VIE for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The carrying amount of customer relationships, which are included in Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, amounts to $29 million as of September 30, 2023 and $31 million as of December 31, 2022, respectively. Other assets or liabilities of Elica PB India are not material to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Company for the periods presented.
Both Whirlpool India and the non-controlling interest shareholders retain an option for Whirlpool India to purchase the remaining equity interest in Elica PB India for fair value, which could be material to the financial statements of the Company, depending on the performance of the business.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
We adopted the following standard as of January 1, 2023:
StandardEffective Date
2022-04
Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations
January 1, 2023
All other issued and not yet effective accounting standards are not relevant or material to the Company.

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(2)    REVENUE RECOGNITION
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our disaggregated revenues by revenue source. We sell products within all product categories in each operating segment. For additional information on the disaggregated revenues by geographic regions, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars2023202220232022
Major product categories:
Laundry$1,360 $1,187 $3,949 $3,807 
Refrigeration1,484 1,560 4,334 4,821 
Cooking1,199 1,234 3,392 3,762 
Dishwashing423 469 1,300 1,384 
Total major product category net sales $4,466 $4,450 $12,975 $13,774 
Spare parts and warranties243 225 718 695 
Other217 109 674 332 
Total net sales$4,926 $4,784 $14,367 $14,801 
Other revenue sources include primarily the revenues from the InSinkErator business, subscription arrangements and licenses.
The impact to revenue related to prior period performance obligations is less than 1% of global consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Allowance for Expected Credit Losses and Bad Debt Expense
We estimate our expected credit losses primarily by using an aging methodology and establish customer-specific reserves for higher risk trade customers. Our expected credit losses are evaluated and controlled within each geographic region considering the unique credit risk specific to the country, marketplace and economic environment. We take into account past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts in developing the reserve.
The following table summarizes our allowance for expected credit losses and bad debt by operating segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Millions of dollarsDecember 31, 2022Charged to EarningsWrite-offsForeign Currency
Other (1)
September 30, 2023
Accounts receivable allowance
North America$$(1)$(1)$ $ $4 
EMEA(2)(2)(1)5 2 
Latin America38 3 (3)3  41 
Asia(1)   2 
Consolidated$49 $(1)$(6)$2 $5 $49 
Financing receivable allowance
Latin America$27 $ $ $1 $ $28 
Consolidated$76 $(1)$(6)$3 $5 $77 
(1) Starting from the fourth quarter of 2022, accounts receivable allowance of our European major domestic appliance business is transferred to assets held for sale. For additional information, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
We recorded an immaterial amount of bad debt expense for the periods ended September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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(3)    INVENTORIES
The following table summarizes our inventories at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Millions of dollarsSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Finished products$1,861 $1,580 
Raw materials and work in process527 509 
Total Inventories$2,388 $2,089 
(4)    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The following table summarizes our property, plant and equipment at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Millions of dollarsSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Land$30 $32 
Buildings876 862 
Machinery and equipment6,435 6,016 
Accumulated depreciation(5,191)(4,808)
Property, plant and equipment, net $2,150 $2,102 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we disposed of land, buildings, machinery and equipment with a net book value of $11 million, compared to $21 million in the same period of 2022. The net gain on the disposals was not material for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The net gain on the disposals of $55 million for the same period of 2022 was primarily driven by a sale-leaseback transaction in the first quarter of 2022.
For additional information see Note 1 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
(5)    FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt Offering

On February 22, 2023, the Company completed its offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.5% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”), in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-255372). The 2033 Notes were issued under an indenture (the “Indenture”), dated March 20, 2000, between the Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor to U.S. Bank, National Association and Citibank, N.A.), as trustee. The sale of the 2033 Notes was made pursuant to the terms of an Underwriting Agreement, dated February 14, 2023, with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., ING Financial Markets LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and SG Americas Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters in connection with the offering and sales of the 2033 Notes. The 2033 Notes contain covenants that limit the Company's ability to incur certain liens or enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions. In addition, if we experience a specific kind of change of control, we are required to make an offer to purchase all of the notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the 2033 Notes to repay $250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.7% Notes which were paid on March 1, 2023, and for general corporate purposes.

On May 4, 2022, the Company completed its offering of $300 million in principal amount of 4.7% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”), in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-255372). The 2032 Notes were issued under the Indenture. The sale of the 2032 Notes was made pursuant to the terms of an Underwriting Agreement, dated May 2, 2022, among the Company, as issuer, and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters in connection with the offering and sales of the 2032 Notes. The 2032 Notes contain covenants that limit the Company's ability to incur certain liens or enter into certain sale and lease-back transactions. In addition, if we experience a specific

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kind of change of control, we are required to make an offer to purchase all of the notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes to repay $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.7% Notes which were paid on June 1, 2022.
Term Loan Agreement
On September 23, 2022, the Company entered into a Term Loan Agreement by and among the Company, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”), as Administrative Agent and Syndication Agent and as lender, and certain other financial institutions as lenders. SMBC, BNP Paribas, ING Bank N.V., Dublin Branch, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and Societe Generale acted as Joint Lead Arrangers and Syndication Agents; The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of China, Chicago Branch acted as Documentation Agents; and SMBC acted as Sole Bookrunner for the Term Loan Agreement. The Term Loan Agreement provides for an aggregate lender commitment of $2.5 billion. The Company utilized proceeds from the term loan facility on a delayed draw basis to fund a majority of the $3.0 billion purchase price consideration for the Company’s acquisition from Emerson Corporation (“Emerson”) of Emerson’s InSinkErator business, as set forth in the Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement between Whirlpool and Emerson dated as of August 7, 2022 (the “Acquisition Agreement”).

The term loan facility is divided into two tranches: a $1 billion tranche with a maturity date of April 30, 2024 and a $1.5 billion tranche with a maturity date of October 31, 2025.

The interest and fee rates payable with respect to the term loan facility based on the Company's current debt rating are as follows: (1) the spread over secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") for the 18-month tranche is 0.75%; (2) the spread over SOFR for the 3-year tranche is 1.00%; (3) the spread over prime for both tranches is zero; and (4) the ticking fee for both tranches is 0.10%, as of the date hereof.

The Term Loan Agreement contains customary covenants and warranties including, among other things, a rolling twelve month interest coverage ratio required to be greater than or equal to 3.0 for each fiscal quarter. In addition, the covenants limit the Company's ability to (or to permit any subsidiaries to), subject to various exceptions and limitations: (i) merge with other companies; (ii) create liens on its property; and (iii) incur debt at the subsidiary level. We were in compliance with our interest coverage ratio under the term loan agreement as of September 30, 2023.
The outstanding amount for this term loan at September 30, 2023 was $2.5 billion of which approximately $1 billion is classified in current liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet.
Credit Facilities
On May 3, 2022, the Company entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Long-Term Credit Agreement (the “Amended Long-Term Facility”) by and among the Company, certain other borrowers, the lenders referred to therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, and Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent. BNP Paribas, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association acted as Documentation Agents. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citibank, N.A., Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners for the Amended Long-Term Facility. Consistent with the Company’s prior credit agreement, the Amended Long-Term Facility provides an aggregate borrowing capacity of $3.5 billion. The facility has a maturity date of May 3, 2027, unless earlier terminated.

The interest rate payable with respect to the Amended Long-Term Facility reflects a decrease of 0.125% in the interest rate margin from the Company’s prior credit facility, and is based on the Company’s current debt rating, Term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) + 1.00% interest rate margin per annum (with a 0.10% SOFR spread adjustment) or the Alternate Base Rate + 0.00% per annum, at the Company’s election.

The Amended Long-Term Facility contains customary covenants and warranties, such as, among other things, a rolling four quarter interest coverage ratio required to be greater than or equal to 3.0 as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Amended Long-Term Facility also includes limitations on the Company’s ability to (or to permit any subsidiaries to), subject to various exceptions and limitations: (i) merge with other companies; (ii) create liens on its property; and (iii) incur debt at the subsidiary level. We were in compliance with our interest coverage ratio under the Amended Long-Term Facility as of September 30, 2023.

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In addition to the committed $3.5 billion Amended Long-Term Facility and the committed $2.5 billion term loan, we have committed credit facilities in Brazil and India. These committed credit facilities provide borrowings up to approximately $212 million at September 30, 2023 and $204 million at December 31, 2022, based on exchange rates then in effect, respectively. These committed credit facilities have maturities that run through 2025.
We had $2.5 billion drawn on the committed credit facilities at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Notes Payable
Notes payable, which consist of short-term borrowings payable to banks or commercial paper, are generally used to fund working capital requirements. The fair value of our notes payable approximates the carrying amount due to the short maturity of these obligations.
The following table summarizes the carrying value of notes payable at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Millions of dollarsSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short-term borrowings due to banks23 
Total notes payable$23 $
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets
In an effort to manage economic and geographic trade customer risk, from time to time, the Company will transfer, primarily without recourse, accounts receivable balances of certain customers to financial institutions resulting in a nominal impact recorded in interest and sundry (income) expense. These transactions are accounted for as sales of the receivables resulting in the receivables being de-recognized from the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. These transfers do not require continuing involvement from the Company.
Certain arrangements include servicing of transferred receivables by Whirlpool. The amount of cash proceeds received under these arrangements was $153 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. No amounts were received under these arrangements for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Outstanding accounts receivable transferred under arrangements where the Company continues to service the transferred asset were $51 million as of September 30, 2023 and $80 million as of December 31, 2022, respectively.
(6)    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
BEFIEX Credits and Other Brazil Tax Matters
In previous years, our Brazilian operations earned tax credits under the Brazilian government's export incentive program (BEFIEX). These credits reduced Brazilian federal excise taxes on domestic sales.
Our Brazilian operations have received tax assessments for income and social contribution taxes associated with certain monetized BEFIEX credits. We do not believe BEFIEX credits are subject to income or social contribution taxes. We have not provided for income or social contribution taxes on these BEFIEX credits, and based on the opinions of tax and legal advisors, we have not accrued any amount related to these assessments at September 30, 2023. The total amount of outstanding tax assessments received for income and social contribution taxes relating to the BEFIEX credits, including interest and penalties, is approximately 2.2 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $448 million at September 30, 2023).
Relying on existing Brazilian legal precedent, in 2003 and 2004, we recognized tax credits in an aggregate amount of $26 million, adjusted for currency, on the purchase of raw materials used in production ("IPI tax credits"). The Brazilian tax authority subsequently challenged the recording of IPI tax credits. No such credits have been recognized since 2004. In 2009, we entered into a Brazilian government program ("IPI Amnesty") which provided extended payment terms and reduced penalties and interest to encourage taxpayers to resolve this and certain other disputed tax credit amounts. As permitted by the program, we elected to settle certain debts through the use of other existing tax credits and recorded charges of approximately $34 million in 2009 associated with these matters. In July 2012, the Brazilian revenue authority notified us that a portion

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of our proposed settlement was rejected and we received tax assessments of 282 million Brazilian reais (approximately $56 million at September 30, 2023), reflecting interest and penalties to date. The government's assessment in this case relies heavily on its arguments regarding taxability of BEFIEX credits for certain years, which we are disputing in one of the BEFIEX government assessment cases cited in the prior paragraph. Because the IPI Amnesty case is moving faster than the BEFIEX taxability case, we could be required to pay the IPI Amnesty assessment before obtaining a final decision in the BEFIEX taxability case.
We have received tax assessments from the Brazilian federal tax authorities relating to amounts allegedly due regarding insurance taxes (PIS/COFINS) for tax credits recognized since 2007. These credits were recognized for inputs to certain manufacturing and other business processes. These assessments are being challenged at the administrative and judicial levels in Brazil. The total amount of outstanding tax assessments received for credits recognized for PIS/COFINS inputs is approximately $323 million Brazilian reais (approximately $64 million at September 30, 2023). Based on the opinion of our tax and legal advisors, we have not accrued any amount related to these assessments.
In addition to the BEFIEX, IPI tax credit and PIS/COFINS inputs matters noted above, other assessments issued by the Brazilian tax authorities related to indirect and income tax matters, and other matters, are at various stages of review in numerous administrative and judicial proceedings. We are vigorously defending our positions related to BEFIEX credits and other Brazil Tax Matters. The amounts related to these assessments will continue to be increased by monetary adjustments at the Selic rate, which is the benchmark rate set by the Brazilian Central Bank. In accordance with our accounting policies, we routinely assess these matters and, when necessary, record our best estimate of a loss.
Litigation is inherently unpredictable and the conclusion of these matters may take many years to ultimately resolve. Amounts at issue in potential future litigation could increase as a result of interest and penalties in future periods. Accordingly, it is possible that an unfavorable outcome in these proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period.
Legacy EMEA Legal Matters
Competition Investigation
In 2013, the French Competition Authority ("FCA") commenced an investigation of appliance manufacturers and retailers in France, including Whirlpool and Indesit. The FCA investigation was split into two parts, and in December 2018, we finalized a settlement with the FCA on the first part of the investigation. The second part of the FCA investigation, which is focused primarily on manufacturer interactions with retailers, is ongoing. The Company has agreed to a preliminary settlement range with the FCA and recorded a charge of approximately $69 million in the first half of 2023. The Company expects the settlement amount to be finalized in early 2024, and to make payment to the FCA in 2024. The Company is fully cooperating with this investigation.
Although it is currently not possible to assess the impact, if any, that additional matters related to the FCA investigation may have on our financial statements, matters related to the FCA investigation could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period.
Trade Customer Insolvency
The Company was a former indirect minority shareholder of Alno AG, a longstanding trade customer that filed for insolvency protection in Germany. In 2020, we paid a settlement of €52.75 million (approximately $59 million at the time of payment) to resolve any potential claims the insolvency trustee might have against the Company. We have also resolved certain claims brought by a third party related to Alno's insolvency through a settlement which includes a full release of any and all claims by that third party, and accrued an immaterial incremental amount during the second quarter related to this resolution.





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Latin America Tax Review
In the first quarter of 2023, we accrued an immaterial amount in our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements related to prior-period Value Added Tax (VAT) remittances in our Latin America region. We resolved certain aspects of this matter in the second quarter of 2023 and the overall financial statement impact of such resolution was immaterial. We continue to review tax matters within the region for any potential additional impacts, if any; certain matters could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period.
Grenfell Tower
On June 23, 2017, London's Metropolitan Police Service released a statement that it had identified a Hotpoint–branded refrigerator as the initial source of the Grenfell Tower fire in West London. U.K. authorities are conducting investigations, including regarding the cause and spread of the fire. The model in question was manufactured by Indesit Company between 2006 and 2009, prior to Whirlpool's acquisition of Indesit in 2014. We are fully cooperating with the investigating authorities. Whirlpool was named as a defendant in a product liability suit in Pennsylvania federal court related to this matter. The federal court dismissed the case with prejudice in September 2020 and the dismissal was affirmed on appeal in July 2022. Plaintiffs filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court in January 2023 which was subsequently denied. In December 2020, lawsuits related to Grenfell Tower were filed in the U.K. against approximately 20 defendants, including Whirlpool Corporation and certain Whirlpool subsidiaries. In the fourth quarter of 2022, we accrued an immaterial amount related to these claims in our financial statements. Additional claims may be filed related to this incident.
Other Litigation
See Note 11 for information on certain U.S. income tax litigation. In addition, we are currently defending against two lawsuits that have been certified for treatment as class actions in U.S. federal court, relating to two top-load washing machine models. In December 2019, the court in one of these lawsuits entered summary judgment in Whirlpool's favor. That ruling remains subject to appeal, and the other lawsuit is ongoing. We are vigorously defending our positions in these lawsuits. Given the status of the proceedings, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of loss, if any, at this time. The resolution of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period.
We are currently vigorously defending a number of other lawsuits related to the manufacture and sale of our products which include class action allegations, and may become involved in similar actions. These lawsuits allege claims which include negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty, product liability and safety claims, false advertising, fraud, and violation of federal and state regulations, including consumer protection laws. In general, we do not have insurance coverage for class action lawsuits. We are also involved in various other legal actions arising in the normal course of business, for which insurance coverage may or may not be available depending on the nature of the action. We dispute the merits of these suits and actions, and intend to vigorously defend them. Management believes, based upon its current knowledge, after taking into consideration legal counsel's evaluation of such suits and actions, and after taking into account current litigation accruals, that the outcome of these matters currently pending against Whirlpool should not have a material adverse effect, if any, on our financial statements.









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Product Warranty Reserves
Product warranty reserves are included in other current and other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the changes in total product warranty liability reserves for the periods presented:
Product Warranty
Millions of dollars20232022
Balance at January 1 (1)
$190 $286 
Issuances/accruals during the period170 171 
Settlements made during the period/other(160)(222)
Balance at September 30
$200 $235 
Current portion$133 $150 
Non-current portion67 85 
Total$200 $235 

(1) Product warranty reserve of $59 million of our European major domestic appliance business has been transferred to liabilities held for sale starting from the fourth quarter of 2022.

In the normal course of business, we engage in investigations of potential quality and safety issues. As part of our ongoing effort to deliver quality products to consumers, we are currently investigating certain potential quality and safety issues globally. As necessary, we undertake to effect repair or replacement of appliances in the event that an investigation leads to the conclusion that such action is warranted.
Guarantees
We have guarantee arrangements in a Brazilian subsidiary. For certain creditworthy customers, the subsidiary guarantees customer lines of credit at commercial banks to support purchases following its normal credit policies. If a customer were to default on its line of credit with the bank, our subsidiary would be required to assume the line of credit and satisfy the obligation with the bank. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the guaranteed amounts totaled 1.3 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $261 million at September 30, 2023) and 1.1 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $215 million at December 31, 2022), respectively. The fair value of these guarantees were nominal at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Our subsidiary insures against a significant portion of this credit risk for these guarantees, under normal operating conditions, through policies purchased from high-quality underwriters.
We provide guarantees of indebtedness and lines of credit for various consolidated subsidiaries. The maximum contractual amount of indebtedness and lines of credit available under these lines for consolidated subsidiaries totaled approximately $2.9 billion at September 30, 2023 and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2022, respectively. Our total short-term outstanding bank indebtedness under guarantees was nominal at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.







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(7)    PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The following table summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost and the cost of other postretirement benefits for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended September 30,
United States
Pension Benefits
Foreign
Pension Benefits
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Millions of dollars202320222023202220232022
Service cost$1 $$1 $$ $— 
Interest cost29 20 7 2 
Expected return on plan assets(35)(36)(6)(8) — 
Amortization:
Actuarial loss9 14 1  — 
Prior service credit —  — (10)(12)
Settlement and curtailment (gain) loss  —  — 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$4 $$3 $(1)$(8)$(11)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
United States
Pension Benefits
Foreign
Pension Benefits
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Millions of dollars202320222023202220232022
Service cost$2 $$2 $$ $— 
Interest cost86 61 20 12 5 
Expected return on plan assets(106)(109)(17)(24) — 
Amortization:
Actuarial loss28 43 4  — 
Prior service credit —  — (31)(35)
Settlement and curtailment (gain) loss   — 
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)$10 $(2)$9 $(1)$(26)$(31)
The following table summarizes the net periodic cost recognized in operating profit and interest and sundry (income) expense for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,
United States
Pension Benefits
Foreign
Pension Benefits
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Millions of dollars202320222023202220232022
Operating profit (loss)$1 $$1 $$ $— 
Interest and sundry (income) expense3 — 2 (2)(8)(11)
Net periodic benefit cost$4 $$3 $(1)$(8)$(11)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
United States
Pension Benefits
Foreign
Pension Benefits
Other Postretirement
Benefits
Millions of dollars202320222023202220232022
Operating profit (loss)$2 $$2 $$ $— 
Interest and sundry (income) expense8 (4)7 (4)(26)(31)
Net periodic benefit cost$10 $(2)$9 $(1)$(26)$(31)


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(8)    HEDGES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value based on market rates. Derivatives where we elect hedge accounting are designated as either cash flow, fair value or net investment hedges. Derivatives that are not accounted for based on hedge accounting are marked to market through earnings. If the designated cash flow hedges are highly effective, the gains and losses are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings to offset the impact of the hedged items when they occur. In the event it becomes probable the forecasted transaction to which a cash flow hedge relates will not occur, the derivative would be terminated and the amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) would be recognized in earnings. The fair value of the hedge asset or liability is presented in either other current assets / liabilities or other noncurrent assets / liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and in other within cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows.
Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We generally deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of counterparty credit exposure is limited to the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do not require nor do we post collateral on such contracts.
Hedging Strategy
In the normal course of business, we manage risks relating to our ongoing business operations including those arising from changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our operating results and financial condition. We use a variety of strategies, including the use of derivative instruments, to manage these risks. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Commodity Price Risk
We enter into commodity derivative contracts on various commodities to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases and sales of material used in our manufacturing process. The objective of these hedges is to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with the forecasted purchases and sales of commodities.
Foreign Currency and Interest Rate Risk
We incur expenses associated with the procurement and production of products in a limited number of countries, while we sell in the local currencies of a large number of countries. Our primary foreign currency exchange exposures result from cross-currency sales of products. As a result, we enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain firm commitments and forecasted transactions to acquire products and services that are denominated in foreign currencies. We enter into certain undesignated non-functional currency asset and liability hedges that relate primarily to short-term payables, receivables, intercompany loans and dividends. When we hedge a foreign currency denominated payable or receivable with a derivative, the effect of changes in the foreign exchange rates are reflected currently in interest and sundry (income) expense for both the payable/receivable and the derivative. Therefore, as a result of the economic hedge, we do not elect hedge accounting.
We also enter into hedges to mitigate currency risk primarily related to forecasted foreign currency denominated expenditures, intercompany financing agreements and royalty agreements and designate them as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, to the extent they are included in the assessment of effectiveness, are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified to earnings to offset the impact of the hedged items when they occur.
We may enter into cross-currency interest rate swaps to manage our exposure relating to cross-currency debt. Outstanding notional amounts of cross-currency interest rate swap agreements were $618 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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We may enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure. Our interest rate swap agreements, if any, effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk, primarily through converting certain floating rate debt to a fixed rate basis, or certain fixed rate debt to a floating rate basis. These agreements involve either the receipt or payment of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments or receipts, respectively, over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amounts. We may enter into swap rate lock agreements to effectively reduce our exposure to interest rate risk by locking in interest rates on probable long-term debt issuances. There were no outstanding notional amounts of interest rate swap agreements at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
We may enter into instruments that are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge to manage our exposure related to foreign currency denominated investments. The effective portion of the instruments' gain or loss is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The gain or loss will be subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the underlying net investment is either sold or substantially liquidated. The remaining change in fair value of the hedge instruments represents the ineffective portion, which is immediately recognized in interest and sundry (income) expense on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). There were no outstanding notional amounts of net investment hedges as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Hedge assets and liabilities of our European major domestic appliance business have been classified as held for sale and are excluded from the table below.
  Fair Value of 
Notional AmountHedge AssetsHedge LiabilitiesMaximum Term (Months)
Millions of dollars20232022202320222023202220232022
Derivatives accounted for as hedges(1)
Commodity swaps/options$194 $170 $7 $$11 $17 (CF)2124
Foreign exchange forwards/options1,012 998 11 24 24 20 (CF/NI)10115
Cross-currency swaps618 618 6 49 42 (CF)6574
Total derivatives accounted for as hedges$24 $36 $84 $79 
Derivatives not accounted for as hedges
Commodity swaps/options$ $$ $— $ $— N/A00
Foreign exchange forwards/options399 439 1 4 N/A55
Total derivatives not accounted for as hedges1 4 
Total derivatives$25 $41 $88 $85 
Current$22 $40 $37 $41 
Noncurrent3 51 44 
Total derivatives$25 $41 $88 $85 
(1)Derivatives accounted for as hedges are considered cash flow (CF) hedges.


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The following tables summarize the effects of derivative instruments on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion )
(2)
Millions of dollars20232022
Cash flow hedges
     Commodity swaps/options$17 $(20)
     Foreign exchange forwards/options25 109 
     Cross-currency swaps32 (61)
     Interest rate derivatives 
Net Investment hedges
     Foreign currency (8)
$74 $24 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)(3)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20232022
Commodity swaps/options Cost of products sold$(5)$
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsNet sales(1)(1)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsCost of products sold(15)(3)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense2 66 
Cross-currency swapsInterest and sundry (income) expense41 (62)
Interest rate derivativesInterest expense — 
$22 $
Three Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars20232022
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense$(11)$
(2)Change in gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year. The tax impact of the cash flow hedges was $(12) million and $8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The tax impact of the net investment hedges was $0 million and $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3)Change in gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings (effective portion) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year.

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
(Effective Portion )
(4)
Millions of dollars20232022
Cash flow hedges
     Commodity swaps/options$(5)$(18)
     Foreign exchange forwards/options(38)189 
     Cross-currency swaps12 37 
     Interest rate derivatives 56 
Net Investment hedges
     Foreign currency (26)
$(31)$238 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
OCI into Earnings
(Effective Portion)(5)
Cash Flow Hedges - Millions of dollars20232022
Commodity swaps/options Cost of products sold$(10)$39 
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsNet sales(2)— 
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsCost of products sold(30)(19)
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense21 162 
Cross-currency swapsInterest and sundry (income) expense29 53 
Interest rate derivativesInterest expense — 
$8 $235 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives not
Accounted for as Hedges
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedges - Millions of dollars20232022
Foreign exchange forwards/optionsInterest and sundry (income) expense$15 $
(4)Change in gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year. The tax impact of the cash flow hedges was $10 million and $9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The tax impact of the net investment hedges was $0 million and $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(5)Change in gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into earnings (effective portion) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily driven by fluctuations in currency and commodity prices and interest rates compared to prior year.

For cash flow hedges, the amount of ineffectiveness recognized in interest and sundry (income) expense was nominal for the periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. There were no hedges designated as fair value for the periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. The net amount of unrealized gain or loss on derivative instruments included in accumulated OCI related to contracts maturing and expected to be realized during the next twelve months is a loss of $46 million at September 30, 2023.
(9)    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is measured based on an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on a market valuation approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tiered fair value hierarchy is established, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1)

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observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The following table summarizes the valuation of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Fair Value
Millions of dollarsTotal Cost BasisLevel 1Level 2Total
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:20232022202320222023202220232022
Short-term investments (1)
$849 $1,209 $630 $934 $219 $275 $849 $1,209 
Net derivative contracts —  — (63)(44)(63)(44)
(1)Short-term investments are primarily comprised of money market funds and highly liquid, low risk investments with initial maturities less than 90 days.
The non-recurring fair values represent only those assets whose carrying values were adjusted to fair value during the reporting period. See Note 14 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information on the goodwill and other intangibles impairment.
Goodwill
We have four reporting units for which we assess for impairment. We use a discounted cash flow analysis to determine fair value (Level 3 input) and consistent projected financial information in our analysis of goodwill and intangible assets. The discounted cash flow analysis for the quantitative impairment assessment for the EMEA reporting unit utilized a discount rate of 15%. Based on the quantitative assessment performed as of May 31, 2022, the carrying value of the EMEA reporting unit exceeded its fair value resulting in a goodwill impairment loss for the full carrying amount of $278 million during the second quarter of 2022.
Other Intangible Assets
The relief-from-royalty method for the quantitative impairment assessment for the other intangible assets in the EMEA reporting unit utilized discount rates of 19% and royalty rates ranging from 1.5% - 3.5%. Based on the quantitative assessment performed as of May 31, 2022, the carrying value of the Indesit and Hotpoint* trademarks exceeded their fair value (Level 3 input), resulting in an impairment charge of $106 million during the second quarter of 2022.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets of Indesit and Hotpoint* with carrying amounts of approximately $201 million and $137 million were written down to fair values (Level 3 input) of $131 million and $101 million, resulting in impairment charges of $70 million and $36 million, respectively.
See Note 14 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
European Major Domestic Appliance Business Held for Sale
On January 16, 2023, the Company entered into a contribution agreement with Arçelik A.Ş (“Arcelik”). Under the terms of the agreement, Whirlpool will contribute its European major domestic appliance business, and Arcelik will contribute its European major domestic appliance, consumer electronics, air conditioning, and small domestic appliance businesses into the newly formed entity of which Whirlpool will own 25% and Arcelik 75%.
On December 20, 2022, the Company's board authorized the transaction with Arcelik and the European major domestic appliance business was classified as held for sale during the fourth quarter of 2022. The disposal group was measured at fair value less cost to sell. We used a discounted cash flow analysis and multiple market data points in our analysis to determine fair value (Level 3 input) of the 25% interest retained, resulting in an estimated fair value of $140 million. The discounted cash flow analysis utilized a discount rate of 16.5%.

*Whirlpool ownership of the Hotpoint brand in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions is not affiliated with the Hotpoint brand sold in the Americas.

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We recorded an adjustment of $286 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, of which $46 million was recorded during the third quarter, resulting in a total loss of $1.8 billion for the transaction. These adjustments reflect transaction costs and ongoing reassessment of the fair value less costs to sell of the disposal group which will continue to be evaluated each reporting period until completion of the transaction.
See Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
InSinkErator Acquisition
On October 31, 2022, we completed the acquisition of the InSinkErator business pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement with Emerson. The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. This requires allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including goodwill and other intangible assets. The Company is in the process of finalizing third-party valuations for the purchase price allocation which are subject to change.
The estimated value of property, plant and equipment included adjustments totaling $36 million to increase the net book value to the preliminary fair value estimate of $174 million. The fair value of property, plant and equipment was determined using both a cost and market approach. The model used primarily included Level 2 and 3 inputs. This estimate is based on other comparable acquisitions and historical experience, and preliminary expectations as to the duration of time we expect to realize benefits from those assets.
The estimated value of inventory included adjustments totaling $10 million to step-up inventory to an estimated fair value of $93 million. The fair value of inventory was estimated using the comparative sales method. The model used primarily included Level 2 and 3 inputs. To estimate the fair value of inventory, we considered the components of InSinkErator’s inventory, as well as estimates of selling prices and selling and distribution costs that were based on InSinkErator’s historical experience.
The estimated fair values of identifiable intangible assets acquired were prepared using an income valuation approach, which requires a forecast of expected future revenues, future cash flows and discount rates (Level 3 inputs), either through the use of the relief-from-royalty method, the multi-period excess earnings method or the with and without method.
Purchase accounting adjustments during the period were not material. The Company expects to finalize any further purchase accounting adjustments as soon as practicable, but no later than one year from the acquisition date. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
Russia Sale Transaction
During the second quarter of 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell our Russia business. We classified this disposal group as held for sale with a fair value of zero. Fair value, which is less than the carrying amount of the Russia business, was estimated based on purchase price which includes contingent consideration based on future business and other conditions (Level 2 input). We recorded an impairment charge of $333 million for the write-down of the net assets to their fair value.
See Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of long-term debt (including current maturities) was $7.1 billion and $7.0 billion at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and was estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (Level 2 input).


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(10)    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The following table summarizes the changes in stockholders' equity for the periods presented:
  Whirlpool Stockholders' Equity 
 TotalRetained
Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock / Additional Paid-In-CapitalCommon
Stock
Non-Controlling Interest
Balances, December 31, 2022$2,506 $8,261 $(2,090)$(3,949)$114 $170 
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net earnings (loss)(176)(179)   3 
Other comprehensive income (1) (1)   
Comprehensive income (loss)(177)(179)(1)  3 
Stock issued (repurchased)2   2   
Dividends declared(97)(97)    
Balances, March 31, 2023$2,234 $7,985 $(2,091)$(3,947)$114 $173 
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net earnings (loss)87 85    2 
Other comprehensive income (39) (39)   
Comprehensive income (loss)48 85 (39)  2 
Stock issued (repurchased)7   7   
Dividends declared(96)(96)    
Balances, June 30, 2023$2,193 $7,974 $(2,130)$(3,940)$114 $175 
Comprehensive income
Net earnings (loss)85 83    2 
Other comprehensive income 55  55    
Comprehensive income140 83 55   2 
Stock issued (repurchased)4   4   
Dividends declared(97)(96)   (1)
Balances, September 30, 2023$2,240 $7,961 $(2,075)$(3,936)$114 $176 


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  Whirlpool Stockholders' Equity 
 TotalRetained
Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury Stock / Additional Paid-In-CapitalCommon
Stock
Non-Controlling Interest
Balances, December 31, 2021$5,013 $10,170 $(2,357)$(3,081)$114 $167 
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net earnings (loss)316 313 — — — 
Other comprehensive income58 — 58 — — — 
Comprehensive income (loss)374 313 58 — — 
Stock issued (repurchased)(539)— — (539)— — 
Dividends declared(103)(103)— — — — 
Balances, March 31, 2022$4,745 $10,380 $(2,299)$(3,620)$114 $170 
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net earnings (loss)(368)(371)— — — 
Other comprehensive income209 — 209 — — — 
Comprehensive income (loss)(159)(371)209 — — 
Stock issued (repurchased)(280)— — (280)— — 
Dividends declared(97)(97)— — — — 
Balances, June 30, 2022$4,209 $9,912 $(2,090)$(3,900)$114 $173 
Comprehensive income
Net earnings145 143 — — — 
Other comprehensive income151 — 151 — — — 
Comprehensive income296 143 151 — — 
Stock issued (repurchased)(57)— — (57)— — 
Dividends declared(97)(95)— — — (2)
Balances, September 30, 2022$4,351 $9,960 $(1,939)$(3,957)$114 $173 

















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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes our other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Millions of dollarsPre-taxTax EffectNetPre-taxTax EffectNet
Currency translation adjustments$16 $ $16 $109 $$111 
Cash flow hedges52 (13)39 28 36 
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans   
Other comprehensive income (loss)68 (13)55 140 11 151 
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests   — — — 
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool$68 $(13)$55 $140 $11 $151 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Millions of dollarsPre-taxTax EffectNetPre-taxTax EffectNet
Currency translation adjustments$43 $ $43 $368 $$374 
Cash flow hedges(39)9 (30)29 38 
Pension and other postretirement benefits plans2  2 (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)6 9 15 406 12 418 
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) available to noncontrolling interests   — — — 
Other comprehensive income (loss) available to Whirlpool$6 $9 $15 $406 $12 $418 
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
There were no material net impacts of the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included in net earnings (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Net earnings (loss) per Share
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share of common stock include the dilutive effect of stock options and other share-based compensation plans. Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share of common stock for the periods presented were calculated as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars and shares2023202220232022
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share - Net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool$83 $143 $(10)$85 
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares55.0 54.7 54.9 56.3 
Effect of dilutive securities - share-based compensation0.3 0.3  0.4 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares55.3 55.0 54.9 56.7 
Anti-dilutive stock options/awards excluded from earnings per share1.0 0.7 1.0 0.5 

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Share Repurchase Program
On April 19, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2 billion, which has no expiration date. On February 14, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $2 billion in share repurchases under the Company's ongoing share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we did not repurchase any shares under these share repurchase programs. At September 30, 2023, there were approximately $2.6 billion in remaining funds authorized under this program.
Share repurchases are made from time to time on the open market as conditions warrant. The programs do not obligate us to repurchase any of our shares and have no expiration date.
(11)    INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense was $86 million and $268 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to income tax expense of $53 million and $196 million for the same periods of 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the increase is primarily due to audits and settlements. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the increase is primarily due to audits and settlements partially offset by the impact of non-deductible impairments, including loss on sale and disposal and non-deductible fines and penalties
The following table summarizes the difference between income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. statutory rate of 21% and the income tax expense (benefit) at effective worldwide tax rates for the respective periods:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars2023202220232022
Earnings (Loss) before income taxes$172 $200 $267 $295 
Income tax expense (benefit) computed at United States statutory tax rate36 42 56 62 
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit(6)(2)(1)14 
Valuation allowances8 12 29 19 
Audit and Settlements29 83 (13)
U.S. foreign income items, net of credits(9)(6)(8)
Non deductible impairments6 — 57 150 
Non deductible fines and penalties — 20 — 
Other22 (7)30 (28)
Income tax expense (benefit) computed at effective worldwide tax rates$86 $53 $268 $196 

At the end of each interim period, we estimate the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year and the impact of discrete items, if any, and adjust the quarterly rate as necessary.
Other Income Tax Matters
During its examination of Whirlpool’s 2009 U.S. federal income tax return, the IRS asserted that income earned by a Luxembourg subsidiary via its Mexican branch should be recognized as income on its 2009 U.S. federal income tax return. The Company contested the matter in United States Tax Court (US Tax Court). Both Whirlpool and the IRS moved for partial summary judgment on this issue. On May 5, 2020, the US Tax Court granted the IRS’s motion for partial summary judgment and denied Whirlpool’s.
The Company appealed the US Tax Court decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and, on December 6, 2021, the three-judge panel, in a divided decision, affirmed the U.S. Tax Court decision (the "Ruling"). The Company recorded a reserve of $98 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, which represents the expected increase in the Company’s net income tax expense, plus interest, for 2009 through 2019, which represents all of the Company’s tax years that were affected by the Ruling. On January 20, 2022, the Company filed a petition for rehearing with the Sixth Circuit, which was denied on March 2, 2022. On June 30, 2022, the

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Company filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, which was denied on November 21, 2022. The Company considers this tax dispute settled and no adjustments to the reserve have been recognized.
(12)    SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our reportable segments are based upon geographical region and are defined as North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia. These regions also represent our operating segments. Each segment manufactures home appliances and related components, but serves strategically different marketplaces. The chief operating decision maker, who is the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance based on each segment's earnings (loss) before interest and taxes (EBIT), which we define as operating profit less interest and sundry (income) expense and excluding restructuring costs, asset impairment charges and certain other items that management believes are not indicative of the region's ongoing performance, if any. Total assets by segment are those assets directly associated with the respective operating activities. The "Other/Eliminations" column primarily includes corporate expenses, assets and eliminations, as well as restructuring costs, asset impairment charges and certain other items that management believes are not indicative of the region's ongoing performance, if any. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each region.
The tables below summarize performance by operating segment for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30,
 OPERATING SEGMENTS
North
America
EMEALatin
America
AsiaOther / EliminationsTotal
Whirlpool
Net sales
2023$2,977 $863 $857 $229 $ $4,926 
20222,873 903 750 258 — 4,784 
Intersegment sales
2023$59 $18 $408 $11 $(496)$ 
202265 18 380 11 (474)— 
Depreciation and amortization
2023$48 $1 $18 $5 $12 $84 
202242 41 17 14 118 
EBIT
2023$298 $1 $54 $5 $(92)$266 
2022282 (28)40 12 (68)238 
Total assets
September 30, 2023$11,315 $1,967 $4,757 $1,534 $(2,684)$16,889 
December 31, 202210,913 5,240 4,343 1,516 (4,888)17,124 
Capital expenditures
2023$43 $22 $36 $2 $18 $121 
202235 27 32 17 117 

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
 OPERATING SEGMENTS
North
America
EMEALatin
America
AsiaOther / EliminationsTotal
Whirlpool
Net sales
2023$8,547 $2,606 $2,434 $780 $ $14,367 
20228,629 2,995 2,297 880 — 14,801 
Intersegment sales
2023$167 $62 $1,161 $31 $(1,421)$ 
2022228 66 1,143 33 (1,470)— 
Depreciation and amortization
2023$151 $1 $52 $16 $42 $262 
2022127 111 49 14 43 344 
EBIT
2023$862 $23 $146 $25 $(533)$523 
20221,153 (53)151 48 (884)415 
Total assets
September 30, 2023$11,315 $1,967 $4,757 $1,534 $(2,684)$16,889 
December 31, 202210,913 5,240 4,343 1,516 (4,888)17,124 
Capital expenditures
2023$139 $63 $81 $6 $49 $338 
2022104 62 93 23 52 334 
Assets of $3.4 billion and $3.4 billion associated with our European major domestic appliance business has been classified as assets held for sale and recorded at fair value less costs to sell at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Temporary fluctuations in regional assets are expected throughout the remainder of 2023 due to intercompany activity required by the expected contribution of the European major domestic appliance business. These changes are eliminated at the total entity level. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information on the transaction.
The following table summarizes the reconciling items in the Other/Eliminations column for total EBIT for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
in millions2023202220232022
Items not allocated to segments:
Restructuring charges$(5)$(3)$(14)$(13)
Legacy EMEA legal matters — (98)— 
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles —  (384)
Gain (loss) on sale and disposal of businesses(46)(2)(286)(348)
Corporate expenses and other(41)(63)(135)(139)
Total other/eliminations$(92)$(68)$(533)$(884)
A reconciliation of our segment information for total EBIT to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) is shown in the table below for the periods presented:

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Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
in millions2023202220232022
Operating profit$257 $221 $603 $376 
Interest and sundry (income) expense(10)(19)77 (45)
Equity method investment income (loss), net of tax(1)(2)(3)(6)
Total EBIT$266 $238 $523 $415 
Interest expense95 40 259 126 
Income tax expense86 53 268 196 
Net earnings (loss)$85 $145 $(4)$93 
Less: Net earnings available to noncontrolling interests2 6 
Net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool$83 $143 $(10)$85 
13) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
European Major Domestic Appliance Business Held for Sale
On January 16, 2023, Whirlpool entered into a contribution agreement with Arçelik B.V. (“Arcelik”) to carve out and contribute our major domestic appliance European business operations into a newly formed European appliance company which constitutes a combination of Arcelik’s and Whirlpool's European businesses. Whirlpool will own approximately 25% and Arcelik will own approximately 75% of the European appliance company. The sale includes the Company's major domestic appliance business in EMEA, including nine production sites.
On June 22, 2023, Whirlpool entered into a share purchase agreement with Arcelik for the sale of our Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") business. The sale was previously agreed upon in principle and announced on January 17, 2023, as part of the outcome of Whirlpool’s strategic review of the EMEA business. The financial impact of the MENA transaction has been included in the loss on sale and disposal of businesses related to the European major domestic appliance business transaction as discussed further below.
Our European major domestic appliance business, including the MENA business, is reported within our EMEA reportable segment and met the criteria for held for sale accounting during the fourth quarter of 2022. The operations of the European disposal group did not meet the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations.
The Europe transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals from the European Commission, Germany, Austria and China, which have been received, and the UK which remains. We are working diligently with all parties to close the transactions as soon as possible, and expect the transactions to be completed by April 2024.
Upon closing, the transaction will result in the deconsolidation of the European major appliances business. In connection with the sale, we recorded a loss on disposal of $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022. The loss includes a write-down of the net assets of $1.2 billion of the disposal group to a fair value of $139 million and also includes $393 million of cumulative currency translation adjustments, $98 million release of other comprehensive loss on pension and $18 million of other transaction related costs. No goodwill is included in the disposal group.
We recorded an adjustment of $286 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, of which $46 million was recorded during the third quarter, resulting in a total loss of $1.8 billion for the transaction. These adjustments are recorded in the loss on sale and disposal of businesses and reflect transaction costs and ongoing reassessment of the fair value less costs to sell of the disposal group which will continue to be evaluated each reporting period until completion of the transaction.
Both Whirlpool and the post-closing controlling interest shareholder retain an option for Arcelik to purchase the remaining equity interest in a newly formed European appliance company for fair value, which could be material to the financial statements of the Company, depending on the performance of the business.

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The following table presents the carrying amounts of the major classes of the disposal group's assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Millions of dollarsSeptember 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$89 $94 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $27 and $32, respectively
748 667 
Inventories600 650 
Prepaid and other current assets105 145 
Total current assets1,542 1,556 
Property, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,599 and $1,648, respectively
871 822 
Right of use assets160 163 
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $142 and $141, respectively
275 279 
Deferred income taxes554 610 
Other noncurrent assets15 17 
Total noncurrent assets1,875 1,891 
Total assets$3,417 $3,447 
Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$1,109 $1,394 
Accrued expenses232 152 
Accrued advertising and promotions182 172 
Employee compensation84 107 
Notes payable2 
Other current liabilities137 125 
Total current liabilities1,746 1,953 
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt1 
Pension benefits105 122 
Lease liabilities130 131 
Other noncurrent liabilities32 88 
Total noncurrent liabilities268 343 
Total liabilities$2,014 $2,296 
Total net assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale$1,403 $1,151 
Assets held for saleFair value of interest retained$140 $139 
Liabilities held for saleCumulative currency translation adjustment and Other comprehensive income on pension$478 $490 

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The following table summarizes European major appliances business' earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 respectively:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
in millions20232022
Earnings (loss) before income taxes$12 $(89)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes excludes intercompany other income and expense which eliminates at Total Whirlpool level. Additionally, the EMEA operating segment includes other businesses which are not classified as held for sale.
InSinkErator Acquisition
On August 7, 2022, the Company entered into an Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Emerson Electric Co. (“Emerson”) to purchase Emerson’s InSinkErator business, a manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use, for a purchase price of $3 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
On October 31, 2022, we completed the acquisition of the InSinkErator business pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. We used the net proceeds from a $2.5 billion borrowing under our delayed draw term loan facility and $500 million of cash on hand to fund the acquisition. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information about the term loan facility.
Purchase Price Allocation
The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. This requires allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including goodwill and other intangible assets. The Company is in the process of finalizing third-party valuations for the preliminary purchase price allocation which are subject to change. Purchase accounting adjustments during the period were not material. The Company expects to finalize any further purchase accounting adjustments as soon as practicable, but no later than one year from the acquisition date.
The following table presents the preliminary allocation of purchase price related to the InSinkErator acquisition as of September 30, 2023. Purchase accounting adjustments recorded during the third quarter of 2023 were not material.
(in millions)Amount
Cash and cash equivalents$7 
Receivables, net74 
Inventories 93 
Other current assets 1 
Property, plant and equipment, net 173 
Goodwill1,152 
Other intangible assets 1,630 
Other assets11 
Accounts payable49 
Accrued expenses26 
Other current liabilities34 
Deferred income taxes1 
Other long-term liabilities10 
Total Estimated Purchase Consideration$3,021 



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Russia Sale Transaction
On June 27, 2022, Whirlpool EMEA SpA, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a share purchase agreement to sell the Company’s Russia business to Arcelik, subject to customary conditions at closing. The sale included the entirety of the Company’s operations in Russia, including the Company’s manufacturing facility in Lipetsk, Russia, and the sales organization in Moscow, Russia, as well as sales operations in Kazakhstan and other select CIS countries.
On August 31, 2022, we completed the sale to Arcelik. The consideration includes contingent consideration based on future business and other conditions of the Russia operations. We will recognize the benefit of the contingent consideration when received due to the uncertainty in the Russia marketplace. Additionally, the contingent consideration is subject to a cap based on the agreed net asset value of the Russia business of €261 million at closing (approximately $262 million at August 31, 2022).
The Russia business was reported within our EMEA reportable segment and met the criteria for held for sale accounting. The operations of Russia did not meet the criteria to be presented as discontinued operations.
In connection with the sale, we recorded a loss on disposal of $346 million in the second quarter of 2022. The loss includes a charge of $333 million for the write-down of the net assets of the disposal group to fair value and $13 million of cumulative currency translation adjustments. On the closing date of August 31, 2022, we recorded an immaterial adjustment to the final loss amount, resulting in a total loss of $348 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Earnings before income taxes for Russia were immaterial to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for the periods presented.
For additional information see Note 9 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

(14) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
Goodwill
The following table summarizes goodwill attributable to our reporting units for the periods presented:
Millions of dollarsNorth AmericaLatin AmericaAsiaTotal Whirlpool
Beginning balance December 31, 2022$2,829 $33 $452 $3,314 
   Acquisitions(1)
16   16 
   Currency translation(1)  (1)
Ending net balance September 30, 2023
$2,844 $33 $452 $3,329 
(1)Increase in goodwill is related to the purchase of InSinkErator business. For additional information, see Notes 9 and 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there no indicators of goodwill impairment for any of our reporting units based on our qualitative assessment.
In the second quarter of 2022, we identified indicators of goodwill impairment for our EMEA reporting unit, which required us to complete an interim impairment assessment. The primary indicators of impairment were the adverse impacts from the continuation of the Russia and Ukraine conflict, including the impact on demand, the pending divestiture of our Russian operations and other ongoing adverse macroeconomic impacts such as raw material inflation, supply chain disruption and unfavorable demand. As a result of these factors, the operating results for the three-months ended June 30, 2022 were significantly lower than expected and our expectations of attaining our long term plans for the region had been delayed.
In performing our quantitative assessment of goodwill, we estimated the reporting unit's fair value under an income approach using a discounted cash flow model. The income approach used the reporting unit's projections of estimated operating results and cash flows that were discounted using a market participant discount rate based on the weighted-average cost of capital. The main assumptions supporting the cash flow

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projections include revenue growth, EBIT margins and the discount rate. The financial projections reflected management's best estimate of economic and market conditions over the projected period including forecasted revenue growth, EBIT margins, tax rate, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, changes in working capital requirements and the terminal growth rate.
Based on our interim quantitative impairment assessment as of June 30, 2022, the carrying value of the EMEA reporting unit exceeded its fair value and we recorded a goodwill impairment charge for the full amount of the goodwill's carrying value of $278 million during the second quarter of 2022.
See Note 9 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes other intangible assets for the periods presented:
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNetGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet
Other intangible assets, finite lives
   Customer relationships (1)
$668 $(316)$352 $668 $(287)$381 
   Patents and other (2)
116 (114)2 116 (113)
Total other intangible assets, finite lives$784 $(430)$354 $784 $(400)$384 
Trademarks, indefinite lives2,780  2,780 2,780 2,780 
Total other intangible assets$3,564 $(430)$3,134 $3,564 $(400)$3,164 
(1) Customer relationships have an estimated useful life of 5 to 19 years.
(2) Patents and other intangibles have an estimated useful life of 3 to 43 years.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there were no indicators of impairment associated with other intangible assets based on our qualitative assessment.
In the second quarter of 2022, we identified indicators of impairment associated with other intangible assets in our EMEA reporting unit, which required us to complete an interim impairment assessment. The primary indicators of impairment were the same as those identified for EMEA reporting unit and resulted in the actual revenues for the three-months ended June 30, 2022 being significantly lower than forecasted for Indesit and Hotpoint* trademarks.
In performing our quantitative assessment of other intangible assets, primarily trademarks, we estimated the fair value using the relief-from-royalty method which requires assumptions related to projected revenues from our long-range plans; assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the trademark; and a discount rate using a market-based weighted-average cost of capital. Based on our interim quantitative impairment assessment as of June 30, 2022, the carrying value of certain other intangible assets, including Indesit and Hotpoint*, exceeded their fair value, and we recorded an impairment charge of $106 million during the second quarter of 2022. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for additional information.
The estimates of future cash flows used in determining the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets involve significant management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance, economic conditions, market conditions and cost of capital. Inherent in estimating the future cash flows are uncertainties beyond our control, such as changes in capital markets. The actual cash flows could differ materially from management's estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions.
*Whirlpool ownership of the Hotpoint brand in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions is not affiliated with the Hotpoint brand sold in the Americas.

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to promote understanding of the results of operations and financial condition of the Company and generally discusses the results of operations for the current three and nine-months ended periods compared to the same prior-year periods. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in connection with, the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Certain references to particular information in the Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements are made to assist readers.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL
Whirlpool Corporation ("Whirlpool"), committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, was incorporated in 1955 under the laws of Delaware and was founded in 1911. Whirlpool manufactures products in ten countries and markets products in nearly every country around the world. We have received worldwide recognition for accomplishments in a variety of business and social efforts, including leadership, diversity, innovative product design, business ethics, social responsibility and community involvement. We conduct our business through four operating segments, which we define based on geography. Whirlpool's operating segments consist of North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"), Latin America and Asia. Whirlpool had approximately $20 billion in annual net sales and 61,000 employees in 2022.
OVERVIEW
Whirlpool delivered third-quarter GAAP net earnings available to Whirlpool of $83 million (net earnings margin of 1.7%), or $1.53 per share, compared to GAAP net earnings available to Whirlpool of $143 million (net earnings margin of 3.0%), or $2.60 per share in the same prior-year period. Whirlpool delivered cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $(322) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $310 million in the same prior year period and free cash flow (non-GAAP) of $(660) million, compared to free cash flow of $(24) million in the same prior year period.
Whirlpool delivered third-quarter ongoing (non-GAAP) earnings per share of $5.45 and ongoing EBIT margin of 6.5%, compared to $4.49 and 5.5% in the same prior-year period.
On a GAAP basis, net earnings margins were impacted by a non-cash charge related to the held for sale treatment for EMEA (see Note 13 for further information). On a GAAP and ongoing basis, quarterly results were favorably impacted by industry demand and share gains in both North America and Latin America along with the favorable impacts of cost take out actions and the benefits of the InSinkErator acquisition, offset by unfavorable product price/mix and unfavorable industry demand in EMEA and Asia. Ongoing EPS results were also impacted by a lower adjusted effective tax rate, partially offset by increased interest expense.
We continue to take actions to deliver shareholder value as we navigate through a challenging macro environment, demonstrated by market share gains in North America and Latin America, and strong cost take out actions. We are also advancing our portfolio transformation with the integration of InSinkErator and we continue to progress towards completing the European major domestic appliance transaction which is progressing through the regulatory process.
For additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures, see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table summarizes the consolidated results of operations for the periods presented:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Consolidated - Millions of dollars, except per share data20232022Better/(Worse) %20232022Better/(Worse) %
Net sales $4,926 $4,784 3.0%$14,367 $14,801 (2.9)%
Gross margin799 680 17.52,378 2,428 (2.1)
Selling, general and administrative473 446 (6.1)1,436 1,283 (11.9)
Restructuring costs5 (66.7)%14 13 (7.7)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles — nm 384 100.0
(Gain) loss on sale and disposal of businesses46 nm286 348 (17.8)
Interest and sundry (income) expense(10)(19)47.477 (45)nm
Interest expense95 40 (137.5)259 126 (105.6)
Income tax expense (benefit)86 53 (62.3)268 196 (36.7)
Net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool$83 $143 (42.0)$(10)$85 nm
Diluted net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool per share (2)
$1.53 $2.60 (41.2)%$(0.18)$1.51 nm
(1) Not meaningful ("nm")
(2) As a result of the GAAP earnings loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the impact of antidilutive shares was excluded from the loss per share calculation on a GAAP basis.
Consolidated net sales increased 3.0% and decreased 2.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily driven by increased volume, favorable currency and the impact of the InSinkErator acquisition, partially offset by unfavorable product price/mix. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, net sales increased 1.3% and decreased 2.8%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022.
The consolidated gross margin percentage for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased to 16.2% and 16.6%, respectively, compared to 14.2% and 16.4% in the same prior-year periods. The increase was driven by cost take out actions and raw material deflation, partially offset by unfavorable product price/mix.
Our operating segments are based upon geographical region and are defined as North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia. These regions also represent our reportable segments. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance based on each segment's earnings (loss) before interest and taxes (EBIT), which we define as operating profit less interest and sundry (income) expense and excluding restructuring costs, asset impairment charges and certain other items that management believes are not indicative of the region's ongoing performance, if any. For additional information, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
The following is a discussion of results for each of our operating segments. Each of our operating segments have been impacted by disruptions in supply chains and distribution channels, which largely stabilized in the first quarter of 2023, among other macroeconomic impacts.






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NORTH AMERICA
1819
Net Sales
Net sales increased 3.6% and decreased 1.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended was primarily driven by increased volume and the acquisition of the InSinkErator business, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of product/price mix. The decrease for the nine months ended was primarily due to unfavorable impact of product/price mix, partially offset by increased volume and the InSinkErator business. Excluding the impact from foreign currency, net sales increased 3.8% and decreased 0.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022.

EBIT
EBIT increased for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended was primarily due to favorable impact of cost take out actions and the InSinkErator acquisition, partially offset by unfavorable impact of product price/mix. The decrease for the nine months ended was primarily due to unfavorable impact of product/price mix, partially offset by favorable impact of InSinkErator acquisition and cost take out actions. EBIT margin was 10.0% and 10.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 9.8% and 13.4% for the same periods in 2022.
EMEA
693694
Net Sales
Net sales decreased 4.4% and 13.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022. The decrease for the three months ended is primarily driven by lower volume partially offset by favorable impact of foreign currency. The decrease for the nine months ended is primarily driven by lower volume and the Russia divestiture, partially offset by favorable product price/mix. Excluding the impact from foreign currency, net sales decreased 11.1% and 13.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022.



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EBIT
EBIT increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022, the increase for the three months ended is primarily due to the impacts of held-for-sale treatment and cost take out actions, partially offset by reduced volume and unfavorable product/price mix. The increase for the nine months ended is primarily due to the impacts of held-for-sale treatment, cost take out actions and product price/mix, partially offset by reduced volume. EBIT margin was 0.1% and 0.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to (3.1)% and (1.8)% for the same periods in 2022.
LATIN AMERICA
13261327
Net Sales
Net sales increased 14.3% and 6.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended was primarily due to increased volume and favorable foreign currency. The increase for the nine months ended was due to favorable product/price mix, foreign currency and higher volume. Excluding the impact from foreign currency, net sales increased 9.8% and 4.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2022.

EBIT
EBIT increased for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended was primarily due to cost take out actions and higher volume. The decrease for the nine months ended was primarily due to unfavorable cost inflation. EBIT margin was 6.3% and 6.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 5.3% and 6.6% for the same periods in 2022.










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ASIA
18921893

Net Sales
Net sales decreased 11.2% and 11.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The decrease is primarily driven by unfavorable impacts of foreign currency, product price/mix and decreased volume. Excluding the impact from foreign currency, net sales decreased 8.4% and 6.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022.
EBIT
EBIT decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable product price/mix, partially offset by favorable cost take out actions. EBIT margin was 2.2% and 3.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 4.7% and 5.5% for the same periods in 2022.
Selling, General and Administrative
The following table summarizes selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales by region for the periods presented:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars2023As a % of Net Sales2022As a % of Net Sales2023As a % of Net Sales2022As a % of Net Sales
North America$215 7.3 %$205 7.1 %$680 8.0 %$575 6.7 %
EMEA98 11.3 85 9.4 275 10.5 278 9.3 
Latin America81 9.4 65 8.6 235 9.7 196 8.6 
Asia28 12.1 28 10.9 87 10.7 93 10.5 
Corporate/other51  63 — 159  141 — 
Consolidated$473 9.6 %$446 9.3 %$1,436 10.0 %$1,283 8.7 %
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily driven by increased employee compensation. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily driven by impacts of portfolio transformation, increased employee compensation and marketing investments, in addition to a gain from the sale-leaseback transaction in the first quarter of 2022.
For additional information, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Restructuring
We incurred restructuring charges of $5 million and $14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively compared to $3 million and $13 million for the same periods in 2022. For the full year 2023, we expect to incur less than $50 million of restructuring charges, similar to the past two years.

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Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangibles
We recorded an impairment loss of $384 million related to goodwill ($278 million) and other intangibles ($106 million) during the second quarter of 2022 related to the EMEA reporting unit, Indesit and Hotpoint* trademarks, respectively, which is included in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The primary indicators of impairment were the adverse impacts from the continuation of the Russia and Ukraine conflict resulting in economic uncertainty in the EMEA region, the pending divestiture of our Russia operations and other macroeconomic factors.
For additional information, see Notes 9 and 14 of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and the Other Information section below.
(Gain) Loss on Sale and Disposal of Businesses
In the fourth quarter of 2022, we incurred a loss of $1.5 billion related to the planned divestiture of our European major domestic appliance business. During the third quarter of 2023, we recorded an additional $46 million for the loss on disposal, primarily due to seasonality of net working capital and transaction costs, resulting in an aggregate loss on disposal of $286 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and a total loss of $1.8 billion for the transaction. This adjustment is recorded in the loss on sale and disposal of businesses and reflects transaction costs and ongoing reassessment of the fair value less costs to sell of the disposal group which will continue to be evaluated each reporting period until completion of the transaction.
We incurred a loss of $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and $348 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 related to the sale of the Russia business.
For additional information, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Interest and Sundry (Income) Expense
Net interest and sundry expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022. The increase in expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is primarily due to reserves related to legacy EMEA legal matters. For additional information, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $95 million and $259 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $40 million and $126 million in the same periods in 2022. The increase is primarily due to an increase in debt and higher interest rates.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $86 million and $268 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to income tax expense of $53 million and $196 million in the same periods of 2022. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to audits and settlements. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was audits and settlements, partially offset by the impact of non-deductible impairments, including loss on sale and disposal of businesses and non-deductible fines and penalties.
For additional information, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Other Information
Our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles are disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
We continue to monitor the significant global economic uncertainty to assess the outlook for demand for our products and the impact on our business and our overall financial performance. Our Maytag and JennAir trademarks continue to be at risk at September 30, 2023. None of our reporting units or other indefinite-lived intangible assets are presently at risk for future impairment.

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For additional information, see Note 1 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Background
Our objective is to finance our business through operating cash flow and the appropriate mix of long-term and short-term debt. By diversifying the maturity structure, we avoid concentrations of debt, reducing liquidity risk. We have varying needs for short-term working capital financing as a result of the nature of our business. We regularly review our capital structure and liquidity priorities, which include funding innovation and growth through capital expenditures and research and development expenditures as well as opportunistic mergers and acquisitions; and providing returns to shareholders through dividends, share repurchases and maintaining our strong investment grade rating.
The Company believes that free cash flow provides stockholders with a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing Whirlpool's ability to fund its activities and obligations. Whirlpool has historically been able to leverage its strong free cash flow generation to fund our operations, pay for any debt servicing costs and allocate capital for reinvestment in our business, funding share repurchases and dividend payments.
Our short-term potential uses of liquidity include funding our business operations, ongoing capital spending, debt repayment, and returns to shareholders. We currently have $1.3 billion of debt maturing within the next twelve months, and are currently evaluating our options in connection with this maturing debt, which may include repayment through refinancing, free cash flow generation or cash on hand.
We monitor the credit ratings and market indicators of credit risk of our lending, depository, derivative counterparty banks, and customers regularly, and take certain actions to manage credit risk. We diversify our deposits and investments in short-term cash equivalents to limit the concentration of exposure by counterparty.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.1 billion at September 30, 2023. For cash in each of its foreign subsidiaries, the Company makes an assertion regarding the amount of earnings intended for permanent reinvestment, with the balance available to be repatriated to the United States. The cash held by foreign subsidiaries for permanent reinvestment is generally used to finance the subsidiaries' operational activities and expected future foreign investments. Our intent is to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the United States and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the cash to fund our U.S. operations. However, if these funds were repatriated, we would be required to accrue and pay applicable United States taxes (if any) and withholding taxes payable to various countries. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred tax liability associated with the repatriation of cash due to the complexity of its hypothetical calculation.
At September 30, 2023, we had cash or cash equivalents greater than 1% of our consolidated assets in Brazil (2.4%), United States (1.3%) and India (1.3%). In addition, we had third-party accounts receivable outside of the United States greater than 1% of our consolidated assets in Brazil, which represented 1%. We continue to monitor general financial instability and uncertainty globally.
Revolving credit facility and other committed credit facilities
The Company maintains a $3.5 billion revolving credit facility and a committed $2.5 billion term loan. There was $2.5 billion drawn on the committed credit facilities at September 30, 2023. In addition to these facilities, we have committed credit facilities in Brazil and India that provide borrowings up to approximately $212 million at September 30, 2023.
We were in compliance with our interest coverage ratio under the revolving credit facility and term loan as of September 30, 2023. For additional information, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.



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Notes payable
Notes payable consists of short-term borrowings payable to banks and commercial paper, which are generally used to fund working capital requirements. At September 30, 2023, we have no notes payable under the revolving credit facility or commercial paper programs. For additional information, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Trade customers
We continue to review customer conditions globally. We had no material impacts from customer insolvencies during the three months ended September 30, 2023, nor do we have immediate visibility into material customer insolvency situations occurring in the future. We continue to monitor these situations, considering each geographic region, the unique credit risk specific to the country, marketplace and economic environment, and take appropriate risk mitigation steps.
For additional information on guarantees, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Share Repurchase Program
For additional information about our share repurchase program, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Sources and Uses of Cash
The following table summarizes the net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash for the periods presented:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars20232022
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$(322)$310 
Investing activities(343)(333)
Financing activities(203)(1,195)
Effect of exchange rate changes28 (32)
Less: (decrease) increase in cash classified as held for sale5 — 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(835)$(1,250)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
More cash was used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily driven by lower cash earnings and unfavorable changes in working capital, partially offset by a decrease in employee payments. The prior year operating cash flow results also included the benefits from settlements of cash flow hedges. The working capital change was primarily driven by an increase in accounts receivable as a result of higher shipment volumes and working capital actions, partially offset by a favorable change in accounts payable due to cost deflation and higher production volumes.
The timing of cash flows from operations varies significantly throughout the year primarily due to changes in production levels, sales patterns, promotional programs, funding requirements, credit management, as well as receivable and payment terms. Depending on the timing of cash flows, the location of cash balances, as well as the liquidity requirements of each country, external sources of funding are used to support working capital requirements.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was comparable in each period and primarily reflects the impact of capital expenditures.

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to lower share repurchases.
Financing Arrangements
The Company had total committed credit facilities of approximately $6.2 billion at September 30, 2023. These facilities are geographically reflective of the Company's global operations. The Company is confident that the committed credit facilities are sufficient to support its global operations. We had $2.5 billion drawn on the committed credit facilities (representing amounts drawn on the term loan) at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which were used to fund the InSinkErator acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2022.
For additional information about our financing arrangements, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
Dividends
On August 15, 2023, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on our common stock of $1.75 per share.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into agreements with financial institutions to issue bank guarantees, letters of credit, and surety bonds. These agreements are primarily associated with unresolved tax matters in Brazil, as is customary under local regulations, and other governmental obligations and debt agreements. At September 30, 2023, we had approximately $446 million outstanding under these agreements.
For additional information about our off-balance sheet arrangements, see Notes 5 and 6 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial measures, some of which we refer to as "ongoing" measures, including:
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)
EBIT margin
Ongoing EBIT
Ongoing earnings per diluted share
Ongoing EBIT margin
Sales excluding foreign currency
Free cash flow
Gross debt leverage
Ongoing measures, including ongoing earnings per diluted share and ongoing EBIT, exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, results from our ongoing operations and provide a better baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. EBIT margin is calculated by dividing EBIT by net sales. Sales excluding foreign currency is calculated by translating the current period net sales, in functional currency, to U.S. dollars using the prior-year period's exchange rate compared to the prior-year period net sales. Management believes that sales excluding foreign currency provides stockholders with a clearer basis to assess our results over time, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Management believes that Gross Debt Leverage (Gross Debt/Ongoing EBITDA) provides stockholders with a clearer basis to assess the

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Company's ability to pay off its incurred debt. We also disclose segment EBIT, which we define as operating profit less interest and sundry (income) expense and excluding restructuring costs, asset impairment charges and certain other items, if any, that management believes are not indicative of the region's ongoing performance, as the financial metric used by the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting. We continue to work through a process of resegmenting our current operational reporting to reflect the evolving changes in our portfolio transformation, including our strong value-creating small domestic appliance business.
Management believes that free cash flow provides stockholders with a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing Whirlpool's ability to fund its activities and obligations. The Company provides free cash flow related metrics, such as free cash flow as a percentage of net sales, as long-term management goals, not an element of its annual financial guidance, and as such does not provide a reconciliation of free cash flow to cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for these long-term goal metrics. Any such reconciliation would rely on market factors and certain other conditions and assumptions that are outside of the Company's control. Whirlpool does not provide a non-GAAP reconciliation for its other forward-looking long-term value creation and other goals, such as organic net sales, EBIT, and gross debt/Ongoing EBITDA, as such reconciliation would rely on market factors and certain other conditions and assumptions that are outside of the company’s control.
We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful information to assist investors and stockholders in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance, and reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of our business. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool, net sales, net earnings (loss) as a percentage of net sales (net earnings margin), net earnings (loss) per diluted share and cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. We strongly encourage investors and stockholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Please refer to a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures below.
Ongoing Earnings Before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) Reconciliation:
in millions


Three Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool (1)
$83 $143 
Net earnings (loss) available to noncontrolling interests2 
Income tax expense (benefit)86 53 
Interest expense95 40 
Earnings before interest & taxes$266 $238 
Impact of M&A transactions (a)
56 27 
Ongoing EBIT (2)
$322 $265 
(1)Net earnings (loss) margin is approximately 1.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 3.0% in the same prior year period. Net earnings margin is calculated by dividing net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool by consolidated net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.
(2)Ongoing EBIT margin is approximately 6.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 5.5% in the same prior year period. Ongoing EBIT margin is calculated by dividing Ongoing EBIT by consolidated net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively.

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Earnings Per Diluted ShareThree Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Earnings (loss) per diluted share$1.53 $2.60 
Impact of M&A transactions (a)
1.02 0.49 
Income tax impact0.34 0.05 
Normalized tax rate adjustment (b)
2.56 1.35 
Ongoing earnings per diluted share$5.45 $4.49 
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Reconciliation:
in millions
Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(322)$310 
Capital expenditures(338)(334)
Free cash flow$(660)$(24)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities$(343)$(333)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(203)$(1,195)
Footnotes
(a) IMPACT OF M&A TRANSACTIONS - On January 16, 2023, we signed a contribution agreement to contribute our European major domestic appliance business into a newly formed entity with Arçelik. In connection with the transaction, we recorded a non-cash loss on disposal of $286 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, of which $46 million was recorded during the third quarter, resulting in a total loss of $1,807 million for the transaction.
Additionally, we have incurred other unique transaction related costs related to portfolio transformation for a total of $10 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These transaction costs are recorded in Selling, General and Administrative expenses on our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
During the second quarter of 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell our Russia business. We classified this disposal group as held for sale and recorded an impairment loss of $346 million for the write-down of the net assets to their fair value. During the third quarter of 2022, the loss from disposal was adjusted by an immaterial amount resulting in a final loss amount of $348 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. For additional information, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. Additionally, we incurred unique transaction related costs of $25 million related to portfolio transformation and EMEA strategic assessment expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022
(b) NORMALIZED TAX RATE ADJUSTMENT - During the third quarter of 2023, the Company calculated ongoing earnings per share using an adjusted tax rate of (33.0)%, which excludes the non-tax deductible impact of M&A transactions of approximately $25 million recorded in the third quarter of 2023 and which reflects certain expected tax benefits related to legal entity restructuring transactions that are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Company expects these restructuring steps to cause our full-year adjusted effective tax rate to be between (5.0)% to 0%. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company calculated ongoing earnings per share using an adjusted tax rate of (10.8)% to reconcile to our anticipated full-year adjusted 2022 effective tax rate between 14.0% and 16.0%.







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FORWARD-LOOKING PERSPECTIVE
Earnings per diluted share presented below are net of tax. We currently estimate our anticipated 2023 full-year adjusted tax rate between (5.0)% to 0%. We currently estimate earnings per diluted share for 2023 as follows:
2023
Current Outlook
Estimated GAAP earnings per diluted share, for the year ending December 31, 2023~$9.00
  Including:
     Impact of M&A transactions$4.52
     Legacy EMEA legal matters$1.78
     Income tax impact$0.19
     Normalized tax rate adjustment$0.51
Industry Demand
     North America1 - 2%
     EMEA(8) - (6)%
     Latin America0 - 2%
     Asia(3) - (2)%
For the full-year 2023, we expect to generate cash from operating activities of approximately $1,100 million and free cash flow of approximately $500 million, including restructuring cash outlays of approximately $25 million and capital expenditures of approximately $600 million.
The table below reconciles projected 2023 cash provided by operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP to free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure. Management believes that free cash flow provides stockholders with a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing Whirlpool's ability to fund its activities and obligations. There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures, including the difficulty associated with comparing companies that use similarly named non-GAAP measures whose calculations may differ from our calculations. We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. For additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures, see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis.
Millions of dollars2023
Current Outlook
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1)
~1100
Capital expenditures~600
Free cash flow~500
(1)Financial guidance on a GAAP basis for cash provided by (used in) financing activities and cash provided by (used in) investing activities has not been provided because in order to prepare any such estimate or projection, the Company would need to rely on market factors and certain other conditions and assumptions that are outside of its control.
The projections above are based on many estimates and are inherently subject to change based on future decisions made by management and the Board of Directors of Whirlpool, and significant economic, competitive and other uncertainties and contingencies. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
OTHER MATTERS
For additional information regarding certain of our loss contingencies/litigation, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. Unfavorable outcomes in these proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period.


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Antidumping Petitions
As previously reported, Whirlpool filed petitions in 2011 and 2015 alleging that Samsung, LG and Electrolux violated U.S. and international trade laws by dumping large residential washers into the U.S. Those petitions resulted in orders imposing antidumping duties on certain large residential washers imported from South Korea, Mexico, and China, and countervailing duties on certain large residential washers from South Korea. In March 2019, the order covering certain large residential washers from Mexico was extended for an additional five years, while the order covering certain large residential washers from South Korea was revoked. In August 2022, the order covering certain large residential washers from China was extended for an additional five years.
Raw Materials and Global Economy
The current domestic and international political environment have contributed to uncertainty surrounding the future state of the global economy. We have experienced raw material inflation in certain prior years based on the impact of U.S. tariffs and other global macroeconomic factors. Due to many factors beyond our control, including the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, COVID-related shutdowns, and government actions in China, we expect to continue to be impacted by the following factors: a global shortage of certain components, such as semiconductors, a strain on raw material and input cost inflation, all of which have begun easing in 2023 but remain volatile. This could require us to modify our current business practices, and could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements in any particular reporting period. In addition, we have reached an agreement relating to insurance coverage proceeds for our business operations impacted by the 2021 Texas freeze event.

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes to our exposures to market risk since December 31, 2022.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Prior to filing this report, we completed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2023. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2023.
(b)Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information with respect to legal proceedings can be found under the heading "Commitments and Contingencies" in Note 6 and “Other Income Tax Matters” in Note 11 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On April 19, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2 billion, which has no expiration date. On February 14, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $2 billion in share repurchases under the Company's ongoing share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we did not repurchase any shares under these programs. At September 30, 2023, there were approximately $2.6 billion in remaining funds authorized under this program.
The following table summarizes repurchases of Whirlpool's common stock in the three months ended September 30, 2023:
Period (Millions of dollars, except number and price per share)Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans
July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023— $2,587 
August 1, 2023 through August 31, 2023— 2,587 
September 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023— 2,587 
    Total
— — 
Share repurchases are made from time to time on the open market as conditions warrant. The programs do not obligate us to repurchase any of our shares and have no expiration date.
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.

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ITEM 6.EXHIBITS
Exhibit 10.1*
Exhibit 10.2*
Exhibit 10.3*
Exhibit 10.4*
Exhibit 10.5*
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement


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SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:/s/ JAMES W. PETERS
Name:James W. Peters
Title:Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date:October 26, 2023

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