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February 15, 2010
Whirlpool Earnings More Than Double in Fourth-Quarter 2009

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Whirlpool Corp.’s fourth-quarter net earnings rose 111% to $95 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $44 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, during the same period in 2008, according to the company’s quarterly report.

November 2, 2009
Whirlpool Reports Third-Quarter Drop, Raises Profit Outlook for Year

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Whirlpool Corp.’s sales dropped 8% for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, according to a recent earnings report, but it raised its profit outlook for the year, saying that its cost-cutting measures will pay off in the final quarter.

August 3, 2009
Whirlpool Profits Fall, but Still Beat Analysts’ Estimates

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Whirlpool Corp. reported a second-quarter profit drop of 33%, but that was still better than analyst expectations. The company also boosted the low end of its full-year profit guidance above analysts’ estimates.

Whirlpool contributed the relatively higher-than-expected profit to lowered working capital, improved pricing and product mix, and additional cost controls.

September 22, 2008
Clean Show Expands Educational Program to Foster Worldwide Participation

NEW ORLEANS — Clean Show organizers are inviting other associations, including some international associations, to participate in the show’s educational program for the first time, in order to facilitate global involvement. Clean ’09 is slated for June 18-21 in New Orleans.