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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Whirlpool (WHR)

Whirlpool's former CFO James Peters exits under $3.05 million separation agreement

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Whirlpool disclosed a Waiver and Release Agreement with former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer James Peters, whose employment ended March 30, 2026. Peters will receive $3,046,500 in two installments, with the second due in March 2027, plus a prorated 2026 incentive award and vesting of a 20,000 restricted stock unit award on March 1, 2028, all contingent on compliance with the agreement.

Key points

  • Peters stepped down as an executive officer effective January 1, 2026, as part of ongoing talent planning
  • Employment terminated March 30, 2026; severance totals $3,046,500, paid in two installments
  • Second installment due March 2027; 2026 prorated incentive award to be determined in February 2027
  • Outstanding 20,000 restricted stock unit award eligible to vest March 1, 2028

The filing

CompanyWhirlpool (WHR)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 1, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
Accession number0000106640-26-000015

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:54 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on April 01, 2026.

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