The Board of Directors of Whirlpool Corporation , at a meeting held today in Chicago, declared a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend is payable March 15, 2006, to holders of common stock of record at the close of business on March 3, 2006.

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Whirlpool Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of more than $14 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/ .

SOURCE: Whirlpool Corporation