Whirlpool Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/Whirlpool_Corporation-1018241 28 Nov 2009 12:44:04 EST 1018241 Whirlpool Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/research/fitch-ratings-Fitch_2010_Should_be_a_Turning_Point_for_U_S_Consumer_Products_Sector-537696_pr_frame537696_pr_framefitch/537696_pr_framehtmlAlberto-Culver CompanyAvon Capital CorporationAvon Products, Inc.Black & Decker Holdings IncColgate-Palmolive CompanyFortune Brands, Inc.Hasbro, Inc.Kimberly-Clark CorporationKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Mattel, Inc.Maytag CorporationNewell Rubbermaid, Inc.S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.The Black & Decker CorporationThe Clorox CompanyThe Stanley WorksWhirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Finance B.V.80088989800892378008989680090088800901058009024380091006800910158009103480091752800918048036139880631017809190358167406582044844865683118716177018 Nov 2009 10:19:00 EST0103020085Press ReleaseACVAVPBDKCLCLXFOHASKMBMATNWLSWKWHRFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.ARGDEUESPGBRINDMEXRUSUSA010100000101010001020000010300000103020001031000020200000300000003010000030108000302000003030000040000000401000004020000Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Autos_amp_Manufacturing_Short_Interest_1H_Oct_09-9151791517cs/91517normArticleTemplateSI levels increased in the 1H Oct period after recording large declines in 2H Sep. The names on the Top 10 List were unchanged from last time and the largest increases were recorded at the diversified industrial names.greynoldshanandjpoehlingkreganagcoamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonpaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpoolagcoamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonpaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpool9151717 Nov 2009 02:04:56 ESTYes91517150CreditSights Incautomotiveautos_supplierscapital_goodsconglomeratesmanufacturingautomotivemanufacturingautos_supplierscapital_goodsconglomeratesPublishedbankruptcyhigh_yieldbankruptcyhigh_yieldManufacturingShortInterestAutos & Manufacturing Short Interest1303 Autos & Manufacturing Short Interest: #H Oct '## SI levels increased in ##% of all names covered in the report: this is after recording broad declines in the preceding reporting period. The rise in SI was in the face of rising...3mabbagcoaigairbusalliant_techsystemsallied_wastealstomamerican_airlinesamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsamerican_general_financeamerican_superconductoramericreditargo_techarmor_holdingsarmstrong_worldarvinmeritorautolivavis_budgetbaa_plcbaebayerbe_aerospacebeazer_homesblack_deckerblountbmwboeingboeing_capitalbombardierborgwarnerbouyguesbrunswickcargillcaterpillarcaterpillar_financial_servicescentexcitcnh_globalcollins_aikmancontinental_agcooper_industriescooper_tire_rubbercranecrhcumminsd_r_hortondaimlerdanadanaherdassaultdecrane_aircraft_holdingsdeeredelphidelta_air_linesdoverduradyckerhoffeadseatonelectroluxembraeremerson_electricfaureciafederal_mogulfiatfinmeccanicafki_plcfordford_motor_credit_companygatxgencorpgeneral_dynamicsgeneral_electricgeneral_electric_capitalgeneral_motorsgkngmacgoodrichgoodyeargroheheidelbergcementhexcelholcimhome_depothonda_motorhoneywellhovnanian_enterpriseshutchison_whampoahyundai_motorillinois_tool_worksingersoll_randintermetinternational_lease_financeinvensysinvestor_abitt_industriesj_l_frenchjetbluejohn_deere_capitaljohnson_controlskb_homeskf_industriesl_3lafargelearlennarlockheed_martinmagnaman_agmanpowermartin_mariettamascomdc_holdingsmetsomichelin_ciemitsubishi_motorsmohawk_industriesnavistarnavistar_financialnissan_motornokianorthrop_grummanntk_holdingsowens_corningpaccarpaccar_financialparker_hannifinporschepsapulte_homesray_acquisitionraytheonrenaultrepublic_servicesresidential_capitalrexelrockwell_automationrolls_roycersc_holdingssaint_gobainscaniaschneider_electricscripps_networks_interactivesherwin_williamsshurgard_storagesiemenssnap_onsouthwest_airlinesspecial_devicesspirit_aerosystemsstandard_pacificstanley_workstata_motorstenneco_automotivetextrontextron_financialthalesthe_rylandthyssenkrupptoll_brotherstoscotoyotatoyota_motor_credittransdigmtrw_automotivetycotyco_electronicsunited_airlinesunited_autounited_rentalsunited_technologiesus_airwaysvaleovincivisteonvolkswagenvolvovought_aircraftvulcan_materials_companywaste_managementwhirlpoolCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MW-0001-39656515MW-0001-39656515newstex/MW-0001-39656515xmlNewstex Inc.2005Copyright (c) 2009, Marketwire. All rights reserved. All the news releases provided by Market Wire are copyrighted. Any forms of copying other than an individual user's personal reference without express written permission is prohibited.I Green InnovationsMATAWAN, NJNewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexMW-0001-39656515Marketwire0001MarketwireMW1Newstex Inc.Marketwire04000000040160000401604712 Nov 2009 09:06:32 EST180000001801600011/12/2009 MATAWAN, NJ, Nov. ##, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- MATAWAN, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- ##/##/## -- iVoice Technology, Inc., d/b/a I Green Innovations, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOT) CEO Jerry Mahoney issued the following letter to shareholders:...I Green InnovationsIVOICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.WHIRLPOOL CORPJEROME R MAHONEYIVOTWHRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Whirlpool_3Q09_Tearsheet-9086890868cs/90868normTearsheetTemplatekreganwhirlpoolwhirlpool9086809 Nov 2009 11:44:38 ESTYes90868150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statescapital_goodsmanufacturingcapital_goodsmanufacturingPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldcompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldTearsheetTearsheet764 Whirlpool #Q## Tearsheet Whirlpool's (WHR) credit trends made progress from when its merger of Maytag was consumed, but the appliance maker is under renewed and actually greater pressure given the slump in global appliance demand and...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/moodys-global-credit-research-Whirlpool_Corporation_350_million_8_000_Notes_due_2012_500_million_8_600_Notes_due_2014-PBC_120443PBC_120443moodys/PBC_120443pdf04 Nov 2009 03:00:45 ESTpdfWhirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation825000825000300.000004 Oct 2009AnalysisCovenant Quality AssessmentC... package for the Reference Securities is typical of an investment-grade indenture in its absence of key covenants such as restricted payments and debt incurrence. The Reference Securities were rated Baa# (April ####) at issuance (currently rated Baa#). Based in Benton Harbor, MI, the company manufactures and markets a full line of major appliances and related products including laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances and other appliance products. The company markets products under several brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and several others. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to "securities" or "notes" in this CQA includes Reference Securities, and "securityholders" or "noteholders" should be construed accordingly. Covenants, carve-outs and definitions in this CQA are replicated verbatim (in part or in whole) from the indenture, and paragraph numbering corresponds thereto. In this... 11241265171715202847358058000600009771600065240600065526706800706850825000UNITED STATESINDUSTRIAL825000Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/moodys-global-credit-research-Whirlpool_Corporation_500_million_5_500_Notes_due_2013-PBC_120444PBC_120444moodys/PBC_120444pdf04 Nov 2009 03:00:45 ESTpdfWhirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation825000825000300.000004 Oct 2009AnalysisCovenant Quality AssessmentC...Overall, Whirlpool Corporation's ("company" or "Whirlpool")) covenant package for the Reference Securities is typical of an investment-grade indenture in its absence of key covenants such as restricted payments and debt incurrence. The Reference Securities were rated Baa# at issuance in April #### (currently rated Baa#). Based in Benton Harbor, MI, the company manufactures and markets a full line of major appliances and related products including laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances and other appliance products. The company markets products under several brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and several others. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to "securities" or "notes" in this CQA includes Reference Securities, and "securityholders" or "noteholders" should be construed accordingly. Covenants, carve-outs and definitions in this CQA are replicated verbatim (in part or in whole) from the indenture, and paragraph numbering corresponds... 11241265171715202847358058000600009771600065240600065526706800706850825000UNITED STATESINDUSTRIAL825000Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/moodys-global-credit-research-Whirlpool_Corporation_Notes_debentures_issued_under_Indentures_dated_as_of_March_20_2000_and_April_15_1990_Coupon_and_maturity_range_6_125_8_6_2010_2016_See_Appendix_C_for_a_complete_list_of_Reference_Securities-PBC_120445PBC_120445moodys/PBC_120445pdf04 Nov 2009 03:00:45 ESTpdfWhirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation825000825000300.000004 Oct 2009AnalysisCovenant Quality AssessmentC... package for the Reference Securities is typical of an investment-grade indenture in its absence of key covenants such as restricted payments and debt incurrence. A change of control put option is also absent. The company's senior unsecured rating at issuance of the Reference Securities ranged from A# (July ####) to Baa# (June ####) (currently rated Baa#). Based in Benton Harbor, MI, the company manufactures and markets a full line of major appliances and related products including laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances and other appliance products. The company markets products under several brands including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and several others. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to "securities" or "notes" in this CQA includes Reference Securities, and "securityholders" or "noteholders" should be construed accordingly. Covenants, carve-outs and definitions in this CQA are replicated... 11241265171715202847358058000600009771600065240600065526706800706850825000UNITED STATESINDUSTRIAL825000Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/MW-0001-39426378MW-0001-39426378newstex/MW-0001-39426378xmlNewstex Inc.2005Copyright (c) 2009, Marketwire. All rights reserved. All the news releases provided by Market Wire are copyrighted. Any forms of copying other than an individual user's personal reference without express written permission is prohibited.I Green InnovationsMATAWAN, NJNewstex Inc.newstex.comnewstexMW-0001-39426378Marketwire0001MarketwireMW1Newstex Inc.Marketwire04000000040110000401100404 Nov 2009 09:06:25 EST180000001801600011/4/2009 MATAWAN, NJ, Nov. #, #### (Marketwire delivered by Newstex) -- MATAWAN, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- ##/##/## -- I GREEN INNOVATIONS, Inc. (OTCBB: IVOT), announced today its wholly owned subsidiary B Green Innovations, Inc. has signed a...I Green InnovationsWHIRLPOOL CORPIVOTWHRNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Autos_amp_Manufacturing_Short_Interest_2H_Sept_09-9050090500cs/90500normArticleTemplateThe shorts aggressively reduced their exposure in both the industrial group we track and broader markets. SI was reduced in 73% of our names as 70% recorded negative equity returns during the measurement period.greynoldshanandjpoehlingkreganagcoamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonpaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpoolagcoamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonpaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpool9050029 Oct 2009 03:11:56 ESTYes90500150CreditSights Incautomotivecapital_goodsconglomeratesmanufacturingautomotivecapital_goodsconglomeratesmanufacturingPublishedbankruptcyhigh_yieldbankruptcyhigh_yieldManufacturingShortInterestAutos & Manufacturing Short Interest2063 Autos & Manufacturing Short Interest: #H Sept '## Shorts aggressively reduced positions in ##% of the names in our coverage universe, which represents the broadest reduction in short levels year-to-date Aggregate short interest...3mabbadecco_saagcoaigairbusalliant_techsystemsallied_wastealstomamerican_airlinesamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsamerican_general_financeamerican_superconductoramericreditargo_techarmor_holdingsarmstrong_worldarvinmeritorautolivavis_budgetbaa_plcbaebayerbe_aerospacebeazer_homesblack_deckerblountbmwboeingboeing_capitalbombardierborgwarnerbouyguesbrunswickcargillcaterpillarcaterpillar_financial_servicescentexcitcnh_globalcollins_aikmancontinental_agcooper_industriescooper_tire_rubbercranecrhcumminsd_r_hortondaimlerdanadanaherdassaultdecrane_aircraft_holdingsdeeredelphidelta_air_linesdoverduradyckerhoffeadseatonelectroluxembraeremerson_electricfaureciafederal_mogulfiatfinmeccanicafki_plcfordford_motor_credit_companygatxgencorpgeneral_dynamicsgeneral_electricgeneral_electric_capitalgeneral_motorsgkngmacgoodrichgoodyeargroheheidelbergcementhexcelholcimhome_depothonda_motorhoneywellhovnanian_enterpriseshutchison_whampoahyundai_motorillinois_tool_worksingersoll_randintermetinternational_lease_financeinvensysinvestor_abitt_industriesj_l_frenchjapan_airlinesjetbluejohn_deere_capitaljohnson_controlskb_homeskf_industriesl_3lafargelearlennarlockheed_martinmagnaman_agmanpowermartin_mariettamascomdc_holdingsmetsomichelin_ciemitsubishi_motorsmohawk_industriesnavistarnavistar_financialnissan_motornokianorthrop_grummanntk_holdingsowens_corningpaccarpaccar_financialparker_hannifinporschepsapulte_homesray_acquisitionraytheonrenaultrepublic_servicesresidential_capitalrexelrockwell_automationrolls_roycesaint_gobainscaniaschneider_electricsherwin_williamsshurgard_storagesiemenssnap_onsouthwest_airlinesspecial_devicesspirit_aerosystemsstandard_pacificstanley_workstata_motorstenneco_automotivetextrontextron_financialthalesthe_rylandthyssenkrupptoll_brotherstoscotoyotatoyota_motor_credittransdigmtrw_automotivetycotyco_electronicsunited_airlinesunited_autounited_rentalsunited_technologiesus_airwaysvaleovincivisteonvolkswagenvolvovought_aircraftvulcan_materials_companywaste_managementwhirlpoolCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Electrolux_Rings_One_For_the_Optimists-9031590315cs/90315normWWTemplatekreganelectroluxwhirlpoolelectroluxwhirlpoolswedensweden9031527 Oct 2009 03:03:51 ESTYes90315150CreditSights Inceuropeeuropecapital_goodsmanufacturingcapital_goodsmanufacturingPublishedearningseuro_markets_issuersearningseuro_markets_issuersWorthWatchingWorth Watching271 Electrolux: Rings One For the Optimists Electrolux (NR/BBB) reported an improvement in third quarter results despite a weak appliance market as higher prices, an improved mix, lower cost and a cyclical trough in commodity prices benefited...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Whirlpool_3Q09_Keeping_Cool-9028390283cs/90283normArticleTemplateWHR reported another solid quarter of results and FY shipment forecasts were lifted for most regions, but credit metrics continue to see pressure and eased covenants were therefore needed as part of an Aug. credit facility amendment.kreganwhirlpoolwhirlpool9028326 Oct 2009 03:05:49 ESTYes90283150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statescapital_goodsmanufacturingcapital_goodsmanufacturingPublishedcompanies_withnvertiblesearningshigh_yieldcompanies_withnvertiblesearningshigh_yieldEarningsNoteEarnings Note874 Whirlpool #Q##: Keeping Cool Whirlpool's results were impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation and lower unit volumes in the developed regions. However, the impressive profit rebounds that we have been seeing of late in...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B2480000B2480000ccbn/B2480000norm23 Oct 2009 01:23:00 EST2480000Edited Brief of WHR earnings conference call or presentation, 23-Oct-09 10:00am ETWhirlpool Corporation54.0000EditedWhirlpool Corporation Q3 2009 Earnings Conference Call SummaryWHR10:00am ETBrief...Greg Fritz Whirlpool Corporation - Director of IR Jeff Fettig Whirlpool Corporation - Chairman and CEO MIke Todman Whirlpool Corporation - Director and President of North American Division Roy Templin Whirlpool Corporation - EVP, CFO... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T2480000T2480000ccbn/T2480000norm23 Oct 2009 11:13:00 EST2480000Final Transcript of WHR earnings conference call or presentation, 23-Oct-09 10:00am ETWhirlpool Corporation54.0000FinalWhirlpool Corporation Q3 2009 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptWHR10:00am ETTranscript...Greg Fritz Whirlpool Corporation - Director of IR Jeff Fettig Whirlpool Corporation - Chairman and CEO MIke Todman Whirlpool Corporation - Director and President of North American Division Roy Templin Whirlpool Corporation - EVP, CFO... Credit & Investment ResearchThomson StreetEventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Autos_and_Manufacturing_Short_Interest_1H_Sep_09-8989489894cs/89894normArticleTemplateSI activity in the broader industrial group that we track remained resilient even in the face of rising stock returns. 58% of the names recorded a sequential increase in Sl even as 95% of names posted positive stock returns in the period.greynoldshanandjpoehlingkreganamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonjohnson_controlspaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpoolamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsarvinmeritorborgwarnerbrunswickcooper_tire_rubberharley_davidsonjohnson_controlspaccarrockwell_automationwhirlpool8989415 Oct 2009 11:05:22 ESTYes89894150CreditSights Incautomotivecapital_goodsconglomeratesmanufacturingautomotivecapital_goodsmanufacturingconglomeratesPublishedbankruptcyhigh_yieldbankruptcyhigh_yieldManufacturingShortInterestAutos & Manufacturing Short Interest1180 Autos and Manufacturing Short Interest: #H Sep '## SI activity for the broader industrial peer group tracked is still betting on a stock market correction and SI activity remains robust despite healthy stock gains. Short sellers are...3mabbagcoaigairbusalliant_techsystemsallied_wastealstomamerican_airlinesamerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingsamerican_general_financeamerican_superconductoramericreditargo_techarmor_holdingsarmstrong_worldarvinmeritorautolivavis_budgetbaa_plcbaebayerbe_aerospacebeazer_homesblack_deckerblountbmwboeingboeing_capitalbombardierborgwarnerbouyguesbrunswickcargillcaterpillarcaterpillar_financial_servicescentexcitcnh_globalcollins_aikmancontinental_agcooper_industriescooper_tire_rubbercranecrhcumminsd_r_hortondaimlerdanadanaherdassaultdecrane_aircraft_holdingsdeeredelphidelta_air_linesdoverduradyckerhoffeadseatonelectroluxembraeremerson_electricfaureciafederal_mogulfiatfinmeccanicafki_plcfordford_motor_credit_companygatxgencorpgeneral_dynamicsgeneral_electricgeneral_electric_capitalgeneral_motorsgkngmacgoodrichgoodyeargroheheidelbergcementhexcelholcimhome_depothonda_motorhoneywellhovnanian_enterpriseshutchison_whampoahyundai_motorillinois_tool_worksingersoll_randintermetinternational_lease_financeinvensysinvestor_abitt_industriesj_l_frenchjapan_airlinesjetbluejohn_deere_capitaljohnson_controlskb_homeskf_industriesl_3lafargelearlennarlockheed_martinmagnaman_agmanpowermartin_mariettamascomdc_holdingsmetsomichelin_ciemitsubishi_motorsmohawk_industriesnavistarnavistar_financialnissan_motornokianorthrop_grummanntk_holdingsowens_corningpaccarpaccar_financialparker_hannifinporschepsapulte_homesray_acquisitionraytheonrenaultrepublic_servicesresidential_capitalrexelrockwell_automationrolls_roycesaint_gobainscaniaschneider_electricsherwin_williamsshurgard_storagesiemenssnap_onsouthwest_airlinesspecial_devicesspirit_aerosystemsstandard_pacificstanley_workstenneco_automotivetextrontextron_financialthalesthe_rylandthyssenkrupptoll_brotherstoscotoyotatoyota_motor_credittransdigmtrw_automotivetycotyco_electronicsunited_airlinesunited_autounited_rentalsunited_technologiesus_airwaysvaleovincivisteonvolkswagenvolvovought_aircraftvulcan_materials_companywaste_managementwhirlpoolCredit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/469146_report_frame469146_report_framefitch/469146_report_framepdfAlcoa Inc.Arrow Electronics, Inc.Bally Technologies IncBoston Scientific CorporationCon-Way IncConvergys CorporationFidelity National Information Services IncFortune Brands, Inc.Ingram Micro, Inc.Jabil Circuit, Inc.Kennametal Inc.Macy's, Inc.Marriott International, Inc.Motorola, Inc.Plum Creek Timber CompanyThe Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.Union Carbide CorporationUnited States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel)Whirlpool Corporation800892398008933980090105800905598009057080091118800914998009154880091591800918048036170980417179806806238075406981085454814152548142405481785669818515878276472029 Sep 2009 06:21:00 EST01030200010303000103050001030700010308000103110001031200010315000103170001032100275Special ReportAAARWBSXBYICNWCVGFISFOIMIPGJBLKMTMMARMOTPCLWHRXFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/512476_pr_frame512476_pr_framefitch/512476_pr_framehtmlAlcoa Inc.Arrow Electronics, Inc.Avnet, Inc.Bally Technologies IncBoston Scientific CorporationCon-Way IncConvergys CorporationDow Capital B.V.Fidelity National Information Services IncFortune Brands, Inc.Ingram Micro, Inc.Jabil Circuit, Inc.Kennametal Inc.Macy's, Inc.Marriott International, Inc.Maytag CorporationMotorola, Inc.Plum Creek Timber CompanyRohm & Haas CompanyThe Dow Chemical CompanyThe Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.Union Carbide CorporationUnited States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel)Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Finance B.V.8008923980089339800901058009055980090570800910538009111880091499800915488009159180091804803616528036170980361979806806238069617980754069809190358108545481415254814240548178566981851587820448448276472029 Sep 2009 02:07:00 EST0103020001030300010305000103070001030800010311000103120001031500010317000103210085Press ReleaseAAARWAVTBSXBYICNWCVGDOWFISFOIMIPGJBLKMTMMARMOTPCLWHRXFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Whirlpool_2Q09_Tearsheet-8919189191cs/89191normTearsheetTemplatekreganwhirlpoolwhirlpool8919124 Sep 2009 11:04:20 ESTYes89191150CreditSights Incunited_statesunited_statescapital_goodsmanufacturingcapital_goodsmanufacturingPublishedcompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldcompanies_withnvertibleshigh_yieldTearsheetTearsheet703 Whirlpool #Q## Tearsheet Whirlpool's (WHR) credit trends made progress from when its merger of Maytag was consumed, but the appliance maker is under renewed and actually greater pressure given the slump in global appliance demand and...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/research/creditsights-Autos_and_Manufacturing_Short_Interest_1H_Aug_09-8881488814cs/88814normArticleTemplateSI was evenly split with half of the names recording declines and half recording increases in short interest levels. Top 10 list was largely unchanged and saw only one addition as ROK fell out of the list and was replaced by AGCO.jpoehlingkreganhanandgreynoldshyundai_motorkiageneral_motorsfordnissan_motoramerican_axle_manufacturing_holdingstoyotahonda_motornavistarwhirlpoolbrunswickharley_davidsonarvinmeritorjohnson_controlsborgwarnergoodyearpaccarcooper_tire_rubber8881414 Sep 2009 11:03:58 ESTYes88814150CreditSights Inccapital_goodsmanufacturingconglomeratesautomotivePublishedhigh_yieldbankruptcyManufacturingShortInterestAutos & Manufacturing Short Interest1492 Autos and Manufacturing Short Interest: #H Aug '## Short sellers at least sequentially picked up the tempo again on selling into a rally which saw the S&P ### return +#.#% as short levels rose in half names covered in this report. ...Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/465266_report_frame465266_report_framefitch/465266_report_framepdfNewell Rubbermaid, Inc.Alberto-Culver CompanyConstellation Brands, Inc.The Stanley WorksColgate-Palmolive CompanyKimberly-Clark CorporationThe Clorox CompanyHasbro, Inc.Mattel, Inc.Fortune Brands, Inc.Whirlpool CorporationAvon Products, Inc.Levi Strauss & CompanyThe Black & Decker Corporation80089896816740658008923780091006800910158009024386568311800894598009103480090088800901058009180480417179827248838009175209 Sep 2009 06:21:00 EST01030200275Special ReportACVMATAVPSTZSWKBDKNWLFOHASCLCLXKMBWHRFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.Credit & Investment ResearchFitch Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/moodys/PBC_119899PBC_119899moodys/PBC_119899pdf08 Sep 2009 12:27:30 ESTpdfWhirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation825000300.000007 Sep 2009AnalysisAnalysisC...We affirmed Whirlpool's senior unsecured rating of Baa# on August ##, ####, and maintained our negative outlook. Key issues considered in this decision are explained in the credit opinion. This Analysis provides further insight into select issues that factored into our rating decision. Whirlpool's move to amend its revolving credit facility has helped it improve its liquidity profile during a difficult economic environment. There are conflicting demand trends as the pace of decline appears to be slowing in North America, while it's accelerating in Europe. Demand appears to be stabilizing in Latin America and Asia, although the increase in demand in Latin America may be short-lived, due to temporary tax breaks. Our decision to keep the negative outlook, despite the improved liquidity profile, reflects the uncertainty about demand trends. # ... Credit & Investment ResearchMoody's Global Credit Research