Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. The company offers wide range of home appliances and related products such as laundry appliances, refrigerators and freezers, cooking appliances, dishwashers, mixers and other portable household appliances. Its key brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, Consul, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht , Amana, Jenn-Air and Indesit. The company offers its products to various retailers, distributors and manufacturers. Whirlpools research and development activities include development of new products and enhancement of existing products.

Whirlpool Corporation Key Recent Developments:

Jun 15, 2015: Whirlpool Corporation Breaks Ground on Wind Farm Near Findlay, Ohio Facility
Jun 01, 2015: Whirlpool Corporation and Kohler Co. Announce Commitment on Research Project for Net-Zero Water in the Home
Jan 26, 2015: Whirlpool Corporation Announces Plans To Use Wind Turbines To Power Findlay, Ohio Facility


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- Business description - A detailed description of the company's operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy - Analyst's summarization of the company's business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis - A detailed analysis of the company's strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives' employment history.
- Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries - A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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