All Whirlpool Corp. Ratings Affirmed; Outlook Stable

We reviewed our ratings on Whirlpool Corp. We are affirming all ratings, including our 'BBB' corporate credit rating. The outlook is stable, reflecting our expectation that Whirlpool will continue to deleverage and maintain leverage between 2x and 3x. SAN FRANCISCO (Standard&Poor's) April 10, 2015--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its ratings on Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. (Whirlpool), including its 'BBB' long-term corporate credit rating. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A-2' short-term rating and commercial paper rating on Whirlpool. The outlook is stable. "The ratings affirmation reflects our belief that Whirlpool will continue to perform in line with our expectations," said Standard&Poor's credit analyst Bea Chiem. As of the fiscal year ended Dec. 31,

...+ We reviewed our ratings on Whirlpool Corp. + We are affirming all ratings, including our '###' corporate credit rating. + The outlook is stable, reflecting our expectation that Whirlpool will continue to deleverage and maintain leverage between 2x and 3x. SAN FRANCISCO (Standard & Poor's) April 10, 2015--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its ratings on Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. (Whirlpool), including its '###' long-term corporate credit rating. At the same time, we affirmed our 'A-2' short-term rating and commercial paper rating on Whirlpool. The outlook is stable. "The ratings affirmation reflects our belief that Whirlpool will continue to perform in line with our expectations," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Bea Chiem. As of the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2014, we estimate that the company had adjusted debt of roughly $5.6 billion. RELATED CRITERIA AND RESEARCH Related Criteria + Corporate Methodology, Nov. 19, 2013 + Methodology: Management And Governance...

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