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Whirlpool Corporation increases quarterly dividend by 10%BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Whirlpool Corporation's board of directors approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to $1.10 per share from $1.00 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2017. "This dividend increase represents our continuing commitment to enhance returns for shareholders and our confidence in the strength of our business," said Jeff M. Fettig, chairman and chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation. "We remain focused on creating long-term value and returning strong levels of cash to our sharehlders while funding our brands and innovation programs." About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation Additional Information To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/whirlpool-corporation-increases-quarterly-dividend-by-10-300440550.html SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation |