Acquisition Timeline

• On Aug. 22, 2005, Whirlpool Corporation and Maytag Corporation signed a definitive merger agreement. More...
• On Sept. 29, 2005, Whirlpool filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. More...
• On Oct. 7, 2005, Whirlpool announced that the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice had issued a request for additional information regarding the proposed merger. Such a request is typical in transactions of this nature. More...
• On Dec. 1, 2005, Whirlpool and Maytag announced that both companies had certified substantial compliance with the Antitrust Division’s request for additional information. More...
• On Dec. 22, 2005, Maytag held a special meeting during which stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement with Whirlpool. More...
• On Feb. 3, 2006, Maytag announced it was evaluating alternative strategies for its floor-care products line and commercial businesses, including their possible sale. More...
• On Feb. 13, 2006, Whirlpool and Maytag agreed with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice to a limited extension of time to complete the review of the proposed merger and agreed not to close the transaction before March 30, 2006, without the Division’s concurrence. More...
• On March 14, 2006, Whirlpool and Maytag announced that their proposed merger has been cleared by the Competition Bureau of Canada. More...
• On March 29, 2006, Whirlpool and Maytag announced they received clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice to allow the two companies to complete their proposed merger. More...
• On March 31, 2006, Whirlpool completed its acquisition of Maytag Corporation. More...

A full copy of the timeline of the bidding process provided to Maytag Corporation shareholders in the S-4/Registration statement on Sept. 29, 2005, can be found in the SEC section of the Whirlpool Corporation website.