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Tepper Slams Whirlpool's Equity Raise for Diluting Shareholder Value

2/25/2026

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David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, criticized Whirlpool's equity issuance for destroying shareholder value.
In a letter to the Whirlpool board, Tepper said the cost of capital exceeded 10%, causing unnecessary dilution for shareholders.
He argued the capital raise contradicted Whirlpool's goal of reducing leverage because the tax-adjusted debt cost is below 5%.
Whirlpool is a major player in the American appliance market.

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David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, criticized Whirlpool's equity issuance for destroying shareholder value.
In a letter to the Whirlpool board, Tepper said the cost of capital exceeded 10%, causing unnecessary dilution for shareholders.
He argued the capital raise contradicted Whirlpool's goal of reducing leverage because the tax-adjusted debt cost is below 5%.
Whirlpool is a major player in the American appliance market.