UPDATE: Whirlpool Corporation Statement Regarding Possible Offer for AGA Rangemaster Group plc

In response to the announcement from AGA that Whirlpool WHR has made an approach regarding a possible offer for AGA, Whirlpool confirms this to be the case. A further announcement will be made in due course if appropriate, but there can be no certainty that a formal offer will be made or as to the terms of any offer.