Westlake CORP
Market Movers (8-K)
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Westlake Corporation announced a substantial improvement in its second quarter 2026 financial results, driven by enhanced net income, EBITDA, and strategic operational improvements.
Better than expected
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Westlake Corporation announced significant legal victories as Dutch courts dismissed two major antitrust claims, though appeals are possible.
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Westlake Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of a polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer production site in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, expanding its global manufacturing footprint.
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Westlake Corporation's 2026 Annual Meeting saw the election of five directors, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its auditor.
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Westlake Corporation announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a net loss impacted by litigation settlement and facility shutdown charges, while noting margin improvements in its Performance and Essential Materials segment due to geopolitical events.
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Westlake Corporation has appointed Jonathan H. Baksht as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)
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Westlake Corporation reported a net loss of $169 million for the first quarter of 2026, a significant increase from the prior year's loss, driven by lower sales volumes and prices, and increased operational costs.
Worse than expected
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Westlake Corporation reported significant net losses for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025, driven by a $727 million goodwill impairment and challenging market conditions.
Worse than expected
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Westlake Corporation reported a net loss of $142 million for Q2 2025, a significant decline from the prior year, driven by lower sales, higher costs, and substantial restructuring charges.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
Capital raise
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Westlake Corporation reported a net loss of $40 million for the first quarter of 2025, impacted by lower sales prices and volumes across its segments.
Worse than expected
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Westlake Corporation's Q3 2024 results show a decrease in net income due to lower sales prices and restructuring costs, despite a slight increase in sales volume.
Worse than expected
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Westlake Corporation's Q2 2024 results show a slight increase in net income despite lower sales prices, driven by higher sales volumes and reduced costs.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
Annual Reports (10-K)
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Westlake Corporation reported a net loss of $1.5 billion in 2025, driven by significant goodwill impairment and facility closure costs, despite strategic acquisitions and debt refinancing.
Delay expected
Worse than expected
Capital raise
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Westlake Corporation's 2024 results reflect a complex interplay of lower sales prices offset by increased volumes and strategic cost management amidst a challenging economic landscape.
Delay expected
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Westlake Corporation's 10-K filing outlines the details of its common stock, senior notes, director responsibilities, and corporate governance policies.
Insider Trading (Form 4)
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Westlake Corp reports that SVP and CFO Jonathan Baksht was granted 20,580 restricted stock units on June 15, 2026, which are set to vest on June 15, 2029.
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Mark Steven Bender, EVP & CFO of Westlake Corp, reported transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock.
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Brian John Powers, SVP of Westlake Corp, was granted 1,961 restricted stock units vesting in 2029.
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Westlake Corp's EVP, PEM Segment Head, Robert F. Buesinger, sold 4,000 shares of common stock for $115.25 per share under a pre-arranged trading plan.
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Westlake Corp EVP & CFO Mark Steven Bender sold 16,413 shares at a weighted average $112.535 on March 27, 2026, and now holds 28,015 shares directly.
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Westlake Corp's EVP & CFO, Mark Steven Bender, filed an amended Form 4 to correct the number of shares sold for tax withholding from restricted stock unit vesting.
Proxy Statements (Def-14A)
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Westlake Corporation announces its 2025 Annual Meeting to be held on May 8, 2025, providing details on how stockholders can vote on key proposals.
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Westlake Corporation's annual meeting of stockholders will be held on May 8, 2025, to elect directors and ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent accounting firm.
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Westlake Corporation announces its annual stockholder meeting to be held on May 9, 2024, featuring proposals including the election of directors, ratification of the company's accounting firm, and a stockholder proposal on reducing plastic pollution.
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DEF 14A: Westlake Corporation Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Details Executive Compensation
Westlake Corporation's proxy statement details the agenda for the annual stockholder meeting on May 9, 2024, including director elections, auditor ratification, and a proposal on plastic pollution, while also providing an in-depth analysis of executive compensation.