Westlake Corp Files 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure

TL;DR

Westlake Corp filed an 8-K for a Reg FD disclosure on July 1st. Details TBD.

AI Summary

On July 1, 2024, Westlake Corporation announced a Regulation FD Disclosure. The filing does not contain specific financial figures or details regarding the nature of the disclosure, only that it is a current report filed under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates Westlake Corporation is making a public disclosure under Regulation FD, which could contain material information relevant to investors.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing itself is a procedural disclosure, but the lack of immediate detail about the Regulation FD announcement warrants caution as it could contain material information.

Key Players & Entities

• Westlake Corporation (company) — Registrant
• July 1, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
• Regulation FD (regulation) — Disclosure Type

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From the Filing

0001193125-24-172673.txt : 20240701 0001193125-24-172673.hdr.sgml : 20240701 20240701060500 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-172673 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240701 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20240701 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240701 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTLAKE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001262823 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services IRS NUMBER: 760346924 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32260 FILM NUMBER: 241087958 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 POST OAK BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77056 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-960-9111 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 POST OAK BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77056 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030908 8-K 1 d830374d8k.htm 8-K 8-K WESTLAKE CORP false 0001262823 0001262823 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 0001262823 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 0001262823 us-gaap:SeniorNotesMember 2024-07-01 2024-07-01     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2024     Westlake Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   001-32260   76-0346924 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   2801 Post Oak Boulevard , Suite 600 Houston , Texas   77056 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713)   960-9111     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock   WLK   The New York Stock Exchange 1.625% Senior Notes due 2029   WLK 29   The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 6, 2024, the Ad Hoc Coalition of Epoxy Resin Producers, of which Westlake Corporation is a member, confidentially lodged an anti-dumping complaint with the European Commission requesting the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of epoxy resins into the European Union market originating in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. On July 1, 2024, the European Commission published