Current Report Filing (8-k)
15 July 2020 - 6:38AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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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 14, 2020
Westlake Chemical Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32260
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76-0346924
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600
Houston, Texas
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77056
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading
Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange
on which registered
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Common Stock
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WLK
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The New York Stock Exchange
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1.625% Senior Notes due 2029
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WLK 29
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The New York Stock Exchange
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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. ☐
On July 14, 2020, Westlake Chemical Corporation (“Westlake”) issued a press release confirming that one of its subsidiaries has been named in a European Commission decision regarding certain anti-competitive practices in the purchasing of ethylene that occurred prior to 2017. The practices were uncovered as a result of Westlake’s internal compliance program. Westlake voluntarily disclosed these practices to the European Commission and fully cooperated with the related investigation. Based on Westlake’s voluntary notification and cooperation, the European Commission granted Westlake immunity from government fines. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d) Exhibits
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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Date: July 14, 2020
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By:
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/s/ ALBERT CHAO
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Albert Chao
President and Chief Executive Officer
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