0001193125-13-146060.txt : 20130408 0001193125-13-146060.hdr.sgml : 20130408 20130408164824 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-13-146060 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130405 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130408 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130408 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001262823 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS [2860] 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: 13748797 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 8-K 1 d518615d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

 

 

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): April 5, 2013

 

 

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL 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))

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Director Retirement

On April 5, 2013, Mr. E. William (Bill) Barnett, who has served as a member of the board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (the “Company”) since 2006, informed the Company that he has decided to retire from the board after completing his current term, which will expire at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company. As a result, Mr. Barnett will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting. The Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Barnett’s plans on April 5, 2013, which is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed herewith:

 

99.1 Press Release of Westlake Chemical Corporation dated April 5, 2013

 

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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.

 

 

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
By:   /s/ Albert Chao
  Albert Chao
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: April 8, 2013

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1    Press Release of Westlake Chemical Corporation dated April 5, 2013

 

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EX-99.1 2 d518615dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News Detail

Westlake Chemical Announces That Director Bill Barnett Will Retire

4/5/2013 4:08:06 PM

HOUSTON, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that E. William (Bill) Barnett, a director of the company since 2006, has informed the company that he has elected to retire from the board after completing his current term, which will expire at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders of the company. As a result, Mr. Barnett will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting.

Mr. James Chao, the chairman of Westlake’s board, said, “We are extremely grateful to Bill for his years of service on our board. Among many contributions, he acted as chair of our Nominating and Governance Committee during a period of growth and challenging regulatory changes. We will miss Bill, and we extend to him our best wishes as he remains active in many professional areas.”

Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK)

Westlake Chemical Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company’s range of products includes: ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, propylene, caustic, VCM, PVC resin and PVC building products, including PVC pipe, windows and fence. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.westlake.com.

SOURCE Westlake Chemical Corporation

Media Relations—David R. Hansen—713.960.9111 or Investor Relations—Steve Bender—713.960.9111