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Ticker · WLK ISIN · US9604131022 LEI · GOXNEVUM0LL78B1OS344 US Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,312 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-01-29 Merger & Acquisition
Country US United States of America
Listing US WLK

About WESTLAKE CORP

https://www.westlake.com/

Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products. The company's core business involves the production of petrochemicals, polymers, and fabricated building products. These materials serve as essential components for a wide range of applications and are utilized in vital solutions across diverse sectors, including packaging, healthcare, automotive, consumer goods, and building and construction. Westlake's operations are structured around key product areas, such as olefins and vinyls, which provide the foundational building blocks for numerous everyday items.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
425 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 100% confidence The document is a communication filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating it is related to a merger or acquisition proposal. It contains an internal email from the CEO announcing a proposed acquisition of Axiall Corporation by Westlake Chemical Corporation, including details about the proposal, forward-looking statements, and instructions for employees. The document references the filing of proxy statements, registration statements, and tender offer statements that may be filed in the future. The content is focused on the announcement and solicitation related to a merger transaction rather than the merger agreement itself or a formal proxy statement. This type of filing is typically classified under Merger & Acquisition (MA) filings, which include Form 425 communications related to merger proposals and takeover bids.
2016-01-29 English
425 Filing
Merger & Acquisition Classification · 100% confidence The document is filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, indicating it is related to merger communications. It discusses a proposed acquisition of Axiall Corporation by Westlake Chemical Corporation, including forward-looking statements, risks, and references to proxy statements, registration statements, and tender offer statements that may be filed in the future. The document explicitly states it is not a proxy statement or registration statement itself but a communication related to the proposed transaction. Rule 425 filings are typically used for merger-related communications and are classified under Merger & Acquisition (MA). The document contains substantive information about the merger proposal and is not merely an announcement or a report publication notice. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Merger & Acquisition (MA).
2016-01-29 English
425 Filing
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which is a current report used to announce major events that shareholders should know about. The content describes a proposal by Westlake Chemical Corporation to acquire Axiall Corporation, including details of the offer and forward-looking statements. It also references the potential future filings of proxy statements, registration statements, and tender offer documents related to the transaction. The document includes a press release as an exhibit. This is a typical M&A activity announcement rather than a full merger proxy statement or tender offer filing. The presence of the Rule 425 communication and the nature of the content indicate this is an announcement related to a merger proposal, fitting the M&A Activity category (TAR). The document is not a full merger proxy statement (MA), nor is it a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it specifically relates to a merger proposal. Therefore, the best classification is M&A Activity (TAR).
2016-01-29 English
8-K
Board/Management Information Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K filed with the SEC, specifically reporting the departure of a senior officer (Senior Vice President, Administration) of Westlake Chemical Corporation. The key content is about the resignation and retirement of an officer, which fits the category of announcements related to changes in the company's board of directors or senior management. There is no financial data or report attached, and the document is not an earnings release, annual report, or any other financial filing. Therefore, the appropriate classification is Board/Management Information (MANG). The document length is short and focused solely on management change, confirming this classification with high confidence.
2015-12-17 English
8-K
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 100% confidence The document is a Form 8-K current report filed with the SEC, dated November 20, 2015. The key content is the announcement of a new stock repurchase program for $150 million of common stock, as stated in Item 8.01 Other Events. The document includes a press release as an exhibit. The main subject is a share repurchase program, which is a transaction involving the company buying back its own shares. The document length is 2225 characters, which is relatively short and focused on the announcement of the repurchase program rather than detailed financial statements or analysis. Therefore, this filing fits best under the category of Transaction in Own Shares (POS).
2015-11-24 English
FORM 4
Director's Dealing
2015-11-12 English

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