$1.1 Billion Proposal Provides Immediate and Significant Premium to Georgia Gulf Shareholders HOUSTON --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2012-- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has submitted a proposal to Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) to acquire all of the
New unit located in Geismar, Louisiana HOUSTON , Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today it is increasing the capacity of the previously announced chlor-alkali plant to be located at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar , Louisiana. The
Company to retain 380 jobs, improve processes, technology CALVERT CITY, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) to announce the company will invest $40 million in its Calvert City plant, supporting the
HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared on Friday a dividend of 7.375 cents per share, payable on December 12, 2011 , to stockholders of record on December 1, 2011 .
HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 of $67.9 million , or $1.01 per diluted share, on sales of $968.4 million . This represents an increase in net income of $5.2 million
Greater Houston Partnership and Kiwanis Club of Houston Sponsor Award HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that Mr. Albert Chao , the company's President & CEO, has been selected as the 2011 International Executive of the
HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2011 third quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 . The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time ( 10:00 a.m.
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today the successful completion of a second amendment and restatement of its $400 million revolving credit agreement, thereby extending the maturity to 2016, reducing interest costs, and
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) / -- Westlake Chemical Corporation, the Houston -based international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products, is recognizing its 25th year of business with celebrations at all of its
HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) on Friday authorized the company to repurchase up to $100 million in shares of its common stock. Albert Chao , President and CEO of the company, stated: "Earlier this month we