Westlake Completes Acquisition of Epoxy Business

Company completes acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for ~$1.2 billion Leading global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemical materials portfolio Epoxy addition reaffirms Westlake commitment to sustainability with materials that benefit renewable energy and the light-weighting of aerospace and automotive industries Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the epoxy business, which will be branded as Westlake Epoxy, is an industry leader in the manufacture and development of specialty resins, coatings and composites for a variety of industries, including high-growth and sustainability-oriented end-uses such as wind turbine blades and light-weight automotive structural components. “With this

  • Company completes acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for ~$1.2 billion
  • Leading global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemical materials portfolio
  • Epoxy addition reaffirms Westlake commitment to sustainability with materials that benefit renewable energy and the light-weighting of aerospace and automotive industries

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hexion Inc.’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, the epoxy business, which will be branded as Westlake Epoxy, is an industry leader in the manufacture and development of specialty resins, coatings and composites for a variety of industries, including high-growth and sustainability-oriented end-uses such as wind turbine blades and light-weight automotive structural components. 

“With this transaction, Westlake will significantly expand its integrated business by adding a leading downstream portfolio of coatings and composite products,” said Westlake President and Chief Executive Officer Albert Chao. “Light-weighting is a critical feature for the manufacture of structural components for automobiles and for renewable energy, particularly the composite blades used by wind turbines, and epoxies are key ingredients for these sustainable products. The industries served by Westlake Epoxy are very attractive and the business is expected to be a synergistic addition to Westlake’s existing businesses. We welcome the epoxy employees to the Westlake family and look forward to realizing the tremendous opportunities to grow the combined businesses.”

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  • Westlake Completes Acquisition of Epoxy Business

Westlake Chemical Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for 2021 Conference Call

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2021 prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference call, dial (855) 760-8160, or (704) 288-0624 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference passcode 8356311. The conference call will also be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/bty22e28 and the earnings release can be obtained via the company’s Web page at https://investors.westlake.com/news/default.aspx . A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion for seven days. To hear a replay, dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The replay passcode is 8356311. About Westlake: Westlake is a global manufacturer and

Westlake Chemical Partners Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for 2021 Conference Call

Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) will release its fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2021 prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings release. To access the conference call, dial (855) 765-5686, or (234) 386-2848 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference passcode 6369819. The conference call will also be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/vb94ivzb and the earnings release can be obtained via the company's Web page at https://investors.wlkpartners.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx . A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion for seven days. To hear a replay, dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The replay passcode is 6369819. About Westlake Chemical Partners: Westlake

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Distribution

$0.4714 cents per unit distribution declared payable on February 17, 2022 The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC, the general partner of Westlake Chemical Partners LP (the "Partnership") (NYSE:WLKP), has declared a distribution of $0.4714 per unit. This is the 30th quarterly distribution announced by the Partnership since its initial public offering. The distribution will be payable on February 17, 2022, to unit holders of record on February 3, 2022. This release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100.0%) of the Partnership’s distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, the Partnership’s distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. About Westlake Chemical Partners LP Westlake

Westlake’s NAPCO Pipe & Fittings Introduces High-Performance Molecular-Oriented PVC C909 Pipe

New PVC Pipe Features Higher Performance and a Lower Carbon Footprint Than Past Products North American Pipe Corporation (NAPCO), a subsidiary of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced the launch of a new product, molecular oriented PVC (PVCO) pipe. The new PVCO pipe features a lower manufacturing carbon footprint than other water main materials. This investment in state-of-the-art technology expands NAPCO’s production capacity at the company’s Woodbridge, Ontario, pipe and fittings facility. “Our focus is on delivering pipe and fitting systems that address our customers’ most difficult infrastructure challenges, including product longevity, ease of installation and enhancing water flow,” said Andre Battistin, vice president, NAPCO Pipe & Fittings. “With sustainability and innovation firmly anchored in our corporate culture, we are actively bringing new products to market with lower environmental impacts throughout the life cycle assessment. The new PVCO

Westlake to Acquire Hexion’s Global Epoxy Business

Leading global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemicals portfolio Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hexion Inc. to acquire Hexion’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Hexion’s epoxy business is an industry leader in the manufacture and development of specialty resins, coatings and composites for a variety of industries, including high-growth and sustainability-oriented end-uses such as wind turbine blades and light-weight automotive structural components. In the twelve months ended September 30, 2021, Hexion’s epoxy business had net sales of approximately $1.5 billion. With this transaction, which is anticipated to be completed in the first half of 2022 following customary closing conditions, Westlake will significantly expand its integrated business by adding a

Company Rolls Out Second Lower-Carbon Product in 2021 Following its Introduction of Lower-Carbon Caustic Soda in February 2021.

Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced its Vinnolit subsidiary in Germany launched GreenVin™ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a lower-carbon alternative PVC, which is one of the most widely utilized plastics in the construction, automotive and medical sectors.

"Market demand for lower-carbon plastics and materials is rising rapidly as more customers are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprints and meet their sustainability goals,” said Vice President, Europe & Asia Vinyls Chemicals, Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer. “GreenVin™ PVC performs as well as traditional PVC while offering a more climate-friendly product that our customers can feel good about using. This product and the entire GreenVin™ product line are part of our overall commitment to meeting society’s needs and enabling a better future.”

The introduction of GreenVin™ PVC follows the market launch of GreenVin™ caustic soda earlier this year, with the product line expected to extend into the Company's vinyl chloride and hydrogen products in the future. Caustic soda is an essential ingredient for the production of many materials, including detergents, construction materials, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals and water treatment products.

The Vinnolit GreenVin™ brand is based on European high-quality renewable energy certificates (Guarantees of Origin) associated with the production of the lower-carbon PVC and caustic soda. Depending on the PVC type, the carbon-dioxide savings with GreenVin™ PVC are about 25% compared to conventionally produced Vinnolit PVC. The respective carbon footprint for the entire product portfolio was calculated by Sustainable AG in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard. Review and certification are carried out by TÜV Rheinland.

Westlake recently released its 2020 ESG Report, Essential Products, Critical Innovations, which provides details on its ESG goals and achievements for its operations, safety, products and people, and includes information on lower-carbon product development and more sustainable manufacturing. Procuring green power – in addition to the continuous improvement of the energy efficiency of the production processes – is a step toward achieving CO2-neutral PVC supply. These efforts also support the energy transition and the European Green Deal. In addition, Vinnolit is working with partners to also offer bio-attributed PVC, based on bio-ethylene.

"With GreenVin™, we are working to make the entire Vinnolit product portfolio, including PVC, more environmentally friendly and sustainable," Schellerer added. "At Westlake and Vinnolit, we are proud to be doing our part for a stronger industry and sustainable future.”

  • Westlake's Vinnolit Introduces New Lower-Carbon GreenVin PVC

Westlake's Vinnolit Introduces New Lower-Carbon GreenVin PVC

Company Rolls Out Second Lower-Carbon Product in 2021 Following its Introduction of Lower Carbon Caustic Soda in February 2021. Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced its Vinnolit subsidiary in Germany launched GreenVin™ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a lower-carbon alternative PVC, which is one of the most widely utilized plastics in the construction, automotive and medical sectors. "Market demand for lower-carbon plastics and materials is rising rapidly as more customers are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprints and meet their sustainability goals,” said Vice President, Europe & Asia Vinyls Chemicals, Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer. “GreenVin™ PVC performs as well as traditional PVC while offering a more climate-friendly product that our customers can feel good about using. This product and the entire GreenVin™ product line are part of our overall commitment to meeting society’s needs and enabling a better future.” The introduction of GreenVin™ PVC follows the

Westlake Chemical Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

$0.2975 cents per share dividend declared payable on December 8, 2021 The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared today a regular dividend distribution of $0.2975 per share for the third quarter of 2021. This dividend will be payable on December 8, 2021, to stockholders of record on November 23, 2021. This is the 69th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since completing its initial public offering in August 2004. About Westlake Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from building products and infrastructure materials, to packaging and healthcare products, to automotive and consumer goods. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com . View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211112005871/en/ Media Inquiries: