Westlake Chemical Announces a $100 Million Share Repurchase Program and Declares a 16% Increase in Quarterly Dividends

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