HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has raised $154 million of tax-exempt revenue bonds due November 1, 2035 with an interest rate of 6.50% per year (the "Bonds"). The Bonds were issued through the Louisiana Local
HOUSTON, Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared on Thursday a dividend of 6.35 cents per share, payable on December 16, 2010, to stockholders of record on December 2, 2010.
Third quarter 2010 highlights - Earnings per share up over 100% versus Q3 2009. - Olefins segment income from operations sets new record. HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months ended September 30,
HOUSTON, Oct 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2010 third quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m.
Pipeline from Mont Belvieu, TX to Lake Charles, LA HOUSTON, Oct 04, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that, pursuant to a long term contract right held by Westlake, it has purchased a 50% equity interest in Cypress Interstate Pipeline, LLC
New unit located in Geismar, Louisiana HOUSTON, Aug 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today it is proceeding with the previously announced construction of a new chlor-alkali plant to be located at its vinyls manufacturing complex in Geismar,
HOUSTON, Aug 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The board of directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) declared on Friday a dividend of 6.35 cents per share, payable on September 16, 2010, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2010. This represents an increase of 0.6 cent per
Second quarter 2010 highlights - Earnings per share up over 200% versus year-ago quarter and last quarter. - Net sales increased 42% versus second quarter 2009. HOUSTON, Aug 03, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today reported net income for the three months
HOUSTON, July 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its 2010 second quarter earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m.
HOUSTON, July 6, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced today that it has raised $100 million of tax-exempt revenue bonds due August 1, 2029 with an interest rate of 6.50% per year (the "Bonds"). The Bonds were issued through the Louisiana Local