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Westlake Corporation reports news around its global materials and building-products operations, organized around Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. Updates commonly cover earnings, segment pricing and volume trends, olefins, vinyl chemicals, polyethylene, epoxies, building products, pipe and fittings, facility actions, product certifications, distribution launches, litigation matters and leadership changes.
The company also appears in updates involving Westlake Royal Building Products, Westlake Epoxy and its relationship with Westlake Chemical Partners LP, a limited partnership formed by Westlake to operate, acquire and develop ethylene production facilities and other qualified assets.
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Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will release its first-quarter 2022 earnings on May 3, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call will take place at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the earnings. Callers can join by dialing (855) 760-8160, with international access at (704) 288-0624, using passcode 4246547. The call will be available via webcast and replay for seven days after the event. Westlake is a global manufacturer providing materials for various sectors, enhancing daily life with products ranging from packaging to construction.
Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) will release its first quarter 2022 earnings on May 3, 2022, before the market opens. A conference call to discuss the earnings will take place at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can access the call by dialing (855) 765-5686 or via webcast at this link. The company, which holds a 22.8% interest in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, operates multiple ethylene production facilities in the U.S.
Westlake Akishima, a Tokyo-based supplier of specialty stabilizers, has launched a new e-commerce platform in partnership with Agilis Chemicals. This intuitive multi-language portal aims to enhance customer experience by providing secure online transactions and advanced analytics for product search and order management. Initial users in Japan and China have given positive feedback. The platform will be fully available to all customers by April 12, 2022, integrating with Westlake's ERP system for improved transparency and automation.
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) will host its inaugural Investor Day on April 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Executive leaders will discuss the Company’s long-term strategic vision, financial outlook, and capital allocation priorities aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The event will showcase Westlake's diversified business portfolio across various industries including construction, automotive, and healthcare. Attendees can access the live webcast on the Company's website, with a recording available 48 hours post-event.
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) announced that its Pernis, Netherlands site received the ISCC+ certification, validating its sustainable production of epoxy products. This certification supports Westlake's strategy to incorporate renewable carbon materials and decrease energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The site will utilize bio-based alternatives for critical building blocks like Bisphenol A (BPA). Recently, Westlake Epoxy also achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, signifying its commitment to sustainability across various industries including automotive and construction.
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Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE: WLKP) filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2022. Unitholders can request a hard copy of the report, which includes audited financial statements, at no charge. Westlake Chemical Partners operates ethylene production facilities, holding a 22.8% stake in Westlake Chemical OpCo LP, which has assets in Kentucky and Louisiana. More details can be found on their website.
Westlake Chemical Partners L.P. (NYSE:WLKP) announced that its 2021 tax packages, including Schedule K-1s, are now available online. Unit holders can access their K-1s on the K-1 Tax Package Support website at www.taxpackagesupport.com/wlkp. The partnership plans to begin mailing K-1s by mid-March. First-time users will need to register for online access. For further assistance, unitholders can contact K-1 Tax Package Support at (888) 826-8318 during weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE: WLKP) declared a quarterly distribution of $0.4714 per unit, marking the 30th consecutive quarterly distribution. The Partnership reported record net income of $29.5 million for Q4 2021, a significant increase from $15 million in Q4 2020. Full-year net income reached $82.5 million, up from $66.2 million in 2020. The cash flows from operating activities for the full year were $408.4 million, reflecting a $35 million increase year-over-year. The Partnership's long-term Ethylene Sales Agreement with Westlake supports stable cash flows, despite operational challenges in 2021.