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Westlake (NYSE: WLK) announced that its Westlake Global Compounds businesses and operating sites outside the U.S. have been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal. This recognition places these sites among the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally over the past year.
The award reflects Westlake's commitment to improved environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. EcoVadis, the world's largest provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluated Westlake Global Compounds' performance at sites in Mexico, Europe, and Asia. The assessment covered four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Bridget Confait-Smith, associate director at Westlake Global Compounds, stated that this achievement underscores their commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical business practices, motivating them to continue pursuing operational excellence and leadership in sustainability practices.
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced that Versetta Stone® has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2025 Home Reno Awards in the 'Exterior Enhancements' category. Versetta Stone offers the look of traditional stone masonry with easier installation, featuring a tongue-and-groove interlocking system for seamless appearance.
Key features of Versetta Stone include:
- Minimal upkeep with no need for painting or sealing
- Advanced moisture management system
- Wind resistance up to 110 MPH
- Class A fire rating
- 50-year warranty
Steve Booz, VP of marketing at Westlake Royal Building Products, highlighted Versetta Stone's rich texture, design flexibility, and low maintenance as key factors in its popularity among homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has launched a pioneering PVC recycling program called 'Choose Pink' in collaboration with Houston Methodist. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Houston aims to recycle post-patient PVC items from outpatient procedures, such as nasal cannulas, masks, oxygen tubing, and saline bags. The collected materials will be transported to Westlake Dimex's facility in Marietta, Ohio for recycling.
The program is expected to significantly reduce landfill waste and carbon footprint. Westlake Dimex, one of the largest processors of post-industrial resins in the U.S., will reprocess the collected PVC into various consumer and industrial products, including chair matting, garden edging, and cord protectors. This initiative aligns with Houston Methodist's commitment to sustainability and innovation in healthcare.
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has released its Trends Report: The Best In Home Design, offering insights into the latest trends in home design and remodeling. The report highlights key trends such as:
- Mixed textures and colorways for bold contrasts
- Biophilic design incorporating natural elements
- Extreme weather protection with durable materials
- Long product life cycles for better ROI
The report also addresses industry challenges like labor shortages by showcasing labor-supporting innovations and contractor resources. Westlake Royal aims to provide diverse options for unique design expressions while emphasizing aesthetics, performance, innovation, and sustainability.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share for the second quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on September 5, 2024, to stockholders of record on August 20, 2024. This marks the 80th consecutive quarterly dividend since Westlake's initial public offering in August 2004, demonstrating the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. The consistent dividend payments reflect Westlake's financial stability and confidence in its future performance.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE: WLKP) reported Q2 2024 results with net income of $14.4 million, or $0.41 per unit, up from $11.9 million in Q2 2023. Cash flows from operating activities increased to $121.9 million, and MLP distributable cash flow rose to $17.1 million. The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.4714 per unit, marking its 40th consecutive quarterly distribution.
Key highlights include:
- Improved third-party ethylene sales prices and margins
- Upcoming planned maintenance turnaround at Petro 1 ethylene unit in Q3
- Trailing twelve-month distribution coverage ratio of 0.96x
- Appointment of Jean-Marc Gilson as President, CEO, and director of the general partner
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net sales of $3.2 billion, net income of $313 million, and EBITDA of $744 million. The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment achieved record income from operations of $266 million and EBITDA of $336 million. The Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment saw sequential increases in earnings and margins.
Key highlights include:
- Diluted EPS of $2.40, up from $2.31 in Q2 2023
- HIP segment EBITDA margin increased to 28% from 25% in Q1 2024
- PEM segment EBITDA margin rose to 19% from 13% in Q1 2024
- Overall sales volume increased 6% sequentially
- Cash and cash equivalents of $3.0 billion as of June 30, 2024
Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has re-launched DaVinci® Roofscapes' online e-book, 'FRESH Colors: Color Schemes for Your Home Exteriors', for National Curb Appeal Month in August. The free 21-page guide offers expert color advice for seven home styles, including Colonial, Ranch, Bungalow, Victorian, Spanish Mission, European, and New American.
Authored by international color expert Kate Smith, the e-book presents 35 unique color palette combinations, focusing on a top-down approach starting with the roof. Smith recommends the FRESH approach (Fixed Features, Regional Colors, Environment & Surroundings, Style of the Home, and Historic or HOA Colors) for creating cohesive exterior color schemes. The guide also includes color coordination with DaVinci Roofscapes' composite shake and slate roofing, as well as other building materials.
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (NYSE:WLKP) has announced its second quarter 2024 distribution of $0.4714 per unit, payable on August 27, 2024, to unit holders of record on August 12, 2024. This marks the 40th quarterly distribution since the Partnership's initial public offering. The distribution is subject to federal income tax withholding for non-U.S. investors at the highest applicable effective tax rate, as 100% of the Partnership's distributions to non-U.S. investors are considered income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has announced its upcoming second quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The company will release its earnings report before the market opens and host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the call by pre-registering online to receive a phone number and unique PIN. Additionally, a webcast of the conference call will be available, and the earnings release can be accessed through Westlake's investor relations website.
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