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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025
Westlake Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware |
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001-32260 |
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76-0346924 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600 Houston, Texas |
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77056 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 960-9111
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Common Stock |
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WLK |
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The New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.625% Senior Notes due 2029 |
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WLK 29 |
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The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On November 10, 2025, Westlake Corporation (“Westlake”) issued a press release (the “Pricing Press Release”) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the pricing of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 3.600% Senior Notes due 2026. On November 10, 2025, Westlake issued a press release (the “Results Press Release”) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, announcing the expiration and results of the Tender Offer. The Pricing Press Release and the Results Press Release are incorporated by reference herein. The Tender Offer is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated November 4, 2025.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Westlake under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being incorporated therein.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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Press Release issued by Westlake Corporation on November 10, 2025 announcing pricing of the Tender Offer. |
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| 99.2 |
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Press Release issued by Westlake Corporation on November 10, 2025 announcing expiration and results of the Tender Offer. |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION |
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| Date: November 12, 2025 |
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By: |
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/s/ L. Benjamin Ederington |
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L. Benjamin Ederington Executive Vice President, Legal and External Affairs |