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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): May 4, 2023

Westlake Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-32260 76-0346924
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

2801 Post Oak Boulevard,  Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77056
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value WLK The New York Stock Exchange
1.625% Senior Notes due 2029 WLK29 The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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. ◻ On May 4, 2023, Westlake Corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its 2023 first quarter results.






Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, 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 Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being incorporated therein.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company is holding a conference call on May 4, 2023 to discuss its 2023 first quarter results. Information about the call can be found in the press release furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, the Company made available an investor presentation regarding its 2023 first quarter results, which is furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
99.1    Press release issued on May 4, 2023.
99.2    Investor Presentation.
104    The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, 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.

WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Date: May 4, 2023 By: /S/ ALBERT CHAO
Albert Chao
President and Chief Executive Officer




EX-99.1 2 ex991_20230331earningsrele.htm EX-99.1 Document

EXHIBIT 99.1
WESTLAKE CORPORATION

Contact—(713) 960-9111
Investors—Steve Bender
Media—L. Benjamin Ederington


Westlake Corporation Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
•Net income of $394 million increased 70% from fourth quarter 2022
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced first quarter 2023 results.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ($ in millions except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Westlake Corporation
Net sales $ 3,356 $ 3,299 $ 4,056
Income from operations $ 536 $ 327 $ 1,032
Operating income margin 16% 10% 25%
Net income attributable to Westlake Corporation $ 394 $ 232 $ 756
Diluted earnings per common share $ 3.05 $ 1.79 $ 5.83
EBITDA $ 825 $ 619 $ 1,300
EBITDA margin 25% 19% 32%
Performance and Essential Materials ("PEM") Segment
Net sales $ 2,349 $ 2,361 $ 2,832
Income from operations $ 403 $ 219 $ 879
Operating income margin 17% 9% 31%
EBITDA $ 615 $ 443 $ 1,071
EBITDA margin 26% 19% 38%
Housing and Infrastructure Products ("HIP") Segment
Net sales $ 1,007 $ 938 $ 1,224
Income from operations $ 143 $ 68 $ 185
Operating income margin 14% 7% 15%
EBITDA $ 205 $ 133 $ 258
EBITDA margin 20% 14% 21%
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BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
In the first quarter of 2023, Westlake achieved quarterly net sales of $3.4 billion, quarterly net income of $394 million and quarterly EBITDA of $825 million, which was an improvement from our fourth quarter of 2022 results of $3.3 billion, $232 million, and $619 million, respectively. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company benefited from higher operating rates and sales volume in each segment, lower feedstock, fuel and power costs and achieving cost synergies from recent acquisitions, partially offset by modestly lower pricing in each segment.

Performance and Essential Materials average sales price decreased 3% while Housing and Infrastructure Products average sales prices decreased 2% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Overall sales prices for the Company decreased 3% sequentially from the previous quarter.

Sales volumes for Performance and Essential Materials increased 3% while Housing and Infrastructure Products sales volumes increased 10% from the fourth quarter of 2022. Overall sales volumes for the Company increased 5% sequentially from the previous quarter.

In the first quarter of 2023, PEM's EBITDA margin increased to 26% from 19% in the fourth quarter of 2022 while HIP's EBITDA margin increased to 20% from 14% over the same period of time.
EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY
"We are pleased with our first quarter of 2023 financial results, which improved from the fourth quarter of 2022 reflecting higher demand for our products and benefits from cost savings and synergies achieved as part of our cost improvement initiatives. While results were lower compared to the first quarter of 2022, we saw notable sequential improvement from the fourth quarter of 2022 in each of our segments, with increasing demand for PVC and epoxy resins and for our Housing and Infrastructure Products segment as customer destocking moderated. We also benefited from lower feedstock and energy costs as prices for electricity and natural gas normalized following elevated 2022 levels, particularly in Europe, and lower transportation, logistics and other costs as we captured additional cost synergies from recent acquisitions. The slowdown in U.S. residential construction that began in mid-2022 has continued so far in 2023, and reduced volumes in our HIP segment by 21% compared to the first quarter of 2022; however, importantly, despite the sharp volume decline HIP segment EBITDA margin of 20% was in line with the 21% reported in the prior-year period. We believe this is a testament to the stability and predictability of margins in the segment and our purposeful strategy to focus on pricing over volume," said Albert Chao, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"While we are pleased with our start to the year, the macroeconomic backdrop remains uncertain. We remain mindful of the impact that rising interest rates and the potential for tightening lending standards could have on demand for our products. While the impact of these actions is difficult to predict, we are cautiously optimistic about our second quarter, which is typically our strongest of the year, while we continue to focus on areas within our control, including: maintaining our cost-focused culture, including attainment of cost synergies from recent acquisitions; achieving our ESG targets and innovating to solve sustainability challenges; and redeploying capital in a shareholder-friendly manner," concluded Mr. Chao.
RESULTS
Consolidated Results
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company reported quarterly net income of $394 million, or $3.05 per share, on net sales of $3,356 million. The year-over-year decrease in net income of $362 million from the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to lower average sales prices and integrated margins in Performance Materials and lower production and sales volumes, especially in Housing and Infrastructure Products.

First quarter 2023 net income of $394 million increased by $162 million sequentially as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The sequential increase in net income compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to lower feedstock and energy costs in Performance and Essential Materials and higher sales volumes in Housing and Infrastructure Products as customer destocking activity moderated from elevated levels in the prior quarter. These impacts were partially offset by lower average sales prices for Performance Materials.

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EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $825 million for the first quarter of 2023 decreased by $475 million compared to first quarter 2022 EBITDA of $1,300 million. First quarter 2023 EBITDA increased by $206 million compared to fourth quarter 2022 EBITDA of $619 million. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, income from operations, and net cash provided by operating activities can be found in the financial schedules at the end of this press release.
Cash and Debt
Net cash provided by operating activities was $512 million for the first quarter of 2023. As of March 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $2,414 million and total debt was $4,892 million. Capital expenditures were $267 million for the first quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of 2023, free cash flow (net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) was $245 million, a decrease of $192 million as compared to the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to lower net income. A reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash flow provided by operating activities can be found in the financial schedules at the end of this press release.
Performance and Essential Materials Segment
Performance and Essential Materials income from operations for the first quarter of 2023 of $403 million decreased by $476 million from first quarter 2022 income from operations of $879 million. This decrease in income from operations versus the prior-year period was due to lower average selling prices and integrated margins for Performance Materials, inclusive of negative mix shifts towards export markets, and lower sales volumes, particularly in Europe.

Sequentially, Performance and Essential Materials income from operations increased by $184 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. The sequential increase was largely due to lower feedstock and energy costs; higher production rates and sales volumes, particularly for epoxy resins; and achieving cost savings and synergies. As a result of these factors, segment EBITDA margin improved to 26% in the first quarter of 2023 from 19% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Housing and Infrastructure Products Segment
For the first quarter of 2023, Housing and Infrastructure Products income from operations of $143 million decreased by $42 million from first quarter 2022 income from operations of $185 million. This decrease in income from operations versus the prior-year period was the result of lower operating rates and sales volume, partially offset by lower raw material costs and higher average sales prices across most product categories. Despite the 21% volume decline compared to the prior-year period, segment operating margin of 14% and EBITDA margin of 20% in the first quarter of 2023 remained in line with the 15% and 21% reported in the first quarter of 2022.

Sequentially, Housing and Infrastructure Products income from operations increased by $75 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. This increase in income from operations versus the prior quarter was the result of lower raw material costs and higher production and sales volume across most of our product portfolio as customer destocking moderated from elevated levels in the prior quarter.
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Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this release and the related teleconference relating to matters that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our outlook for the performance of our business segments, our belief that we benefit from having high integration and a structural global cost advantage in feedstock, power and fuel, our beliefs regarding the impact that rising interest rates and the potential for tightening lending standards could have on demand for our products, strength of our upcoming second quarter results, our market position, our ability to scale operations, the contribution of recent acquisitions and global demand for our products, and our ability to deliver greater value to customers and investors as general economic conditions improve are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially, based on factors including, but not limited to: the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto; general economic and business conditions; the cyclical nature of the industry; availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and utilities, including natural gas and natural gas liquids from shale production; the price of crude oil; uncertainties associated with the United States and worldwide economies, including those due to global economic and financial conditions; governmental regulatory actions, including environmental regulation and changes in trade policies; political unrest; industry production capacity and operating rates; the supply/demand balance for Westlake's products; competitive products and pricing pressures; access to capital markets; technological developments; the effect and results of litigation and settlements of litigation; operating interruptions; the ability to integrate recent acquisitions; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; and other risk factors. For more detailed information about the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to Westlake's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC in February 2023.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release makes reference to certain "non-GAAP" financial measures, such as EBITDA and free cash flow, as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For this purpose, a non-GAAP financial measure is generally defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as a numerical measure of a registrant's historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that (1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of the registrant; or (2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA and free cash flow, provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the Company's ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of (i) EBITDA to net income, income from operations and net cash provided by operating activities and (ii) free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities can be found in the financial schedules at the end of this press release.
About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.
Westlake Corporation Conference Call Information:
A conference call to discuss Westlake Corporation's first quarter 2023 results will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Central Time). To access the conference call, it is necessary to pre-register at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI4269c73571e746c5919547d7f3f9e036. Once registered, you will receive a phone number and unique PIN number.
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion. The conference call and replay will be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/m8sv6xfc.
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023 2022
(In millions of dollars, except per share data and share amounts)
Net sales $ 3,356  $ 4,056 
Cost of sales 2,564  2,771 
Gross profit 792  1,285 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 222  200 
Amortization of intangibles 31  42 
Restructuring, transaction and integration-related costs 11 
Income from operations 536  1,032 
Interest expense (42) (46)
Other income, net 22  11 
Income before income taxes 516  997 
Provision for income taxes 109  233 
Net income 407  764 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 13 
Net income attributable to Westlake Corporation $ 394  $ 756 
Earnings per common share attributable to Westlake Corporation:
Basic $ 3.07  $ 5.87 
Diluted $ 3.05  $ 5.83 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 127,548,287  128,071,355 
Diluted 128,459,368  128,925,099 
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
(In millions of dollars)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,414  $ 2,228 
Accounts receivable, net 1,835  1,801 
Inventories 1,842  1,866 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 55  78 
Total current assets 6,146  5,973 
Property, plant and equipment, net 8,518  8,525 
Other assets, net 6,142  6,052 
Total assets $ 20,806  $ 20,550 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities (accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities) $ 2,159  $ 2,298 
Long-term debt, net 4,892  4,879 
Other liabilities 2,927  2,908 
Total liabilities 9,978  10,085 
Total Westlake Corporation stockholders' equity 10,291  9,931 
Noncontrolling interests 537  534 
Total equity 10,828  10,465 
Total liabilities and equity $ 20,806  $ 20,550 
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023 2022
(In millions of dollars)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 407  $ 764 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 267  257 
Deferred income taxes (16) 42 
Net loss on disposition and others 11  15 
Other balance sheet changes (157) (378)
Net cash provided by operating activities 512  700 
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired —  (1,154)
Additions to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries (1) (96)
Additions to property, plant and equipment (267) (263)
Other, net
Net cash used for investing activities (263) (1,507)
Cash flows from financing activities
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (10) (10)
Dividends paid (47) (39)
Repurchase of common stock for treasury (22) — 
Other, net
Net cash used for financing activities (75) (47)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (3)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 183  (857)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 2,246  1,941 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 2,429  $ 1,084 
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2023 2022
(In millions of dollars)
Net external sales
Performance and Essential Materials
Performance Materials $ 1,282  $ 1,929 
Essential Materials 1,067  903 
Total Performance and Essential Materials 2,349  2,832 
Housing and Infrastructure Products
Housing Products 818  972 
Infrastructure Products 189  252 
Total Housing and Infrastructure Products 1,007  1,224 
$ 3,356  $ 4,056 
Income (loss) from operations
Performance and Essential Materials $ 403  $ 879 
Housing and Infrastructure Products 143  185 
Corporate and other (10) (32)
$ 536  $ 1,032 
Depreciation and amortization
Performance and Essential Materials $ 210  $ 184 
Housing and Infrastructure Products 55  71 
Corporate and other
$ 267  $ 257 
Other income, net
Performance and Essential Materials $ $
Housing and Infrastructure Products
Corporate and other 13 
$ 22  $ 11 
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA TO NET INCOME, INCOME FROM OPERATIONS AND
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2023 2022
(In millions of dollars, except percentages)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 835  $ 512  $ 700 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other (652) (121) 106 
Deferred income taxes 65  16  (42)
Net income 248  407  764 
Less:
Other income, net 21  22  11 
Interest expense (43) (42) (46)
Provision for income taxes (57) (109) (233)
Income from operations 327  536  1,032 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization 271  267  257 
Other income, net 21  22  11 
EBITDA $ 619  $ 825  $ 1,300 
Net external sales $ 3,299  $ 3,356  $ 4,056 
Operating Income Margin 10% 16% 25%
EBITDA Margin 19% 25% 32%

RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2023 2022
(In millions of dollars)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 835  $ 512  $ 700 
Less:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (297) (267) (263)
Free Cash Flow $ 538  $ 245  $ 437 
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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT EBITDA TO INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2023 2022
(In millions of dollars, except percentages)
Performance and Essential Materials Segment
Income from operations $ 219  $ 403  $ 879 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization 212  210  184 
Other income, net 12 
EBITDA $ 443  $ 615  $ 1,071 
Net external sales $ 2,361  $ 2,349  $ 2,832 
Operating Income Margin 9% 17% 31%
EBITDA Margin 19% 26% 38%

Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2023 2022
(In millions of dollars, except percentages)
Housing and Infrastructure Products Segment
Income from operations $ 68  $ 143  $ 185 
Add:
Depreciation and amortization 57  55  71 
Other income, net
EBITDA $ 133  $ 205  $ 258 
Net external sales $ 938  $ 1,007  $ 1,224 
Operating Income Margin 7% 14% 15%
EBITDA Margin 14% 20% 21%













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WESTLAKE CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
NET SALES PERCENTAGE CHANGE DUE TO AVERAGE SALES PRICE AND VOLUME
(Unaudited)
First Quarter 2023 vs. First Quarter 2022 First Quarter 2023 vs. Fourth Quarter 2022
Average
Sales Price
Volume Average
Sales Price
Volume
Performance and Essential Materials -13  % -4  % -3  % +3  %
Housing and Infrastructure Products +3  % -21  % -2  % +10  %
Company -8  % -9  % -3  % +5  %

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1Q 2023 Earnings Presentation


 
2 Westlake First Quarter 2023 Highlights  Solid financial results reflecting sequential improvement against an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop:  Net sales of $3.4 billion, an increase of 2% vs. fourth quarter 2022 net sales  Net income of $394 million, an increase of 70% vs. fourth quarter 2022 net income  EBITDA(1) of $825 million, an increase of 33% vs. fourth quarter 2022 EBITDA  Volume increased 5% vs. fourth quarter 2022 due to increased seasonal construction activity  Feedstock and energy costs fell in the U.S. and Europe on both a sequential and YoY basis  Achieved approximately $25 million of cost savings in the first quarter towards our 2023 target of $55 - $105 million  Strong balance sheet with $2.4 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $4.9 billion of gross debt locked in at interest rates averaging 3.2% with a weighted average maturity of more than 16 years 1) Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income, Income from Operations and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities can be found on page 12


 
3 Westlake Corporation Performance First Quarter 2023 1) Net income attributable to Westlake 2) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Performance and Essential Materials EBITDA, Housing and Infrastructure Products EBITDA and Corporate EBITDA to the applicable GAAP measures can be found on pages 12 and 13 + Better global demand drove sequentially higher sales volume for most products with improved sales mix in PVC resin and polyethylene as sales volume shifted back to domestic from export markets + Lower natural gas, ethane and ethylene prices reduced feedstock and energy costs in both the U.S. and Europe + HIP segment EBITDA margin stable YoY at 20% despite a 21% volume decline due to higher average selling prices and lower raw material costs on both a sequential and YoY basis – Building and construction demand fell on a YoY basis driving lower HIP and PVC sales volumes and lower PVC average selling prices – Recent improvement in polyethylene and PVC prices weren’t enough to offset price reductions in the second half of 2022, driving lower average selling prices on both a sequential and YoY basis ($ in millions) 1Q 2023 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 4Q 2022 1Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 1Q 2022 Sales $3,356 $3,299 2% $4,056 (17%) Operating Income $536 $327 64% $1,032 (48%) Net Income(1) $394 $232 70% $756 (48%) Performance and Essential Materials EBITDA $615 $443 39% $1,071 (43%) Housing and Infrastructure Products EBITDA $205 $133 54% $258 (21%) Corporate EBITDA $5 $43 - ($29) - EBITDA(2) $825 $619 33% $1,300 (37%)


 
4 Sustainable Commitments Embedded Across Westlake Awards from the leading provider of business sustainability ratings - EcoVadis Partnering with customers to commercialize products incorporating more sustainable materials while maintaining product quality To further reduce our carbon footprint, we are allocating capital to both proven and emerging technologies, including product and operational innovations Through Investments, Goals and Products Targeting a Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 20% by 2030(1) This Includes: • Energy-efficient projects • Increasing use of less carbon-intensive energy providers • Adding hydrogen as a fuel gas • Other continuous operational improvements Expanding Portfolio of Products with Sustainability Attributes Efforts Recognized Through Awards and Industry Memberships Vinnolit Nakan Epoxy Several Industry Memberships One-Pellet Solution an efficient polyethylene solution incorporating post consumer resin (PCR) while maintaining the strength of plastic materials Epoxy used in coatings and composites to fabricate wind turbine blades and light-weight aerospace and automotive components Molecular-Oriented (PVC-O) Pipe engineering solution for lighter-weight, more durable PVC pipe that is manufactured with a lower-carbon footprint than any other water main pipe materials; used in housing and infrastructure Leading Practice Alignment 1) From a 2016 baseline


 
5 Defining a Proven M&A Strategy to Drive Bottom Line Growth & Peer Leading Return on Capital Investment Criteria to Drive Growth Positioned for profitable growth1 Deep competitive moat2 Favorable market outlook 3 Strong cash flows and balance sheet 4 Product offering with sustainability attributes 5 Supporting Key Attributes Strategic Filters Enhances Existing Core and Adjacent Applications and Products in HIP & PEM Segments Improves Vertical Integration Strategy to Further Reduce Costs Buying Below Replacement Costs Enhances Production and Technology Capabilities Disciplined and Opportunistic Approach to Acquisition Opportunities


 
6 Performance and Essential Materials (“PEM”) Segment Performance + Improved global demand drove sequential volume growth + Sales volume shifted to domestic from export markets, improving sales mix and integrated margins sequentially + Feedstock and energy costs were lower on both a sequential and YoY basis in the U.S. and Europe + Epoxy sales volume and profitability benefited from the completion of the 4Q 2022 maintenance turnaround – Performance Materials average selling prices were lower on both a sequential and YoY basis across most product categories PEM Segment 1Q 2023 vs. 4Q 2022 Average Sales Price Volume -3.2% +2.7% PEM Segment 1Q 2023 vs. 1Q 2022 Average Sales Price Volume -12.9% -4.2% 1) Reconciliations of PEM EBITDA to the applicable GAAP measure can be found on page 13 2) PEM EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing PEM EBITDA by Total PEM Sales ($ in millions) 1Q 2023 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 4Q 2022 1Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 1Q 2022 Performance Materials Sales $1,282 $1,286 (0%) $1,929 (34%) Essential Materials Sales $1,067 $1,075 (1%) $903 18% Total PEM Sales $2,349 $2,361 (1%) $2,832 (17%) Operating Income $403 $219 84% $879 (54%) EBITDA(1) $615 $443 39% $1,071 (43%) EBITDA Margin(2) 26% 19% - 38% -


 
7 Lower natural gas and feedstock costs, on both a sequential and YoY basis, increased our structural North American cost advantage (~85% of production capacity) at a time of high global raw material and energy costs Customer demand improved from 4Q 2022 levels, which drove sequential volume improvement in 1Q 2023; however, volumes were below prior-year levels as customer orders reflected generally weaker end market demand Well positioned to benefit from secular demand driven by increasingly specialized products for housing, packaging, wind energy, aerospace and automotive Strong caustic soda prices driven by lower chlor-alkali operating rates due to globally lower PVC construction demand 1 2 3 4 Performance and Essential Materials Update


 
8 Housing and Infrastructure Products (“HIP”) Segment Performance 1) Reconciliations of HIP EBITDA to the applicable GAAP measure can be found on page 13 2) HIP EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing HIP EBITDA by Total HIP Sales + Stable EBITDA margin on a YoY basis despite a 21% volume decline demonstrates the stability that our HIP segment generates from its differentiated and branded products + Lower raw material costs on both a sequential and YoY basis + Sequentially higher volume across most products due to the seasonal increase in building and construction activity – Lower sales volume on a YoY basis due to weaker new construction activity as a result of higher mortgage rates – Sequentially lower average sales prices in some products HIP Segment 1Q 2023 vs. 4Q 2022 Average Sales Price Volume -2.3% +9.6% HIP Segment 1Q 2023 vs. 1Q 2022 Average Sales Price Volume +2.8% -20.6% ($ in millions) 1Q 2023 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 4Q 2022 1Q 2022 1Q 2023 vs. 1Q 2022 Housing Products Sales $818 $758 8% $972 (16%) Infrastructure Products Sales $189 $180 5% $252 (25%) Total HIP Sales $1,007 $938 7% $1,224 (18%) Operating Income $143 $68 110% $185 (23%) EBITDA(1) $205 $133 54% $258 (21%) EBITDA Margin(2) 20% 14% - 21% -


 
9 Repair & remodel (R&R) activity remained relatively stable, consistent with its lower historical volatility compared to new home construction Slowing new home construction as elevated mortgage rates drive affordability concerns Longer-term fundamentals for housing strength remain intact due to decade- plus of under-building, increasingly favorable demographics, and increasing popularity of remote work Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act beginning to drive demand as states and municipalities start to develop construction projects to address our nation’s long neglected infrastructure needs 1 2 3 4 Housing and Infrastructure Products Update


 
10 Financial Reconciliations


 
11 Consolidated Statements of Operations Performance and Essential Materials Sales $ 2,349 $ 2,832 $ 2,361 Housing and Infrastructure Products Sales 1,007 1,224 938 Net sales 3,356 4,056 3,299 Cost of sales Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Amortization of intangibles Restructuring, transaction and integration-related costs Income from operations Interest expense Other income, net Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to Westlake Corporation $ 394 $ 756 $ 232 Earnings per common share attributable to Westlake Corporation: Basic $ 3.07 $ 5.87 $ 1.80 Diluted $ 3.05 $ 5.83 $ 1.79 Three months ended March 31, Three months ended December 31, 792 1,285 2022 2,732 567 2,564 2,771 2023 222 200 31 42 31 200 3 11 536 1,032 (42) (46) 764 516 997 22 11 407 248 233 9 327 (43) 21 2022 (In millions of dollars, except per share data) 305 57 109 8 16 13


 
12 Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income, Income from Operations and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities $ 512 $ 700 $ 835 Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other Deferred income taxes Net income Less: Other income, net Interest expense Provision for income taxes Income from operations Add: Depreciation and amortization Other income, net EBITDA $ 825 $ 1,300 $ 619 21 22 11 271 267 257 (57)(109) (233) 327 536 1,032 21 22 11 (43)(42) (46) 248407 764 (In millions of dollars) (652)(121) 106 65 16 (42) Three months ended March 31, 20222023 2022 Three months ended December 31,


 
13 Reconciliation of PEM, HIP and Corporate EBITDA to Applicable Operating Income (Loss) Three months ended March 31, Three months ended December 31, 2023 2022 2022 Performance and Essential Materials EBITDA $ 615 $ 1,071 $ 443 Less: Depreciation and Amortization 210 184 212 Other Income (Expenses) 2 8 12 Performance and Essential Materials Operating Income (Loss) 403 879 219 Housing and Infrastructure Products EBITDA 205 258 133 Less: Depreciation and Amortization 55 71 57 Other Income (Expenses) 7 2 8 Housing and Infrastructure Products Operating Income (Loss) 143 185 68 Corporate EBITDA 5 (29) 43 Less: Depreciation and Amortization 2 2 2 Other Income (Expenses) 13 1 1 Corporate Operating Income (Loss) (10) (32) 40 Performance and Essential Materials Operating Income (Loss) 403 879 219 Housing and Infrastructure Products Operating Income (Loss) 143 185 68 Corporate Operating Income (Loss) (10) (32) 40 Total Operating Income (Loss) 536$ 1,032$ 327$ (In millions of dollars)


 
14 Safe Harbor Language This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements including statements regarding creating value for our shareholders, pricing and demand for our products, industry outlook for both of our segments, our cost control and efficiency efforts, our ability to capture integrated chain margin, our development of additional products with sustainability attributes in the future, our sustainability goals and commitments and our reduction in carbon impact, our investment criteria to drive growth and our expectations regarding secular demand for products in our Performance and Essential Materials segment. Actual results may differ materially depending on factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the effects of our recently completed acquisitions, including our future financial condition, results of operations, strategy and plans; and expected synergies and other benefits from the acquisitions and our ability to realize such synergies and other benefits; general economic and business conditions; the cyclical nature of the chemical and building products industries; the availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and energy; uncertainties associated with the United States, European and worldwide economies, including those due to political tensions and unrest in the Middle East and elsewhere including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; uncertainties associated with pandemic infectious diseases, particularly COVID-19; current and potential governmental regulatory actions in the United States and other countries; industry production capacity and operating rates; the supply/demand balance for our products; competitive products and pricing pressures; instability in the credit and financial markets; access to capital markets; terrorist acts; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); changes in laws or regulations, including trade policies; technological developments; information systems failures and cyber attacks; foreign currency exchange risks; our ability to implement our business strategies; creditworthiness of our customers; and other factors described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Any of these factors, or a combination of these factors, could materially affect our future results of operations and the ultimate accuracy of the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and our actual results and future developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Every forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Investor Relations Contacts Westlake Corporation 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77056 713-960-9111 Steve Bender Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jeff Holy Vice President & Treasurer