Westlake Chemical Partners LP 8-K

What Happened
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP) filed an 8-K on February 23, 2026 reporting that M. Steven Bender notified Westlake Chemical Partners GP LLC (the General Partner) on February 18, 2026 of his intention to retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner and to step down from the General Partner’s Board of Directors. His retirement will become effective upon appointment of his successor as chief financial officer. The filing states his decision was not the result of any disagreement with the General Partner or the Partnership.

Key Details

• Notice date: February 18, 2026; 8-K filed: February 23, 2026.
• Officer: M. Steven Bender — Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner; also a director of the General Partner.
• Effective timing: Retirement effective upon appointment of a successor (no immediate departure date given).
• Reason: Not due to any disagreement with the General Partner or the Partnership (per the filing).

Why It Matters
A CFO transition is material because it affects financial leadership and continuity in reporting and investor communications. This filing signals an orderly change (retirement tied to successor appointment) and no dispute with management, which may reduce short-term uncertainty. Investors should watch for future disclosures naming the successor and an effective date, which could provide more detail on continuity, financial controls, and any potential changes in financial strategy.