WESTLAKE CORP 8-K

What Happened
Westlake Corporation (WLK) filed an 8-K on May 18, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected five directors to the Company’s board, approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay), and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Broker non-votes totaled 1,921,982 for the director elections and the advisory vote.

Key Details

• Director election vote totals (For / Withheld / Broker non-votes):
  • Catherine T. Chao: 118,730,522 / 4,745,348 / 1,921,982
  • Roger A. Cregg: 122,103,557 / 1,372,313 / 1,921,982
  • Jean-Marc Gilson: 120,226,360 / 3,249,510 / 1,921,982
  • Kimberly S. Lubel: 122,162,962 / 1,312,908 / 1,921,982
  • Jeffrey W. Sheets: 116,153,586 / 7,322,284 / 1,921,982
• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation: 121,890,636 For, 1,497,095 Against, 88,139 Abstentions, 1,921,982 Broker non-votes.
• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026: 124,742,536 For, 643,992 Against, 11,324 Abstentions.

Why It Matters
These results confirm the Company’s board composition and governance posture for the coming year and show strong shareholder support for executive compensation. Ratification of PwC as the independent auditor establishes continuity for fiscal 2026 financial reporting and audit oversight. Investors can view this filing as confirmation of management and governance continuity rather than a change in strategy or financial guidance.