---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-199067"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WLK"
cik: "0001262823"
company_name: "WESTLAKE CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:14:43.009474+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Westlake signs non-binding LOI to acquire VYNOVA Wilhelmshaven PVC/VCM site in Germany

## Summary
- Non-binding LOI with preliminary insolvency administrator of VYNOVA Wilhelmshaven GmbH for PVC/VCM production site.
- Acquisition subject to definitive documentation, regulatory approvals, formal insolvency proceedings, creditors' committee approval.
- No deal value disclosed; transaction expected to close pending conditions and negotiations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-199067
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WLK
- cik: 0001262823
- company_name: WESTLAKE CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262823/000119312526199067/0001193125-26-199067-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1262823/000119312526199067/d145614d8k.htm

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