Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Meeting calendar
WLK · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026
Westlake Corp
5 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect five Class I directors; advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay); ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026; consider any other matters properly before the meeting.
Market cap
$9.9B
1Y TSR
-5.1%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 16, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Class I Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect five nominees (Catherine T. Chao; Roger A. Cregg; Jean-Marc Gilson; Kimberly S. Lubel; Jeffrey W. Sheets) to the Board of Directors to serve three-year terms until the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (say-on-pay).
More detail
This management proposal requests a non-binding, advisory ‘say-on-pay’ approval of the Company’s named executive officer compensation as described in the proxy statement. Management seeks shareholder approval to reaffirm its compensation philosophy and the specific pay decisions for 2025, including AIP and QIP cash incentives, long-term equity grants (options, RSUs, PSUs), and executive pay governance (clawback, ownership guidelines). The board recommends a vote FOR, arguing compensation is aligned with long-term shareholder interests and designed to attract, motivate and retain executives via performance-based incentives linked to TSR and EVA metrics. The advisory vote is not binding but the Compensation Committee will consider the outcome when making future pay decisions. Context includes prior strong shareholder support (>96% in 2023) and that the company is a controlled company (TTWF LP owns 72.5%), which may affect governance dynamics. The proposal’s ratification would signal shareholder support for existing compensation structures, while a negative result would prompt the Committee to reconsider program design and disclosure. The recommendation reflects management’s view that the performance metrics, peer benchmarking and use of long-term incentives appropriately align pay with performance and shareholder value creation.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot5
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.6 yrs
Also a director at
Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.4 yrs
Also a director at
Westlake Chemical Partners LP (WLKP)Corteva Inc (CTVA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Also a director at
Pbf Energy Inc (PBF)Arcosa Inc (ACA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Also a director at
Slb Limited (SLB)Chord Energy Corp (CHRD)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | 4.1% | 5,284,712 | $617M |
| 2 | Capital World Investors | 3.3% | 4,211,006 | $492M |
| 3 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 1.9% | 2,375,113 | $277M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.4% | 1,786,335 | $209M |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.4% | 1,769,808 | $207M |
| 6 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 1.3% | 1,727,307 | $202M |
| 7 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.1% | 1,455,594 | $170M |
| 8 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.1% | 1,390,346 | $162M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.1% | 1,380,493 | $161M |
| 10 | BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | 1.0% | 1,248,014 | $146M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Westlake Corp 2026 annual meeting?
- Westlake Corp (WLK) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Westlake Corp 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Westlake Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Westlake Corp's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Westlake Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Westlake Corp 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Westlake Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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