WLK · Westlake Corporation
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Better margins in Westlake’s Performance and Essential Materials business and its cost plan drove the gains. That plan added $500 million to EBITDA through the first 3 quarters and was on track to add $600 million for the year. Westlake also took $58 million in charges for facility closures and other restructuring. Slower housing demand and higher energy costs are concerns, though rising energy prices may also support higher product prices. The reported improvements and savings carry more weight.