United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________
FORM 8-K
__________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 7, 2020
__________________________________
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
__________________________________
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | Commission File Number | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 986 - 5600
__________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 7, 2020, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.145 per share, up seven percent from its previous $0.135 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable March 2, 2020 to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2020.
The press release issued by the Company in connection with the dividend is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION | ||
By: | /S/ ALAN J.M. HAUGHIE | |
Alan J.M. Haughie | ||
Executive Vice President and | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: February 7, 2020
Exhibit 99.1
Investor Contact
Aaron Howald
615.986.5792
Aaron.Howald@lpcorp.com
Media Contact
Breeanna Straessle
615.986.5886
Breeanna.Straessle@lpcorp.com
LP® Announces Quarterly Dividend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2020) - Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP, NYSE: LPX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.145 per share, up seven percent from its previous $0.135 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable March 2, 2020 to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2020.
About LP Building Solutions
As a proven leader in high-performance building solutions, LP Building Solutions manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products that meet the demands and needs of the building industry. Its extensive product portfolio includes durable and dependable exterior siding and trim systems, engineered wood framing and structural panels for single-family homes, multifamily projects, repair & remodel markets, light commercial facilities and outdoor buildings. LP also provides industry leading service and warranties to help customers build smarter, better and faster. Founded in 1973, LP is a global company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LPX. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
###