In the first quarter of 2006, the Company also estimates that earnings were negatively affected by the utilization of first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory accounting as compared with utilizing the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method used by some companies in the industry, due to decreases in raw-material and product prices. These estimates are subject to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to below.
A prospectus relating to these securities may be obtained from JPMorgan Securities Inc., Prospectus Department, One Chase Manhattan Plaza, Floor 5B, New York, NY 10081, (212) 552-6164 or addressingservices@jpmchase.com . These documents are being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will be available over the Internet at the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov .
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is effective. This announcement shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any offer of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Westlake Chemical Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated products with headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company's range of products includes: ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, and propylene.
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