United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2022
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 18, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.22 per share, up 22% from its previous $0.18 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable March 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2022.
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 and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101)* | ||||
*Filed herewith.
SIGNATURE
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/ DEREK N. DOYLE | |||||||
| Derek N. Doyle | ||||||||
| Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||
Date: February 18, 2022
Exhibit 99.1
LP Building Solutions Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 18, 2022) – LP Building Solutions (“LP”) (NYSE: LPX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.22 per share, up 22% from its previous $0.18 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable March 14, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2022.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 25 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
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