westlake chemical corporation november 2006 1 statements made during this presentation contain forward looking which are subject to risks and uncertainties these include general economic business conditions the cyclical nature of industry availability cost volatility raw materials energy associated with united states worldwide economies current potential governmental regulatory actions in political unrest other countries litigation outcomes production capacity operating rates supply demand balance for our products competitive pricing pressures access capital markets terrorist acts interruptions changes laws or regulations technological developments ability implement strategies creditworthiness customers factors discussed periodic reports including forms 10 k q 8 filed from time by company sec reconciliation non gaap financial measures is provided appendix investor relations contact steve bender vice president & treasurer sbender westlakechemical com 2801 post oak boulevard suite 600 houston tx 77056 713 960 9111 www
