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Mark Steven Bender net worth and biography

Mark Bender Biography and Net Worth

CFO of Westlake

Mr. Bender has been our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since July 2017. From February 2008 to July 2017, Mr. Bender served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Mr. Bender served as our Treasurer from July 2011 to April 2017, a position he also held from February 2008 until December 2010. From February 2007 to February 2008, Mr. Bender served as our Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and from June 2005 to February 2007, he served as our Vice President and Treasurer. In addition, Mr. Bender has been a director of Westlake Partners' general partner since its formation in March 2014, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2021, and its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2014 to February 2021. Prior to joining Westlake, from June 2002 until June 2005, Mr. Bender served as Vice President and Treasurer of KBR, Inc., and from 1996 to 2002 he held the position of Assistant Treasurer for Halliburton Company. Prior to that, he held various financial positions within that company. Additionally, he was employed by Texas Eastern Corporation for over a decade in a variety of increasingly responsible audit, finance and treasury positions. Mr. Bender received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Bender is also a Certified Public Accountant.

What is Mark Steven Bender's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Mark Steven Bender is at least $4.57 million as of May 3rd, 2024. Mr. Bender owns 40,356 shares of Westlake stock worth more than $4,569,510 as of December 21st. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Bender may own. Additionally, Mr. Bender receives an annual salary of $2,200,000.00 as CFO at Westlake. Learn More about Mark Steven Bender's net worth.
How old is Mark Steven Bender?: Mr. Bender is currently 67 years old. There are 5 older executives and no younger executives at Westlake. The oldest executive at Westlake is Mr. James Y. Chao, Executive Chairman of the Board, who is 76 years old. Learn More on Mark Steven Bender's age.
What is Mark Steven Bender's salary?: As the CFO of Westlake Co., Mr. Bender earns $2,200,000.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Westlake is Mr. James Y. Chao, Executive Chairman of the Board, who commands a salary of $3,350,000.00 per year. Learn More on Mark Steven Bender's salary.
How do I contact Mark Steven Bender?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Bender and other Westlake executives is 2801 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 600, HOUSTON TX, 77056. Westlake can also be reached via phone at (713) 960-9111 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Mark Steven Bender's contact information.
Has Mark Steven Bender been buying or selling shares of Westlake?: Mark Steven Bender has not been actively trading shares of Westlake within the last three months. Most recently, Mark Steven Bender sold 4,950 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $152.19, for a transaction totalling $753,340.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 40,356 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,141,779.64. Learn More on Mark Steven Bender's trading history.
Who are Westlake's active insiders?: Westlake's insider roster includes Mark Bender (CFO), Robert Buesinger (EVP), Albert Chao (CEO), David Chao (Director), L. Ederington (CAO), Roger Kearns (COO), Andrew Kenner (SVP), Lawrence Teel (CEO), and Johnathan Zoeller (CAO). Learn More on Westlake's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Westlake?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the specialty chemicals company sold shares 7 times. They sold a total of 22,108 shares worth more than $3,129,955.36. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 29th when Director David Tsung-Hung Chao sold 1,750 shares worth more than $225,890.00. Insiders at Westlake own 74.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Westlake.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/29/2024.

Mark Steven Bender Insider Trading History at Westlake

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
5/3/2024	Sell	4,950	$152.19	$753,340.50	40,356
3/6/2024	Sell	4,804	$141.02	$677,460.08	45,306
2/26/2024	Sell	4,854	$137.57	$667,764.78	50,110
3/31/2022	Sell	6,021	$124.35	$748,711.35
3/29/2022	Sell	4,000	$122.44	$489,760.00
3/25/2022	Sell	8,000	$125.34	$1,002,720.00
3/23/2022	Sell	6,000	$125.17	$751,020.00
11/11/2021	Sell	2,369	$101.57	$240,619.33
11/8/2021	Sell	631	$100.77	$63,585.87
11/5/2021	Sell	6,356	$98.80	$627,972.80
3/12/2021	Sell	15,740	$94.70	$1,490,578.00	42,120
3/9/2021	Sell	25,811	$92.27	$2,381,580.97	41,196
11/5/2020	Sell	24,996	$73.99	$1,849,454.04	27,882
5/21/2018	Sell	12,066	$122.83	$1,482,066.78	27,876
5/11/2018	Sell	23,506	$117.33	$2,757,958.98	32,636
2/26/2018	Sell	5,000	$111.69	$558,450.00	19,310
2/22/2018	Sell	4,000	$110.97	$443,880.00	22,810
12/4/2017	Sell	6,500	$97.83	$635,895.00
11/21/2017	Sell	20,382	$94.27	$1,921,411.14	24,067
11/13/2017	Sell	29,804	$94.02	$2,802,172.08	74,253
8/15/2017	Sell	13,794	$70.22	$968,614.68	44,449
3/10/2017	Sell	12,000	$64.32	$771,840.00	58,243
3/3/2014	Sell	17,721	$133.60	$2,367,525.60	21,495
8/12/2013	Sell	2,930	$101.00	$295,930.00	22,685
8/8/2013	Sell	3,000	$101.00	$303,000.00	25,615
3/25/2013	Sell	4,429	$95.00	$420,755.00
12/3/2012	Sell	6,083	$73.25	$445,579.75
11/23/2012	Sell	1,220	$75.95	$92,659.00

Mark Steven Bender Buying and Selling Activity at Westlake

Westlake Company Overview

Westlake Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials and Housing and Infrastructure Products. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries, as well as chlor-alkali, such as chlorine and caustic soda. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment provides residential PVC sidings; PVC trim and mouldings; architectural stone veneers; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, and tape and roofing applications; polymer composite and cement roof tiles; PVC pipes and fittings for various water, sewer, electrical, and industrial applications; PVC compounds used in various housing, medical, and automobile products; and consumer and commercial products, such as landscape edging; industrial, home, and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. It offers its products to chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, wind turbines, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. Westlake Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation operates as a subsidiary of TTWF LP.

Today's Range

Now: $113.23

$112.63

$114.76

50 Day Range

MA: $129.18

$113.23

$144.13

2 Week Range

Now: $113.23

$112.63

$162.64

Volume

1,294,053 shs

Average Volume

465,382 shs

Market Capitalization

$14.57 billion

P/E Ratio

159.48

Dividend Yield

1.78%

Beta

1.16

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Mark Bender Biography and Net Worth

What is Mark Steven Bender's net worth?

How old is Mark Steven Bender?

What is Mark Steven Bender's salary?

How do I contact Mark Steven Bender?

Has Mark Steven Bender been buying or selling shares of Westlake?

Who are Westlake's active insiders?

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Westlake?