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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): May 4, 2021
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-7107 | | 93-0609074 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | Commission
File Number | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
414 Union Street, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 986 - 5600
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1 par value | LPX | New York Stock Exchange |
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. [ ]
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2021, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation ("the Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, is “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On May 4, 2021, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase plan under which the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock totaling up to $1 billion. Repurchases of such shares may be effected, among other things, in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or through a series of forward purchase agreements, option contracts or similar agreements and contracts, including a Rule 10b5-1 plan, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. The timing and amount of repurchase transactions is subject to the Company’s discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including market and business conditions and other considerations.
A copy of the Company's press release announcing these matters is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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.
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| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION |
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| By: | /S/ DEREK N. DOYLE |
| | Derek N. Doyle |
| | Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Date: May 4, 2021