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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: February 12th, 2021
(Date of earliest event reported)
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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 |
Item 8.01 Other Information
On February 11, 2021, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.16 per share, up ten percent from its previous $0.145 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable March 8, 2021 to shareholders of record as of February 22, 2021.
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.
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Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | |
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.
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| LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION |
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| By: | /s/ DEREK DOYLE |
| | Derek Doyle |
| | Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Date: February 12, 2021