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Georgia Gulf Corporation
115 Perimeter Center Place
Suite 460
Atlanta GA 30346
Phone: (770) 395-4500
Fax: (770) 395-4529
www.ggc.com
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Corporate Overview
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Employees | 3,600 |
| 2010 Revenues | US$2.8 billion |
| Reportable Segments (3) |
Chlorovinyls |
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Georgia Gulf Press Releases
As 'Take-Back' Program Enters Its Tenth Year, Royal's Recycling Efforts Expand the Sustainable Nature of PVC
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Feb 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Durable, long lasting, low maintenance, attractive and high quality are words commonly associated with vinyl building products made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride). One word not typically used in the same sentence as PVC, however, is sustainable. R... More >>
Georgia Gulf Releases Letter to Westlake
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has sent a letter to Westlake Chemical Corporation responding to Westlake?s revised unsolicited proposal and to assertions made by Westlake. The text of the l... More >>
Georgia Gulf Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from Westlake Chemical
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that its Board of Directors has rejected Westlake Chemical Corporation?s unsolicited proposal to acquire Georgia Gulf for $30.00 per share. ?The Georgia Gulf Board a... More >>
Georgia Gulf Corporation Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2012-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that the Company has adopted a stockholder rights plan. The plan was adopted following Georgia Gulf?s rejection of Westlake Chemical Corporation?s $30.00 per share acquisiti... More >>
Georgia Gulf Appoints Jim Hull as Vice President, Manufacturing for Chemicals
ATLANTA, Dec 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that industry veteran Jim Hull has joined the company as vice president of manufacturing for its chemicals operations. Hull will be based at Georgia Gulf's flagship chemicals facility... More >>
Georgia Gulf to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
ATLANTA, Nov 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Carrico will address investors and analysts at the Sidoti & Company Fourth Annual New York Conference on Thursday, November 10, at ... More >>
Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Nov 02, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011. The company reported net sales of $929.6 million for the third quarter of 2011, 23 percent higher than the net sales of $758.0 million rep... More >>
Royal Group Becomes Royal Building Products
Woodbridge, Ontario (November 1, 2011) -- It's a brand evolution 40 years in the making:
Royal Building Products, formerly Royal Group, is launching a new look and feel to complement
the company's successful history and to pave the way [visit]
Georgia Gulf To Announce Third-Quarter 2011 Results on November 2
ATLANTA, Oct 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its third-quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 2. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter, as well as ... More >>
Georgia Gulf Redeems 2016 Senior Subordinated Notes
ATLANTA, Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today redeemed $41.9 million of the Company's 2016 senior subordinated notes ("Notes") for $105.375 per $100 of face value. "Our integrated chemicals and building products business model generates ... More >>
Georgia Gulf to Present at RBC Global Industrials Conference September 20
ATLANTA, Sep 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Paul Carrico, president and chief executive officer, will address investors and analysts at the RBC Global Industrials Conference on Tuesday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern ... More >>
Georgia Gulf Announces Notice of Redemption for 2016 Senior Subordinated Notes
ATLANTA, Sep 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has distributed a Notice of Redemption to the holders of the Company's 2016 senior subordinated notes ("Notes"). The Notes will be redeemed on October 20, 2011, for $105.375 p... More >>
Haven Insulated Siding Now Available in U.S. Markets
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO (Sept. 6, 2011) – Royal Group announced today that its new line of Haven™ Insulated Siding now is available from Royal distributors in the United States.
Lake Charles Plant Completes Five Injury-Free Years
ATLANTA, Sep 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Across the U.S. chemicals industry, a total recordable injury rate (TRIR) of 2.3 is the average. Thanks to the efforts of Georgia Gulf chemic...
Georgia Gulf Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Aug 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The company reported net sales of $831.7 million for the second quarter of 2011, 13 percent higher than the net sales of $73... More
Georgia Gulf To Announce Second-Quarter 2011 Results on August 3
ATLANTA, Jul 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its second-quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter, as well as b... More
Georgia Gulf to Present at UBS Global Basic Materials Conference June 9
ATLANTA, Jun 03, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Gregory Thompson, chief financial officer, will address investors and analysts at the UBS Global Basic Materials Conference in London on Thursday, June 9, at 11:30 a.m. local tim... More >>
Royal Launches New Building Products Distribution Center in Quebec
Woodbridge, Ontario (May 12, 2011) – Royal Building Products today announced the grand opening of a new distribution center in Terrebonne, Quebec. The distribution center – Produits de Bâtiment Résidentiel located at 2085, boulevard des Entreprises – will cater to the residential market, providing premium low-maintenance building products for new construction and remodelling projects.
Royal Building Products Launches Widespread Distribution of Exterior Portfolio's Solid CoRe Siding in Canada
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, May 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Building Products today announced that it now is distributing Solid CoRe Siding(R) in the T6, D7 and Board & Batten profiles at its company-owned Boncor Building Products stores throughout Canada and its Residentia... More >>
Georgia Gulf Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ATLANTA, May 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Georgia Gulf reported net income of $12.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011, compared to a net loss of $19.0 ... More
Georgia Gulf to Announce First-Quarter 2011 Results on May 4
ATLANTA, Apr 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its first-quarter 2011 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 4. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter, as well as busin... More >>
Georgia Gulf Announces Reduction in PVC Production
ATLANTA, Apr 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf (NYSE: GGC) today announced that, due to reduced ethylene supply and reduced operating rates for chlorine at its production facility in Plaquemine, La., it has declared a force majeure event for PVC (polyvinyl chloride) shi... More
Georgia Gulf General Counsel Joel Beerman to Retire April 30
ATLANTA, Apr 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Joel Beerman will retire from the company on April 30. Beerman, who has served as general counsel for the past 16 years, has ... More >>
Royal Group Announces the Addition of ENT Fittings to Product Line
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Mar 31, 2011 -- Royal Group is pleased to introduce an innovative new line of electrical nonmetalic (ENT) fittings for slab construction. The new fittings complement Royal's existing family on non-corroding, non-conductive ENT products. ... More >>
Royal to Distribute Versetta Stone Through Boncor, Residential Building Products
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Mar 28, 2011 -- Royal Group is pleased to announce that its Boncor and Residential Building Products distribution businesses have added a new masonry product to their line of offerings – Owens Corning’s Versetta Stone™, a panelized stone veneer that offers the authentic beauty of traditional masonry using a modern installation method.
Georgia Gulf to Present at Barclays High Yield Debt Conference March 25
ATLANTA, Mar 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Gregory Thompson, chief financial officer, will address investors and analysts at the Barclays High Yield Debt and Syndicated Loan Conference on Friday, March 25, at 10:40 a.m. E... More
Georgia Gulf Reports 2010 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Feb 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2010. Georgia Gulf reported net income of $15.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $124.7 ...
Georgia Gulf Announces Intent to Redeem 2013 and 2014 Senior Notes
ATLANTA, Feb 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it intends to redeem all of its 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013 and 9.5% Senior Notes due 2014 (together, the "Notes") that remain outstanding on April 4, 2011. The Notices of Redem...
Georgia Gulf To Announce Fourth-Quarter, FY2010 Financial Results on Feb. 16
ATLANTA, Feb 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, Feb. 16. The company will discuss financial results for the quarter and fi...
Georgia Gulf To Hold Investor Day Feb. 24
ATLANTA, Feb 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will hold an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, Feb. 24, starting at 9 a.m. Eastern time. The meeting will feature presentations by Georgia Gulf executives covering th...
Georgia Gulf Announces Acquisition of Exterior Portfolio
ATLANTA, Feb 09, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has acquired Exterior Portfolio by Crane from the Crane Group. Exterior Portfolio, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of siding produ...
Georgia Gulf Announces Amended and Extended Asset Based Loan Agreement
ATLANTA, Jan 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has amended and extended its $300 million Asset Based Loan (ABL) agreement with its lenders. The amended agreement will mature in January 2016, two years later than the p...
Georgia Gulf to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
| November 11 | Georgia Gulf to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences |
| ATLANTA, Nov 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Gregory Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, will address investors and analysts at The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Credit Conference on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.... More |
Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results
| November 02 | Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results |
| ATLANTA, Nov 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Georgia Gulf reported net sales of $758.0 million for the third quarter of 2010, 36 percent higher than the net sales of... More |
Georgia Gulf to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 2, 2010
ATLANTA, Oct 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The Company will discuss third quarter financial results and business de... More
Georgia Gulf to Present at Morgan Keegan 2010 Industrial/Transportation Conference
ATLANTA, Sep 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Gregory C. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, will address investors and analysts at the Morgan Keegan 2010 Industrial/Transportation Conference in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at...
Royal Group. Inc. Announces Appointment to Siding Management Team
ATLANTA, Aug 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Group, Inc., a Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) company, announced today the appointment of Timothy Johnson as Business Manager of Bluegrass. Bluegrass is the mounts, shutters and vents business within Royal Group, Inc.'s Sidi... More
Georgia Gulf Names Joseph Breunig Executive Vice President ? Chemicals
ATLANTA, Aug 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Joseph Breunig will assume the duties of the newly-created position of Executive Vice President - Chemicals on September 1, 2010. Mr. Breunig will have responsibility for all the
Georgia Gulf Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Aug 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Georgia Gulf reported net sales of $735.7 million for the second quarter of 2010, 40 percent higher than the net sales of $
Georgia Gulf to Present at Jefferies 6th Annual Global Industrial and A&D Conference
ATLANTA, Aug 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Paul Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer, will address investors and analysts at the Jefferies 6th Annual Global Industrial and A & D Conference in New York, New Y...
Georgia Gulf to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 6 2010
ATLANTA, Aug 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday, August 6, 2010. The Company will discuss second quarter financial results and business dev
Georgia Gulf Announces Appointments to Senior Management Team
ATLANTA, Jun 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that it has named three members to its senior management team. Tom Donahue has been named to the newly-created role of Vice President & Corporate Treasurer; Dwain Wilcox has been named to the newly-created role of Vice President & Chief Information Officer; and Pat Quinlan has been named to the newly-created role of Director, Aromatics Business.
Royal Group Inc Announces Appointments to Sales and Marketing Team
ATLANTA, May 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Group, Inc., a Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) company, announced today that it has appointed three new members to its sales and marketing team. Jennifer McGill was named to the newly-created position of Group Marketing Director - Royal Group, Inc.; Steve Booz was named Vice President - US Sales for Royal Building Products and John Vukanovich was named Market Director for Royal Window and Door Profiles.
Georgia Gulf to Present at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference
ATLANTA, May 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Paul Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer, will address investors and analysts at the Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference in New York, New York on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 2:20 PM ET.
Royal Group, Inc. Joins Window & Door Dealers Alliance
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, May 12, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its membership in the Window & Door Dealers Alliance (WDDA).
Georgia Gulf Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
ATLANTA, May 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Royal Group, Inc. Announces Appointment to Senior Management Team
ATLANTA, May 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Group, Inc., a Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) company, announced today that it has appointed Shane Short as General Manager of Royal Mouldings.
Georgia Gulf Corporation Adopts New Shareholder Rights Plan
ATLANTA, Apr 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation(NYSE: GGC)announced today that its board of directors has adopted a new shareholder rights plan that will take effect upon the expiration of the Company's existing rights plan on April 27, 2010. The rights issued under the new plan will expire automatically if shareholders do not approve the new rights plan at the Company's 2011 annual meeting of shareholders.
Georgia Gulf to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 5, 2010
ATLANTA, Apr 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 after the markets close. The Company will discuss first quarter financial results and business developments via conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Royal Group Welcomes Extreme Window and Entrance Systems to Its Leading Concerto Window System in Atlantic Provinces
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Apr 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Royal Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of its valuable customer, Extreme Window and Entrance Systems, to Royal's Concerto Eco-Window(TM) Program. Extreme Window and Entrance Systems, located in Moncton, New Brunswick, will assemble, promote and sell the Concerto Eco-Window(TM) systems through its extensive network located in all Atlantic provinces. Extreme has close to 50 distributors under the Extreme and Solarseal banners.
Royal Window & Door Profiles Expands Distribution Presence in Western Canada
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Mar 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Royal Window and Door Profiles, a division of Royal Group, Inc., is pleased to announce the signing of a distribution partnership agreement with British Columbia-based Coniston Products.
Georgia Gulf Reports 2009 Financial Results
ATLANTA, Feb 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
Georgia Gulf to Announce Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 17, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, February 10, 2010 -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 after the market closes. The Company will discuss fourth quarter financial results and business developments via conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Georgia Gulf Elects Mark Noetzel as Chairman of the Board
Atlanta, Georgia, January 15, 2010 -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that its board of directors has elected
Georgia Gulf Announces Closing of $500 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering
ATLANTA, Dec 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced the closing of its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 9 percent senior secured notes due 2017 (the "Notes"). The Company also announced its entry into a new senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility concurrently with the completion of the offering.
Georgia Gulf Announces Pricing of $500 Million Senior Secured Notes
ATLANTA - (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dec. 11, 2009-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior
Georgia Gulf Announces Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes
ATLANTA-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Dec. 7, 2009-- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced its proposed offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 (the "Notes") in a private transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements
Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – November 4, 2009 --Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Georgia Gulf Resale Registration Statement Declared Effective
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2009--
Georgia Gulf to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 4, 2009
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2009--
Georgia Gulf's Royal Group, Inc. Announces Launch of New Consolidated Website
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 30, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Results of Special Shareholders Meeting
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Names Six New Board Members
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2009--
Georgia Gulf to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 4, 2009
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 30, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Achieves Significant Financial Restructuring Milestones
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 29, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Bank Amendment
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Acceptance of Notes in the Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgia Gulf Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: GGC) today announced it has extended the expiration date for its private offers to exchange its outstanding 7.125 percent Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013 notes”), 9.5 percent Senior Notes due 2014 (the “2014 notes”) and 10.75 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (the “2016 notes” and, collectively with the 2013 notes and 2014 notes, the “notes”) and related consent solicitations (the “exchange offers”) until 7:00 p.m., New York City time July 24, 2009.
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgia Gulf Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: GGC - News) today announced it has extended the expiration date for its private offers to exchange its outstanding 7.125 percent Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013 notes”), 9.5 percent Senior Notes due 2014 (the “2014 notes”) and 10.75 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (the “2016 notes” and, collectively with the 2013 notes and 2014 notes, the “notes”) and related consent solicitations (the “exchange offers”) until 12:00 noon, New York City time July 24, 2009.
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Expiration Date and Amendment of Minimum Tender Condition for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Developments Regarding Debt Forbearances
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Additional Debt Forbearances
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
Georgia Gulf's Royal Group Announces Appointments to Senior Management Team
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Amended Private Debt Exchange Offers and Noteholder Lock-Up and Consent Agreements
ATLANTA, Jul 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) (the "Company") today announced it is amending its private exchange offers for its outstanding 7.125 percent Senior Notes due 2013 (the "2013 notes"), 9.5 percent Senior Notes due 2014 (the "2014 notes"), and 10.75 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (the "2016 notes" and, collectively with the 2013 notes and 2014 notes, the "notes") and related consent solicitations (the "exchange offers"), and that it has entered into lock-up and consent agreements, referred to as the "lock-up agreements," with the holders of approximately 77.0 percent of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the notes, comprised of 84.6 percent , 79.3 percent and 34.6 percent of the outstanding principal amount of 2014 notes, 2016 notes and 2013 notes, respectively.
Georgia Gulf Announces Proposed Issuance of Shares Under Exception to NYSE Shareholder Approval Policy and Reverse Stock Split Ratio
ATLANTA, Jul 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) (the "Company") has announced that it is amending its private exchange offers to provide for the issuance of shares of its common stock and a new convertible preferred stock as described below in exchange for the $800 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding notes. In addition, the Company announced that it has determined the ratio for the reverse stock split approved by stockholders at the annual meeting in May 2009.
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Early Participation Deadline and Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Bank Amendment
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Noteholder Forbearances and Extension of Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 15, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Early Participation Deadline and Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Note Holder Forbearances and Extension of Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 13, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Bank Amendment
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Early Participation Deadline and Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Early Participation Deadline and Expiration Date for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 27, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Withholds Interest Payments with Agreement of Lenders
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 15, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Extension of Early Participation Deadline for Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 14, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Announces Private Debt Exchange Offers
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – March 31, 2009- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that it is commencing private exchange offers (the “exchange offers”) to exchange its outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013 notes”), 9.5% Senior Notes due 2014 (the “2014 notes”), and 10.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (the “2016 notes” and, collectively with the 2013 notes and the 2014 notes, the “old notes”) for $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 15% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2014(the “new notes”) and 6,922,255 million shares of its common stock.
Georgia Gulf Amends Credit Agreement and Enters Into New Accounts Receivable Securitization Agreement
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 17, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Receives Notice Regarding NYSE Listing
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2009--
Georgia Gulf Reports 2008 Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2009--
Georgia Gulf to Announce Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 17 2009
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Georgia Gulf Announces Closure of Sarnia PVC Resin Plant
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)—December 8, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today it is permanently closing its Sarnia, Ontario (Canada) PVC resin plant. The plant had operated only periodically in 2008 due to decreased demand in the housing and construction markets. In response to continued weakening in the markets, Georgia Gulf has made the decision to permanently close the facility, which had the capacity to produce 450 million pounds of PVC resin annually.
Georgia Gulf Names Mark J. Orcutt Executive Vice President Building Products
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that Mark J. Orcutt was named to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President - Building Products on December 1, 2008. Mr. Orcutt assumed responsibility for all the buildin...
Georgia Gulf to Address Bank of America Credit Conference November 20
ATLANTA, Nov 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Paul Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer and Greg Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, both of Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC), will address investors and analysts at the Bank of America Credit Conference on November 20,
Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Senior credit facility covenants relaxed until June 30, 2009 Hurricanes Gustav and Ike negatively impacted net earnings by approximately $0.53 per diluted share, or $18.1 million ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today ...
Georgia Gulf to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 5, 2008
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7:00 AM ET. The Company will discuss third quarter financial results and business developments via conference call and Webcast on Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00 PM ET.
Georgia Gulf Suspends Dividend
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that the Company's board of directors has suspended the quarterly cash dividend due to the impact of continued weak economic conditions, particularly the U.S. housing market.
Georgia Gulf to Address Credit Suisse Chemical and Ag Science Conference September 18
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2008--Paul Carrico, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Greg Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, both of Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC), will address investors and analysts at the Credit Suisse Chemical and Ag Science Conference on September 18, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. EST.
Georgia Gulf Amends Senior Secured Credit Agreement
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC - News) today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its senior secured credit facility with its lenders.
Georgia Gulf Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Georgia Gulf To Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 5, 2008
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will discuss second quarter financial results and business developments via conference call and Webcast on Wednesday, August 6 at 10:00 AM ET.
Georgia Gulf Announces Settlement Agreement
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with certain holders (the "Signing Holders") of its 7 1/8 percent senior notes due 2013 who submitted a notice of default on June 6, 2008. Approval of the lenders under the Company's bank credit agreement is required for the consent fee payment and the 2003 Indenture amendment described below.
Georgia Gulf Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
-- Oklahoma City, OK PVC resin plant closed -- Sarnia PVC resin plant temporarily idled in response to challenging market conditions -- Completion of several transactions resulting in net proceeds of $24.9 million used to pay down debt -- Settlement of Quebec Trust tax assessment ATLANTA, May 06...
Georgia Gulf to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 6, 2008; Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to Address
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will discuss first quarter financial results and business developments via conference call and Webcast on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 AM ET.
Georgia Gulf Announces Board and Management Changes
ATLANTA, Feb 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf today announced that Paul Carrico has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as a Director of the Company. In addition, Georgia Gulf announced that Patrick Fleming has been elected Chairman of the Board. Both Paul Carrico and Patrick Fleming are assuming their new positions immediately.
Georgia Gulf Reports Q4 '07 Financial Results
Georgia Gulf today announced financial results for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2007, as well as its key business plan objectives for 2008.
Georgia Gulf reported net sales of $776.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to net sales of $681.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006, representing a 14% increase. In spite of challenging market conditions, each of the Company's reportable segments generated higher sales than in the same quarter during the prior year.
Georgia Gulf To Offer Rigid PVC Additives with Launch of Solucor Division
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation announced today that it has entered the rigid vinyl additives business with the launch of its new division, Solucor. Formerly Reagens Canada, Solucor produces a broad range of process aids, impact modifiers, lubricants and stabilizers for use in a wide variety of rigid PVC applications at its manufacturing facility in Bradford, Ontario.
Georgia Gulf To Announce Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 14th
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its 2007 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 14, 2008, at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will host its fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results conference call on Friday, February 15, 2008, at 10:00 AM ET.
Georgia Gulf Appoints New CFO
ATLANTA, Jan 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that Gregory C. Thompson will become the Company's Chief Financial Officer immediately following the filing of its 2007 Form 10-K...
Georgia Gulf Reduces Term Debt by $71.5 Million
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2008--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that term debt was reduced by $71.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2007. Approximately $24.7 million of the term debt repayment was enabled through proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction involving real property located in Canada, with the remainder of the repayment driven by working capital reduction initiatives and an income tax refund.
Georgia Gulf Enhances PVC Resin Production Efficiency
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2007--Georgia Gulf (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will temporarily idle its PVC resin manufacturing facility located in Sarnia, Ontario, as part of a previously announced plan to temporarily remove 700 million pounds of PVC resin capacity on an annualized basis. The Company will idle the facility in mid December, with the intention of restarting the facility during the first quarter of 2008.
Georgia Gulf Confirms Incident at Lake Charles VCM Facility
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) confirmed today that its Lake Charles vinyl chloride monomers (VCM) plant was damaged by a fire on Saturday, November 10, 2007. There were no injuries as a result of the incident.
Georgia Gulf Reports Q3 Financial Results
-- Georgia Gulf records break-even third quarter net income -- Income tax provision includes $2.6 million of FIN 48 interest expense -- Consolidated SG&A costs decline 5% from Q2 2007 -- Georgia Gulf has commenced initial production testing on its ...
Georgia Gulf To Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 1
ATLANTA, Oct 10, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 1, 2007, at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will discuss third quarter financial results and business developments via conference ca...
Georgia Gulf Progresses with Improvement Plan Implementation
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that it will consolidate Royal Group's Canadian-based patio door fabrication facilities, as well as its Canadian cellular extrusion facility. Specifically, Royal Group's patio door fabrication facilit...
Information Regarding Jim Matthews
We have been informed of the death of Jim Matthews, our former Vice President and CFO. As you will recall, Jim has been on medical leave since June of this year. Jim will be missed both professionally and personally by his fellow employees, as well as his many associates in the financial community...
Georgia Gulf Appoints New Director
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that Wayne Sales has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective September 17, 2007. In addition to being appointed to the Board, Mr. Sales has also been appointed to Georgia Gulf's Compensa...
Georgia Gulf Reports Q2 Financial Results
-- Second quarter loss of $0.05 per diluted share from continuing operations, represents $0.72 per share improvement from $0.77 per share loss in first quarter -- Second quarter net loss of $0.12 per diluted share includes loss of $0.07 per share from discontinued operations -- Income from continuin...
Georgia Gulf To Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 8
ATLANTA, Jul 19, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 5:00 PM ET. ...
Georgia Gulf Appoints President of Canadian Window & Door Profiles and Mouldings Operations
ATLANTA, Jun 25, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced the appointment of Charles Ulik to the position of President, Canadian Window & Door Profiles and Mouldings Operations. Mr. Ulik will assume responsibility for Royal Group's window profile extrusion plan...
Georgia Gulf To Webcast Upcoming Investor Information Day Presentations
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) announced today that it will Webcast its upcoming Lehman sponsored Investor Information Day presentations. The Investor Information Day will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2007 and will be hosted at the main Royal Gr...
Georgia Gulf Appoints Interim CFO
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that James T. Matthews, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has taken a medical leave of absence. The term of his leave is undetermined at this point in time. Georgia Gulf has appointed Ma...
Georgia Gulf Corrects Q1 07 Earnings Conference Call ID Number
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that the conference call ID number for its first quarter earnings conference call is 8912982. The number 1863008 included in company's first quarter earnings press release is incorrect. The ID number is ...
Georgia Gulf Reports Q1 Financial Results
-- Loss of $0.77 per diluted share from continuing operations -- Net loss of $1.01 per diluted share includes loss of $0.24 per share from discontinued operations -- Non-recurring items were $0.10 of the $1.01 loss per share -- Progress with synergy and improvement pr...
Georgia Gulf Files First Quarter 10-Q
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that it has completed the filing of its first quarter Form 10-Q. The company will provide further commentary on its first quarter financial results and business developments in a news release to be issue...
Georgia Gulf Announces Approval of Amendment to Senior Secured Credit Facility
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) announced today that it has received requisite approval of the amendment to its Senior Secured Credit Facility. As previously announced in a Form 8-K filing on May 2, 2007, the company was seeking primarily to incre...
Georgia Gulf Completes Expansion of Building Products Plant in Southeast
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced that it has completed a 250,000 square foot expansion to Royal Group's building and home improvement manufacturing plant in Bristol, Tennessee, which will enable greater penetration of the growing Southeas...
Georgia Gulf Announces Management Appointments
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) today announced several management appointments to fill newly created positions within its building and home improvement operations. The new positions have been created to enhance sales, product innovation and manufacturi...
Georgia Gulf Reports Audited 2006 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC): -- Fourth quarter results include Royal Group, which was acquired on October 3, 2006 -- Fourth quarter loss from continuing operations of $1.28 per share, with loss from discontinued opera...
Georgia Gulf Announces Date for Conference Call
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) announced today that it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results conference call on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at 10:00 AM ET. Georgia Gulf will discuss its financial results via teleconfer...
Georgia Gulf Provides Update
Delay in reporting of 2006 results, as final stage of consolidation and audit is completed -- Senior Credit Facility Amendment and Waiver Received Delay in Reporting 2006 Financial Results ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2007--Georgia Gulf Corporation ...
Georgia Gulf Announces Royal Group Technologies Limited Name Change to Royal Group, Inc.
Royal Group Adopts Five Divisional Brand Symbols ATLANTA, Feb 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that recently acquired Royal Group Technologies Limited will change its name to Royal Group, Inc. The name change will occur on February 5, 2007. "We hav...
Georgia Gulf Redeems Royal Group's Medium-Term Notes
Confirms Expected Proceeds in Q4 From Divestitures of Non-Core Royal Group Assets ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has redeemed Royal Group's outstanding Medium-Term Notes, with approximately $115 m...
Georgia Gulf Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $.66 Per Diluted Share
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2006. Since Georgia Gulf completed its acquisition of Royal Group on October 3, 2006, Georgia Gulf's third quarter financial results do not include Royal G...
Georgia Gulf to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) will release its third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 26, 2006, at 5:00 PM ET. On October 3, 2006, Georgia Gulf completed its acquisition of Royal Group Technologies. Since the acquisition was completed...
Georgia Gulf Enters into VCM Agreement with Westlake Chemical
Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) for Westlake to supply vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) to Georgia Gulf. The agreement between Georg...
Georgia Gulf Completes Royal Group Acquisition
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Royal Group Technologies. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, originally announced on June 9, 2006, Georgia Gulf has now acquired all of the outstanding comm...
Georgia Gulf and Royal Group Announce Completion of All Regulatory Filings; Transaction Close Date Targeted for October 3
ATLANTA & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) and Royal Group Technologies Limited (TSX; NYSE: RYG) today announced that approvals have been received pertaining to regulatory filings, including the Canadian Competition Act, Investment Canada and Har...
Georgia Gulf Announces Proposed Notes Offering
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE:GGC) announced today that it intends to offer a total of $750 million of Senior Notes due 2014 and Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016. Georgia Gulf intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with borrowings...
Georgia Gulf Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $1.15 Per Diluted Share; Includes Unrealized Loss of $.21 Per Share Related to Proposed Royal Acquisition
Supplemental information for second quarter earnings ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2006--Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) today reported net income of $39.4 million or $1.15 per diluted share on sales of $602.2 million for the second quarter of 2006. These results include an unrealiz