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: November 10, 2020
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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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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).
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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. [ ]
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 Events.
On November 4, 2020, LP’s Board of Directors authorized an expansion of LP's Share Repurchase Program under which the Company may repurchase up to additional $300 million of shares of LP’s common stock. This is in addition to LP’s existing $200 million authorization announced on February 11, 2020, of which $100 million had been completed as of November 4, 2020. Under the share repurchase program, LP may purchase its common stock in either the open market or privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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: November 10, 2020
