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Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

SELL

1-Day Prediction

-4.39%

$5.78

0% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

-11.70%

$5.34

0% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

-11.33%

$5.36

0% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $6.05 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q4 2025

Historical Earnings Predictions

Quarter Signal 1D Return 5D Return 20D Return Confidence Actual 5D
Q4 2025 SELL -4.39% -11.70% -11.33% 100.0% Pending
Q3 2025 SELL -4.98% -12.44% -11.81% 100.0% -5.78%

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Mar 9, 2026 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction SELL

1D

-4.39%

$5.78

Act: -2.81%

5D

-11.70%

$5.34

20D

-11.33%

$5.36

Price: $6.05 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0000072162-26-000009

NL Industries, Inc._March 9, 2026 NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622026-03-092026-03-09 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 9, 2026 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class ​ Trading Symbol(s) ​ Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results” issued on March 9, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No. ​ ​ ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated March 9, 2026 entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: March 9, 2026 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Nov 6, 2025 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction SELL

1D

-4.98%

$5.59

Act: +0.34%

5D

-12.44%

$5.15

Act: -5.78%

20D

-11.81%

$5.19

Act: -7.48%

Price: $5.88 Prob +5D: 0% AUC: 1.000
0000072162-25-000036

NL Industries, Inc._November 6, 2025 NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622025-11-062025-11-06 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 6, 2025 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results” issued on November 6, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated November 6, 2025 entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: November 6, 2025 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Aug 6, 2025

0000072162-25-000026

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622025-08-062025-08-06 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2025 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results” issued on August 6, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “Press release dated August 6, 2025 entitled “NL Industries Announces a Special Dividend of 21 Cents Per Share Payable in August 2025, and a Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2025 at 9 Cents Per Share” that the registrant also issued on August 6, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated August 6, 2025 entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.2 ​ Press release dated August 6, 2025 entitled “NL Industries Announces a Special Dividend of 21 Cents Per Share Payable in August 2025, and a Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2025 at 9 Cents Per Share” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: August 6, 2025 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

May 7, 2025

0000072162-25-000016

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622025-05-072025-05-07 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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 7, 2025 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2025 Results” issued on May 7, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated May 7, 2025 entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2025 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: May 7, 2025 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Mar 6, 2025

0000072162-25-000009

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622025-03-062025-03-06 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 6, 2025 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results” issued on March 6, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated March 6, 2025 entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: March 6, 2025 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q3

Q3 2024 Earnings

8-K

Nov 6, 2024

0000072162-24-000037

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622024-11-062024-11-06 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 6, 2024 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results” issued on November 6, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated November 6, 2024 entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: November 6, 2024 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Amy A. Samford Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q2

Q2 2024 Earnings

8-K

Aug 7, 2024

0000072162-24-000028

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622024-08-072024-08-07 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 7, 2024 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results” issued on August 7, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “Press release dated August 7, 2024 entitled “NL Industries Announces a Special Dividend of 43 Cents Per Share Payable in August 2024, and a Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2024 at 8 Cents Per Share” that the registrant also issued on August 7, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated August 7, 2024 entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.2 ​ Press release dated August 7, 2024 entitled “NL Industries Announces a Special Dividend of 43 Cents Per Share Payable in August 2024, and a Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2024 at 8 Cents Per Share”

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: August 7, 2024 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2024
Q1

Q1 2024 Earnings

8-K

May 8, 2024

0000072162-24-000016

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622024-05-082024-05-08 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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 8, 2024 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2024 Results” issued on May 8, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated May 8, 2024 entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2024 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: May 8, 2024 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Mar 6, 2024

0000072162-24-000010

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622024-03-062024-03-06 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 6, 2024 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results” issued on March 6, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated March 6, 2024 entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: March 6, 2024 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q3

Q3 2023 Earnings

8-K

Nov 2, 2023

0000072162-23-000036

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622023-11-022023-11-02 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 2, 2023 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results” issued on November 2, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated November 2, 2023 entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: November 2, 2023 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q2

Q2 2023 Earnings

8-K

Aug 2, 2023

0000072162-23-000026

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622023-08-022023-08-02 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 2, 2023 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results” that the registrant issued on August 2, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2023 at $.07 Per Share” that the registrant also issued on August 2, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated August 2, 2023 entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.2 ​ Press release dated August 2, 2023 entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2023 at $.07 Per Share” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: August 2, 2023 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2023
Q1

Q1 2023 Earnings

8-K

May 3, 2023

0000072162-23-000018

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622023-05-032023-05-03 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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 3, 2023 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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.

​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2023 Results” issued on May 3, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated May 3, 2023 entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2023 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: May 3, 2023 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Mar 8, 2023

0000072162-23-000011

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622023-03-082023-03-08 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 8, 2023 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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.

​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results” issued on March 8, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No. ​ Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated March 8, 2023 entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ ​

Date: March 8, 2023 By: /s/Amy A. Samford

​ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

2022
Q3

Q3 2022 Earnings

8-K

Nov 2, 2022

0000072162-22-000009

NYSE0000072162falseNL Industries, Inc.00000721622022-10-272022-10-27 ​

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549 ​

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 2, 2022 ​ NL Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ ​

New Jersey 1-640 13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

​ ​ ​

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

​ Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (972) 233-1700 ​

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

​ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2): ​ ​

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

​ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: ​ ​

​ ​

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock ​ NL ​ 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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. ​ The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results” issued on November 2, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ​ The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing. ​ Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits. ​ ​

(d) Exhibits ​ ​

​ ​ ​ ​

​ Item No.

Description

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 99.1 ​ Press release dated November 2, 2022 entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results” and issued by the registrant.

​ ​ ​ ​

​ 104 ​ Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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. ​ ​

NL INDUSTRIES, INC.

​ (Registrant)

​ ​

​ ​

​ By:      /s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  November 2, 2022 Amy A. Samford, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

​ ​ ​

2022
Q2

Q2 2022 Earnings

8-K

Aug 3, 2022

0000059255-22-000070

8-Kfalse2022-08-031-640NL Industries, Inc.0000072162NJ13-52672605430 LBJ FreewaySuite 1700DallasTX75240-2620972233-1700falsefalsefalsefalsefalseCommon StockNLNYSE00000721622022-08-032022-08-03

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)

August 3, 2022

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results” that the registrant issued on August 3, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2022 at $.07 Per Share” that the registrant also issued on August 3, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated August 3, 2022 entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results” and issued by the registrant.

99.2

Press release dated August 3, 2022 entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2022 at $.07 Per Share” and issued by the registrant.

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:      /s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  August 3, 2022

Amy A. Samford, Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

2022
Q1

Q1 2022 Earnings

8-K

May 4, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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, 2022

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 4, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Exhibit Index

99.1

Press release dated May 4, 2022 entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2022 Results” and issued by the registrant.

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  May 4, 2022

Amy A. Samford, Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Mar 9, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)

March 9, 2022

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Results” issued on March 9, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated March 9, 2022 entitled “NL Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Results” and issued by the registrant.

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:      /s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  March 9, 2022

Amy A. Samford, Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

2021
Q3

Q3 2021 Earnings

8-K

Nov 4, 2021

0000059255-21-000127

false000007216200000721622021-11-042021-11-04

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)

November 4, 2021

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results” issued on November 4, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated November 4, 2021 entitled “NL Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results” and issued by the registrant.

104

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:      /s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  November 4, 2021

Amy A. Samford, Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

2021
Q2

Q2 2021 Earnings

8-K

Aug 4, 2021

0000059255-21-000108

false000007216200000721622021-08-042021-08-04

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported)

August 4, 2021

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results” that the registrant issued on August 4, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2021 at $.06 Per Share” that the registrant also issued on August 4, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

The press release the registrant furnishes as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated August 4, 2021 entitled “NL Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results” and issued by the registrant.

99.2

Press release dated August 4, 2021 entitled “NL Industries Announces Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2021 at $.06 Per Share” and issued by the registrant.

104

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:      /s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  August 4, 2021

Amy A. Samford, Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

2021
Q1

Q1 2021 Earnings

8-K

May 5, 2021

0000059255-21-000062

false000007216200000721622021-05-052021-05-05

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

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 5, 2021

NL Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

1-640

13-5267260

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas

75240-2620

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(972) 233-1700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock

NL

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

The registrant hereby furnishes the information set forth in its press release issued on May 5, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information, including Exhibit 99.1, the registrant furnishes in this current report under these items 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed “filed” for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.  Registration statements or other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shall not incorporate this information by reference, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Item No.

Exhibit Index

99.1

Press release dated May 5, 2021 entitled “NL Reports First Quarter 2021 Results” and issued by the registrant.

104

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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.

NL Industries, Inc.

(Registrant)

By:/s/ Amy A. Samford

Date:  May 5, 2021

Amy A. Samford, Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

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