Ordinary Shares, €0.04 Par Value
- Symbol
- LYB
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- Classification
- COMMON
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- Current
Current Report · Items 2.02, 8.01, 9.01 · 8-K
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LYBNYSEEQUITYCurrent
Results of Operations and Financial Condition · Other Events
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions. On May 1, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. ("LYB") announced earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided a supplemental discussion of segment results. Copies of our earnings release and segment results are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.…
Company context
We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry. We develop, manufacture and market innovative products for applications ranging from transportation and infrastructure to food safety, clean water and quality healthcare. We hold leading positions in polyolefins, oxyfuels, propylene oxide and acetyls. Our focus on safe and reliable operations, proprietary technologies and strong portfolio position us for success. Through disciplined investments, we strengthen our core businesses, and build profitable circular and low-carbon solutions that create long-term value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders.
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V. · 8-K · Filed 2026-05-01
Disclosure sections
Item 2.02Item 2.02 - Results of Operations
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.
On May 1, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. ("LYB") announced earnings results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided a supplemental discussion of segment results. Copies of our earnings release and segment results are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 1, 2026, LYB announced the completion of the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business including corporate functions, to AEQUITA pursuant to the terms and conditions of a sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) which contains customary post-closing covenants related to employee and other matters.
The foregoing descriptions of the sale and SPA do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the SPA, which is incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K; see Exhibit 10.1 below.
Filed exhibits (2)
EX-99.1 2 a2026q1ex991_pressrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON and LONDON, May 1, 2026 LyondellBasell Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings • Net income: $125 million, $163 million excluding identified items1 • Diluted earnings per share: $0.38 per share; $0.49 per share excluding identified items • EBITDA: $568 million, $615 million excluding identified items • Middle East war has steepened the global cost curve for the petrochemical industry • LYB is leveraging cost-advantaged production to capture upside while maintaining financial resilience ◦ Demonstrating agility by increasing operating rates, optimizing production and capturing favorable pricing in dynamic markets with support from value-enhancing initiatives executed over the last 3 years ◦ Advancing transformation of the LYB portfolio with the sale of four European sites to right-size and enhance the future footprint ◦ Continuing work to reduce fixed costs, maintaining discipline in capital spending and proactively managing levels of working capital to support cash improvement in 2026 LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) (the "company") today announced results for the fi…
Open exhibit ↗EX-99.2 3 a2026q1ex992_businessresul.htm EX-99.2 Document LYONDELLBASELL BUSINESS RESULTS DISCUSSION BY REPORTING SEGMENT LyondellBasell (LYB) manages operations through five operating segments: 1) Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas; 2) Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International; 3) Intermediates and Derivatives; 4) Advanced Polymer Solutions; and 5) Technology. This information should be read in conjunction with our Earnings Release for the period ended March 31, 2026, including the forward-looking statements and information related to financial measures. Olefins & Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas) - Our O&P-Americas segment produces and markets olefins & co-products, polyethylene and polypropylene. Table 1 - O&P-Americas Financial Overview Millions of U.S. dollars Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, March 31, 2026 2025 2025 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Operating income (loss) …
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