Every material Form 8-K LyondellBasell has filed with the SEC since January 31, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
LyondellBasell reported third quarter 2026 net income of $758 million, or $2.32 per share, alongside EBITDA of $1.4 billion. The company also entered into an agreement to sell its former Houston refinery site and related assets to a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation for $320.5 million.
Third quarter 2026 net income reached $758 million, or $2.32 per diluted share.
EBITDA for the quarter was $1.4 billion, or $1.5 billion excluding identified items.
Agreed to sell Houston Refining, L.P. and related assets to Valero Energy Corporation for $320.5 million.
Increased cash by approximately $600 million during the quarter, including a €500 million debt repayment.
LyondellBasell reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $559 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, up from $125 million, or $0.38, in the first quarter, as higher margins amid Middle East supply disruptions lifted results. The quarter included $842 million of identified items, net of tax, mainly a $734 million pre-tax loss on the May 2026 divestiture of select European olefins and polyolefins assets. The company expects supply conditions to remain volatile and its recovery period to likely extend into 2027, with lower third-quarter operating rates at some assets.
Net income of $559 million ($1.71 per diluted share) versus $125 million ($0.38) in Q1 2026 and $115 million ($0.34) in Q2 2025.
Excluding identified items, net income was $1.4 billion, or $4.30 per diluted share, after a $734 million pre-tax loss on sale of European assets.
Sales and other operating revenues were $9,177 million, up from $7,197 million in Q1 2026 and $7,658 million in Q2 2025.
Third-quarter 2026 operating rates expected at 85% for North American O&P assets, 70% for European O&P assets and 85% for Intermediates & Derivatives assets.
LyondellBasell subsidiaries amended the structured accounts receivables facility, effective June 26, 2026. The amendment extends the facility's term to June 25, 2027 and reduces the maximum amount available from $900 million to $700 million. The filing says no receivable purchases or letters of credit were outstanding as of May 29, 2026.
Maximum amount available cut from $900 million to $700 million
Facility term extended to June 25, 2027
Amendment effective June 26, 2026; agreement signed May 29, 2026
No trade receivable purchases or letters of credit outstanding as of May 29, 2026
At its May 22, 2026 annual meeting, LyondellBasell shareholders elected 12 directors and approved an amended Long Term Incentive Plan that adds 8,000,000 ordinary shares. They also approved a new share repurchase program covering up to 10% of issued share capital, or 34,042,250 shares, through November 22, 2027. The buyback is not an obligation, and the added plan shares could dilute existing holders.
Shareholders present represented 285,156,235 shares, about 88.34% of shares entitled to vote.
Plan amendments authorize 8,000,000 additional ordinary shares and cap annual grants to any non-executive director at $2 million in grant-date fair value.
Repurchase authority covers up to 34,042,250 shares until November 22, 2027, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
LyondellBasell reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $125 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $140 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 but lower than $177 million, or $0.54 per share, in the first quarter of 2025. The company also said it completed the sale of four European sites to AEQUITA, and it expects significant sequential improvement across most businesses in the second quarter.
Net income was $125 million ($0.38 per diluted share) versus $177 million ($0.54 per share) a year earlier; excluding identified items, EPS was $0.49.
Sales and other operating revenues were $7,197 million, up from $7,091 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and down from $7,677 million in the first quarter of 2025.
EBITDA was $568 million, or $615 million excluding identified items, compared with $655 million in the first quarter of 2025.
On May 1, 2026, LYB announced completion of the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets to AEQUITA under an agreement dated October 29, 2025.
LyondellBasell reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net loss of $140 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, on sales of $7,091 million, compared with a $890 million loss on $7,727 million of sales in the prior quarter. For full year 2025, the company posted a net loss of $738 million after net income of $1,367 million in 2024, with sales down to $30,153 million from $33,394 million. The company also raised its Cash Improvement Plan target to $1.3 billion by the end of 2026, which it says supports cash generation for shareholders.
Q4 2025 net loss of $140 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $603 million in Q4 2024
Full year 2025 net loss of $738 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, versus net income of $1,367 million in 2024
Excluding identified items, full year 2025 earnings were $1.70 per diluted share, compared with $6.22 in 2024
Cash Improvement Plan target raised from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion by year-end 2026; 2026 capital expenditures planned at $1.2 billion
LyondellBasell's subsidiary LYB International Finance III completed an underwritten public offering of $1.5 billion in guaranteed notes on November 13, 2025. The company guarantees the notes, which add to its debt load and carry fixed coupons of 5.125% and 5.875%.
$500 million of 5.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2031 were sold.
$1 billion of 5.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2036 were sold.
The offering was made under an underwriting agreement dated November 10, 2025 with Citigroup Global Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities as representatives.
The notes were issued under an indenture dated October 10, 2019, with the filing stating the terms are set out in an officer's certificate dated November 13, 2025.
LyondellBasell reported a third-quarter 2025 net loss of $890 million, or $2.77 per diluted share, driven by $1.2 billion of non-cash asset write-downs. Excluding identified items, diluted earnings were $1.01 per share, down from $1.91 a year earlier, and sales were $7.7 billion versus $8.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024. The company also signed a sale and purchase agreement on October 29, 2025 to sell four European olefins and polyolefins sites, with closing expected in the first half of 2026.
Q3 2025 net loss $890 million; EBITDA $(480) million, or $835 million excluding identified items
Sales and other operating revenues $7.7 billion, versus $8.6 billion in Q3 2024
Sale of European assets (Carrington, Tarragona, Münchsmünster, Berre l’Etang) agreed with AEQ Amethyst B.V.; closing expected in first half of 2026
Cash improvement plan on track for $600 million target in 2025; cash from operations $983 million
On September 10, 2025, LyondellBasell and its subsidiary LYB Americas Finance signed an amendment to their credit agreement with Citibank and other lenders. The amendment raises the maximum leverage ratio through 2027, and in return the company accepts limits on dividend increases and share repurchases other than those offsetting dilution, which matters to shareholders who expect higher payouts or buybacks.
Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was signed September 10, 2025, with Citibank, N.A. as administrative agent.
The amendment increases the Maximum Leverage Ratio through 2027 unless the company elects to end these provisions sooner.
Additional limits include restrictions on dividend increases and share repurchases, except repurchases to offset dilution.
The leverage change also applies to the company's $900 million receivables facility, administered by Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
LyondellBasell reported second-quarter 2025 net income of $115 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, down from $924 million, or $2.82 per share, in the second quarter of 2024 and from $177 million in the first quarter of 2025. Excluding identified items such as asset write-downs and Cash Improvement Plan costs, EPS was $0.62, up from $0.33 in the first quarter but down from $2.20 a year earlier, and the company returned $536 million to shareholders.
Q2 2025 net income was $115 million ($0.34 per diluted share), versus $924 million ($2.82 per share) in Q2 2024.
Excluding identified items, EPS was $0.62, compared with $0.33 in Q1 2025 and $2.20 in Q2 2024.
Sales and other operating revenues were $7,658 million, versus $7,677 million in Q1 2025 and $8,678 million in Q2 2024.
Third-quarter operating rates are expected to be 85% for North American O&P, 75% for European O&P and 80% for I&D assets.
LyondellBasell entered a put option agreement with AEQUITA to sell its olefins and polyolefins businesses at Carrington (UK), Tarragona (Spain), Münchsmünster (Germany) and Berre (France), along with supporting central functions. The base amount is €167 million, but it is adjusted downward for net indebtedness to a nominal purchase price, and the company expects a loss on sale of $700 million to $900 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to employee consultations and regulatory conditions.
Put option letter agreement dated June 5, 2025; AEQUITA's commitment is irrevocable, subject to French employee consultation processes.
Base amount of €167 million, adjusted downward for net indebtedness to a nominal amount, plus up to €100 million of additional consideration tied to financial performance over up to three years.
Expected loss on sale of approximately $700 million to $900 million, with estimates subject to change.
Closing is expected in the first half of 2026; each party faces a €25 million termination payment in certain circumstances.
LyondellBasell's subsidiaries amended the company's $900 million accounts receivable facility on May 29, 2025, extending its term to June 26, 2026 and aligning certain terms with its senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The filing states that no other terms changed materially and that no receivable purchases or letters of credit were outstanding under the facility as of May 29, 2025.
Facility size is $900 million, originated in September 2012, with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as Administrator and LC Bank.
Term extended to June 26, 2026, under the Seventh Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated May 29, 2025.
No trade receivable purchases or letters of credit were outstanding as of May 29, 2025.
No other material terms of the facility changed, according to the filing.
LyondellBasell's subsidiary LYB International Finance III, LLC completed an underwritten public offering of $500 million in 6.150% Guaranteed Notes due 2035 on May 15, 2025, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company. The filing describes new debt the company now owes, which adds to its obligations to bondholders while the filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.
Principal amount: $500 million of 6.150% Guaranteed Notes due 2035
Issuer: LYB International Finance III, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary; LyondellBasell Industries N.V. guarantees the notes
Offering was registered on Form S-3ASR and made under a prospectus supplement dated May 6, 2025
Indenture dated October 10, 2019 with Wells Fargo as original trustee, supplemented May 17, 2023
LyondellBasell reported first quarter 2025 net income of $177 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, down from $473 million, or $1.44 per share, in the first quarter of 2024. Sales fell to $7,677 million from $8,304 million, and the company announced a $500 million Cash Improvement Plan to strengthen results amid ongoing industry weakness.
Sales and other operating revenues were $7,677 million, versus $8,304 million in Q1 2024 and $7,808 million in Q4 2024.
EBITDA was $655 million, or $576 million excluding identified items, versus $1,046 million in Q1 2024.
Cash used by operating activities was $579 million; the company returned $543 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
The 2025 Cash Improvement Plan targets $500 million in strengthened financial results.
LyondellBasell said its chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, Emeka Oyolu, will resign effective March 24, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. The company appointed Matthew D. Hayes, its current vice president of financial planning and analysis, as successor on the same date. The change is an orderly leadership transition in the finance function and the filing discloses no change to financial results.
Chukwuemeka (Emeka) A. Oyolu's resignation takes effect March 24, 2025; he notified the company on March 11, 2025.
Matthew D. Hayes, age 50, becomes Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 24, 2025.
Hayes' base salary is $400,000, with a long-term incentive target of 70% of base salary and a short-term incentive target of 60% of base salary.
Hayes has worked at the company since 2004, including as chief internal auditor, and previously worked at Halliburton from 2001 to 2004.
LyondellBasell reported a fourth-quarter 2024 net loss of $603 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compared with net income of $185 million in the same quarter of 2023. Sales and other operating revenues were $9,497 million, down from $9,929 million a year earlier, and the company recorded $1,065 million of pre-tax asset write-downs. The filing also announced that Agustin Izquierdo will succeed Michael McMurray as chief financial officer effective March 1, 2025.
Q4 2024 net loss of $603 million, or $1.87 per share, versus net income of $185 million in Q4 2023
Q4 2024 sales and other operating revenues of $9,497 million, versus $9,929 million in Q4 2023
Full-year 2024 net income of $1,367 million, or $4.15 per share, versus $2,121 million in 2023
Agustin Izquierdo to succeed Michael McMurray as CFO effective March 1, 2025
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