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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · LyondellBasell (LYB)

LyondellBasell agrees to sell four European olefins and polyolefins sites to AEQUITA

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

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.

Key points

  • 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.

The filing

CompanyLyondellBasell (LYB)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 5, 2025, 6:08 AM ET
Accession number0001489393-25-000033

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.05 Exit / Restructuring Costs7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:42 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 05, 2025.

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