Lyondellbasell Industries N V Stock Price, News & Analysis

LyondellBasell's Yarelis Hernandez, site manager at the Clinton, Iowa facility, has received the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award from the National Association of Manufacturers. This accolade recognizes her leadership and impact in the manufacturing sector. Hernandez oversees over 300 employees and has 24 years of experience at LyondellBasell. She actively supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and participates in local workforce development efforts. The awards ceremony will take place on April 28 in Washington, D.C.

On March 8, 2022, LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced that interim CEO Ken Lane will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on March 16, 2022, at 3:50 p.m. ET. Investors can access a live webcast of the event through the company’s investor relations page, with a replay available within 24 hours post-event. LyondellBasell is a leading player in the global chemical industry, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, including efforts to combat plastic waste and accelerate climate initiatives.

C3 AI (NYSE: AI) and LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) have expanded their strategic partnership for an additional five years to enhance the deployment of AI applications on the C3 AI Suite. Since their collaboration began in 2020, they have focused on optimizing asset management, supply chains, and plant reliability. C3 AI aims to revolutionize LyondellBasell's operations, boosting shareholder value and advancing competitiveness in the chemicals sector. This partnership underscores the commitment to enterprise digital transformation.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share, payable on March 14, 2022. Shareholders of record as of March 7, 2022 will receive the dividend, with an ex-dividend date set for March 4, 2022. LyondellBasell, a leader in plastics and chemicals, serves customers in over 100 countries and has recently been recognized as one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' by FORTUNE Magazine.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced that Jim Guilfoyle, executive vice president of Advanced Polymer Solutions & Global Supply Chain, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on March 2, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. EST. A live webcast will be available, with a replay accessible within 24 hours. LyondellBasell is a leading global producer in plastics, chemicals, and refining, known for its innovations in packaging, water supply protection, automotive safety, and electronics. The company was recognized on FORTUNE's list of 'World's Most Admired Companies' in 2022.

LyondellBasell reported record profitability for FY 2021, achieving net income of $5.6 billion and diluted EPS of $16.75. The company generated record EBITDA of $8.7 billion and $7.6 billion in operating cash flow. Shareholder returns included $2 billion in dividends and $0.5 billion in share repurchases. However, Q4 2021 saw a non-cash impairment charge of $624 million, reducing net income. Despite challenges from rising costs and supply chain disruptions, LyondellBasell plans to continue enhancing shareholder returns and meeting sustainability goals.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) will announce its fourth-quarter 2021 financial results before the U.S. market opens on January 28, 2022. A webcast and teleconference discussing these results will follow at 11:00 a.m. EST, hosted by David Kinney, Head of Investor Relations. Presentation slides will be available during the call, with a replay accessible from 1:00 p.m. EST on January 28 until February 28, 2022.

LyondellBasell, a leading plastics and chemicals company, produces essential materials and has been recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE Magazine in 2021.

LyondellBasell announces the appointment of Peter Vanacker as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bhavesh V. Patel, who is retiring on December 31, 2021. Vanacker, with over 30 years in the industry, including leadership roles at Neste Corporation and CABB Group, will assume his role by June 2022. Kenneth Lane, currently executive vice president of Global Olefins & Polyolefins, will act as interim CEO during this transition. The Board expresses confidence in Vanacker's ability to enhance shareholder value and champion sustainability goals.