LYB · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Share Repurchase Program
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Shareholders approved a May 2026 authorization to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares through November 22, 2027, superseding prior authorizations. No shares were repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, and approximately 34.0 million shares remained authorized as of October 28, 2026. The Senior Revolving Credit Facility restricts share repurchases except to offset dilution.
Key facts
- In May 2026, LyondellBasell shareholders approved authorization to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares through November 22, 2027. source
- LyondellBasell’s Senior Revolving Credit Facility, amended in September 2025, restricts share repurchases except to offset dilution. source
- As of October 28, 2026, approximately 34.0 million shares remained under LyondellBasell’s current share repurchase authorization. source
- The company paid $201 million to repurchase outstanding ordinary shares in the first nine months of 2025. source
- As of October 28, 2026, approximately 34.0 million shares remained under the current share repurchase authorization. source
- LyondellBasell made no share repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | committed | — | In May 2026, LyondellBasell shareholders approved authorization to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares through November 22, 2027. |