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LyondellBasell(LYB) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-10-31 15:00
Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $890 million, but a net income excluding identified items of $330 million[9] - Cash from operating activities was $983 million, with dividends of $443 million[9] - Non-cash asset write-downs totaled approximately $1.2 billion[10] - The company returned $443 million in dividends during 3Q25[26] Market Trends and Outlook - Mature markets are showing signs of recovery, with polyethylene demand in Europe up 3% year-to-date[13] - Capacity rationalization trends are accelerating, with expected ethylene capacity closures[19] - Announced and anticipated shutdowns represent approximately 10% of current global supply[22] - The company is targeting approximately 80% operating rates in 4Q25 for Olefins & Polyolefins – Americas[44] - The company is targeting approximately 60% operating rates in 4Q25 for Olefins & Polyolefins – Europe, Asia & International[47] - The company is targeting approximately 75% operating rates in 4Q25 for Intermediates & Derivatives[53] Cash Improvement Plan - The Cash Improvement Plan is on track to deliver the $600 million target of incremental cash flow during 2025[27]