Core Viewpoint - The release contains forward-looking statements regarding LyondellBasell's future performance, which are based on management's reasonable assumptions but are subject to significant risks and uncertainties [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - The company acknowledges the impact of prolonged industry downturns and the cyclicality of the chemical and polymers industries on its performance [1] - Factors such as industry production capacities, operating rates, and global capacity rationalizations are critical to the company's outlook [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining an investment-grade credit balance sheet and executing its capital allocation strategy, including the ability to pay dividends [1] - Management's ability to manage costs and generate anticipated earnings through initiatives identified in the Value Enhancement Program is highlighted [1] Group 3: Supply and Demand - The balance of supply and demand for the company's products and those of its joint ventures is a significant factor influencing future results [1] - The potential impacts of tariffs and trade disruptions on the company's operations are acknowledged [1] Group 4: Cash Flow Management - The company aims to reduce fixed costs, working capital, and capital expenditures while increasing cash flow [1]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings January 30, 2026 Cautionary statement The statements in this presentation relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. When used in this presentation, the words "believe," "could," "intend," "may," "should," "will," "expect," and similar express ...

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]

Financial Performance & Strategy - The company's Cash Improvement Plan is on track to achieve $600 million of incremental cash flow for 2025[24, 31, 36, 71] - The company is targeting $200 million in trade working capital reductions and $200 million in fixed cost reductions by the end of 2025[24] - 2025 CAPEX guidance revised down $200 million from $1.9 billion to $1.7 billion, and 2026 CAPEX is expected to be $1.4 billion[24] - The company returned over $500 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during 2Q25[26, 36] - The company has $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents as part of $6.4 billion of available liquidity as of June 30, 2025[36] Portfolio Optimization - The company announced the planned sale of four European O&P assets[10, 13, 36, 51, 52, 71] - Portfolio optimization improves the company's cost advantage, positioning it well to serve markets from its cost-advantaged asset base in North America and the Middle East[14] - The company is rebalancing its global footprint toward cost-advantaged regions[71] Market Dynamics & Outlook - US/Canada domestic polyethylene sales grew 3.5% vs 1Q25[49] - The company is targeting approximately 85% operating rates in 3Q25 for O&P Americas and approximately 75% for O&P EAI[49, 52] - The company's 2Q25 last twelve months (LTM) cash conversion was 75%[40]