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accession: "0001489393-24-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LYB"
cik: "0001489393"
company_name: "LyondellBasell Industries N.V."
filed_at: "2024-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T23:06:59.265753+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LyondellBasell to acquire 35% of NATPET for $500M

## Summary
- LyondellBasell agreed to buy a 35% interest in NATPET from Alujain for ~$500 million.
- Joint venture leverages Spheripol polypropylene technology and advantaged feedstocks in a strategic region.
- Transaction is expected to close after regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
- Deal supports growth and upgrade of LyondellBasell's core polypropylene business.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001489393-24-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LYB
- cik: 0001489393
- company_name: LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- filed_at: 2024-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1489393/000148939324000002/0001489393-24-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1489393/000148939324000002/lyb-20240116.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001489393-24-000002.txt

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