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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001489393-25-000048"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LYB"
cik: "0001489393"
company_name: "LyondellBasell Industries N.V."
filed_at: "2025-09-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T06:52:21.101654+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# LyondellBasell amends credit facility; raises leverage cap to 4.50x, curbs dividends and buybacks

## Summary
- Maximum Leverage Ratio raised to 4.50x through June 2027 from 3.50x, stepping down to 4.00x by Dec 2027.
- Dividend increases prohibited unless leverage ≤ 4.00x; share repurchases limited to offset dilution.
- Amendment references a European Asset Sale to AEQ Amethyst B.V. per June 5, 2025 Put Option Letter Agreement.
- Lenders receive a 0.025% amendment fee; Covenant Relief Period runs through Dec 31, 2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001489393-25-000048
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LYB
- cik: 0001489393
- company_name: LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- filed_at: 2025-09-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1489393/000148939325000048/0001489393-25-000048-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1489393/000148939325000048/lyb-20250910.htm

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