Shareholders Approve $2.37 Billion Share Repurchase Program and Long-Term Incentive Plan

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LyondellBasell shareholders approved a substantial share repurchase program of up to 10% of its capital, alongside an amendment to its long-term incentive plan.

check_boxKey Events · Financing and Capital Events · LYB

• Share Repurchase Program Approved

  Shareholders authorized the repurchase of up to 34,042,250 shares, representing 10% of issued capital, valued at approximately $2.37 billion. This finalizes the program previously announced in the DEF 14A filing on April 10, 2026.

• Long-Term Incentive Plan Amended

  An additional 8,000,000 ordinary shares were authorized for issuance under the company's long-term incentive plan, representing a potential dilution of approximately 2.48%.

• Treasury Share Cancellation Approved

  Approval was granted to cancel shares held in or repurchased into the company's treasury account, supporting the share repurchase initiative.

• Director Elections and Routine Matters

  All 12 director nominees were elected, and other standard proposals, including auditor appointments and executive compensation, were approved.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · LYB · Industrial Applications And Services

Shareholders approved a significant share repurchase program, authorizing the company to buy back up to 10% of its issued share capital, valued at approximately $2.37 billion. This move signals a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders and can be interpreted as management's belief that the stock is undervalued. Additionally, an amendment to the long-term incentive plan was approved, authorizing an additional 8 million shares for issuance, which represents a potential dilution of about 2.48%.