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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                
Commission file number: 001-34726
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Netherlands 98-0646235
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1221 McKinney St.,4th Floor, One Vine Street
Suite 300LondonDelftseplein 27E
Houston,TexasW1J0AH3013AARotterdam
USA77010United KingdomNetherlands
(Addresses of registrant’s principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713)309-7200+44 (0)207220 2600+31 (0)102755 500
(Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area codes)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Ordinary Shares, €0.04 Par ValueLYBNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x
The registrant had 325,624,433325,274,141 ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, outstanding at OctoberApril 26, 20222023 (excluding 14,798,06515,148,357 treasury shares).


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollars, except earnings per shareMillions of dollars, except earnings per share2022202120222021Millions of dollars, except earnings per share20232022
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
TradeTrade$12,044 $12,401 $39,443 $32,586 Trade$10,076 $12,840 
Related partiesRelated parties206 299 802 757 Related parties171 317 
12,250 12,700 40,245 33,343 10,247 13,157 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales11,088 10,109 34,491 26,463 Cost of sales8,864 11,136 
Impairments— — 69 — 
ImpairmentImpairment252 — 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses319 313 976 927 Selling, general and administrative expenses385 328 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses31 30 95 91 Research and development expenses33 32 
11,438 10,452 35,631 27,481 9,534 11,496 
Operating incomeOperating income812 2,248 4,614 5,862 Operating income713 1,661 
Interest expenseInterest expense(70)(126)(202)(366)Interest expense(116)(74)
Interest incomeInterest income13 Interest income23 
Other income (expense), net(12)(63)27 
Other income, netOther income, net19 
Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxesIncome from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes753 2,111 4,362 5,531 Income from continuing operations before equity investments and income taxes625 1,608 
(Loss) income from equity investments(26)104 25 389 
Income from equity investmentsIncome from equity investments17 29 
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes727 2,215 4,387 5,920 Income from continuing operations before income taxes642 1,637 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes154 452 848 1,028 Provision for income taxes167 316 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations573 1,763 3,539 4,892 Income from continuing operations475 1,321 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(1)(3)(1)Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(1)
Net incomeNet income572 1,762 3,536 4,891 Net income474 1,320 
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)(5)(5)Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)
Net income attributable to the Company shareholdersNet income attributable to the Company shareholders$570 $1,760 $3,531 $4,886 Net income attributable to the Company shareholders$472 $1,318 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company shareholders —
Net income attributable to the Company shareholders —Net income attributable to the Company shareholders —
BasicBasicBasic
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.75 $5.25 $10.77 $14.58 Continuing operations$1.45 $4.01 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations— — (0.01)— Discontinued operations— — 
$1.75 $5.25 $10.76 $14.58 $1.45 $4.01 
DilutedDilutedDiluted
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$1.75 $5.25 $10.75 $14.57 Continuing operations$1.44 $4.00 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations— — (0.01)— Discontinued operations— — 
$1.75 $5.25 $10.74 $14.57 $1.44 $4.00 
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202120222021Millions of dollars20232022
Net incomeNet income$572 $1,762 $3,536 $4,891 Net income$474 $1,320 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –
Financial derivativesFinancial derivatives23 35 213 132 Financial derivatives88 
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities— — — (1)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plansDefined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans51 28 134 56 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Foreign currency translationsForeign currency translations(169)(97)(355)(127)Foreign currency translations59 (25)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(95)(34)(8)60 
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxTotal other comprehensive income, net of tax65 68 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income477 1,728 3,528 4,951 Comprehensive income539 1,388 
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)(5)(5)Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)(2)
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholdersComprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders$475 $1,726 $3,523 $4,946 Comprehensive income attributable to the Company shareholders$537 $1,386 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsSeptember 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Millions of dollarsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$1,480 $1,472 Cash and cash equivalents$1,790 $2,151 
Restricted cashRestricted cashRestricted cash14 
Short-term investments— 
Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:Accounts receivable:
Trade, netTrade, net4,149 4,565 Trade, net3,715 3,392 
Related partiesRelated parties180 243 Related parties186 201 
InventoriesInventories5,153 4,901 Inventories5,158 4,804 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets1,360 1,022 Prepaid expenses and other current assets1,161 1,292 
Total current assetsTotal current assets12,328 12,217 Total current assets12,024 11,845 
Operating lease assetsOperating lease assets1,769 1,946 Operating lease assets1,677 1,725 
Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment22,640 22,382 Property, plant and equipment24,130 23,724 
Less: Accumulated depreciationLess: Accumulated depreciation(7,817)(7,826)Less: Accumulated depreciation(8,729)(8,337)
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net14,823 14,556 Property, plant and equipment, net15,401 15,387 
Equity investmentsEquity investments4,386 4,786 Equity investments4,266 4,295 
GoodwillGoodwill1,746 1,875 Goodwill1,605 1,827 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net594 695 Intangible assets, net651 662 
Other assetsOther assets845 667 Other assets631 624 
Total assetsTotal assets$36,491 $36,742 Total assets$36,255 $36,365 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Millions of dollars, except shares and par value dataMillions of dollars, except shares and par value dataSeptember 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Millions of dollars, except shares and par value dataMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITYLIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debtCurrent maturities of long-term debt$432 $Current maturities of long-term debt$432 $432 
Short-term debtShort-term debt439 362 Short-term debt343 349 
Accounts payable:Accounts payable:Accounts payable:
TradeTrade3,508 3,460 Trade3,029 3,106 
Related partiesRelated parties622 831 Related parties543 477 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities2,633 2,571 Accrued liabilities2,166 2,396 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities7,634 7,230 Total current liabilities6,513 6,760 
Long-term debtLong-term debt10,445 11,246 Long-term debt10,601 10,540 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities1,514 1,649 Operating lease liabilities1,507 1,510 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities2,106 2,295 Other liabilities1,899 1,954 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes2,473 2,334 Deferred income taxes2,886 2,858 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interestsRedeemable non-controlling interests114 116 Redeemable non-controlling interests114 114 
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 325,623,082
and 329,536,389 shares outstanding, respectively
19 19 
Ordinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 325,468,601 and 325,723,567 shares outstanding, respectivelyOrdinary shares, €0.04 par value, 1,275 million shares authorized, 325,468,601 and 325,723,567 shares outstanding, respectively19 19 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital6,099 6,044 Additional paid-in capital6,092 6,119 
Retained earningsRetained earnings9,232 8,563 Retained earnings9,277 9,195 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(1,811)(1,803)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,307)(1,372)
Treasury stock, at cost, 14,799,416 and 10,675,605 ordinary shares, respectively(1,348)(965)
Treasury stock, at cost, 14,953,897 and 14,698,931 ordinary shares, respectivelyTreasury stock, at cost, 14,953,897 and 14,698,931 ordinary shares, respectively(1,360)(1,346)
Total Company share of shareholders’ equityTotal Company share of shareholders’ equity12,191 11,858 Total Company share of shareholders’ equity12,721 12,615 
Non-controlling interestsNon-controlling interests14 14 Non-controlling interests14 14 
Total equityTotal equity12,205 11,872 Total equity12,735 12,629 
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equityTotal liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity$36,491 $36,742 Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and equity$36,255 $36,365 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Millions of dollars20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income3,536 $4,891 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization933 1,016 
Impairments69 — 
Amortization of debt-related costs11 21 
Share-based compensation54 50 
Equity investments—
Equity income(25)(389)
Distributions of earnings, net of tax219 169 
Deferred income tax provision83 
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable134 (1,915)
Inventories(601)(741)
Accounts payable200 1,139 
Other, net(98)368 
Net cash provided by operating activities4,515 4,616 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(1,417)(1,285)
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securities— 346 
Proceeds from equity securities309 
Acquisition of equity method investment(14)(104)
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges614 358 
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges(501)(355)
Other, net(123)(66)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,433)(797)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares(420)(78)
Dividends paid - common stock(2,859)(1,110)
Repayments of long-term debt— (2,275)
Debt extinguishment costs— (57)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper96 (103)
Collateral received from interest rate derivatives238 — 
Other, net16 (4)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,929)(3,627)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(144)(59)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash133 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period1,477 1,765 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,486 $1,898 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollars20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$474 $1,320 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization396 311 
Impairment252 — 
Amortization of debt-related costs
Share-based compensation24 18 
Equity investments—
Equity income(17)(29)
Distributions of earnings, net of tax22 34 
Deferred income tax provision137 
Changes in assets and liabilities that provided (used) cash:
Accounts receivable(279)(629)
Inventories(319)(117)
Accounts payable40 724 
Other, net(120)(271)
Net cash provided by operating activities482 1,502 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment(352)(446)
Proceeds from equity securities— 
Acquisition of equity method investment(2)— 
Other, net(17)(18)
Net cash used in investing activities(371)(456)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares(70)(217)
Dividends paid - common stock(389)(371)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper— (169)
Collateral received from interest rate derivatives— 51 
Other, net(18)(7)
Net cash used in financing activities(477)(713)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash14 (16)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(352)317 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period2,156 1,477 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$1,804 $1,794 
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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, June 30, 2022$19 $(1,200)$6,077 $9,050 $(1,716)$12,230 $14 
Net income— — — 572 — 572 — 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (95)(95)— 
Share-based compensation— 22 — 31 — 
Dividends - common stock ($1.19 per share)— — — (395)— (395)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— 
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares— (150)— — — (150)— 
Balance, September 30, 2022$19 $(1,348)$6,099 $9,232 $(1,811)$12,191 $14 
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsIssuedTreasuryMillions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, June 30, 2021$19 $(494)$6,011 $6,837 $(1,849)$10,524 $14 
Balance, December 31, 2022Balance, December 31, 2022$19 $(1,346)$6,119 $9,195 $(1,372)$12,615 $14 
Net incomeNet income— — — 1,762 — 1,762 — Net income— — — 474 — 474 — 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (34)(34)— 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 65 65 — 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— 18 (1)— 19 — Share-based compensation— 60 (27)(1)— 32 — 
Dividends - common stock ($1.13 per share)— — — (380)— (380)— 
Dividends - common stock ($1.19 per share)Dividends - common stock ($1.19 per share)— — — (389)— (389)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— 
Repurchases of Company ordinary sharesRepurchases of Company ordinary shares— (89)— — — (89)— Repurchases of Company ordinary shares— (74)— — — (74)— 
Balance, September 30, 2021$19 $(581)$6,029 $8,216 $(1,883)$11,800 $14 
Balance, March 31, 2023Balance, March 31, 2023$19 $(1,360)$6,092 $9,277 $(1,307)$12,721 $14 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2021$19 $(965)$6,044 $8,563 $(1,803)$11,858 $14 
Net income— — — 3,536 — 3,536 — 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (8)(8)— 
Share-based compensation— 23 55 (3)— 75 — 
Dividends - common stock ($3.51 per share)— — — (1,155)— (1,155)— 
Special dividends - common stock ($5.20 per share)— — — (1,704)— (1,704)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($45.00 per share)— — — (5)— (5)— 
Repurchases of Company ordinary shares— (406)— — — (406)— 
Balance, September 30, 2022$19 $(1,348)$6,099 $9,232 $(1,811)$12,191 $14 
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Ordinary SharesAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Share of
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
Controlling
Interests
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsIssuedTreasuryMillions of dollarsIssuedTreasury
Balance, December 31, 2020$19 $(531)$5,986 $4,440 $(1,943)$7,971 $17 
Balance, December 31, 2021Balance, December 31, 2021$19 $(965)$6,044 $8,563 $(1,803)$11,858 $14 
Net incomeNet income— — — 4,891 — 4,891 — Net income— — — 1,320 — 1,320 — 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 60 60 — Other comprehensive income— — — — 68 68 — 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— 39 43 — — 82 — Share-based compensation— 11 12 — 27 — 
Dividends - common stock ($3.31 per share)— — — (1,110)— (1,110)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($45.00 per share)— — — (5)— (5)— 
Dividends - common stock ($1.13 per share)Dividends - common stock ($1.13 per share)— — — (371)— (371)— 
Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)Dividends - redeemable non-controlling interests ($15.00 per share)— — — (2)— (2)— 
Repurchases of Company ordinary sharesRepurchases of Company ordinary shares— (89)— — — (89)— Repurchases of Company ordinary shares— (202)— — — (202)— 
Sales of non-controlling interest— — — — — — (3)
Balance, September 30, 2021$19 $(581)$6,029 $8,216 $(1,883)$11,800 $14 
Balance, March 31, 2022Balance, March 31, 2022$19 $(1,156)$6,056 $9,514 $(1,735)$12,698 $14 
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1.    Basis of Presentation
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a limited liability company (Naamloze Vennootschap) incorporated under Dutch law by deed of incorporation dated October 15, 2009. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”). LyondellBasell N.V. is a worldwide manufacturer of chemicals and polymers, a refiner of crude oil, a significant producer of gasoline blending components and a developer and licensor of technologies for the production of polymers.
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared from the books and records of LyondellBasell N.V. in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial information. Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements included in this report. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. These statements contain some amounts that are based upon management estimates and judgments. Future actual results could differ from such current estimates. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.
Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products were moved from our Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”) segment and reintegrated into our Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas”) and Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (“O&P-EAI”) segments. This move allows the APS team to focus on our compounding and solutions business, and to develop a more agile operating model with meaningful regional and segment growth strategies. Segment information provided throughout the report has been revised for all periods presented to reflect these changes.
2.    Accounting and Reporting Changes
Recently Adopted Guidance
There were no new standards or Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU”) adopted duringSupplier Finance Program—In September 2022, the nine months ended September 30, 2022 that had a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of September 30, 2022
Government Assistance—In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832)2022-04, Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance.Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The guidance requires disclosuresan entity that uses supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services to disclose certain qualitative and quantitative information about assistance received from the government that have been accounted for by analogizing to a grant or contribution accounting modelits programs including the naturekey terms and form of assistance,conditions, activity during the accounting policies used to account for the assistanceperiod, and its impact on the entity’s financial statements.potential magnitude. The guidance is effective retrospectively for annualthe year ending December 31, 2023, including interim periods, with disclosures required for each period for which a balance sheet is presented, except for the disclosure of roll forward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted.2023. The adoption of this guidance willdid not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of March 31, 2023
Fair Value Measurement—MeasurementIn June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.Restrictions. The guidance clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security because it is a characteristic of the entity holding the equity security rather than a characteristic of the security and is not considered in measuring its fair value. The guidance is effective prospectively for the year ending December 31, 2024, including the interim periods, with the impact of adoption reflected in earnings. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Supplier Finance Program—In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities—Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations. The guidance requires an entity that uses supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services to disclose certain qualitative and quantitative information about its programs including the key terms and conditions, activity during the period, and potential magnitude. The guidance is effective retrospectively for the year ending December 31, 2023, including interim periods, with disclosures required for each period for which a balance sheet is presented, except for the disclosure of roll forward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. We are in the process of the assessing the impact of the new guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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3.    Revenues
Contract Balances—Contract liabilities were $179$175 million and $169$167 million at September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. Revenue recognized in each reporting period, included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period, was immaterial.
Disaggregation of Revenues—Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products were moved from our APS segment and reintegrated into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. See Note 12 for additional detail regarding the change in segments. Consistent with this change, we have updated the disclosure of revenue disaggregated by key products for all periods presented.
The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by key products:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Millions of dollars2022202120222021
Sales and other operating revenues:
Olefins and co-products$1,281 $1,453 $3,835 $3,729 
Polyethylene2,306 2,705 7,714 7,469 
Polypropylene1,466 2,162 5,383 5,876 
Propylene oxide and derivatives721 832 2,537 2,059 
Oxyfuels and related products1,563 1,088 4,370 2,533 
Intermediate chemicals917 910 3,228 2,436 
Compounding and solutions1,049 1,019 3,297 3,134 
Advanced polymers245 261 827 748 
Refined products2,506 2,050 8,467 4,784 
Other196 220 587 575 
Total$12,250 $12,700 $40,245 $33,343 


Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollars20232022
Sales and other operating revenues:
Olefins and co-products$883 $1,157 
Polyethylene2,016 2,707 
Polypropylene1,526 2,263 
Propylene oxide and derivatives641 885 
Oxyfuels and related products1,233 1,254 
Intermediate chemicals746 1,110 
Compounding and solutions995 1,135 
Refined products2,057 2,458 
Other150 188 
Total$10,247 $13,157 
The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geography, based upon the location of the customer:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202120222021Millions of dollars20232022
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
United StatesUnited States$5,966 $6,387 $19,465 $16,089 United States$4,852 $6,074 
GermanyGermany822 886 2,892 2,585 Germany786 995 
ChinaChina647 572 1,989 1,693 China514 656 
Japan800 432 1,684 993 
MexicoMexico482 496 1,522 1,133 Mexico430 442 
ItalyItaly387 489 1,426 1,339 Italy376 518 
JapanJapan365 423 
FranceFrance312 384 1,145 1,040 France294 387 
PolandPoland270 300 1,039 841 Poland239 395 
The NetherlandsThe Netherlands261 423 995 1,039 The Netherlands233 390 
OtherOther2,303 2,331 8,088 6,591 Other2,158 2,877 
TotalTotal$12,250 $12,700 $40,245 $33,343 Total$10,247 $13,157 


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4.    Accounts Receivable
Our accounts receivable are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of allowance for credit losses of $5 million and $6 million as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021, respectively.2022.

5.    Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following components:
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsSeptember 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Millions of dollarsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Finished goodsFinished goods$3,287 $3,329 Finished goods$3,443 $3,027 
Work-in-processWork-in-process184 178 Work-in-process219 227 
Raw materials and suppliesRaw materials and supplies1,682 1,394 Raw materials and supplies1,496 1,550 
Total inventoriesTotal inventories$5,153 $4,901 Total inventories$5,158 $4,804 


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6.    Debt
Long-term loans, notes and other debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance cost, consisted of the following:
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsSeptember 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Millions of dollarsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)$774 $773 Senior Notes due 2024, $1,000 million, 5.75% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)$774 $774 
Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)974 974 Senior Notes due 2055, $1,000 million, 4.625% ($15 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)974 974 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%300 300 Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $300 million, 8.1%300 300 
Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:Issued by LYB International Finance B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0% ($1 million of discount)424 423 
Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0%Guaranteed Notes due 2023, $750 million, 4.0%425 424 
Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)725 724 Guaranteed Notes due 2043, $750 million, 5.25% ($19 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)725 725 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $9 million of debt issuance cost)981 981 
Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2044, $1,000 million, 4.875% ($10 million of discount; $8 million of debt issuance cost)982 982 
Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:Issued by LYB International Finance II B.V.:
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)474 562 Guaranteed Notes due 2026, €500 million, 0.875% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)529 518 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($3 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)588 631 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2027, $1,000 million, 3.5% ($2 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)590 587 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($4 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($4 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)471 558 Guaranteed Notes due 2031, €500 million, 1.625% ($4 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)528 516 
Issued by LYB International Finance III LLC:Issued by LYB International Finance III LLC:Issued by LYB International Finance III LLC:
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)475 486 Guaranteed Notes due 2025, $500 million, 1.25% ($1 million of discount; $2 million of debt issuance cost)477 475 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)119 143 Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 3.375% ($1 million of debt issuance cost)124 120 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($3 million of discount; $4 million of debt issuance cost)468 490 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($3 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2030, $500 million, 2.25% ($3 million of discount; $3 million of debt issuance cost)473 469 
Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)741 741 Guaranteed Notes due 2040, $750 million, 3.375% ($2 million of discount; $7 million of debt issuance cost)741 741 
Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)976 975 Guaranteed Notes due 2049, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($14 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)976 976 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)971 981 Guaranteed Notes due 2050, $1,000 million, 4.2% ($6 million of discount; $10 million of debt issuance cost)973 971 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)892 986 Guaranteed Notes due 2051, $1,000 million, 3.625% ($2 million of discount; $11 million of debt issuance cost)914 897 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)480 490 Guaranteed Notes due 2060, $500 million, 3.8% ($4 million of discount; $6 million of debt issuance cost)484 481 
OtherOther44 34 Other44 42 
TotalTotal10,877 11,252 Total11,033 10,972 
Less current maturitiesLess current maturities(432)(6)Less current maturities(432)(432)
Long-term debtLong-term debt$10,445 $11,246 Long-term debt$10,601 $10,540 


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Fair value hedging adjustments associated with the fair value hedge accounting of our fixed-for-floating interest rate swaps for the applicable periods are as follows: 
Gains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included
in Carrying Amount of Debt
Gains (Losses)Cumulative Fair Value
Hedging Adjustments Included
in Carrying Amount of Debt
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,December 31,Three Months Ended
March 31,
March 31,December 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars202220212022202120222021Millions of dollars2023202220232022
Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%$$$12 $$14 $Guaranteed Notes due 2025, 1.25%$(2)$$12 $14 
Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%10 11 Guaranteed Notes due 2026, 0.875%(1)12 13 
Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%15 44 12 (2)(46)Guaranteed Notes due 2027, 3.5%(3)19 (3)— 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%24 (3)22 (2)Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 3.375%(4)10 17 21 
Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%23 25 Guaranteed Notes due 2030, 2.25%(3)10 21 24 
Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%— 10 — 10 — Guaranteed Notes due 2031, 1.625%(2)— 11 
Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%10 13 Guaranteed Notes due 2050, 4.2%(2)11 13 
Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%41 — 95 — 95 — Guaranteed Notes due 2051, 3.625%(17)29 73 90 
Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%— 10 — 10 — Guaranteed Notes due 2060, 3.8%(3)— 
TotalTotal$97 $10 $238 $14 $198 $(40)Total$(37)$84 $158 $195 
Fair value adjustments are recognized in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Short-term loans, notes and other debt consisted of the following:
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsSeptember 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Millions of dollarsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
U.S. Receivables FacilityU.S. Receivables Facility$— $— U.S. Receivables Facility$— $— 
Commercial paperCommercial paper300 204 Commercial paper200 200 
Precious metal financingsPrecious metal financings131 155 Precious metal financings142 131 
OtherOtherOther18 
Total Short-term debtTotal Short-term debt$439 $362 Total Short-term debt$343 $349 
Long-Term Debt
Senior Revolving Credit Facility—Our $3,250 million Seniorsenior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Senior Revolving Credit Facility,Facility”), which expires in November 2026, may be used for dollar and euro denominated borrowings. The facility has a $200 million sub-limit for dollar and euro denominated letters of credit, a $1,000 million uncommitted accordion feature and supports our commercial paper program. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at either a base rate, LIBOR rate or EURIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $2,950$3,050 million of unused availability under this facility.


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Short-Term Debt
U.S. Receivables Facility—Our U.S. Receivables Facility, which expires in June 2024, has a purchase limit of $900 million in addition to a $300 million uncommitted accordion feature. This facility provides liquidity through the sale or contribution of trade receivables by certain of our U.S. subsidiaries to a wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary on an ongoing basis and without recourse. We pay variable interest rates on our secured borrowings. Additional fees are incurred for the average daily unused commitments. This facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $200 million. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding and $900 million unused availability under this facility.
Commercial Paper Program—We have a commercial paper program under which we may issue up to $2,500 million of privately placed, unsecured, short-term promissory notes (“commercial paper”). Interest rates on commercial paper outstanding at March 31, 2023 are based on the terms of the notes and was 3.35% at September 30, 2022.range from 4.90% to 4.98%. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had $300$200 million of outstanding commercial paper.
Weighted Average Interest Rate—At September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, our weighted average interest rates on outstanding Short-term debt were 3.0%4.0% and 0.9%3.7%, respectively.
Additional Information
Debt Discount and Issuance CostsComplianceAmortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs resulted in amortization expense of $11 million and $21 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which is included in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we are in compliance with our debt covenants.
Supply Chain Finance Arrangements
We facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program that provides suppliers, at their sole discretion, the opportunity to sell their receivables due from us to a participating financial intermediary in order to be paid earlier than our contracted payment terms. We are not a party to any agreement between our suppliers and the financial intermediary. When a supplier utilizes the program and receives an early payment from the financial intermediary, the supplier takes a discount on the invoice. We pay the financial intermediary the full amount of the invoice on the contractually agreed upon due date. The majority of the suppliers using the program are on 90-day payment terms. We have no economic impact from a supplier’s decision to take an early payment. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries under the program.
As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, Accounts payable-Trade included $63 million and $53 million, respectively, payable to suppliers who have elected to participate in the supply chain financing program. We do not believe that future changes in the availability of supply chain financing will have a significant impact on our liquidity.




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7.    Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in commodity pricing, interest rates and currency exchange rates. To manage the volatility related to these exposures, we selectively enter into derivative contracts pursuant to our risk management policies.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table summarizes financial instruments outstanding for the periods presented that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021  March 31, 2023December 31, 2022 
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsNotional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet
Classification
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair ValueBalance Sheet
Classification
Assets–Assets–Assets–
Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities$35 $15 $41 $24 Prepaid expenses and other current assetsCommodities$$$— $— Prepaid expenses and other current assets
CommoditiesCommodities32 — — Other assets
Foreign currencyForeign currency612 144 614 63 Prepaid expenses and other current assetsForeign currency903 114 903 109 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Foreign currencyForeign currency3,666 396 1,785 43 Other assetsForeign currency2,099 114 2,725 133 Other assets
Interest ratesInterest rates— 26 — Prepaid expenses and other current assetsInterest rates— 28 — 16 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Interest ratesInterest rates400 16 300 Other assetsInterest rates400 10 400 25 Other assets
Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities160 14 221 30 Prepaid expenses and other current assetsCommodities215 39 192 27 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Commodities— — — Other assets
Foreign currencyForeign currency318 34 Prepaid expenses and other current assetsForeign currency144 160 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Non-derivatives:
Equity securities— — Short-term investments
TotalTotal$5,193 $616 $3,004 $177 Total$3,801 $312 $4,380 $310 
Liabilities–Liabilities–Liabilities–
Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities$16 $$35 $14 Accrued liabilities
CommoditiesCommodities$43 $$— $— Accrued liabilitiesCommodities24 — — Other liabilities
Foreign currencyForeign currency— 23 — 14 Accrued liabilitiesForeign currency— 27 — 15 Accrued liabilities
Foreign currencyForeign currency— — 1,800 99 Other liabilitiesForeign currency1,500 29 650 Other liabilities
Interest ratesInterest rates— 15 — Accrued liabilitiesInterest rates— 26 — 23 Accrued liabilities
Interest ratesInterest rates2,145 237 1,863 280 Other liabilitiesInterest rates2,168 191 2,164 229 Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities101 19 24 Accrued liabilitiesCommodities143 50 11 Accrued liabilities
CommoditiesCommodities— — — Other liabilitiesCommodities11 Other liabilities
Foreign currencyForeign currency87 188 Accrued liabilitiesForeign currency423 11 236 Accrued liabilities
TotalTotal$2,383 $299 $3,875 $399 Total$4,285 $300 $3,142 $309 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2. We present the gross assets and liabilities of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis—The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Short-term precious metal financings and Long-term debt:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsCarrying
 Value
Fair
 Value
Carrying
 Value
Fair
Value
Millions of dollarsCarrying
 Value
Fair
 Value
Carrying
 Value
Fair
Value
Precious metal financingsPrecious metal financings$131 $126 $155 $130 Precious metal financings$142 $114 $131 $113 
Long-term debtLong-term debt10,420 9,025 11,218 12,756 Long-term debt10,580 9,201 10,517 8,882 
TotalTotal$10,551 $9,151 $11,373 $12,886 Total$10,722 $9,315 $10,648 $8,995 
The financial instruments in the table above are classified as Level 2. Our other financial instruments classified within Current assets and Current liabilities have a short maturity and their carrying value generally approximates fair value.
Derivative Instruments:
Commodity Prices—The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding commodity derivative instruments:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity DateMillions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:
Cash flow hedgesCash flow hedges$78 $41 2022 to 2023Cash flow hedges$80 $35 2023 to 2026
Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodity contractsCommodity contracts270 245 2022 to 2024Commodity contracts369 249 2023 to 2024
Interest Rates—The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding interest rate derivative instruments:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Cash flow hedges$400 $1,000  2024
Fair value hedges2,145 1,163 2025 to 2031
As of December 31, 2021, Other assets included $238 million of collateral related to forward-starting interest swaps. As of September 30, 2022, there was no collateral remaining as it had been returned.
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Cash flow hedges$400 $400  2024
Fair value hedges2,168 2,164 2025 to 2031
Foreign Currency Rates—The following table presents the notional amounts of our outstanding foreign currency derivative instruments:
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity DateMillions of dollarsNotional AmountNotional AmountMaturity Date
Net investment hedgesNet investment hedges$3,128 $3,048 2023 to 2030Net investment hedges$3,352 $3,128 2023 to 2030
Cash flow hedgesCash flow hedges1,150 1,150 2024 to 2027Cash flow hedges1,150 1,150 2024 to 2027
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Impact on Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income—The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of derivative instruments recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”), the gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI to earnings and additional gains (losses) recognized directly in earnings:
Effects of Financial Instruments
Three Months Ended September 30,
Balance SheetIncome Statement
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
to Income
from AOCI
Additional Gain
(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Millions of dollars202220212022202120222021Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Commodities$10 $38 $(22)$(14)$— $— Cost of sales
Foreign currency285 135 (67)(60)20 Interest expense
Interest rates29 17 (94)(5)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Commodities— — — — (16)Sales and other operating revenues
Commodities— — — — (28)49 Cost of sales
Foreign currency— — — — (15)(32)Other income (expense), net
Total$324 $190 $(88)$(73)$(133)$27 
Effects of Financial InstrumentsEffects of Financial Instruments
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
Balance SheetIncome StatementBalance SheetIncome Statement
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
to Income
from AOCI
Additional Gain
(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Income StatementGain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI
Gain (Loss) Reclassified
to Income
from AOCI
Additional Gain
(Loss) Recognized
in Income
Income Statement
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars202220212022202120222021ClassificationMillions of dollars202320222023202220232022Classification
Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:Derivatives designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities$40 $67 $(54)$(18)$— $— Cost of salesCommodities$(5)$26 $19 $(11)$— $— Cost of sales
Foreign currencyForeign currency607 274 (169)(128)51 34 Interest expenseForeign currency(55)44 20 (25)14 (4)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest rates287 117 (221)— Interest expenseInterest rates(14)112 23 (77)Interest expense
Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:Derivatives not designated as hedges:
CommoditiesCommodities— — — — 66 18 Sales and other operating revenuesCommodities— — — — (33)36 Sales and other operating revenues
CommoditiesCommodities— — — — (17)72 Cost of salesCommodities— — — — 27 Cost of sales
Foreign currencyForeign currency— — — — (54)(61)Other income (expense), netForeign currency— — — — (11)(19)Other income, net
TotalTotal$934 $458 $(219)$(142)$(175)$63 Total$(74)$182 $40 $(35)$20 $(61)
As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, on a pre-tax basis, $6$3 million is scheduled to be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss as an increase to Interest expense over the next twelve months.


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Other Financial Instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents—At September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, we had marketable securities classified as Cash and cash equivalents of $1,075$1,065 million and $438$1,191 million, respectively.
8.    Pension Benefits
Components of net periodic pension costs for our U.S. and non-U.S. plans are as follows:
 U.S. Plans
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Millions of dollars2022202120222021
Service cost$11 $15 $37 $45 
Interest cost13 34 26 
Expected return on plan assets(20)(28)(77)(82)
Settlement loss20 100 24 
Actuarial loss amortization16 29 
Net periodic benefit costs$14 $24 $110 $42 
 Non-U.S. Plans
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Millions of dollars2022202120222021
Service cost$$11 $28 $33 
Interest cost21 16 
Expected return on plan assets(5)(4)(15)(12)
Prior service amortization
Actuarial loss amortization12 
Net periodic benefit costs$15 $17 $43 $51 
The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
In May 2022, a LyondellBasell sponsored pension plan purchased a group annuity contract from an insurance company to transfer $361 million of our outstanding pension benefit obligations related to certain U.S. retirees and beneficiaries. The purchase of the group annuity contract was funded with pension plan assets. The insurance company is now required to pay and administer the retirement benefits owed to approximately 9,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries with no change to their monthly retirement benefit payment amounts. In connection with this transaction, in the second quarter of 2022, we recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss of $80 million, reflected in Other income (expense), net, primarily related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.


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9.    Income Taxes
For interim tax reporting, we estimate an annual effective tax rate which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income. Tax effects of significant, unusual, or infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on, among other factors, changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates, changes in valuation allowances, changes in foreign exchange gains or losses, the amount of exempt income, changes in unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions and changes in tax laws.


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Our exempt income primarily includes interest income, export incentives, and equity earnings ofjoint ventures. Interest income earned by certain of our European subsidiaries through intercompany financings is taxed at rates substantially lower than the U.S. statutory rate. Export incentives relate to tax benefits derived from elections and structures available for U.S. exports. Equity earnings attributable to the earnings of our joint ventures, when paid through dividends to certain European subsidiaries, are exempt from all or portions of normal statutory income tax rates. We currently anticipate the favorable treatment for interest income, dividends, and export incentives to continue in the near term; however, this treatment is based on current law and tax rulings, which could change if certain legislative changes are enacted, including Pillar Two proposals bylaw. We continue to monitor the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”).
On August 16, 2022,’s Pillar One and Two legislation which focus on taxing rights and minimum taxes in countries where we operate, including the U.S. enacted the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) which is intended to address climate change, lower health-care costs and reduce the federal deficit. We are continuing to analyze the provisions included in the IRA;United Kingdom; however, we do not expect itthe impact to have abe material impactbased on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2022 was 21.2% compared with 20.4% for the third quarter of 2021. The higher effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2022 is primarily attributableprinciples agreed to return to accrual adjustments and decreased exempt income of 1.9% and 0.3% respectively, offset by changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates of 1.6%.at this stage.
Our effective income tax rate for the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 was 19.3%26.0% compared with 17.4%19.3% for the first nine monthsquarter of 2021. In the first nine months of 2021, we benefited from return to accrual adjustments primarily associated with a step-up of certain Italian assets to fair market value and benefits resulting from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as “CARES Act” of 2.0% and 1.1%, respectively; such benefits did not impact our2022. The higher effective tax rate infor the first nine monthsquarter of 2022. These increases were partially offset by 1.4% decrease in our effective income tax rate2023 was primarily due to changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutorythe first quarter 2023 goodwill impairment, for which there is no tax rates.
benefit, of 6.6%.
10.9.    Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments—We have various purchase commitments for materials, supplies and services incidental to the ordinary conduct of business, generally for quantities required for our businesses and at prevailing market prices. These commitments are designed to assure sources of supply and are not expected to be in excess of normal requirements. As of September 30, 2022,Additionally, we hadhave capital expenditure commitments, which we incurredincur in our normal course of business, including commitments of approximately $137 million related to building our new PO/TBA plant in Houston, Texas.business.
Financial Assurance Instruments—We have obtained letters of credit, performance and surety bonds and have issued financial and performance guarantees to support trade payables, potential liabilities and other obligations. Considering the frequency of claims made against the financial instruments we use to support our obligations, and the magnitude of those financial instruments in light of our current financial position, management does not expect that any claims against or draws on these instruments would have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We have not experienced any unmanageable difficulties in obtaining the required financial assurance instruments for our current operations.


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Environmental Remediation—Our accrued liability for future environmental remediation costs at current and former plant sites and other remediation sites totaled $122$126 million and $138$127 million as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the accrued liabilities for individual sites range from less than $1 million to $26$25 million. The remediation expenditures are expected to occur over a number of years and are not concentrated in any single year. In our opinion, it is reasonably possible that losses in excess of the liabilities recorded may have been incurred. However, we cannot estimate any amount or range of such possible additional losses. New information about sites, new technology or future developments, such as involvement in investigations by regulatory agencies, could require us to reassess our potential exposure related to environmental matters.
Indemnification—We are parties to various indemnification arrangements, including arrangements entered into in connection with acquisitions, divestitures and the formation and dissolution of joint ventures. Pursuant to these arrangements, we provide indemnification to and/or receive indemnification from other parties in connection with liabilities that may arise in connection with the transactions and in connection with activities prior to completion of the transactions. These indemnification arrangements typically include provisions pertaining to third-party claims relating to environmental and tax matters and various types of litigation. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had not accrued any significant amounts for our indemnification obligations, and we are not aware of other circumstances that would likely lead to significant future indemnification obligations. We cannot determine with certainty the potential amount of future payments under the indemnification arrangements until events arise that would trigger a liability under the arrangements.
As part of our technology licensing contracts, we give indemnifications to our licensees for liabilities arising from possible patent infringement claims with respect to certain proprietary licensed technologies. Such indemnifications have a stated maximum amount and generally cover a period of 5 to 10 years.


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Legal Proceedings—We are subject to various lawsuits and claims, including but not limited to, matters involving contract disputes, environmental damages, personal injury and property damage. We vigorously defend ourselves and prosecute these matters as appropriate.
Our legal organization applies its knowledge, experience and professional judgment to the specific characteristics of our cases, employing a litigation management process to manage and monitor legal proceedings in which we are a party. Our process facilitates the early evaluation and quantification of potential exposures in individual cases. This process also enables us to track those cases that have been scheduled for trial, mediation or other resolution. We regularly assess the adequacy of legal accruals based on our professional judgment, experience and the information available regarding our cases.
Based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, we do not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuit against us will have a material adverse effect upon our operations, financial condition or Consolidated Financial Statements.


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11.10.    Shareholders’ Equity and Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Shareholders’ Equity
Dividend Distributions—The following table summarizes the dividends paid in the periods presented, including the special dividend that our board of directors declared in May 2022:presented:
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per
Ordinary Share
Aggregate
Dividends Paid
Date of Record
March 2022 - Quarterly dividend$1.13 $371 March 7, 2022
June 2022 - Quarterly dividend1.19 389 June 6, 2022
June 2022 - Special dividend5.20 1,704 June 6, 2022
September 2022 - Quarterly dividend1.19 388 August 29, 2022
$8.71 $2,852 
In addition to the dividends paid to ordinary shareholders above, we paid $7 million of dividend equivalents to holders of restricted stock unit awards during the first nine months of 2022, which are recognized as dividends in Retained earnings.
Millions of dollars, except per share amountsDividend Per
Ordinary Share
Aggregate
Dividends Paid
Date of Record
March 2023 - Quarterly dividend$1.19 $389 March 6, 2023
Share Repurchase Authorization—In May 2022, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 27, 2023 (“2022 Share Repurchase Authorization”), which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. The timing and amount of these repurchases, which are determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, may be executed from time to time through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased shares, which are recorded at cost, are classified as Treasury stock and may be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans.
The following table summarizes our share repurchase activity for the periods presented:
Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsMillions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsShares
Repurchased
Average
Purchase
Price
Total Purchase Price, Including
Commissions and Fees
Millions of dollars, except shares and per share amountsShares
Repurchased
Average
Purchase
Price
Total Purchase Price, Including
Commissions and Fees
For nine months ended September 30, 2022:
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2,111,538 $97.72 $206 
For three months ended March 31, 2023:For three months ended March 31, 2023:
2022 Share Repurchase Authorization2022 Share Repurchase Authorization2,286,216 87.50 200 2022 Share Repurchase Authorization846,500 $87.28 $74 
4,397,754 $92.41 $406 
For nine months ended September 30, 2021:
For three months ended March 31, 2022:For three months ended March 31, 2022:
2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2021 Share Repurchase Authorization953,681 $93.34 $89 2021 Share Repurchase Authorization2,073,378 $97.70 $202 
Total cash paid for share repurchases for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 was $420$70 million and $78$217 million, respectively. Cash payments made during the reporting period may differ from the total purchase price, including commissions and fees, due to the timing of payments.


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Ordinary Shares—The changes in the outstanding amounts of ordinary shares are as follows:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Ordinary shares outstanding:Ordinary shares outstanding:Ordinary shares outstanding:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance329,536,389 334,015,220 Beginning balance325,723,567 329,536,389 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation273,943 415,857 Share-based compensation516,142 123,550 
Employee stock purchase planEmployee stock purchase plan210,504 149,956 Employee stock purchase plan75,392 57,473 
Purchase of ordinary sharesPurchase of ordinary shares(4,397,754)(953,681)Purchase of ordinary shares(846,500)(2,073,378)
Ending balanceEnding balance325,623,082 333,627,352 Ending balance325,468,601 327,644,034 
Treasury Shares—The changes in the amounts of treasury shares held by the Company are as follows:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:Ordinary shares held as treasury shares:
Beginning balanceBeginning balance10,675,605 6,030,408 Beginning balance14,698,931 10,675,605 
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation(273,943)(415,857)Share-based compensation(516,142)(123,550)
Employee stock purchase planEmployee stock purchase plan— (50,006)Employee stock purchase plan(75,392)— 
Purchase of ordinary sharesPurchase of ordinary shares4,397,754 953,681 Purchase of ordinary shares846,500 2,073,378 
Ending balanceEnding balance14,799,416 6,518,226 Ending balance14,953,897 12,625,433 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss—The components of, and after-tax changes in, Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of and for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 are presented in the following tables:
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – December 31, 2021$(354)$(528)$(921)$(1,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications490 53 (236)307 
Tax expense before reclassifications(113)(12)(119)(244)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(219)121 — (98)
Tax (expense) benefit55 (28)— 27 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)213 134 (355)(8)
Balance – September 30, 2022$(141)$(394)$(1,276)$(1,811)
Millions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – December 31, 2022$(146)$(182)$(1,044)$(1,372)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(35)— 49 14 
Tax benefit before reclassifications— 10 19 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss40 — 43 
Tax expense(10)(1)— (11)
Net other comprehensive income59 65 
Balance – March 31, 2023$(142)$(180)$(985)$(1,307)


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Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 on Available
-for-Sale
Debt Securities
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
TotalMillions of dollarsFinancial
Derivatives
Defined Benefit
Pension and Other
Postretirement
Benefit Plans
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Total
Balance – December 31, 2020$(426)$$(752)$(766)$(1,943)
Balance – December 31, 2021Balance – December 31, 2021$(354)$(528)$(921)$(1,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications311 (1)— (92)218 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications147 — (14)133 
Tax expense before reclassificationsTax expense before reclassifications(69)— — (35)(104)Tax expense before reclassifications(32)— (11)(43)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(142)— 66 — (76)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(35)— (27)
Tax (expense) benefitTax (expense) benefit32 — (10)— 22 Tax (expense) benefit(3)— 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)Net other comprehensive income (loss)132 (1)56 (127)60 Net other comprehensive income (loss)88 (25)68 
Balance – September 30, 2021$(294)$— $(696)$(893)$(1,883)
Balance – March 31, 2022Balance – March 31, 2022$(266)$(523)$(946)$(1,735)
The amounts reclassified out of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows: 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Affected Line Item on
the Consolidated
Statements of Income
Millions of dollars2022202120222021
Reclassification adjustments for:
Financial derivatives:
Commodities$(22)$(14)$(54)$(18)Cost of sales
Foreign currency(67)(60)(169)(128)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest expense
Income tax benefit22 17 55 32 Provision for income taxes
Financial derivatives, net of tax(66)(56)(164)(110)
Amortization of defined pension items:
Settlement loss20 100 24 Other income (expense), net
Actuarial loss14 18 40 Other income (expense), net
Prior service cost— Other income (expense), net
Income tax expense(2)(6)(28)(10)Provision for income taxes
Defined pension items, net of tax10 28 93 56 
Total reclassifications, before tax(76)(39)(98)(76)
Income tax benefit20 11 27 22 Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications, after tax$(56)$(28)$(71)$(54)Amount included in net income


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 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Affected Line Item on
the Consolidated
Statements of Income
Millions of dollars20232022
Reclassification adjustments for:
Financial derivatives:
Commodities$19 $(11)Cost of sales
Foreign currency20 (25)Interest expense
Interest ratesInterest expense
Income tax (expense) benefit(10)Provision for income taxes
Financial derivatives, net of tax30 (27)
Amortization of defined pension items:
Actuarial lossOther income, net
Prior service costOther income, net
Income tax expense(1)(3)Provision for income taxes
Defined pension items, net of tax
Total reclassifications, before tax43 (27)
Income tax (expense) benefit(11)Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications, after tax$32 $(22)Amount included in net income
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Our redeemable non-controlling interests relate to shares of cumulative perpetual special stock (“redeemable non-controlling interest stock”) issued by a consolidated subsidiary. As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, we had 113,471113,466 and 115,374113,471 shares of redeemable non-controlling interest stock outstanding, respectively. These shares may be redeemed at any time at the discretion of the holders. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, 1,903 shares were redeemed for approximately $2 million.


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In February May and August 2022,2023, we paid cash dividends of $15.00 per share to our redeemable non-controlling interest shareholders of record as of January 15, 2022, April 15, 2022 and July 15, 2022, respectively. Dividends2023. These dividends totaled $5$2 million for each of the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022.
12.
11.    Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the effect of certain stock option and other equity-based compensation awards. Our unvested restricted stock units contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents and are considered participating securities. We calculate basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method.
Earnings per share data is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Millions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)$573 $(1)$1,763 $(1)Net income (loss)$475 $(1)$1,321 $(1)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interestsDividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)— (2)— Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(2)— (2)— 
Net income attributable to participating securitiesNet income attributable to participating securities— — (4)— Net income attributable to participating securities(1)— (2)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and dilutedNet income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$571 $(1)$1,757 $(1)Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$472 $(1)$1,317 $(1)
Millions of shares, except per share amountsMillions of shares, except per share amountsMillions of shares, except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstandingBasic weighted average common stock outstanding326 326 334 334 Basic weighted average common stock outstanding326 326 328 328 
Effect of dilutive securitiesEffect of dilutive securities— — Effect of dilutive securities
Potential dilutive sharesPotential dilutive shares327 327 334 334 Potential dilutive shares327 327 329 329 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$1.75 $— $5.25 $— Basic$1.45 $— $4.01 $— 
DilutedDiluted$1.75 $— $5.25 $— Diluted$1.44 $— $4.00 $— 


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 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20222021
Millions of dollarsContinuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations
Net income (loss)$3,539 $(3)$4,892 $(1)
Dividends on redeemable non-controlling interests(5)— (5)— 
Net income attributable to participating securities(9)— (12)— 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders – basic and diluted$3,525 $(3)$4,875 $(1)
Millions of shares, except per share amounts
Basic weighted average common stock outstanding327 327 334 334 
Effect of dilutive securities— — 
Potential dilutive shares328 328 334 334 
Earnings per share:
Basic$10.77 $(0.01)$14.58 $— 
Diluted$10.75 $(0.01)$14.57 $— 



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13.12.    Segment and Related Information
Our operations are managed by senior executives who report to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments, and our Chief Executive Officer uses the operating results of each of the operating segments for performance evaluation and resource allocation.
The activities of each of our segments from which they earn revenues and incur expenses are described below: 
Olefins and Polyolefins—AmericasO&P-Americas (“O&P—Americas”). Our O&P—Americas&P-Americas segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, polypropylene, Catalloyand polypropylene.polybutene-1.
Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, Asia, InternationalO&P-EAI (“O&P—EAI”). Our O&P—EAI&P-EAI segment produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, polypropylene, Catalloyand polypropylene.polybutene-1.
Intermediates and Derivatives (“I&D”). Our I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide and its derivatives, oxyfuels and related products, and intermediate chemicals such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol.
Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”).APS. Our APS segment produces and markets compounding and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers, which includes Catalloy and polybutene-1.powders.
Refining. Our Refining segment refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources available on the U.S. Gulf Coast into refined products, including gasoline and distillates.
Technology. Our Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts.
Our chief operating decision maker uses EBITDA as the primary measure for reviewing profitability of our segments, and therefore, we have presented EBITDA for all segments. We define EBITDA as earnings from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.
“Other” includes intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains or losses and components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs other than service costs. Sales between segments are made primarily at prices approximating prevailing market prices.
Summarized financial information concerning reportable segments is shown in the following tables for the periods presented:
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$2,300 $2,767 $3,229 $1,294 $2,506 $154 $— $12,250 
Intersegment1,266 181 54 — 246 19 (1,766)— 
3,566 2,948 3,283 1,294 2,752 173 (1,766)12,250 
Income (loss) from equity investments19 (39)(6)— — — — (26)
EBITDA559 (83)360 66 106 92 1,108 
Capital expenditures69 52 245 20 22 25 439 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Millions of dollarsO&P-
Americas
O&P-
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$1,727 $2,710 $2,641 $995 $2,057 $117 $— $10,247 
Intersegment1,081 182 41 133 22 (1,461)— 
2,808 2,892 2,682 997 2,190 139 (1,461)10,247 
Income (loss) from equity investments23 (6)(1)— — — 17 
EBITDA541 77 426 (226)246 73 (6)1,131 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotalMillions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
CustomersCustomers$3,071 $3,262 $2,851 $1,280 $2,050 $186 $— $12,700 Customers$2,453 $3,687 $3,276 $1,135 $2,458 $148 $— $13,157 
IntersegmentIntersegment1,337 196 43 238 52 (1,872)— Intersegment1,281 239 63 262 33 (1,879)— 
4,408 3,458 2,894 1,286 2,288 238 (1,872)12,700 3,734 3,926 3,339 1,136 2,720 181 (1,879)13,157 
Income from equity investments29 66 — — — — 104 
Income (loss) from equity investmentsIncome (loss) from equity investments33 (5)— — — — 29 
EBITDAEBITDA1,568 474 348 121 41 155 (16)2,691 EBITDA939 214 546 71 148 103 (1)2,020 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures72 54 327 20 17 22 514 Capital expenditures135 89 163 15 14 29 446 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$7,184 $9,786 $10,219 $4,124 $8,467 $465 $— $40,245 
Intersegment4,046 638 169 793 83 (5,732)— 
11,230 10,424 10,388 4,127 9,260 548 (5,732)40,245 
Income (loss) from equity investments81 (39)(17)— — — — 25 
EBITDA2,375 264 1,581 309 672 307 5,509 
Capital expenditures305 250 673 50 48 81 10 1,417 
The following assets are summarized and reconciled to consolidated totals in the following table:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Millions of dollarsO&P–
Americas
O&P–
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyOtherTotal
Sales and other operating revenues:
Customers$7,770 $9,342 $7,086 $3,882 $4,784 $479 $— $33,343 
Intersegment3,220 618 160 10 575 107 (4,690)— 
10,990 9,960 7,246 3,892 5,359 586 (4,690)33,343 
Income from equity investments94 263 32 — — — — 389 
EBITDA4,011 1,594 1,126 385 (150)341 (13)7,294 
Capital expenditures219 141 717 55 62 64 27 1,285 
Millions of dollarsO&P-
Americas
O&P-
EAI
I&DAPSRefiningTechnologyTotal
March 31, 2023
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,337 $1,914 $5,800 $639 $193 $518 $15,401 
Equity investments2,038 1,663 563 — — 4,266 
December 31, 2022
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,378 $1,880 $5,728 $636 $255 $510 $15,387 
Equity investments2,053 1,655 585 — — 4,295 
In April 2022Segment Structure Changes and Related Goodwill Impairment—Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products were moved from our APS segment and reintegrated into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. Accordingly, on January 1, 2023, we announcedallocated goodwill from our decisionAPS segment to cease operationour O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments of our Houston Refinery no later than$315 million and $269 million, respectively, based on the end of 2023. We determined that exiting the refining business by the end of next year is the best strategic and financial path forward for the company. Our exitrelative fair values of the refining business progressesproducts that were reintegrated compared to the fair value of the APS segment.
As of December 31, 2022, goodwill included in our decarbonization goals,APS reporting unit was $1,370 million, the majority of which related to the 2018 acquisition of A. Schulman. As of December 31, 2022, a large portion of the APS reporting unit’s fair value was derived from our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products, which had disproportionately low carrying values in comparison to the remaining assets of the reporting unit, which had relatively higher carrying values due to the 2018 purchase price allocation associated with the acquisition of A. Schulman. As a result of the reallocation of goodwill and the site’s prime location gives us more options for advancingchange in both fair value and carrying value among reporting units, we determined the APS reporting units goodwill fair value to be $753 million, resulting in a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $252 million in the first quarter of 2023 in our future strategic objectives,APS segment. Fair values were determined utilizing a discounted cash flow method under the income approach and assumptions including circularity. Inmanagement’s view on long-term growth rates in our industry, discount rates and other assumptions based on a market participant perspective, which are inherently subjective. The fair value of the interim, we will continue servingreporting unit is Level 3 within the fuels market and consider potential alternatives for the site.fair value hierarchy.


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LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)

Exit of Houston Refinery Operations—In April 2022 we announced our decision to cease operation of our Houston refinery no later than the end of 2023 after determining that exiting the refining business is our best strategic and financial path forward. In connection with the planned exit from the refinery business, during the first quarter of 2023 we expensed accelerated lease amortization costs andof $51 million, personnel costs of $36$16 million, asset retirement cost depreciation of $55 million, and $48 million, respectively, during the third quarter of 2022. We also recorded liabilities for asset retirement obligationsobligation accretion of $121 million at September 30, 2022. We$2 million. In subsequent periods, we expect to expenseincur additional costs primarily consisting of accelerated amortization of operating lease assets of approximately $200$100 million to $300$200 million, personnel costs of approximately $50$40 million to $80$70 million and other charges of approximately $50 million to $100 million. We intendAdditionally, we estimate that the Houston refinery’s asset retirement obligations are in the range of $150 million to proceed with an orderly shut-down and$450 million. As of March 31, 2023, we recorded asset retirement obligations of $253 million representing our best estimate. We do not expectanticipate any material cash payments related to recognize these charges all at once, but rather over time.
As of September 30, 2022, we had $473 million and $533 million of renewable identification numbers reflected in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Accrued liabilities, respectively, for our refinery business.
In the second quarter of 2022 we sold our ownership interest in our polypropylene manufacturing facility located in Geelong, Australia, LyondellBasell Australia (Holdings) Pty Ltd, for consideration of $38 million. In connection with this sale, we assessed the net assetsexit of the disposal group for impairment and determined that the carrying value exceeded the fair value less costsrefinery business to sell. As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment chargebe made in the second quarter of 2022 of $69 million in the operating results of our O&P—EAI segment. The fair value measurement for the disposal group is based on expected consideration and classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The charge is reflected as Impairments in our Consolidated Statements of Income.2023.
A reconciliation of EBITDA to Income from continuing operations before income taxes is shown in the following table for each of the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202120222021Millions of dollars20232022
EBITDA:EBITDA:EBITDA:
Total segment EBITDATotal segment EBITDA$1,100 $2,707 $5,508 $7,307 Total segment EBITDA$1,137 $2,021 
Other EBITDAOther EBITDA(16)(13)Other EBITDA(6)(1)
Less:Less:Less:
Depreciation and amortization expenseDepreciation and amortization expense(318)(351)(933)(1,016)Depreciation and amortization expense(396)(311)
Interest expenseInterest expense(70)(126)(202)(366)Interest expense(116)(74)
Add:Add:Add:
Interest incomeInterest income13 Interest income23 
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes$727 $2,215 $4,387 $5,920 Income from continuing operations before income taxes$642 $1,637 



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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in our Consolidated Financial Statements, and the accompanying notes elsewhere in this report. Unless otherwise indicated, the “Company”, “we”,“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar words are used to refer to LyondellBasell Industries N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“LyondellBasell N.V.”).
Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products were moved from our Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”) segment and reintegrated into our Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (“O&P-Americas”) and Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (“O&P-EAI”) segments. Segment information provided herein has been revised for all periods presented to reflect these changes.
OVERVIEW
During the third quarter of 2022 our results declined compared to the second quarter of 2022. Higher energy costs, new supply and weaker markets pressured global petrochemical margins. Global demand for our products utilized in consumer packaging remained stable, but demand from durable goods markets softened. In Europe, olefins, polyolefins and intermediate chemicals markets encountered significantly higher energy costs and weak demand. In response to these challenging conditions, we postponed the restart of our ethylene cracker in France until the first quarter of 2023, margins in our O&P-Americas and reducedO&P-EAI segments increased driven by lower ethane cost in the U.S., lower energy costs and moderately improving global demand. We increased global operating rates across our global asset base to match lower demand. In China, markets remained weak duealign with market conditions. Steady demand for fuels continued to zero-COVID measures and tepid growth. In North America, new supply and inventory destocking led to declines in polyolefins prices. The impacts of higher energy, raw material, labor and transportation costs were reflectedsupport margins in our Advanced Polymers Solutions results. Our oxyfuelsIntermediates and refining businesses continued to earn margins above historical averages. Lastly we launched our value enhancement program, which we expect will generate $750 million in recurring annual EBITDA by the end of 2025.Derivatives and Refining segments.
During the first nine monthsquarter of 2022 our results decreased compared to the first nine months of 2021, primarily due to lower results in our O&P—Americas segment driven by lower olefin margins, and in our O&P—EAI segment driven by lower volumes and margins across most businesses, lower income from equity investments and the unfavorable impacts of foreign exchange. These declines were partially offset by higher margins in our Refining and Intermediates & Derivatives segments.
During the third quarter and first nine months of 20222023, we generated $1,414 million and $4,515$482 million in cash from operating activities, respectively.activities. We remain committed to a disciplined approach to capital allocation. During the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023, we reinvested $352 million in the businesses through capital expenditures and we paid dividends of $2,859$389 million to shareholders which included a special dividend and increased quarterly dividend, and repurchased $420$70 million worth of our shares. In the first quarter of 2023 we successfully started up the world's largest PO/TBA plant.
In March 2023, we announced the decision to explore strategic options for our U.S. Gulf Coast-based ethylene oxide & derivatives (“EO&D”) business as it is not a business where we seek a leading long-term position.



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Results of operations for the periods discussed are presented in the table below:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$12,250 $14,838 $40,245 $33,343 Sales and other operating revenues$10,247 $10,206 $13,157 
Cost of salesCost of sales11,088 12,267 34,491 26,463 Cost of sales8,864 9,356 11,136 
Impairments— 69 69 — 
ImpairmentImpairment252 — — 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses319 329 976 927 Selling, general and administrative expenses385 334 328 
Research and development expensesResearch and development expenses31 32 95 91 Research and development expenses33 29 32 
Operating incomeOperating income812 2,141 4,614 5,862 Operating income713 487 1,661 
Interest expenseInterest expense(70)(58)(202)(366)Interest expense(116)(85)(74)
Interest incomeInterest income13 Interest income23 16 
Other income (expense), netOther income (expense), net(86)(63)27 Other income (expense), net(9)19 
(Loss) income from equity investments(26)22 25 389 
Income (loss) from equity investmentsIncome (loss) from equity investments17 (20)29 
Income from continuing operations before income taxesIncome from continuing operations before income taxes727 2,023 4,387 5,920 Income from continuing operations before income taxes642 389 1,637 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes154 378 848 1,028 Provision for income taxes167 34 316 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations573 1,645 3,539 4,892 Income from continuing operations475 355 1,321 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(1)(3)(1)Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)(2)(1)
Net incomeNet income572 1,644 3,536 4,891 Net income474 353 1,320 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax –
Financial derivativesFinancial derivatives23 102 213 132 Financial derivatives(5)88 
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities— — — (1)
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plansDefined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans51 78 134 56 Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans212 
Foreign currency translationsForeign currency translations(169)(161)(355)(127)Foreign currency translations59 232 (25)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(95)19 (8)60 
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxTotal other comprehensive income, net of tax65 439 68 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$477 $1,663 $3,528 $4,951 Comprehensive income$539 $792 $1,388 


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues—Revenues remained relatively unchanged in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Lower volumes driven by lower demand resulted in a 2% decrease in revenues. Favorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 2% increase in revenues.
Revenues decreased by $2,588$2,910 million, or 17%22%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfirst quarter of 2022. Average sales prices were lower for many of our products as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which decreased relative to the secondfirst quarter of 2022 coupled with lower demand across most of our segments and increased industry supply in our O&PAmericas and I&D segments.2022. These lower prices led to a 12%13% decrease in revenue. Lower volumes driven by reducedlower demand resulted in a 3%7% decrease in Revenues.revenues. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 2% decrease in Revenues.
Revenues increased by $6,902 million, or 21%, in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021. Average sales prices were higher for many of our products as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which increased relative to the first nine months of 2021. These higher prices led to a 22% increase in revenue. Higher volumes driven by improved demand resulted in a 3% increase in Revenues. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 4% decrease in Revenues.revenues.
Cost of Sales—Cost of sales decreased by $1,179$492 million, or 10%5%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and by $2,272 million, or 20%, in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the secondfirst quarter of 2022. These decreases were primarily related todriven by lower feedstock costs.
Cost of sales increased $8,028 million, or 30%, in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021. These increases were primarily related to higher feedstock and energy costs.
Impairment—During the first quarter of 2023 we recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $252 million in our APS segment after the effect of moving our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products from our APS segment and reintegrating into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. See Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Operating Income—Operating income decreasedincreased by $1,329$226 million, or 62%46%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022. Operating income in our O&PAmericas,&P-EAI, O&P-Americas, I&D, Refining, O&P EAI, APS and Technology segments decreased $377increased by $177 million, $345$154 million, $324 million, $207 million, $62$109 million, and $24$11 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by decreases in our APS and Refining segments of $197 million and $35 million, respectively.
Operating income decreased by $1,248$948 million, or 21%57%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022. Operating income in our O&PAmericas,&P-Americas, APS, I&D, O&PEAI, APS&P-EAI and Technology segments decreased by $1,598$383 million, $998$285 million, $73$148 million, $142 million and $27$32 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by increases in Operating incomean increase in our Refining and I&D segmentssegment of $868 million and $565 million, respectively.$38 million.
Results for each of our business segments are discussed further in the Segment Analysis section below.
Income from Equity Investments—Income from our equity investments decreased by $48 million, or 218%, in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 and by $364 million, or 94%, in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021. The decrease in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was primarily driven by decreases in our O&PEAI segment primarily driven by lower margins for joint ventures in the Middle East and Europe. The decrease in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021 was primarily driven by decreases in our O&PEAI segment as a result of margin compression largely attributable to decreased spreads for our integrated cracker joint venture in China, which remained challenged by weak markets due to zero-COVID measures and logistical challenges.
Income Taxes—Our effective income tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 was 21.2%26.0% compared with 18.7%9.0% for the secondfourth quarter of 2022. The higher effective tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter of 2022 is2023 was primarily attributable to decreased exempt income and return to accrual adjustmentsfluctuations in uncertain tax positions of 5.1% and 1.9% respectively.18.3%, coupled with the first quarter 2023 goodwill impairment, for which there is no tax benefit, of 6.6%. These increases were partially offset by a 5.3% decrease in our effective income tax rate due to changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutory tax rates.foreign exchange gains or losses of 6.4%.
Our effective income tax rate for the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 was 19.3%26.0% compared with 17.4%19.3% for the first nine monthsquarter of 2021. In the first nine months of 2021, we benefited from return to accrual adjustments primarily associated with a step-up of certain Italian assets to fair market value and benefits resulting from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as “CARES Act” of 2.0% and 1.1%, respectively; such benefits did not impact our2022. The higher effective tax rate infor the first nine monthsquarter of 2022. These increases were partially offset by 1.4% decrease in our effective income tax rate2023 was primarily due to changes in pre-tax income in countries with varying statutorythe first quarter 2023 goodwill impairment, for which there is no tax rates.benefit, of 6.6%.
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Comprehensive Income—Comprehensive income decreased by $1,186 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022, and by $1,423$253 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to the decreases in defined pension and other postretirement benefit plans and foreign currency translations gains, offset by an increase in net income. Comprehensive income decreased by $849 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021,2022, primarily due to declinesthe decline in net income. The activities from the remaining components of Comprehensive income are discussed below.
Financial derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, primarily our forward-starting interest rate swaps, remained relatively unchanged in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Financial derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, primarily our forward-starting interest rate swaps, led to a decrease in Comprehensive income of $79 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022, and an increase of $81$84 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 due to periodic changes in the benchmark interest rates, combined with lesslower notional amounts outstanding during the thirdfirst quarter of 2022.2023.
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans led to an increasea decrease in Comprehensive income of $78$210 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, as the fourth quarter of 2022 reflected annual changes in actuarial assumptions. Defined pension and postretirement benefit plans remained relatively unchanged in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021, primarily resulting from pension settlements.2022.
We recognized additional foreignForeign currency translation lossesgains in Comprehensive income of $228decreased by $173 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the euro, offset by the effective portion of our net investment hedges. Foreign currency translation gains in Comprehensive income increased by $84 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021,2022, primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the euro.
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Segment Analysis
We use earnings from continuing operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) as our measure of profitability for segment reporting purposes. This measure of segment operating results is used by our chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of and allocate resources to our operating segments. Intersegment eliminations and items that are not directly related or allocated to business operations, such as foreign exchange gains or losses and components of pension and other postretirement benefits other than service costs are included in “Other”. For additional information related to our operating segments, as well as a reconciliation of EBITDA to its nearest GAAPgenerally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measure, Income from continuing operations before income taxes, see Note 1312 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our continuing operations are managed through six reportable segments: O&P-Americas, O&P-EAI, I&D, APS, Refining and Technology.
Revenues and the components of EBITDA for the periods presented are reflected in the table below:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30,March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:Sales and other operating revenues:
O&PAmericas segment
$3,566 $4,069 $11,230 $10,990 
O&PEAI segment
2,948 3,714 10,424 9,960 
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$2,808 $2,818 $3,734 
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment2,892 2,523 3,926 
I&D segmentI&D segment3,283 3,766 10,388 7,246 I&D segment2,682 2,562 3,339 
APS segmentAPS segment1,294 1,425 4,127 3,892 APS segment997 901 1,136 
Refining segmentRefining segment2,752 3,788 9,260 5,359 Refining segment2,190 2,633 2,720 
Technology segmentTechnology segment173 194 548 586 Technology segment139 145 181 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(1,766)(2,118)(5,732)(4,690)Other, including intersegment eliminations(1,461)(1,376)(1,879)
TotalTotal$12,250 $14,838 $40,245 $33,343 Total$10,247 $10,206 $13,157 
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):
O&PAmericas segment
$391 $768 $1,887 $3,485 
O&PEAI segment
(86)121 173 1,171 
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$371 $217 $754 
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment21 (156)163 
I&D segmentI&D segment290 635 1,393 828 I&D segment320 211 468 
APS segmentAPS segment38 100 226 299 APS segment(247)(50)38 
Refining segmentRefining segment98 422 668 (200)Refining segment186 221 148 
Technology segmentTechnology segment82 106 281 308 Technology segment61 50 93 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(1)(11)(14)(29)Other, including intersegment eliminations(6)(3)
TotalTotal$812 $2,141 $4,614 $5,862 Total$713 $487 $1,661 
Depreciation and amortization:Depreciation and amortization:Depreciation and amortization:
O&PAmericas segment
$149 $144 $437 $427 
O&PEAI segment
43 42 132 150 
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$144 $149 $144 
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment48 35 47 
I&D segmentI&D segment83 81 245 264 I&D segment110 87 81 
APS segmentAPS segment26 25 80 83 APS segment22 24 29 
Refining segmentRefining segment11 58 Refining segment61 28 — 
Technology segmentTechnology segment10 28 34 Technology segment11 11 10 
TotalTotal$318 $304 $933 $1,016 Total$396 $334 $311 
Income (loss) from equity investments:
O&PAmericas segment
$19 $29 $81 $94 
O&PEAI segment
(39)(1)(39)263 
I&D segment(6)(6)(17)32 
Total$(26)$22 $25 $389 



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Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30,March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Income (loss) from equity investments:Income (loss) from equity investments:
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$23 $17 $33 
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment(29)
I&D segmentI&D segment(6)(8)(5)
APS segmentAPS segment(1)— — 
TotalTotal$17 $(20)$29 
Other income (expense), net:Other income (expense), net:Other income (expense), net:
O&PAmericas segment
$— $(36)$(30)$
O&PEAI segment
(1)(3)(2)10 
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$$$
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment
I&D segmentI&D segment(7)(35)(40)I&D segment
APS segmentAPS segment(7)APS segment— — 
Refining segmentRefining segment(1)(6)(7)(8)Refining segment(1)— — 
Technology segmentTechnology segment(4)(2)(1)Technology segment(2)— 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations15 16 Other, including intersegment eliminations(7)(11)
TotalTotal$$(86)$(63)$27 Total$$(9)$19 
EBITDA:EBITDA:EBITDA:
O&PAmericas segment
$559 $905 $2,375 $4,011 
O&PEAI segment
(83)159 264 1,594 
O&P-Americas segmentO&P-Americas segment$541 $384 $939 
O&P-EAI segmentO&P-EAI segment77 (148)214 
I&D segmentI&D segment360 675 1,581 1,126 I&D segment426 291 546 
APS segmentAPS segment66 118 309 385 APS segment(226)(26)71 
Refining segmentRefining segment106 418 672 (150)Refining segment246 249 148 
Technology segmentTechnology segment92 112 307 341 Technology segment73 59 103 
Other, including intersegment eliminationsOther, including intersegment eliminations(6)(13)Other, including intersegment eliminations(6)(17)(1)
TotalTotal$1,108 $2,381 $5,509 $7,294 Total$1,131 $792 $2,020 

Olefins and PolyolefinAmericasPolyolefin-Americas Segment
Overview—EBITDA in the thirdfirst quarter of 2022 decreased2023 increased compared to secondthe fourth quarter of 2022 driven by a declineimprovements in olefins and polyolefinspolyethylene margins. EBITDA decreased in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 relative to the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 primarily driven by lower olefins margins.margins across most businesses.
Ethylene Raw Materials—We have flexibility to vary the raw material mix and process conditions in our U.S. olefins plants in order to maximize profitability as market prices fluctuate for both feedstocks and products. Although prices of crude-based liquids and natural gas liquids are generally related to crude oil and natural gas prices, during specific periods the relationships among these materials and benchmarks may vary significantly. In the thirdfirst quarter of 2023, and secondthe first and fourth quarters of 2022, and the first nine months of 2022 and 2021, approximately 65% to 75%70% of the raw materials used in our North American crackers was ethane.


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The following table sets forth selected financial information for the O&PAmericas&P-Americas segment including Income from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30,
Millions of dollars2022202220222021
Sales and other operating revenues$3,566 $4,069 $11,230 $10,990 
Income from equity investments19 29 81 94 
EBITDA559 905 2,375 4,011 


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Three Months Ended
 March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenues$2,808 $2,818 $3,734 
Income from equity investments23 17 33 
EBITDA541 384 939 
Revenue—Revenues for our O&PAmericas&P-Americas segment decreased by $503 million, or 12%,remained relatively unchanged in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increaseddecreased by $240$926 million, or 2%25%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022—Revenue decreased by 6% as a result of lower co-product sales volumes. Higher average sales prices resulted in a revenue increase of 6% primarily driven by improving demand and lower industry supply due to outages.

First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022—Lower average sales prices across all products resulted in a revenue27% decrease of 16% primarily driven by lower demand and an increase in industry supply for polyethylene and polypropylene. Revenue increased by 4% as a result of higher sales volumes for olefins.

First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Higher average sales prices for co-products resulted in a 1% increase in revenue primarily driven by higher demand combined with tightincreased market conditions.supply. Higher sales volumes resulted in a revenue increase of 1%2% as the first nine monthsa result of 2021 were impacted by the effects of unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to shutdowns of manufacturing facilities in Texas.higher co-products sales.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreasedincreased by $346$157 million, or 38%41%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and decreased by $1,636$398 million, or 41%42%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Higher olefins results led to a 40% increase in EBITDA driven by higher margins as a result of lower feedstock and energy cost. Higher polyethylene results led to a 12% increase in EBITDA due to higher margins driven by higher average sales prices. Lower polypropylene results led to a 14% decrease in EBITDA driven by a decrease in spreads resulting from increased industry supply and weak demand for durable goods.

First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022—Lower polyethylene results led to a 15% decrease in EBITDA primarily driven by lower margins as a result of lower average sales prices. Lower olefins results led to a 22% decrease in EBITDA primarily due to lower margins driven by lower co-product prices along with a decline in the average sales price of ethylene. Lower polyethylene results led to a 17%13% decrease in EBITDA due to lower margins driven by lower average sales prices.

First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Lower olefins results led to a 33% decrease in EBITDA due to lower margins driven by higher feedstock and energy costs coupled with a decline in the average sales price of ethylene.ethylene partially offset by lower feedstock costs. Lower polyethylenepolypropylene results led to a 4%13% decrease in EBITDA. This change wasEBITDA driven by lower marginsa decrease in margin as a result of lower spreads partially offset by higher volumes. Lower polypropylene results led to a 3% decrease in EBITDA. Approximately 65% of this change was driven by lower margins as a result of lower spreads with the remainder due to a decrease in volumes due to unplanned downtime.increased industry supply and lower demand.
Olefins and PolyolefinEurope,Polyolefin-Europe, Asia, International Segment
Overview—EBITDA decreasedincreased in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 primarily due to lowerimproved olefins margins, across all businessesincreased polymer volumes, and an increase in losshigher income from equity investments. EBITDA decreased in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 relative to the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 primarily as a result of lower margins and volumes across all businesses, lower income from equity investments and the unfavorable impacts of foreign exchange.polymers margins.
During the first nine months of 2022, we had planned and unplanned maintenance resulting in ethylene cracker operating rates of approximately 70% of capacity compared to 95% of capacity during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Ethylene Raw Materials—In Europe, naphtha is the primary raw material for our ethylene production and represented approximately 70% of the raw materials used in the thirdfirst quarter of 2023 and second65% and 75% used in the first and fourth quarters of 2022, and the first nine months of 2022 and 2021.respectively.


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The following table sets forth selected financial information for the O&PEAI&P-EAI segment including Income from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$2,948 $3,714 $10,424 $9,960 Sales and other operating revenues$2,892 $2,523 $3,926 
(Loss) income from equity investments(Loss) income from equity investments(39)(1)(39)263 (Loss) income from equity investments(29)
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Revenue—Revenues decreasedincreased by $766$369 million, or 21%15%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increaseddecreased by $464$1,034 million, or 5%26%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.
ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Higher volumes resulted in a revenue increase of 14% primarily due to higher demand. Favorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue increase of 5%. Lower average sales prices resulted in a 14%4% decrease in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, decreased compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022, coupled with lower demand driven by higher energy costs. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 4%. Lower volumes resulted in a revenue decrease of 3% primarily due to lower demand.2022.

First nine monthsquarter of 20222023 versus first nine monthsquarter of 20212022HigherLower average sales prices resulted in a 19% increase16% decrease in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which on average, increaseddecreased compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 8%.2022. Lower volumes resulted in a revenue decrease of 6% primarily due to lower demand along with planned and unplanned maintenance.demand. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 4%.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreasedincreased by $242$225 million, or 152%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and decreased by $1,330$137 million, or 83%64%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

In the secondFirst quarter of 2022, we recognized a $69 million non-cash impairment charge in conjunction with the sale of our polypropylene manufacturing facility located in Australia, see Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The charge resulted in a 43% increase in EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 and a 4% decrease in EBITDA for the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021.
Third quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Lower polyethylene and polypropyleneHigher olefins results led to a 118% decrease61% increase in EBITDA primarily driven by lower margins as a result of higher energy costs and lower spreads due to decreased demand. Lower olefins results led to a 47% decrease in EBITDA primarily driven by lower margins as a result of lower ethylene and co-product prices. Increased losses from our equity investments led to a decrease in EBITDA of 25% mainly attributable to lower margins in the Middle East and Europe. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 6% decrease in EBITDA.
First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Lower polyethylene and polypropyleneenergy costs. Higher polyolefins results led to a 33% decrease28% increase in EBITDA. Approximately 65% of the change wasEBITDA primarily driven by decreased margins resulting from higher energy costs and lower spreads with the remainder due to a decrease in volumes driven by lower demand. Lower olefins results led to a 21% decrease in EBITDA, which was equally driven by lower volumes due to planned and unplanned maintenance and lower margins resulting from higher feedstock and energy costs which outpaced increased ethylene prices. Lowerdemand. Improved income from our equity investments led to an increase in EBITDA of 20% mainly attributable to a gain on sale of asset recognized by one of our joint ventures in Europe. During the fourth quarter of 2022 we recognized last-in, first out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation charges of $56 million. The absence of similar charges in the first quarter of 2023 resulted in a 38% increase in EBITDA.
First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022—Lower polymer results led to an 84% decrease in EBITDA of 19% mainly attributableprimarily driven by decreased margins resulting from lower polyolefins spreads reflecting weak demand. Higher olefins results led to a 21% increase in EBITDA, which was primarily driven by higher margins resulting from lower spreads. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in an 8% decrease in EBITDA.feedstock costs which outpaced decreased ethylene prices.




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Intermediates and Derivatives Segment
Overview—EBITDA decreasedincreased in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022, primarily driven by margin compression across most businesses.improved margins for oxyfuels and related products. EBITDA increaseddecreased in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021,2022, primarily driven by a decrease in margins for propylene oxide and derivatives and intermediate chemicals, partially offset by margin improvements for oxyfuels and related products margin improvements.products.
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the I&D segment including Income from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$3,283 $3,766 $10,388 $7,246 Sales and other operating revenues$2,682 $2,562 $3,339 
(Loss) income from equity investments(6)(6)(17)32 
Loss from equity investmentsLoss from equity investments(6)(8)(5)
EBITDAEBITDA360 675 1,581 1,126 EBITDA426 291 546 


Revenue—Revenues decreasedincreased by $483$120 million, or 13%5%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increaseddecreased by $3,142$657 million, or 43%20%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.
ThirdFirst quarter of 2023 versus fourth quarter of 2022—Higher average sales prices resulted in a 2% increase in revenue. Favorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 2% increase in revenue. Sales volumes improved resulting in a 1% increase in revenue.
First quarter of 2023 versus secondfirst quarter of 2022—Lower average sales prices resulted in a 14%9% decrease in revenue driven by lower pricing in PO derivatives, acetyls and styrene as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which, on average,a result of higher market supply. Sales volumes decreased comparedresulting in a 9% reduction in revenue due to the second quarter of 2022, coupled with lower demand and increased industry supply.demand. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 2%. Sales volumes improved resulting
EBITDA—EBITDA increased by $135 million, or 46%, in a 3% increase in revenue, largely duethe first quarter of 2023 compared to the absencefourth quarter of planned2022 and unplanned outages experienced duringdecreased by $120 million, or 22%, in the secondfirst quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022.
First nine monthsquarter of 2023 versus fourth quarter of 2022—EBITDA improved 25% as a result of higher oxyfuels and related products results driven by increased margins as a result of higher blend premiums and a tight gasoline market. During the fourth quarter of 2022 versuswe recognized a $26 million LIFO inventory valuation charge. The absence of a similar charge in the first nine monthsquarter of 2021—Higher average sales prices2023 resulted in a 36%9% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which, on average, increased compared to the same period in 2021, coupled with lower industry supply. Sales volumes improved resulting in an 11%EBITDA. Propylene oxide and derivatives results drove a 3% increase in revenueEBITDA primarily as the first nine monthsa result of 2021 were impacted by unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to shutdowns of our manufacturing facilities in Texas. Unfavorableincreased volumes. Favorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 4%.2% increase in EBITDA.
EBITDA—EBITDA decreased by $315 million, or 47%, in the thirdFirst quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 and increased by $455 million, or 40%, in the2023 versus first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021.
In the second quarter of 2022, we recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss of $37 million, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.This loss resulted in a 5% increase in EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 and a 3% decrease in EBITDA for the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021.

Third quarter of 2022 versus second quarter of 2022Propylene oxide and derivatives results drove a 31% decrease in EBITDA as margins declined due to lower demand. Intermediate chemicals and oxyfuels and related products results decreaseddeclined, resulting in a 20% decrease in EBITDA, by 31% and 14%, respectively, primarily driven by lower margins due to lower average sales prices. Propylene oxideprices from higher market supply. Oxyfuels and derivativesrelated products results led to an EBITDA decreaseincrease of 8%. Approximately 65% of the change was due to lower margins driven by higher energy costs and lower average sales prices with the remainder due to lower volumes resulting from lower demand.
First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Oxyfuels and related products results increased EBITDA by 48% primarily26% driven by margin improvement as a result ofimprovements resulting from higher sales prices. Propylene oxideblend premiums and derivatives results increased EBITDA by 6% which was equally driven by improved margins due to tight market supply and increased volumes due to higher demand. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 5% decrease in EBITDA. Lower income from our equity investments led to a decrease in EBITDA of 4% mainly attributable to margin compression in Asia.strong gasoline crack spreads.


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Advanced Polymer Solutions Segment
Overview—EBITDA decreased in the thirdfirst quarter of 2023 relative to the fourth quarter of 2022 relative toand the secondfirst quarter of 2022 was lowerprimarily due to the recognition of a decline in the results of both advanced polymers and compounding and solutions. EBITDAnon-cash goodwill impairment charge in the first nine monthsquarter of 2022 relative2023. See Note 12 to the first nine months of 2021 was lower due to a decline in compounding and solutions results partially offset by improved advanced polymers results.our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the APS segment:segment including Income from equity investments, which is a component of EBITDA:
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$1,294 $1,425 $4,127 $3,892 Sales and other operating revenues$997 $901 $1,136 
Loss from equity investmentsLoss from equity investments(1)— — 
EBITDAEBITDA66 118 309 385 EBITDA(226)(26)71 


Revenue—Revenues decreasedincreased by $131$96 million, or 9%11%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increaseddecreased by $235$139 million, or 6%12%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.
ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Sales volumes increased resulting in a 10% increase in revenue stemming from higher demand. Foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue increase of 2%. Average sales price decreased resulting in a 1% decrease in revenue.
First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022—Sales volumes decreased resulting in a 5% decrease in revenue stemming from lower demand. Average sales price decreased resulting in a 5% decrease in revenue. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 4%2%. Average sales price decreased resulting in a 3% decrease in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which, on average, decreased compared to the second quarter of 2022. Sales volumes decreased resulting in a 2% decrease in revenue stemming from lower demand.
First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Average sales price increased resulting in a 18% increase in revenue as sales prices generally correlate with crude oil prices, which, on average, increased compared to the first nine months of 2021. Foreign exchange impacts resulted in a revenue decrease of 9%. Sales volumes decreased resulting in a 3% decrease in revenue stemming from constraints in automotive production as a result of component shortages.
EBITDA—EBITDA decreased by $52$200 million or 44%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and by $76$297 million or 20%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.
InDuring the secondfirst quarter of 2023 we recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $252 million after the effect of moving our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products from our APS segment and reintegrating into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. See Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
First quarter of 2023 versus fourth quarter of 2022—Margins in the first quarter of 2023 improved compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, due to higher sales prices resulting in an EBITDA improvement of 100%. During the fourth quarter of 2022 we recognized a non-cash pension settlement loss$21 million LIFO inventory valuation charge. The absence of $8 million, see Note 8 toa similar charge in the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The lossfirst quarter of 2023 resulted in a 7%an 81% increase in EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and a 2% decrease2022. The remaining change was primarily due to the recognition of the non-cash goodwill impairment charge in EBITDA for the first nine monthsquarter of 2023, discussed above.
First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022— Margins in the first quarter of 2023 decreased compared to the first nine months of 2021.
Third quarter of 2022, versus second quarter of 2022Advanced polymers and compounding and solutions results led to an EBITDA decrease of 31% and 19%, respectively. Approximately 70% of the change for both advanced polymers and compounding and solutions was due to lower margins driven by higher costs with the remainder due to lower volumes resulting from lower demand.
First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Compounding and solutions results led to an EBITDA decrease of 20%. Approximately 60% of the change was due to lower volumes as described above with the remainder driven by margin compression. Advanced polymers results increased by 6% driven by margin improvementsprimarily due to higher spreads. Unfavorable foreign exchange impactsproduction and raw material costs resulting a 31% decrease in EBITDA. Lower volumes resulted in a 24% decrease in EBITDA as a result of a decrease in demand. The remaining change was primarily due to the recognition of 7%.the non-cash goodwill impairment charge in the first quarter of 2023, discussed above.



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Refining Segment
Overview—EBITDA decreasedremained relatively unchanged in the thirdfirst quarter of 2023 relative to the fourth quarter of 2022 relativeprimarily due to the secondabsence of a LIFO inventory valuation benefit recognized in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to lower margins and planned downtime.offset by higher margins. EBITDA increased in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 due to higher margins.

The following table sets forth selected financial information and heavy crude oil processing rates for the Refining segment and the U.S. refining market margins for the applicable periods. “Brent” is a light sweet crude oil and is one of the main benchmark prices for purchases of oil worldwide. “Maya” is a heavy sour crude oil grade produced in Mexico that is a relevant benchmark for heavy sour crude oils in the U.S. Gulf Coast market. References to industry benchmarks for refining market margins are to industry prices reported by Platts, a division of S&P Global.
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$2,752 $3,788 $9,260 $5,359 Sales and other operating revenues$2,190 $2,633 $2,720 
EBITDAEBITDA106 418 672 (150)EBITDA246 249 148 
Thousands of barrels per dayThousands of barrels per dayThousands of barrels per day
Heavy crude oil processing ratesHeavy crude oil processing rates215 252 241 220 Heavy crude oil processing rates226 229 255 
Market margins, dollars per barrelMarket margins, dollars per barrelMarket margins, dollars per barrel
Brent - 2-1-1Brent - 2-1-1$33.18 $47.83 $34.45 $14.00 Brent - 2-1-1$29.44 $31.11 $22.31 
Brent - Maya differentialBrent - Maya differential13.35 8.00 9.95 5.97 Brent - Maya differential19.39 17.01 8.51 
Total Maya 2-1-1Total Maya 2-1-1$46.53 $55.83 $44.40 $19.97 Total Maya 2-1-1$48.83 $48.12 $30.82 

Revenue—Revenues decreased by $1,036$443 million, or 27%17%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increased by $3,901$530 million, or 73%19%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Sales volumes declined resulting in a 10% decrease in revenue due to unplanned downtime. Lower product prices led to a revenue decrease of 15%7% due to an average Brent crude oil price decrease of approximately $14$6.38 per barrel.

First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022Sales volumes declineddecreased resulting in a 12%14% decrease in revenue due to plannedunplanned downtime.

First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Higher Lower product prices led to a revenue increasedecrease of 62%5% due to an average Brent crude oil price increasedecrease of approximately $35$15.16 per barrel. Sales volumes increased resulting in a 11% increase in revenue due to improved demand as refined products markets recovered from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and improved supply as the first nine months of 2021 were impacted by planned and unplanned outages, including the effects of unusually cold temperatures and associated electrical power outages that led to shutdowns of our manufacturing facilities in Texas.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreased by $312$3 million, or 75%1%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and increased by $822$98 million, or 548%66%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

In AprilFirst quarter of 2023 versus fourth quarter of 2022 we announced our decision to cease operation of our Houston Refinery no later than—During the end of 2023. In the thirdfourth quarter of 2022 we expensed accelerated lease amortization costs and personnel costsrecognized a LIFO inventory benefit of $36 million and $48 million, respectively, see Note 13 to$40 million. The absence of a similar benefit in the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. These costsfirst quarter of 2023 resulted in a 20% and 56%16% decrease in EBITDA for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2022 and the first nine months of 2022 compared to the first nine months of 2021, respectively.



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Third quarter of 2022 versus second quarter of 2022—EBITDA decreased approximately 38% due to margin declines as a result of a decrease in the Maya 2-1-1 market margin with the remainder due to lowerEBITDA. Lower volumes as a result of planned downtime.unplanned downtime resulted in a 6% decrease in EBITDA. Increased margins primarily driven by higher by-product crack spreads resulted in a 19% increase in EBITDA.

First nine monthsquarter of 20222023 versus first nine monthsquarter of 20212022Volumes increased as demand improved for refined products which resulted inMargin improvement drove a 15% increase in EBITDA. The remaining135% increase in EBITDA was driven by margin improvementsprimarily due to an increase in the Maya 2-1-1 market margin. EBITDA decreased 22% as a result of a decrease in volumes driven by unplanned downtime. Additionally, higher costs incurred related to our planned exit from the refining business in the first quarter of 2023 resulted in a 47% decrease in EBITDA compared to the first quarter of 2022. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our planned exit of the refining business.
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Technology Segment
Overview—EBITDA decreasedincreased in the thirdfirst quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 comparedprimarily due to the secondabsence of a LIFO inventory valuation charge recognized in the fourth quarter of 2022 from lower licensing revenues together with lower catalyst margins and volumes.2022. EBITDA decreased in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 relative to the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 primarily driven by lower licensing revenues and the unfavorable impacts of foreign exchange partly offset by higher catalyst volumes.
The following table sets forth selected financial information for the Technology segment:

Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30,June 30,September 30,September 30, March 31,December 31,March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars2022202220222021Millions of dollars202320222022
Sales and other operating revenuesSales and other operating revenues$173 $194 $548 $586 Sales and other operating revenues$139 $145 $181 
EBITDAEBITDA92 112 307 341 EBITDA73 59 103 

Revenue—Revenues decreased by $21$6 million, or 11%4%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and by $38$42 million, or 6%23%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts decreased revenue by 5%. Lower catalyst volumes resulted in a 4% decrease in revenue due to lower demand. Licensing revenues decreased by 1%7% as fewer contracts reached significant milestones during the quarter. Changes in average catalyst sales price resulted in a revenue decrease of 1%2%. A favorable foreign exchange impact increased revenue by 5%.

First nine monthsquarter of 20222023 versus first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 Lower catalyst volumes resulted in a 18% decrease in revenue primarily driven by weaker demand. Changes in average catalyst sales price resulted in a 2% decrease in revenue. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in an 9%a 2% decrease in revenue. Lower licensing revenues resulting from fewer contracts reaching significant milestones drove a 2% decrease in revenue. Changes in average catalyst sales price resulted in a 1% decrease in revenue. Higher catalyst volumes resulted in a 6% increase in revenue primarily driven by strong demand.

EBITDA—EBITDA decreasedincreased by $20$14 million, or 18%24%, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 compared to the secondfourth quarter of 2022 and decreased by $34$30 million, or 10%29%, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022.

ThirdFirst quarter of 20222023 versus secondfourth quarter of 2022Higher catalyst margins and favorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 12% and 10% increase in EBITDA, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Lower licensing revenues resulting from fewer contracts reaching significant milestones droveled to a 6%20% decrease in EBITDA. The remaining change was due to the fourth quarter of 2022 LIFO inventory valuation charge.
First quarter of 2023 versus first quarter of 2022Lower catalyst marginsvolumes driven by lower demand resulted in an EBITDA decrease of 6% due to higher energy costs and lower catalyst volumes decreased EBITDA by 4% driven by lower demand. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in a 4% decrease in EBITDA.

First nine months of 2022 versus first nine months of 2021—Lower licensing revenues resulting from fewer contracts reaching significant milestones drove a 10% decrease in EBITDA.26%. Unfavorable foreign exchange impacts resulted in an EBITDA decrease of 9%. Higher catalyst volumes driven by stronger demand resulted in an EBITDA increase of 8%3%.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Operating, investing and financing activities of continuing operations, which are discussed below, are presented in the following table:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Millions of dollarsMillions of dollars20222021Millions of dollars20232022
Cash provided by (used in):Cash provided by (used in):Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activitiesOperating activities$4,515 $4,616 Operating activities$482 $1,502 
Investing activitiesInvesting activities(1,433)(797)Investing activities(371)(456)
Financing activitiesFinancing activities(2,929)(3,627)Financing activities(477)(713)
Operating Activities—Cash provided by operating activities of $4,515482 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 primarily reflected earnings adjusted for non-cash items and by the main components of working capital—Accounts receivable, Inventories, and Accounts payable.
In the first nine monthsquarter of 2022,2023, the main components of working capital used $267$558 million of cash driven primarily by an increase in Inventories partially offset by a decreaseincreases in Accounts receivable and anInventories. The increase in Accounts payable.receivable was primarily driven by higher volumes and average sales prices in our O&P-EAI, I&D and APS segments. The increase in Inventories was primarily due to inventory build followingassociated with the timing of the start-up of our PO/TBA plant in Houston, TX as well as planned and unplanned outages. The decrease in Accounts receivable was driven by lower revenues across most businesses primarily driven by lower average sales prices and lower sales volume. The increase in Accounts payable was primarily driven by higher energy costs and higher raw material costs for our Refining and I&D segments.
Cash provided by operating activities of $4,616$1,502 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20212022 primarily reflected earnings adjusted for non-cash items and cash used by the main components of working capital.
In the first nine monthsquarter of 2021,2022, the main components of working capital used $1,517$22 million of cash driven primarily by an increase in Inventories and Accounts receivable, and Inventories, partially offset by an increase in Accounts payable. The increase in Accounts receivable was driven by higher revenues across most businesses primarily driven by higher sales volumes along with higher average sales prices. The increase in Inventories was primarily due to an increase in raw material costs coupled with an increase in inventory in anticipation of turnaround activity in the replenishmentI&D segment. The increase in Accounts receivable was driven by higher revenues across several of inventory levels to support anticipated business demands.our businesses primarily driven by higher volumes and higher average sales prices. The increase in Accounts payable was primarily driven by increases in our Refining and O&P-Americas segments as a result of increased raw material and energy costs.
Investing Activities—Capital expenditures in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 totaled $1,417$352 million compared to $1,285$446 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2021.2022. Approximately 50%45% and 60%40% of our capital expenditures in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, was for profit-generating growth projects, primarily our PO/TBA plant, with the remaining expenditures supporting sustaining maintenance. See Note 1312 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding capital expenditures by segment.
We invest cash in investment-grade and other high-quality instruments that provide adequate flexibility to redeploy funds as needed to meet our cash flow requirements while maximizing yield.
In the first nine months of 2022 and 2021, we received proceeds of $8 million and $309 million, respectively, from the liquidation of our investment in equity securities. Additionally, in the first nine months of 2021, we received proceeds of $346 million from maturities of certain available-for-sale debt securities.
In the first nine months of 2021 we made an equity contribution of $104 million to form Ningbo ZRCC LyondellBasell New Material Company Limited, a 50/50 joint venture with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation. The joint venture constructed a new propylene oxide and styrene monomer unit in Zhenhai Ningbo, China which began production in January 2022. The joint venture is included in our I&D segment.


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In July 2022, foreign currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of €500 million expired. Upon settlement of these foreign currency contracts, we paid €500 million ($501 million at the expiry spot rate) to our counterparties and received $614 million from our counterparties.
In July 2021, foreign currency contracts with an aggregate notional value of €300 million expired. Upon settlement of these foreign currency contracts, we paid €300 million ($355 million at the expiry spot rate) to our counterparties and received $358 million from our counterparties.
Financing Activities—We made dividend payments totaling $2,859$389 million which included a combination of a special dividend of $5.20 per share and an increased quarterly dividend, and $1,110$371 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively. Additionally, in the first nine monthsquarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, we made payments of $420$70 million and $78$217 million to repurchase outstanding ordinary shares, respectively.
In the first nine monthsquarter of 2022, and 2021, we received net proceeds of $96 million and made net repayments of $103$169 million respectively, related to the issuance and repurchase of commercial paper instruments under our commercial paper program.
In the first nine monthsquarter of 2022, we received a return of collateral of $238$51 million, related to the positions held with our counterparties for certain forward-starting interest rate swaps.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
We plan to fund our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service, dividends and other cash requirements with our current available liquidity and cash from operations, which could be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. CashDebt repayment, and the purchase of shares under our share repurchase authorization, may be funded from cash and cash equivalents, cash from our short-term investments, cash from operating activities, proceeds from the issuance of debt, or a combination thereof, may be usedthereof.
As part of our overall capital allocation strategy, we plan to fundprovide returns to shareholders in the purchaseform of shares under ourdividends and share repurchase authorization.

repurchases. Barring any significant or unforeseen business challenges, mergers or acquisitions, over the long-term, we are targeting shareholder returns of 70% of free cash flow, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. We intend to continue to declare and pay quarterly dividends, with the goal of increasing the dividend over time, after giving consideration to our cash balances and expected results from operations. Our focus on funding our dividends while remaining committed to a strong investment grade balance sheet continues to be the foundation of our capital allocation strategy.

Cash and Liquid Investments
As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had Cash and cash equivalents totaling $1,480$1,790 million, which includes $919$734 million in jurisdictions outside of the U.S., primarilythe majority of which is held in countries within the European Union and China.the United Kingdom. There are currently no legal or economic restrictions that would materially impede our transfers of cash.
Credit Arrangements
At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had total debt, including current maturities, of $11,316$11,376 million. Additionally, we had $209$198 million of outstanding letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds issued under uncommitted credit facilities to support trade payables and other obligations.


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We had total unused availability under our credit facilities of $3,850$3,950 million at September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, which included the following: 
$2,9503,050 million under our $3,250 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility, which backs our $2,500 million commercial paper program. Availability under this facility is net of outstanding borrowings, outstanding letters of credit provided under the facility and notes issued under our commercial paper program. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had $300$200 million of outstanding commercial paper, net of discount, and no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under this facility; and
$900 million under our $900 million U.S. Receivables Facility. Availability under this facility is subject to a borrowing base of eligible receivables, which is reduced by outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, if any. At September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under this facility.
At any time and from time to time, we may repay or redeem our outstanding debt, including purchases of our outstanding bonds in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or a combination thereof, in each case using cash and cash equivalents, cash from our short-term investments, cash from operating activities, proceeds from the issuance of debt or proceeds from asset divestitures. Any repayment or redemption of our debt will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. In connection with such repurchases or redemptions, we may incur cash and non-cash charges, which could be material in the period in which they are incurred.
In accordance with our current interest rate risk management strategy and subject to management’s evaluation of market conditions and the availability of favorable interest rates among other factors, we may from time to time enter into interest rate swap agreements to economically convert a portion of our fixed rate debt to variable rate debt or convert a portion of our variable rate debt to fixed rate debt.


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Share Repurchases
In May 2022, our shareholders approved a proposal to authorize us to repurchase up to 34.0 million ordinary shares, through November 27, 2023, which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. Our share repurchase authorization does not have a stated dollar amount, and purchases may be made through open market purchases, private market transactions or other structured transactions. Repurchased shares could be retired or used for general corporate purposes, including for various employee benefit and compensation plans. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased is not necessarily an indication of the number of shares that will ultimately be purchased. In the first nine monthsquarter of 2022,2023, we purchased approximately 4.40.8 million shares under our share repurchase authorizations for $406$74 million.
As of OctoberApril 26, 2022,2023, we had approximately 31.730.7 million shares remaining under the current authorization. The timing and amounts of additional shares repurchased, if any, will be determined based on our evaluation of market conditions and other factors, including any additional authorizations approved by our shareholders. For additional information related to our share repurchase authorizations, see Note 1110 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
CURRENT BUSINESS OUTLOOK
In October,the near-term, we expect typical seasonal trends to drive modest improvement in global demand. Increased summer demand from consumer packaging,for transportation fuels should provide support for oxyfuels and refining markets remains strong. Nonetheless, persistent inflation and high energy costs coupled with weaker seasonal demand are likely to drive further margin compression across most of the company's businessesmargins. Delays in the fourth quarter. Challenging conditionsstart of North American polyethylene capacity additions across the industry are expected to continue in Europeanreduce new market supply and Asian markets. To matchsupport polyethylene margins. During the global demand outlook,second quarter, we expect fourth quarter averageto operate our I&D segment assets at 80% and modestly increase our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI operating rates to approximately 85%. We remain watchful for the effects of 75%changes in global monetary policies and improving economic conditions in China on petrochemical markets during the second half of 2023.
In March 2023, we launched a new strategy which is focused on growing sustainable value and encompasses three key elements which include growing and upgrading our core businesses, building a profitable circular and low carbon solutions business and stepping up performance and culture.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Goodwill Impairment—We evaluate the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the goodwill of a reporting unit may not be fully recoverable.
Effective January 1, 2023, our Catalloy and polybutene-1 products were moved from our APS segment and reintegrated into our O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments. When moved, a portion of the APS reporting unit’s goodwill was allocated to the O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments based on the product’s relative fair values compared to the reportable segment.
In the first quarter of 2023, we evaluated goodwill for assetsimpairment immediately before and after the transfer of these products. Our evaluation resulted in the recognition of a non-cash goodwill impairment of $252 million recognized in our O&PAmericas segment, 60% for European assetsAPS segment. Refer to Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair values were determined utilizing a discounted cash flow method under the income approach and assumptions including management’s view on long-term growth rates in our O&PEAI segmentindustry, discount rates and 75% for assetsother assumptions based on a market participant perspective, which are inherently subjective. Discount rates utilized in our I&D segment. The company remains watchful forcash flow model were based on a variety of factors, including market improvementsand economic conditions, the risk and nature of the cash flows and the rate of return required by market participants. We believe our fair value estimates of projected financial information are reasonable and consistent with those used in China.our planning, capital investment and business performance reviews. However, actual results may differ from these projections.
An estimate of the sensitivity to net income resulting from impairment calculations is not practicable, given the numerous assumptions, including pricing, volumes and discount rates, which could materially affect our estimates. That is, unfavorable adjustments to some of the above listed assumptions may be offset by favorable adjustments in other assumptions.


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ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING CHANGES
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE “SAFE HARBOR” PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.1934 (the “Exchange Act”). You can identify our forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” and similar expressions.
We based forward-looking statements on our current expectations, estimates and projections of our business and the industries in which we operate. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve assumptions about future events that, while made in good faith, may prove to be incorrect, and involve risks and uncertainties we cannot predict. Our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecast in the forward-looking statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors, including the following: 
the cost of raw materials represents a substantial portion of our operating expenses, and energy costs generally follow price trends of crude oil, natural gas liquids and/or natural gas; price volatility can significantly affect our results of operations and we may be unable to pass raw material and energy cost increases on to our customers due to the significant competition that we face, the commodity nature of our products and the time required to implement pricing changes;
our operations in the United States (“U.S.”) have benefited from low-cost natural gas and natural gas liquids; decreased availability of these materials (for example, from their export or regulations impacting hydraulic fracturing in the U.S.) could reduce the current benefits we receive;
if crude oil prices fall materially, or remainare low relative to U.S. natural gas prices, we wouldcould see less benefit from low-cost natural gas and natural gas liquids and it could have a negative effect on our results of operations;
industry production capacities and operating rates may lead to periods of oversupply and low profitability;
we may face unplanned operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failures, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental incidents) at any of our facilities, which would negatively impact our operating results; for example, because the Houston refinery is our only refining operation, we would not have the ability to increase production elsewhere to mitigate the impact of any outage at that facility;
changes in general economic, business, political and regulatory conditions in the countries or regions in which we operate could increase our costs, restrict our operations and reduce our operating results;
our ability to execute our organic growth plans may be negatively affected by our ability to complete projects on time and on budget;
our ability to acquire newor dispose of product lines or businesses could disrupt our business and assets and integrate those operations intoharm our existing operations and make cost-saving changes in operations;financial condition;
our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our value enhancement program and generate anticipated earnings;
uncertainties associated with worldwide economies could create reductions in demand and pricing, as well as increased counterparty risks, which could reduce liquidity or cause financial losses resulting from counterparty default;
uncertainties related to the extent and duration of the pandemic-related decline in demand, or other impactsCOVID-19 pandemic due to local or regional spread of the pandemic in geographic regions or markets served by us, or where our operations are located, including the risk of prolonged recession;virus;


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any loss or non-renewal of favorable tax treatment under tax agreements or tax treaties, or changes in tax laws, regulations or treaties, may substantially increase our tax liabilities;
we may be required to reduce production or idle certain facilities because of the cyclical and volatile nature of the supply-demand balance in the chemical and refining industries, which would negatively affect our operating results;
we rely on continuing technological innovation, and an inability to protect our technology, or others’ technological developments could negatively impact our competitive position;
we may be unable to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers, and reduce our emissions;
we may be unable to shut down the Houston refinery within the expected timeframe or incur additional charges or expenses;
we have significant international operations, and fluctuations in exchange rates, valuations of currencies and our possible inability to access cash from operations in certain jurisdictions on a tax-efficient basis, if at all, could negatively affect our liquidity and our results of operations;
we are subject to the risks of doing business at a global level, including wars, terrorist activities, political and economic instability and disruptions and changes in governmental policies, which could cause increased expenses, decreased demand or prices for our products and/or disruptions in operations, all of which could reduce our operating results;
if we are unable to achieve our emission reduction, circularity, or other sustainability targets, it could result in reputational harm, changing investor sentiment regarding investment in our stock or a negative impact on our access to and cost of capital;
if we are unable to comply with the terms of our credit facilities, indebtedness and other financing arrangements, those obligations could be accelerated, which we may not be able to repay; and
we may be unable to incur additional indebtedness or obtain financing on terms that we deem acceptable, including for refinancing of our current obligations; higher interest rates and costs of financing would increase our expenses.
Any of these factors, or a combination of these factors, could materially affect our future results of operations and the ultimate accuracy of the forward-looking statements. Our management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements or projecting any future results based on such statements or present or prior earnings levels.
All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we disclaim any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
Item 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market and regulatory risks is described in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022. Our exposure to such risks has not changed materially in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.


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Item 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, with the participation of our management, our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) carried out an evaluation, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Act). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act, in the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.






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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding our litigation and legal proceedings can be found in Note 109 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated into this Item 1 by reference.
In September 2013, U.S.February 2020, the State of Texas filed suit against Houston Refining, LP, a subsidiary of LyondellBasell, in Travis County District Court seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act related to several emission events. In July 2020, Harris County, Texas petitioned to intervene in the lawsuit and the State added additional claims to its petition relating to self-reported deviations of Houston Refining’s air operating permit. We are currently engaged in settlement discussions with the State to resolve this matter, and reasonably believe resolution of this matter will result in a payment of a penalty in excess of $300,000.
On July 27, 2021, approximately 160,000 pounds of liquid process material containing primarily acetic acid was released from a reactor at the La Porte acetic acid unit. In October 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Protection Agency Region VQuality (“TCEQ”) issued a Notice of Enforcement for the incident. In November 2021, the State of Texas filed a petition on behalf of the TCEQ seeking injunctive relief and Finding of Violation alleging violations at our Morris, Illinois facilitycivil penalties for unauthorized air pollution and regulatory nuisance related to flaring activity. In July 2022,the incident. As of April 17, 2023, we entered into a final settlement agreement providing forhave agreed in principle with the State of Texas to resolve this matter with a civil penalty of $324,000$1.1 million; an agreed final judgment is being prepared to be lodged for public comment and the installation of monitoring and control equipment. The consent decree approving the settlement was entered by the court and is now effective.court.

Additional information about our environmental proceedings can be found in Part I, Item 3 of our 20212022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated into this Item 1 by reference.
Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors associated with our business previously disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
Item 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodPeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Authorizations
Maximum Number
of Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Authorizations
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Authorizations
Maximum Number
of Shares That May Yet
Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Authorizations
July 1 - July 311,137,656 $86.29 1,137,656 32,328,895 
August 1 - August 31588,164 $88.17 588,164 31,740,731 
September 1 - September 30— $— — 31,740,731 
January 1 - January 31January 1 - January 31— $— — 31,740,731 
February 1 - February 28February 1 - February 28— $— — 31,740,731 
March 1 - March 31March 1 - March 31846,500 $87.28 846,500 30,894,231 
TotalTotal1,725,820 $86.93 1,725,820 31,740,731 Total846,500 $87.28 846,500 30,894,231 
On May 27, 2022, our shareholders approved a share repurchase authorization of up to 34,026,947 shares of our ordinary shares, through November 27, 2023, which superseded any prior repurchase authorizations. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased is not necessarily an indication of the number of shares that will ultimately be purchased.
Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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Item 6.     EXHIBITS
Exhibit NumberDescription
10.1+*
10.2+*
31.1*
31.2*
32*
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document–The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH*XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104*Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

+ Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 

LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
Date:OctoberApril 28, 20222023
/s/ Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu
Chukwuemeka A. Oyolu
Senior Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer and Investor Relations
(Principal Accounting Officer)







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