LyondellBasell said on January 16, 2024 that it entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 million.

8-KOther EventsFiled Jan 16, 2024Period of report Jan 16, 2024Summary published (UTC) Oct 31, 2026

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LyondellBasell said on January 16, 2024 that it entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 million.
The company said the joint venture, enabled by its Spheripol polypropylene (PP) technology, positions it to grow and upgrade its core PP business.
LyondellBasell said the joint venture provides access to advantaged feedstocks and additional product marketing capacity in a strategic region.
The company said closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions, and it cautioned that actual results could differ depending on receipt of required regulatory approvals, satisfaction of closing conditions and other factors.

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NATPET Stake Acquisition Agreement for 35%

LyondellBasell said on January 16, 2024 that it entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 million.

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Joint Venture Based on Spheripol Technology

The company said the joint venture, enabled by its Spheripol polypropylene (PP) technology, positions it to grow and upgrade its core PP business.

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Feedstock Access and Product Marketing Capacity

LyondellBasell said the joint venture provides access to advantaged feedstocks and additional product marketing capacity in a strategic region.

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Closing Conditions and Outlook Cautions

The company said closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary closing conditions, and it cautioned that actual results could differ depending on receipt of required regulatory approvals, satisfaction of closing conditions and other factors.

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