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LyondellBasell Faces Feedstock Volatility Despite 111% Cash Conversion!

LyondellBasell Industries’ first quarter performance reflects a complex interplay of global geopolitical disruptions, operational adjustments, and ongoing strategic transformation efforts. The company reported diluted earnings of $0.49 per share and an EBITDA of $615 million, marking a nearly 50% improvement supported by seasonal factors and a significant uptick in market conditions during March. Cash and liquidity remained robust at $2.6 billion and $7.3 billion respectively, with the company demonstrating strong cash conversion at 111% of EBITDA over the past year, exceeding its long-term target of 80%. A key positive driver of performance is LyondellBasell’s cost-advantaged asset base, particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, which benefits from ethane feedstock economics. The company’s assets in North America and Europe have become critical sources to offset global supply constraints caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.