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| EX-99.2 - PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 26, 2012 - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | d323110dex992.htm |
| EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE DATED MARCH 26, 2012 - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | d323110dex991.htm |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2012
LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| The Netherlands | 001-34726 | 98-0646235 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Stationsplein 45
3013 AK Rotterdam
The Netherlands
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: 31 10 275 5500
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 26, 2012, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing an offering of senior notes to institutional investors and certain non-U.S. persons. Also on March 26, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the commencement of a cash tender offer and related consent solicitation for certain outstanding notes.
Copies of the press releases announcing the launch of the note offering and the tender offers are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 26, 2012 relating to the launch of the note offering. |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated March 26, 2012 relating to the launch of the tender offers. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V. | ||||||
| Date: March 26, 2012 | By: | /s/ Craig B. Glidden | ||||
| Craig B. Glidden | ||||||
| Executive Vice President | ||||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 26, 2012. | |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated March 26, 2012. | |