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Gold/Mining/Energy : LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB)
LYB 46.42+2.7%Oct 31 9:30 AM EDT

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From: Savant12/3/2010 1:41:47 AM
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LyondellBasell Class B Stock Approaching Automatic Conversion Provision

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- LyondellBasell
(LYB) today announced that an automatic provision to convert its Class B common
stock to Class A common stock could be triggered next week. The earliest possible
final pricing date could occur at the close of business on Dec. 6 with the
conversion on Dec. 7.

No action is required by shareholders; shares will automatically be converted on
a one-for-one basis. The conversion is pursuant to the terms of the Class B
common stock, which provided that Class B would convert to Class A common stock
once the shares traded above $21.22 for at least 45 trading days within a period
of 60 trading days, and closed above the threshold on both the first and last
days of the period.

LyondellBasell currently has approximately 566 million ordinary shares
outstanding, including approximately 376 million Class A ordinary shares and
approximately 189 million Class B ordinary shares. With the conversion of Class B
shares, all LyondellBasell stock will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under
the 'LYB' symbol.

LyondellBasell (LYB) is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and
refining companies. The company manufactures products at 59 sites in 18
countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that
improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging,
electronics, automotive components, home furnishings, construction materials and
biofuels. More information about LyondellBasell can be found at
lyondellbasell.com.
Media Contact:David A. Harpole +1 713-309-4125
Investor Contact: Douglas J. Pike +1 713 309 7141

SOURCE LyondellBasell Industries
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