Private Placement With Institutional Support

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (Frankfurt: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath Resources“) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”) with institutional support for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$9,800,000. Under the Offering, the Company issued 6,057,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “FT Shares”) at a price of C$1.62 per FT Share. Each FT Share qualifies as a “flow-through share” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”). No warrants were issued and no finder’s fees or commissions were paid in connection with the Offering.

Mr. Roger Rosmus, Founder & CEO of Goliath Resources states: “We welcome the continued support from the institutional community for our grassroots high-grade Surebet Gold Discovery at our Golddigger Property located in the Golden Triangle. The overall current market has been extremely volatile. These additional funds are an insurance policy that further enhances our strong balance sheet and puts us in a stronger position, with ~C$27.5M in cash going into 2027 and our planned exploration drill program. We look forward to announcing assays on the 55 holes that are still pending from the 2026 drill program once received, compiled and interpreted. In the interim, please check out our new Surebet Discovery Interactive 3D Model: https://got.terrahutton.io/”

The FT Shares were issued to subscribers pursuant to available prospectus exemptions under National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and are subject to a statutory four-month hold period ending March 1, 2027, pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws. The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange“).

The gross proceeds from the issue and sale of the FT Shares will be used to incur exploration expenses that qualify as “Canadian exploration expenses” as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Tax Act and “flow-through mining expenditures” as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act for purposes of the mineral exploration tax credit (the “Qualifying Expenditures”) on the Company’s flagship Golddigger-Surebet Gold Project, located in British Columbia, Canada. Such Qualifying Expenditures will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027, and renounced to the subscribers with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States. The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act“) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About Goliath Resources Limited 

Goliath Resources is an explorer of precious metals projects in the highly prospective Golden Triangle of Northwestern British Columbia. All of its projects are in high quality geological settings and geopolitical safe jurisdictions amenable to mining in Canada. Goliath Resources is a member and active supporter of CASERM, which is an organization that represents a collaborative venture between Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech. In 2025, Goliath Resources completed its largest drill program to date for a total of 64,364 meters and has recently completed a fully funded drill program in 2026 comprised of 48,443 meters; assays are pending for 55 holes. The Company’s key strategic cornerstone shareholders include Crescat Capital, a Global Commodity Group (Singapore), McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), Waratah Capital Advisors, Rob McEwen, Eric Sprott and Larry Childress.

For more information please contact:

Goliath Resources Limited
Mr. Roger Rosmus
Founder and CEO
Tel: +1.416.488.2887
roger@goliathresources.com
www.goliathresourcesltd.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (“forward-looking information”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Offering (including the tax treatment of the FT Shares, the timing to incur and renounce all Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers, and the use of proceeds of the Offering), and the Company’s ability to obtain all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exchange. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include but are not limited to: compliance with extensive government regulations; domestic and foreign laws and regulations adversely affecting the Company’s business and results of operations; and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.

Private Placement With Institutional Support

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT) (OTCQB: GOTRF) (Frankfurt: B4IF) (the “Company” or “Goliath Resources“) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”) with institutional support for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$9,800,000. Under the Offering, the Company issued 6,057,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “FT Shares”) at a price of C$1.62 per FT Share. Each FT Share qualifies as a “flow-through share” as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “Tax Act”). No warrants were issued and no finder’s fees or commissions were paid in connection with the Offering.

Mr. Roger Rosmus, Founder & CEO of Goliath Resources states: “We welcome the continued support from the institutional community for our grassroots high-grade Surebet Gold Discovery at our Golddigger Property located in the Golden Triangle. The overall current market has been extremely volatile. These additional funds are an insurance policy that further enhances our strong balance sheet and puts us in a stronger position, with ~C$27.5M in cash going into 2027 and our planned exploration drill program. We look forward to announcing assays on the 55 holes that are still pending from the 2026 drill program once received, compiled and interpreted. In the interim, please check out our new Surebet Discovery Interactive 3D Model: https://got.terrahutton.io/”

The FT Shares were issued to subscribers pursuant to available prospectus exemptions under National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and are subject to a statutory four-month hold period ending March 1, 2027, pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws. The Offering remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange“).

The gross proceeds from the issue and sale of the FT Shares will be used to incur exploration expenses that qualify as “Canadian exploration expenses” as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Tax Act and “flow-through mining expenditures” as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Tax Act for purposes of the mineral exploration tax credit (the “Qualifying Expenditures”) on the Company’s flagship Golddigger-Surebet Gold Project, located in British Columbia, Canada. Such Qualifying Expenditures will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027, and renounced to the subscribers with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States. The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act“) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About Goliath Resources Limited 

Goliath Resources is an explorer of precious metals projects in the highly prospective Golden Triangle of Northwestern British Columbia. All of its projects are in high quality geological settings and geopolitical safe jurisdictions amenable to mining in Canada. Goliath Resources is a member and active supporter of CASERM, which is an organization that represents a collaborative venture between Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech. In 2025, Goliath Resources completed its largest drill program to date for a total of 64,364 meters and has recently completed a fully funded drill program in 2026 comprised of 48,443 meters; assays are pending for 55 holes. The Company’s key strategic cornerstone shareholders include Crescat Capital, a Global Commodity Group (Singapore), McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), Waratah Capital Advisors, Rob McEwen, Eric Sprott and Larry Childress.

For more information please contact:

Goliath Resources Limited
Mr. Roger Rosmus
Founder and CEO
Tel: +1.416.488.2887
roger@goliathresources.com
www.goliathresourcesltd.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (“forward-looking information”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the Offering (including the tax treatment of the FT Shares, the timing to incur and renounce all Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers, and the use of proceeds of the Offering), and the Company’s ability to obtain all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exchange. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include but are not limited to: compliance with extensive government regulations; domestic and foreign laws and regulations adversely affecting the Company’s business and results of operations; and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.

  • Net income: $758 million, $828 million excluding identified items1
  • Diluted earnings per share: $2.32 per share, $2.54 per share excluding identified items
  • EBITDA: $1.4 billion, $1.5 billion excluding identified items
  • Continued strong EBITDA margin reflecting the resilience of our global, cost-advantaged portfolio, ongoing execution of our Value Enhancement Program and diversified end market exposure
  • Demonstrated operational excellence through improved asset reliability and completion of the Clinton turnaround on time and under budget
  • Increased cash by approximately $600 million during the quarter including planned €500 million debt repayment
  • Progressed our Cash Improvement Plan including reducing global structural fixed costs

HOUSTON and LONDON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) (the “company”) today announced results for the third quarter 2026. Comparisons with the prior quarter and third quarter 2025 are available in the following table:

Table 1 – Earnings Summary

Millions of U.S. dollars (except share data)   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
Sales and other operating revenues   $ 8,499   $ 9,177   $ 7,727   $ 24,873   $ 23,062  
Net income (loss)     758     559     (890 )   1,442     (598 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share     2.32     1.71     (2.77 )   4.42     (1.89 )
Weighted average diluted share count     323     323     322     323     322  
EBITDA1     1,420     1,252     (480 )   3,240     781  


Excluding Identified Items
1

Net income excluding identified items   $ 828   $ 1,401   $ 330   $ 2,392   $ 642  
Diluted earnings per share excluding identified items     2.54     4.30     1.01     7.34     1.96  
Loss on sale of business, pre-tax     —     734     6     734     6  
Asset write-downs, pre-tax     —     74     1,202     89     1,234  
Cash Improvement Plan costs, pre-tax     2     31     7     33     27  
Site closure costs, pre-tax     77     30     —     111     117  
European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, pre-tax     (9 )   (11 )   17     (10 )   27  
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, pre-tax     22     17     83     57     (66 )
EBITDA excluding identified items     1,512     2,127     835     4,254     2,126  
                                 

(1) See “Information Related to Financial Measures” for a discussion of the company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and Tables 2-4 for reconciliations or calculations of these financial measures. “Identified items” include adjustments for lower of cost or market (“LCM”), gain/loss on sale of business, asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period, Cash Improvement Plan costs, site closure costs, European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, and discontinued operations.

“In an evolving macroeconomic environment, we delivered another quarter of strong earnings and robust cash conversion through disciplined execution underscored by the strength of our global, cost-advantaged portfolio,” said Peter Vanacker, LYB chief executive officer. “We are leveraging the flexibility and resilience of our leaner structure by optimizing feedstocks, directing products to the most attractive markets and aligning operating rates with demand. The strength of our oxyfuels business and materially higher Intermediates and Derivatives profitability highlight the benefits of our diversified portfolio. We continue to prioritize safety, reliability and cost discipline, to maximize margins, generate cash and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders.”

THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
The company reported net income for the third quarter 2026 of $758 million, or $2.32 per diluted share. During the quarter, the company recognized $70 million of identified items, net of tax. These items, which impacted third quarter earnings by $0.22 per diluted share, included closure costs for a European propylene oxide (PO) joint venture. Third quarter 2026 EBITDA was $1.4 billion, or $1.5 billion excluding identified items.

Market conditions remained dynamic throughout the third quarter, as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty led to diverging impacts in our key markets. Compared with the second quarter, profitability fell in the Olefins and Polyolefins (O&P) – Americas segment, driven by lower prices for polymers and olefin products. However, the industry’s integrated polyethylene margins ended the third quarter at approximately 50% above 2025 levels, supported by positive polyethylene price momentum in September. The company completed the planned turnaround at Clinton on time and under budget, reflecting the ongoing focus on operational excellence. In the O&P – Europe, Asia and International segment, polymer prices fell which pressured margins. Volumes in the third quarter were also lower sequentially, reflecting the sale of certain European assets in May 2026.

Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) delivered materially higher quarterly profitability, largely driven by oxyfuels. Through the Value Enhancement Program, LYB increased utilization of the Channelview PO/TBA asset to approximately 110%. Bayport PO/TBA operated at full rates after a successful restart in June, leveraging strong customer demand and providing additional support to earnings. Global supply disruptions led to higher crack spreads, and favorable gasoline blend economics boosted octane values. These factors significantly expanded Europe and U.S. oxyfuel margins. Acetyls also benefited from improved reliability at La Porte.

LYB generated $1.7 billion in cash from operating activities during the third quarter, including a release of working capital. Capital allocation was balanced between capital expenditures of $303 million and $224 million of shareholder returns through dividends. The company also repaid its €500 million note maturity in September as planned. At the end of the quarter, LYB held $3.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $7.7 billion in available liquidity.

OUTLOOK
Conditions in the Middle East are likely to remain fluid and a potential return to pre-conflict conditions is likely to be non-linear and take longer than anticipated. Customer buying patterns have been impacted by inventory levels and price volatility, however polyethylene domestic and export demand is strong and polymer pricing improved through the end of the third quarter. Additionally, oxyfuels margins and demand remain strong. As markets continue to adjust, reliable supply and operational flexibility are expected to remain important differentiators. The company’s cost-advantaged assets and exposure to diverse end markets are well positioned to underpin future earnings and cash flow.

In the fourth quarter, we expect normal seasonal demand patterns along with ongoing supply uncertainty. The company has a planned maintenance project in a North American polypropylene asset. To align with global demand and the company’s planned maintenance, LYB expects fourth quarter operating rates of 85% for North American O&P assets, 60% for European O&P assets and 75% for I&D assets. The fourth quarter is expected to deliver a seasonal release of working capital.

LYB remains focused on commercial and operational agility in this dynamic market while continuing to execute the Cash Improvement Plan. The company’s capital allocation priorities remain unchanged: safely operate and maintain assets, strengthen the balance sheet through disciplined deleveraging, maintain an attractive dividend and invest selectively in opportunities that enhance long-term shareholder value.

CONFERENCE CALL
LYB will host a conference call Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. EDT. Participants on the call will include CEO Peter Vanacker, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer Agustin Izquierdo, EVP of Global O&P Kim Foley, EVP of I&D Aaron Ledet, EVP of Advanced Polymer Solutions Torkel Rhenman and Head of Investor Relations David Dennison. For event access, the toll-free dial-in number is 1-877-407-8029, international dial-in number is 201-689-8029 or click the CallMe link. The slides and webcast that accompany the call will be available at investors.lyondellbasell.com/earnings. A replay of the call will be available from 1 p.m. EDT Oct. 30 until Nov. 30, 2026. The replay toll-free dial-in numbers are 1-877-660-6853 and 201-612-7415. The access ID for each is 13746219.

ABOUT LYONDELLBASELL
We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry. We develop, manufacture and market innovative products for applications ranging from transportation and infrastructure to food safety, clean water and quality healthcare.

We hold leading positions in polyolefins, oxyfuels, propylene oxide and acetyls. Our focus on safe and reliable operations, proprietary technologies and strong portfolio positions us for success. Through disciplined investments, we strengthen our core businesses, and build profitable circular and low-carbon solutions that create long-term value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders.

Our commitment to an inclusive global workplace enables employees to do their best work as they create solutions for everyday sustainable living. For more information, please visit https://lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. When used in this release, the words “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, including the prolonged industry downturn, the business cyclicality of the chemical and polymers industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures’ products; industry production capacities, operating rates, and the pace of global capacity rationalizations; the impacts and scope of the global supply disruption resulting from the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; our ability to complete capital projects on time and on budget and successfully operate the asset; our ability to align our assets and grow and upgrade our core; our ability to reduce our fixed costs and increase cash flow; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings and related consequences or proceedings; the impacts of tariffs and trade disruptions; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; our ability to improve the business performance of our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment and its ability to secure new customers; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; our ability to maintain our investment-grade credit rating and execute our capital allocation strategy, including our ability to pay dividends; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investors page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

INFORMATION RELATED TO FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA, and EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of identified items provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the company’s ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We calculate EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to profit or operating profit for any period as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of our liquidity. We also present EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of identified items. Identified items include adjustments for lower of cost or market (“LCM”), gain/loss on sale of business, asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period, Cash Improvement Plan costs, site closure costs, European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, and discontinued operations. Asset write-downs include impairments of goodwill and impairments of long-lived assets. Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation methodology, which means that the most recently incurred costs are charged to cost of sales and inventories are valued at the earliest acquisition costs. Fluctuation in the prices of crude oil, natural gas and correlated products from period to period may result in the recognition of charges to adjust the value of inventory to the lower of cost or market in periods of falling prices and the reversal of those charges in subsequent interim periods, within the same fiscal year as the charge, as market prices recover. A gain/loss on sale of a business is calculated as the consideration received from the sale less its carrying value. We evaluate property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets whenever impairment indicators are present. If it is determined that an asset or asset group’s undiscounted future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recognized to write the asset down to its estimated fair value. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill is below its carrying amount. If it is determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized. We assess our equity investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. If the decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value. In June 2025, we announced the divestiture of select olefins and polyolefins assets and the associated businesses in Europe, in May 2026 we completed the divestiture. In connection with the divestiture we recognized selling expenses, separation costs and employee-related charges (collectively referred to as “European transaction costs”), income from the transition service agreement and loss on sale of business. In April 2025, the company announced the Cash Improvement Plan, focused on strengthening financial performance, which resulted in employee-related charges across all segments. In March 2025, we announced the permanent closure of our Dutch PO joint venture asset, resulting in the recognition of shutdown-related charges in our Intermediates & Derivatives (“I&D”) segment. Additionally, we recognized shutdown and employee-related charges related to sites in our Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”) and Olefins & Polyolefins – Europe, Asia, International (“O&P-EAI”) segments. In February 2025, we ceased business operations at our Houston refinery. Accordingly, our refining business, previously disclosed as the Refining segment, is reported as a discontinued operation.

These non-GAAP financial measures as presented herein, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way the measures are calculated. In addition, we include calculations for certain other financial measures to facilitate understanding. This release contains time sensitive information that is accurate only as of the time hereof. Information contained in this release is unaudited and subject to change.

LyondellBasell undertakes no obligation to update the information presented herein except to the extent required by law.

Additional operating and financial information may be found on our website at investors.lyondellbasell.com.

Source: LyondellBasell Industries

Investor Contact: David Dennison +1 713-309-4987
Media Contact: Barrie Lee +1 713-309-4791

Table 2 – Reconciliations of Net Income (Loss) to Net Income Excluding Identified Items and to EBITDA Including and Excluding Identified Items
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
Millions of U.S. dollars   September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
Net income (loss)   $ 758     $ 559     $ (890 )   $ 1,442     $ (598 )
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business, pre-tax(a)     —       734       6       734       6  
add: Asset write-downs, pre-tax(b)     —       74       1,202       89       1,234  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs, pre-tax(c)     2       31       7       33       27  
add: Site closure costs, pre-tax(d)     77       30       —       111       117  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, pre-tax(e)     (9 )     (11 )     17       (10 )     27  
less: (Income) loss from discontinued operations, pre-tax     22       17       83       57       (66 )
less: Benefit from income taxes related to identified items     (22 )     (33 )     (95 )     (64 )     (105 )
Net income excluding identified items   $ 828     $ 1,401     $ 330     $ 2,392     $ 642  
                     
Net income (loss)   $ 758     $ 559     $ (890 )   $ 1,442     $ (598 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     183       232       (49 )     409       91  
Depreciation and amortization     370       347       350       1,059       1,005  
Interest expense, net     109       114       109       330       283  
EBITDA     1,420       1,252       (480 )     3,240       781  
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business(a)     —       734       6       734       6  
add: Asset write-downs(b)     —       74       1,202       89       1,234  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs(c)     2       31       7       33       27  
add: Site closure costs(d)     77       30       —       111       117  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income(e)     (9 )     (11 )     17       (10 )     27  
less: EBITDA from discontinued operations     22       17       83       57       (66 )
EBITDA excluding identified items   $ 1,512     $ 2,127     $ 835     $ 4,254     $ 2,126  
                                         

(a) In May 2026, we disposed of select European O&P assets and the associated businesses, resulting in the recognition of a loss in our O&P-EAI segment. In September 2025, we sold our U.S. specialty powders business, resulting in the recognition of a loss in our APS segment.
(b) Includes asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized non-cash asset write-downs of $89 million, including a $74 million impairment charge recognized in the second quarter related to a plastic waste sorting facility in Houston, Texas, within our Olefins & Polyolefins – Americas segment and $15 million related to property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) in the O&P-EAI segment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized non-cash asset write-downs of $1,234 million, which included non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $400 million in our O&P-EAI segment and $572 million in our APS segment, non-cash impairment charges of $111 million for intangible assets and $99 million for PP&E in our APS segment, and non-cash impairment charges of $43 million for PP&E related to the European assets classified as held for sale within our O&P-EAI segment.
(c) In April 2025, the company announced the Cash Improvement Plan, focused on strengthening financial performance, which resulted in employee-related charges across all segments.
(d) In March 2025, we announced the permanent closure of our Dutch PO joint venture asset, resulting in shutdown-related charges of $76 million and $117 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within our I&D segment. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized $31 million of employee-related charges related to the planned closure of our polypropylene asset in Brindisi, Italy, within our O&P-EAI segment.
(e) In June 2025, we announced plans to sell select European O&P assets and the associated businesses, resulting in selling expenses, separation costs and employee-related charges in our O&P-EAI segment. Transition service agreement income was $10 million and $18 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively.

Table 3 – Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Diluted EPS Excluding Identified Items
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ 2.32     $ 1.71     $ (2.77 )   $ 4.42     $ (1.89 )
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business     —       2.27       0.02       2.27       0.02  
add: Asset write-downs(a)     —       0.18       3.51       0.21       3.58  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs     0.01       0.07       0.01       0.08       0.06  
add: Site closure costs     0.17       0.06       —       0.24       0.27  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     0.05       (0.02 )     0.08  
less: (Income) loss from discontinued operations     0.06       0.04       0.19       0.14       (0.16 )
Diluted earnings per share excluding identified items   $ 2.54     $ 4.30     $ 1.01     $ 7.34     $ 1.96  
                                         

(a) Includes asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period.

Table 4 – Calculation of Cash and Liquid Investments and Total Liquidity  
Millions of U.S. dollars   September 30,
2026

Cash and cash equivalents   $ 3,227  
Restricted cash     8  
Short-term investments     —  
Cash and liquid investments     3,235  
add:      
Availability under Senior Revolving Credit Facility     3,750  
Availability under U.S. Receivables Facility     700  
Total liquidity   $ 7,685  
         

  • Net income: $758 million, $828 million excluding identified items1
  • Diluted earnings per share: $2.32 per share, $2.54 per share excluding identified items
  • EBITDA: $1.4 billion, $1.5 billion excluding identified items
  • Continued strong EBITDA margin reflecting the resilience of our global, cost-advantaged portfolio, ongoing execution of our Value Enhancement Program and diversified end market exposure
  • Demonstrated operational excellence through improved asset reliability and completion of the Clinton turnaround on time and under budget
  • Increased cash by approximately $600 million during the quarter including planned €500 million debt repayment
  • Progressed our Cash Improvement Plan including reducing global structural fixed costs

HOUSTON and LONDON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) (the “company”) today announced results for the third quarter 2026. Comparisons with the prior quarter and third quarter 2025 are available in the following table:

Table 1 – Earnings Summary

Millions of U.S. dollars (except share data)   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
Sales and other operating revenues   $ 8,499   $ 9,177   $ 7,727   $ 24,873   $ 23,062  
Net income (loss)     758     559     (890 )   1,442     (598 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share     2.32     1.71     (2.77 )   4.42     (1.89 )
Weighted average diluted share count     323     323     322     323     322  
EBITDA1     1,420     1,252     (480 )   3,240     781  


Excluding Identified Items
1

Net income excluding identified items   $ 828   $ 1,401   $ 330   $ 2,392   $ 642  
Diluted earnings per share excluding identified items     2.54     4.30     1.01     7.34     1.96  
Loss on sale of business, pre-tax     —     734     6     734     6  
Asset write-downs, pre-tax     —     74     1,202     89     1,234  
Cash Improvement Plan costs, pre-tax     2     31     7     33     27  
Site closure costs, pre-tax     77     30     —     111     117  
European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, pre-tax     (9 )   (11 )   17     (10 )   27  
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, pre-tax     22     17     83     57     (66 )
EBITDA excluding identified items     1,512     2,127     835     4,254     2,126  
                                 

(1) See “Information Related to Financial Measures” for a discussion of the company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and Tables 2-4 for reconciliations or calculations of these financial measures. “Identified items” include adjustments for lower of cost or market (“LCM”), gain/loss on sale of business, asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period, Cash Improvement Plan costs, site closure costs, European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, and discontinued operations.

“In an evolving macroeconomic environment, we delivered another quarter of strong earnings and robust cash conversion through disciplined execution underscored by the strength of our global, cost-advantaged portfolio,” said Peter Vanacker, LYB chief executive officer. “We are leveraging the flexibility and resilience of our leaner structure by optimizing feedstocks, directing products to the most attractive markets and aligning operating rates with demand. The strength of our oxyfuels business and materially higher Intermediates and Derivatives profitability highlight the benefits of our diversified portfolio. We continue to prioritize safety, reliability and cost discipline, to maximize margins, generate cash and deliver sustainable value for our shareholders.”

THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
The company reported net income for the third quarter 2026 of $758 million, or $2.32 per diluted share. During the quarter, the company recognized $70 million of identified items, net of tax. These items, which impacted third quarter earnings by $0.22 per diluted share, included closure costs for a European propylene oxide (PO) joint venture. Third quarter 2026 EBITDA was $1.4 billion, or $1.5 billion excluding identified items.

Market conditions remained dynamic throughout the third quarter, as ongoing geopolitical uncertainty led to diverging impacts in our key markets. Compared with the second quarter, profitability fell in the Olefins and Polyolefins (O&P) – Americas segment, driven by lower prices for polymers and olefin products. However, the industry’s integrated polyethylene margins ended the third quarter at approximately 50% above 2025 levels, supported by positive polyethylene price momentum in September. The company completed the planned turnaround at Clinton on time and under budget, reflecting the ongoing focus on operational excellence. In the O&P – Europe, Asia and International segment, polymer prices fell which pressured margins. Volumes in the third quarter were also lower sequentially, reflecting the sale of certain European assets in May 2026.

Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) delivered materially higher quarterly profitability, largely driven by oxyfuels. Through the Value Enhancement Program, LYB increased utilization of the Channelview PO/TBA asset to approximately 110%. Bayport PO/TBA operated at full rates after a successful restart in June, leveraging strong customer demand and providing additional support to earnings. Global supply disruptions led to higher crack spreads, and favorable gasoline blend economics boosted octane values. These factors significantly expanded Europe and U.S. oxyfuel margins. Acetyls also benefited from improved reliability at La Porte.

LYB generated $1.7 billion in cash from operating activities during the third quarter, including a release of working capital. Capital allocation was balanced between capital expenditures of $303 million and $224 million of shareholder returns through dividends. The company also repaid its €500 million note maturity in September as planned. At the end of the quarter, LYB held $3.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $7.7 billion in available liquidity.

OUTLOOK
Conditions in the Middle East are likely to remain fluid and a potential return to pre-conflict conditions is likely to be non-linear and take longer than anticipated. Customer buying patterns have been impacted by inventory levels and price volatility, however polyethylene domestic and export demand is strong and polymer pricing improved through the end of the third quarter. Additionally, oxyfuels margins and demand remain strong. As markets continue to adjust, reliable supply and operational flexibility are expected to remain important differentiators. The company’s cost-advantaged assets and exposure to diverse end markets are well positioned to underpin future earnings and cash flow.

In the fourth quarter, we expect normal seasonal demand patterns along with ongoing supply uncertainty. The company has a planned maintenance project in a North American polypropylene asset. To align with global demand and the company’s planned maintenance, LYB expects fourth quarter operating rates of 85% for North American O&P assets, 60% for European O&P assets and 75% for I&D assets. The fourth quarter is expected to deliver a seasonal release of working capital.

LYB remains focused on commercial and operational agility in this dynamic market while continuing to execute the Cash Improvement Plan. The company’s capital allocation priorities remain unchanged: safely operate and maintain assets, strengthen the balance sheet through disciplined deleveraging, maintain an attractive dividend and invest selectively in opportunities that enhance long-term shareholder value.

CONFERENCE CALL
LYB will host a conference call Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. EDT. Participants on the call will include CEO Peter Vanacker, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer Agustin Izquierdo, EVP of Global O&P Kim Foley, EVP of I&D Aaron Ledet, EVP of Advanced Polymer Solutions Torkel Rhenman and Head of Investor Relations David Dennison. For event access, the toll-free dial-in number is 1-877-407-8029, international dial-in number is 201-689-8029 or click the CallMe link. The slides and webcast that accompany the call will be available at investors.lyondellbasell.com/earnings. A replay of the call will be available from 1 p.m. EDT Oct. 30 until Nov. 30, 2026. The replay toll-free dial-in numbers are 1-877-660-6853 and 201-612-7415. The access ID for each is 13746219.

ABOUT LYONDELLBASELL
We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a global leader in the chemical industry. We develop, manufacture and market innovative products for applications ranging from transportation and infrastructure to food safety, clean water and quality healthcare.

We hold leading positions in polyolefins, oxyfuels, propylene oxide and acetyls. Our focus on safe and reliable operations, proprietary technologies and strong portfolio positions us for success. Through disciplined investments, we strengthen our core businesses, and build profitable circular and low-carbon solutions that create long-term value for our customers, investors and other stakeholders.

Our commitment to an inclusive global workplace enables employees to do their best work as they create solutions for everyday sustainable living. For more information, please visit https://lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management of LyondellBasell which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. When used in this release, the words “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, including the prolonged industry downturn, the business cyclicality of the chemical and polymers industries; the availability, cost and price volatility of raw materials and utilities, particularly the cost of oil, natural gas, and associated natural gas liquids; our ability to successfully implement initiatives identified pursuant to our Value Enhancement Program and generate anticipated earnings; competitive product and pricing pressures; labor conditions; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; operating interruptions (including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, supplier disruptions, labor shortages, strikes, work stoppages or other labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks); the supply/demand balances for our and our joint ventures’ products; industry production capacities, operating rates, and the pace of global capacity rationalizations; the impacts and scope of the global supply disruption resulting from the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East; our ability to manage costs; future financial and operating results; our ability to complete capital projects on time and on budget and successfully operate the asset; our ability to align our assets and grow and upgrade our core; our ability to reduce our fixed costs and increase cash flow; legal and environmental proceedings; tax rulings and related consequences or proceedings; the impacts of tariffs and trade disruptions; technological developments, and our ability to develop new products and process technologies; our ability to meet our sustainability goals, including the ability to operate safely, increase production of recycled and renewable-based polymers to meet our targets and forecasts, and reduce our emissions and achieve net zero emissions by the time set in our goals; our ability to procure energy from renewable sources; our ability to build a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions business; our ability to improve the business performance of our Advanced Polymer Solutions segment and its ability to secure new customers; potential governmental regulatory actions; political unrest and terrorist acts; risks and uncertainties posed by international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; our ability to maintain our investment-grade credit rating and execute our capital allocation strategy, including our ability to pay dividends; and our ability to comply with debt covenants and to repay our debt. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investors page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

INFORMATION RELATED TO FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA, and EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of identified items provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the company’s ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We calculate EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to profit or operating profit for any period as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of our liquidity. We also present EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS exclusive of identified items. Identified items include adjustments for lower of cost or market (“LCM”), gain/loss on sale of business, asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period, Cash Improvement Plan costs, site closure costs, European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, and discontinued operations. Asset write-downs include impairments of goodwill and impairments of long-lived assets. Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation methodology, which means that the most recently incurred costs are charged to cost of sales and inventories are valued at the earliest acquisition costs. Fluctuation in the prices of crude oil, natural gas and correlated products from period to period may result in the recognition of charges to adjust the value of inventory to the lower of cost or market in periods of falling prices and the reversal of those charges in subsequent interim periods, within the same fiscal year as the charge, as market prices recover. A gain/loss on sale of a business is calculated as the consideration received from the sale less its carrying value. We evaluate property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets whenever impairment indicators are present. If it is determined that an asset or asset group’s undiscounted future cash flows will not be sufficient to recover the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recognized to write the asset down to its estimated fair value. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill is below its carrying amount. If it is determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized. We assess our equity investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. If the decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value. In June 2025, we announced the divestiture of select olefins and polyolefins assets and the associated businesses in Europe, in May 2026 we completed the divestiture. In connection with the divestiture we recognized selling expenses, separation costs and employee-related charges (collectively referred to as “European transaction costs”), income from the transition service agreement and loss on sale of business. In April 2025, the company announced the Cash Improvement Plan, focused on strengthening financial performance, which resulted in employee-related charges across all segments. In March 2025, we announced the permanent closure of our Dutch PO joint venture asset, resulting in the recognition of shutdown-related charges in our Intermediates & Derivatives (“I&D”) segment. Additionally, we recognized shutdown and employee-related charges related to sites in our Advanced Polymer Solutions (“APS”) and Olefins & Polyolefins – Europe, Asia, International (“O&P-EAI”) segments. In February 2025, we ceased business operations at our Houston refinery. Accordingly, our refining business, previously disclosed as the Refining segment, is reported as a discontinued operation.

These non-GAAP financial measures as presented herein, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the way the measures are calculated. In addition, we include calculations for certain other financial measures to facilitate understanding. This release contains time sensitive information that is accurate only as of the time hereof. Information contained in this release is unaudited and subject to change.

LyondellBasell undertakes no obligation to update the information presented herein except to the extent required by law.

Additional operating and financial information may be found on our website at investors.lyondellbasell.com.

Source: LyondellBasell Industries

Investor Contact: David Dennison +1 713-309-4987
Media Contact: Barrie Lee +1 713-309-4791

Table 2 – Reconciliations of Net Income (Loss) to Net Income Excluding Identified Items and to EBITDA Including and Excluding Identified Items
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
Millions of U.S. dollars   September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
Net income (loss)   $ 758     $ 559     $ (890 )   $ 1,442     $ (598 )
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business, pre-tax(a)     —       734       6       734       6  
add: Asset write-downs, pre-tax(b)     —       74       1,202       89       1,234  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs, pre-tax(c)     2       31       7       33       27  
add: Site closure costs, pre-tax(d)     77       30       —       111       117  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income, pre-tax(e)     (9 )     (11 )     17       (10 )     27  
less: (Income) loss from discontinued operations, pre-tax     22       17       83       57       (66 )
less: Benefit from income taxes related to identified items     (22 )     (33 )     (95 )     (64 )     (105 )
Net income excluding identified items   $ 828     $ 1,401     $ 330     $ 2,392     $ 642  
                     
Net income (loss)   $ 758     $ 559     $ (890 )   $ 1,442     $ (598 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     183       232       (49 )     409       91  
Depreciation and amortization     370       347       350       1,059       1,005  
Interest expense, net     109       114       109       330       283  
EBITDA     1,420       1,252       (480 )     3,240       781  
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business(a)     —       734       6       734       6  
add: Asset write-downs(b)     —       74       1,202       89       1,234  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs(c)     2       31       7       33       27  
add: Site closure costs(d)     77       30       —       111       117  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income(e)     (9 )     (11 )     17       (10 )     27  
less: EBITDA from discontinued operations     22       17       83       57       (66 )
EBITDA excluding identified items   $ 1,512     $ 2,127     $ 835     $ 4,254     $ 2,126  
                                         

(a) In May 2026, we disposed of select European O&P assets and the associated businesses, resulting in the recognition of a loss in our O&P-EAI segment. In September 2025, we sold our U.S. specialty powders business, resulting in the recognition of a loss in our APS segment.
(b) Includes asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized non-cash asset write-downs of $89 million, including a $74 million impairment charge recognized in the second quarter related to a plastic waste sorting facility in Houston, Texas, within our Olefins & Polyolefins – Americas segment and $15 million related to property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) in the O&P-EAI segment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized non-cash asset write-downs of $1,234 million, which included non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $400 million in our O&P-EAI segment and $572 million in our APS segment, non-cash impairment charges of $111 million for intangible assets and $99 million for PP&E in our APS segment, and non-cash impairment charges of $43 million for PP&E related to the European assets classified as held for sale within our O&P-EAI segment.
(c) In April 2025, the company announced the Cash Improvement Plan, focused on strengthening financial performance, which resulted in employee-related charges across all segments.
(d) In March 2025, we announced the permanent closure of our Dutch PO joint venture asset, resulting in shutdown-related charges of $76 million and $117 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, within our I&D segment. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, we recognized $31 million of employee-related charges related to the planned closure of our polypropylene asset in Brindisi, Italy, within our O&P-EAI segment.
(e) In June 2025, we announced plans to sell select European O&P assets and the associated businesses, resulting in selling expenses, separation costs and employee-related charges in our O&P-EAI segment. Transition service agreement income was $10 million and $18 million, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively.

Table 3 – Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Diluted EPS Excluding Identified Items
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ 2.32     $ 1.71     $ (2.77 )   $ 4.42     $ (1.89 )
Identified items                    
add: Loss on sale of business     —       2.27       0.02       2.27       0.02  
add: Asset write-downs(a)     —       0.18       3.51       0.21       3.58  
add: Cash Improvement Plan costs     0.01       0.07       0.01       0.08       0.06  
add: Site closure costs     0.17       0.06       —       0.24       0.27  
add: European transaction costs, net of transition service agreement income     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     0.05       (0.02 )     0.08  
less: (Income) loss from discontinued operations     0.06       0.04       0.19       0.14       (0.16 )
Diluted earnings per share excluding identified items   $ 2.54     $ 4.30     $ 1.01     $ 7.34     $ 1.96  
                                         

(a) Includes asset write-downs in excess of $10 million in aggregate for the period.

Table 4 – Calculation of Cash and Liquid Investments and Total Liquidity  
Millions of U.S. dollars   September 30,
2026

Cash and cash equivalents   $ 3,227  
Restricted cash     8  
Short-term investments     —  
Cash and liquid investments     3,235  
add:      
Availability under Senior Revolving Credit Facility     3,750  
Availability under U.S. Receivables Facility     700  
Total liquidity   $ 7,685  
         

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), announced today the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026. This will be the Company’s 10th consecutive quarterly dividend and reflects a 12.8% increase from our prior August distribution. In addition, the Company today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the renewal and increase of its share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of up to $200.0 million (the “Share Repurchase Program”) through December 31, 2031.

About Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services through Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, which give only expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law.

The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as war, terrorist activity and the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in oil prices, rising inflation and other disruptions to world markets; trends in the airline industry and the Company’s ability to capitalize on those trends, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors; risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft; the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate equipment purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to control costs and expenses; changes in interest rates and availability of capital, both to the Company and its customers; the Company’s ability to continue to meet changing customer demands; regulatory changes affecting airline operations, aircraft maintenance, accounting standards and taxes; the market value of engines and other assets in the Company’s portfolio; and risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other continuing and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in such filings. These statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 
CONTACT:
Scott B. Flaherty
  Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
  561.413.0112

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), announced today the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026. This will be the Company’s 10th consecutive quarterly dividend and reflects a 12.8% increase from our prior August distribution. In addition, the Company today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the renewal and increase of its share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of up to $200.0 million (the “Share Repurchase Program”) through December 31, 2031.

About Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services through Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, which give only expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law.

The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as war, terrorist activity and the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in oil prices, rising inflation and other disruptions to world markets; trends in the airline industry and the Company’s ability to capitalize on those trends, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors; risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft; the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate equipment purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to control costs and expenses; changes in interest rates and availability of capital, both to the Company and its customers; the Company’s ability to continue to meet changing customer demands; regulatory changes affecting airline operations, aircraft maintenance, accounting standards and taxes; the market value of engines and other assets in the Company’s portfolio; and risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other continuing and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in such filings. These statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 
CONTACT:
Scott B. Flaherty
  Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
  561.413.0112

LONDON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, reported third quarter 2026 financial results today through an earnings release posted on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.nvent.com. The earnings release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K and is available here. The company will also hold a conference call with analysts and investors at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

The call can be accessed via webcast at http://investors.nvent.com or by dialing 1-833-630-1071 or 1-412-317-1832. Once available, a replay of the conference call will be accessible through November 13, 2026, by dialing 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088, along with the access code 6922418.

About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

Investor Contact
Tony Riter
Vice President, Investor Relations
nVent
763.204.7750
Tony.Riter@nVent.com

Media Contact
Kevin H. King
Vice President, Global Communications
nVent
763.291.0526
Kevin.King@nVent.com

LONDON, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, reported third quarter 2026 financial results today through an earnings release posted on the company’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.nvent.com. The earnings release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K and is available here. The company will also hold a conference call with analysts and investors at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

The call can be accessed via webcast at http://investors.nvent.com or by dialing 1-833-630-1071 or 1-412-317-1832. Once available, a replay of the conference call will be accessible through November 13, 2026, by dialing 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088, along with the access code 6922418.

About nVent
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

Investor Contact
Tony Riter
Vice President, Investor Relations
nVent
763.204.7750
Tony.Riter@nVent.com

Media Contact
Kevin H. King
Vice President, Global Communications
nVent
763.291.0526
Kevin.King@nVent.com

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newlinks Technology Limited (“Newlinks”), the parent company of NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Cloud at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit held in Shenzhen on October 29, 2026. Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate in cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Energy Internet of Things (Energy IoT), jointly exploring innovative applications of AI technology in the energy sector and advancing the evolution of energy digitalization toward intelligent operations.

Held under the theme “Collective Intelligence and the Data Flywheel: Unleashing Productivity Across All Scenarios,” the summit highlighted the practical path of AI agents evolving from individual productivity gains to enterprise-wide, full-scenario productivity. The collaboration with Tencent Cloud reflects the extension of AI capabilities into energy digitalization scenarios.

Newlinks was named among China’s Top 500 private enterprises. Focused on energy digitalization, Newlinks is committed to enhancing the stability and efficiency of global transportation energy networks. Over the decade since its founding, it has developed a “NewLink as a Service” business model that connects participants across the upstream and downstream of the energy industry, serving approximately hundreds of millions of vehicle owners and tens of thousands of enterprise customers as of the date of this press release. Its new energy business covers more than 200,000 charging stations while its refined oil products business connects approximately 26,000 gas stations, with a footprint spanning approximately 1,800 towns and cities across China. NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS), its subsidiary, is the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China.

Tencent Cloud is a cloud computing brand with strong capabilities in cloud computing, big data and AI. Under this collaboration, the two parties intend to leverage their respective strengths to cooperate in AI. Through Tencent Cloud’s data platform, as well as AI-driven tools including WorkBuddy and TokenHub, the two parties expect to deepen the application of AI across energy retail and energy management scenarios, with the aim of improving operational efficiency and user experience.

The Company believes that this collaboration represents a meaningful step by an energy digitalization enterprise and a cloud service provider toward accelerating the empowerment of AI in business development. Leveraging its extensive charging network coverage in the new energy vehicle charging sector and combining it with Tencent Cloud’s AI and cloud capabilities, NaaS aims to bring more convenient energy service experiences and higher operating efficiency to both users and charging stations, and will continue to contribute to the green transformation of China’s transportation energy sector.

About NaaS Technology Inc.

NaaS Technology Inc. is the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks, a leading energy digitalization group in China, and is one of the leading providers of new energy asset operation services. The Company uses advanced technology to intelligently match charging supply with demand, offering EV users a seamless, efficient and smart charging experience, while empowering charging stations and operators to optimize operations, improve efficiency and enhance profitability.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technologies, services and products and keep pace with changes in the industries in which it operates; the growth of China’s EV charging industry and NaaS’ future business development; the demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing; NaaS’ relationships with end users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
NaaS Technology Inc.
E-mail: ir@enaas.com

Media inquiries:
E-mail: pr@enaas.com

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newlinks Technology Limited (“Newlinks”), the parent company of NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Cloud at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit held in Shenzhen on October 29, 2026. Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate in cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Energy Internet of Things (Energy IoT), jointly exploring innovative applications of AI technology in the energy sector and advancing the evolution of energy digitalization toward intelligent operations.

Held under the theme “Collective Intelligence and the Data Flywheel: Unleashing Productivity Across All Scenarios,” the summit highlighted the practical path of AI agents evolving from individual productivity gains to enterprise-wide, full-scenario productivity. The collaboration with Tencent Cloud reflects the extension of AI capabilities into energy digitalization scenarios.

Newlinks was named among China’s Top 500 private enterprises. Focused on energy digitalization, Newlinks is committed to enhancing the stability and efficiency of global transportation energy networks. Over the decade since its founding, it has developed a “NewLink as a Service” business model that connects participants across the upstream and downstream of the energy industry, serving approximately hundreds of millions of vehicle owners and tens of thousands of enterprise customers as of the date of this press release. Its new energy business covers more than 200,000 charging stations while its refined oil products business connects approximately 26,000 gas stations, with a footprint spanning approximately 1,800 towns and cities across China. NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS), its subsidiary, is the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China.

Tencent Cloud is a cloud computing brand with strong capabilities in cloud computing, big data and AI. Under this collaboration, the two parties intend to leverage their respective strengths to cooperate in AI. Through Tencent Cloud’s data platform, as well as AI-driven tools including WorkBuddy and TokenHub, the two parties expect to deepen the application of AI across energy retail and energy management scenarios, with the aim of improving operational efficiency and user experience.

The Company believes that this collaboration represents a meaningful step by an energy digitalization enterprise and a cloud service provider toward accelerating the empowerment of AI in business development. Leveraging its extensive charging network coverage in the new energy vehicle charging sector and combining it with Tencent Cloud’s AI and cloud capabilities, NaaS aims to bring more convenient energy service experiences and higher operating efficiency to both users and charging stations, and will continue to contribute to the green transformation of China’s transportation energy sector.

About NaaS Technology Inc.

NaaS Technology Inc. is the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks, a leading energy digitalization group in China, and is one of the leading providers of new energy asset operation services. The Company uses advanced technology to intelligently match charging supply with demand, offering EV users a seamless, efficient and smart charging experience, while empowering charging stations and operators to optimize operations, improve efficiency and enhance profitability.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technologies, services and products and keep pace with changes in the industries in which it operates; the growth of China’s EV charging industry and NaaS’ future business development; the demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing; NaaS’ relationships with end users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
NaaS Technology Inc.
E-mail: ir@enaas.com

Media inquiries:
E-mail: pr@enaas.com

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