OREANDA-NEWS. November 19, 2013. LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced that its Supervisory Board has authorized the company's Management Board to declare an interim dividend of USD0.60 per share, representing an increase of 20 percent to the company's most recent interim dividend.

The interim dividend is expected to be paid Dec. 9, 2013 to shareholders of record Nov. 25, 2013, with an ex-dividend date of Nov. 21, 2013. The declaration is subject to the adoption of a resolution by the Management Board, which is expected to occur Nov. 25.

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500 Index.  LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) manufactures products at 58 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 parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.