Publicado 02/10/2020 07:56

LyondellBasell and Sasol form Integrated Polyethylene Joint Venture (2)

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Additionally, this communication includes forward-looking statements relating to the proposed joint venture between LyondellBasell and Sasol, including financial estimates and statements as to the expected timing, completion and effects of the proposed joint venture. These estimates and statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. Such estimates and statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the joint venture, including future financial and operating results and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of LyondellBasell and Sasol and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties outside of our control. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreements, the risk that Sasol shareholders may not approve the transaction, the risk that the necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated, failure to realize the benefits expected from the proposed joint venture. Discussions of additional risks and uncertainties are contained in LyondellBasell and Sasol's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Neither LyondellBasell nor Sasol is under any obligation, and each expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Persons reading this communication are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof.

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In South Africa:Alex AndersonSenior Manager: Group External CommunicationDirect telephone: +27 (0) 10-344-6509Mobile: +27 (0) 71-600-9605alex.anderson@sasol.com[mailto:alex.anderson@sasol.com]

In the U.S.:Kim CusimanoNorth America Corporate AffairsDirect telephone: +1 (225) 776-0758kim.cusimano@us.sasol.com[mailto:kim.cusimano@us.sasol.com]

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