Chemicals company LyondellBasell Industries NV said Friday its board has approved an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.00 a share. The new dividend is payable March 12 to shareholders of record as of March 2. Shares were not yet active premarket, but have gained 19% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 14%.
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