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Huntsman Releases Second Quarter 2015 Results; Adjusted Earnings Per Share Improves More Than 50% Compared To The First Quarter

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Second Quarter 2015 Highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $385 million compared to $363 million in the prior year period and $285 million in the prior quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted income per share was $0.63 compared to $0.59 in the prior year period and $0.40 in the prior quarter.
  • Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $29 million compared to net income of $119 million in the prior year period and $5 million in the prior quarter.
  • The stronger U.S. dollar reduced adjusted EBITDA by an estimated $49 million compared to the prior year period.
  • Extended planned maintenance at our Port Neches, TX facility reduced adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter 2015 by approximately $35 million.


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March 31,


June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2014


2015


2015


2014












Revenues


$    2,740


$    2,988


$    2,589


$    5,329


$    5,743












Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$        29


$      119


$          5


$        34


$      173

Adjusted net income(1)


$      155


$      145


$        98


$      253


$      250












Diluted income per share


$     0.12


$     0.48


$     0.02


$     0.14


$     0.71

Adjusted diluted income per share(1)


$     0.63


$     0.59


$     0.40


$     1.02


$     1.02












EBITDA(1)


$      216


$      327


$      159


$      375


$      588

Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$      385


$      363


$      285


$      670


$      692












See end of press release for footnote explanations

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today reported second quarter 2015 results with revenues of $2,740 million and adjusted EBITDA of $385 million. 

Peter R. Huntsman, our President and CEO, commented:

"Our Performance Products and Advanced Materials businesses continue to demonstrate remarkable earnings. Combined, these businesses represent approximately 50% of our adjusted EBITDA; they have EBITDA margins of approximately 20% and low earnings volatility. Their EBITDA grew approximately 20% compared to the prior year and we have growth projects in place for these businesses that are expected to deliver an additional $100 million over the next couple of years.

Notwithstanding EBITDA headwinds in the second quarter 2015 such as $49 million from foreign currency and $35 million from the extended maintenance outage at our Port Neches, TX facility, our earnings are growing. We are delivering on our announced restructuring savings and growth projects.  Our aggressive efforts to deliver $200 million of synergy and restructuring savings within our Pigments and Additives division by the middle of 2016 are progressing on-time and according to plan."

Segment Analysis for 2Q15 Compared to 2Q14

Polyurethanes

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes division for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to a planned maintenance outage at our PO/MTBE facility in Port Neches, Texas that extended into the second quarter of 2015 and lower average selling prices.  PO/MTBE sales volumes decreased due to the planned maintenance outage.  MDI sales volumes increased due to improved demand in the European region primarily due to improved demand within the insulation, composite wood products and automotive markets.    PO/MTBE average selling prices decreased in-line with lower pricing for high octane gasoline.  MDI average selling prices decreased in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies.  The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower PO/MTBE earnings, partially offset by higher MDI contribution margins.  We estimate the reduction to adjusted EBITDA from the planned PO/MTBE maintenance outage was approximately $30 million within this division in the second quarter 2015.

Performance Products

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products division for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.  Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the sale of our European commodity surfactants business at the end of the second quarter 2014 although sales volumes increased 2% excluding the impact of this sale.  Average selling prices decreased in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins in our amines and upstream intermediate businesses.

Advanced Materials

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials division for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to lower sales volumes.  Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the de-selection of certain business and our restructuring efforts.  Average selling prices increased on a local currency basis due to certain price increase initiatives and our focus on higher value markets, but were more than offset by the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from our focus on higher value business and lower fixed costs.

Textile Effects

The decrease in revenues in our Textile Effects division for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was due to lower average selling prices and lower sales volumes.  Average selling prices decreased primarily due to the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies.  Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the de-selection of lower value business and destocking within the fibers and dyes supply chain.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from our focus on higher value business and lower fixed costs.

Pigments and Additives

Pro forma for the acquisition of Rockwood Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide businesses, revenues decreased in our Pigments and Additives division for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.  Sales volumes decreased primarily as a result of lower end use demand in Europe and North America.  Average selling prices decreased primarily as a result of high titanium dioxide industry inventory levels and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies.  The decrease in pro forma adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower contribution margins for titanium dioxide.

Corporate, LIFO and Other

Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate, LIFO and Other improved by $16 million to a loss of $31 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to a loss of $47 million for the same period in 2014.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of a benefit from LIFO inventory valuation income of $9 million and an increase in income from benzene sales of $5 million.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Outstanding Debt

As of June 30, 2015, we had $1,418 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity compared to $1,601 million at December 31, 2014.

Total capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $147 million.  We expect to spend approximately $525 million on base capital expenditures in 2015, net of reimbursements.  In addition, in 2015 we expect to spend approximately $100 million combined on our new Chinese MDI facility, the completion of our Augusta, Georgia color pigments facility and replacement of Rockwood computer systems.

Based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase accounting for the Rockwood Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide businesses, we expect our annual depreciation and amortization rate to be approximately $400 million.

Income Taxes

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded an income tax expense of $34 million and paid $19 million in cash for income taxes.  Our adjusted effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was 32%.

We expect our 2015 and long term adjusted effective tax rate to be approximately 30%.

Earnings Conference Call Information

We will hold a conference call to discuss our second quarter 2015 financial results on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Call-in numbers for the conference call:
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International participants               (617) 213 - 4864
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In order to facilitate the registration process, you may use the following link to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. You may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time. To pre-register, please go to: https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PWX3M7V4U

Webcast Information

The conference call will be available via webcast and can be accessed from the company's website at ir.huntsman.com.

Replay Information

The conference call will be available for replay beginning July 29, 2015 and ending August 5, 2015.

Call-in numbers for the replay:
U.S. participants                          (888) 286 - 8010
International participants               (617) 801 - 6888
Replay code                                27138577

Upcoming Conferences

During the third quarter a member of management will present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference, August 11, 2015.  A webcast of the presentation, if applicable, along with accompanying materials will be available at ir.huntsman.com.

 

Table 1 – Results of Operations








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June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2014


2015


2014










Revenues


$    2,740


$    2,988


$    5,329


$    5,743

Cost of goods sold


2,191


2,483


4,330


4,788

Gross profit


549


505


999


955

Operating expenses


289


276


569


537

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs


114


13


207


52

Operating income


146


216


223


366

Interest expense


(53)


(51)


(109)


(99)

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates


3


2


5


4

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


(20)


-


(23)


-

Other (expense) income


(1)


-


(2)


1

Income before income taxes


75


167


94


272

Income tax expense


(34)


(43)


(36)


(79)

Income from continuing operations


41


124


58


193

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


(2)


-


(4)


(7)

Net income


39


124


54


186

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax


(10)


(5)


(20)


(13)

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$        29


$      119


$        34


$      173



















Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$      385


$      363


$      670


$      692










Adjusted net income(1)


$      155


$      145


$      253


$      250



















Basic income per share


$     0.12


$     0.49


$     0.14


$     0.72

Diluted income per share


$     0.12


$     0.48


$     0.14


$     0.71

Adjusted diluted income per share(1)


$     0.63


$     0.59


$     1.02


$     1.02










Common share information:









Basic shares outstanding


244.1


241.8


244.0


241.3

Diluted shares


247.5


245.7


247.3


245.0

Diluted shares for adjusted diluted income per share


247.5


245.7


247.3


245.0










See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 2 – Results of Operations by Segment











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2015


2014


(Worse)


2015


2014


(Worse)














Segment Revenues:













Polyurethanes


$      995


$    1,310


(24)%


$    1,885


$    2,510


(25)%

Performance Products


675


833


(19)%


1,331


1,598


(17)%

Advanced Materials


282


324


(13)%


572


643


(11)%

Textile Effects


216


248


(13)%


422


472


(11)%

Pigments & Additives


592


340


74%


1,164


658


77%

Eliminations and other


(20)


(67)


70%


(45)


(138)


67%














Total


$    2,740


$    2,988


(8)%


$    5,329


$    5,743


(7)%














Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):












Polyurethanes


$      159


$      197


(19)%


$      264


$      364


(27)%

Performance Products


141


115


23%


262


233


12%

Advanced Materials


58


53


9%


116


99


17%

Textile Effects


23


22


5%


40


38


5%

Pigments & Additives


35


23


52%


56


49


14%

Corporate, LIFO and other


(31)


(47)


34%


(68)


(91)


25%














Total


$      385


$      363


6%


$      670


$      692


(3)%














See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 3 – Pro Forma (2) Results of Operations by Segment











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2015


2014


(Worse)


2015


2014


(Worse)














Segment Revenues:













Polyurethanes


$      995


$    1,318


(25)%


$    1,885


$    2,525


(25)%

Performance Products


675


833


(19)%


1,331


1,598


(17)%

Advanced Materials


282


324


(13)%


572


643


(11)%

Textile Effects


216


248


(13)%


422


472


(11)%

Pigments & Additives


592


740


(20)%


1,164


1,429


(19)%

Eliminations and other


(20)


(67)


70%


(45)


(138)


67%














Pro forma total


$    2,740


$    3,396


(19)%


$    5,329


$    6,529


(18)%














Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):












Polyurethanes


$      159


$      199


(20)%


$      264


$      368


(28)%

Performance Products


141


115


23%


262


233


12%

Advanced Materials


58


53


9%


116


99


17%

Textile Effects


23


22


5%


40


38


5%

Pigments & Additives


35


79


(56)%


56


152


(63)%

Corporate, LIFO and other


(31)


(47)


34%


(68)


(91)


25%














Pro forma total


$      385


$      421


(9)%


$      670


$      799


(16)%














See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 4 – Factors Impacting Sales Revenues






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Average Selling Price(a)









Local


Exchange


Sales Mix


Sales



Unaudited


Currency


Rate


& Other(c)


Volume(b)


Total












Polyurethanes


(9)%


(7)%


8%


(16)%


(24)%

Performance Products


(6)%


(6)%


(4)%


(3)%


(19)%

Advanced Materials


2%


(9)%


(2)%


(4)%


(13)%

Textile Effects


(3)%


(6)%


3%


(7)%


(13)%

Pigments & Additives


(10)%


(10)%


99%


(5)%


74%

Total Company


(5)%


(8)%


15%


(10)%


(8)%














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June 30, 2015 vs. 2014



Average Selling Price(a)









Local


Exchange


Sales Mix


Sales



Unaudited


Currency


Rate


& Other(c)


Volume(b)


Total












Polyurethanes


(7)%


(6)%


7%


(19)%


(25)%

Performance Products


(4)%


(5)%


(2)%


(6)%


(17)%

Advanced Materials


3%


(8)%


(1)%


(5)%


(11)%

Textile Effects


3%


(6)%


1%


(9)%


(11)%

Pigments & Additives


(9)%


(9)%


102%


(7)%


77%

Total Company


(4)%


(7)%


16%


(12)%


(7)%












(a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials.





(b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials.







(c) Includes full revenue impact from the October 1, 2014 acquisition of the Performance Additives and

        Titanium Dioxide businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.







 

Table 5 -- Factors Impacting Pro Forma Sales Revenue












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Average









Selling


Sales Mix


Sales



Unaudited, pro forma


Price(a)


& Other


Volume(b)


Total










Polyurethanes


(16)%


7%


(4)%

[c]

(13)%

Performance Products


(12)%


(4)%


2%

(d)

(14)%

Advanced Materials


(7)%


(2)%


----

(e)

(9)%

Textile Effects


(9)%


3%


(7)%


(13)%

Pigments & Additives


(20)%


2%


(2)%


(20)%

Total Company


(15)%


6%


(2)%


(11)%












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June 30, 2015 vs. 2014



Average









Selling


Sales Mix


Sales



Unaudited, pro forma


Price(a)


& Other


Volume(b)


Total










Polyurethanes


(13)%


7%


(19)%


(25)%

Performance Products


(9)%


(2)%


(6)%


(17)%

Advanced Materials


(5)%


(1)%


(5)%


(11)%

Textile Effects


(3)%


1%


(9)%


(11)%

Pigments & Additives


(19)%


2%


(2)%


(19)%

Total Company


(13)%


7%


(12)%


(18)%










(a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials.

(b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials.

(c) Excludes volume impact from planned maintenance at our PO/MTBE facility in 2Q15.

(d) Excludes volume impact from closure of European surfactants plant in 2Q14.

(e) Excludes volume impact from de-selection of lower margin business.

 

Table 6 – Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures


















 Income Tax 


 Net Income 


 Diluted Income 



 EBITDA 


 Expense 


 Attrib. to HUN Corp. 


 Per Share 



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June 30,


June 30,


June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2014


2015


2014


2015


2014


2015


2014


















GAAP(1)


$      216


$      327


$      (34)


$      (43)


$       29


$      119


$     0.12


$     0.48

Adjustments:

















Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


12


9


(3)


(2)


9


7


0.04


0.03

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


1


2


 N/A 


 N/A 


2


-


0.01


-

Loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets


1


(2)


-


1


1


(1)


-


-

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


20


-


(7)


-


13


-


0.05


-

Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1


2


(1)


-


-


2


-


0.01

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


19


12


(5)


(4)


14


8


0.06


0.03

Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


115


13


(28)


(3)


87


10


0.35


0.04


















Adjusted(1)


$      385


$      363


$      (78)


$      (51)


$      155


$      145


$     0.63


$     0.59


















Adjusted income tax expense










78


51





Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax










10


5






















Adjusted pre-tax income(1)










$      243


$      201






















Adjusted effective tax rate










32%


25%













































 Income Tax 


 Net Income 


 Diluted Income 



 EBITDA 


Expense


 Attrib. to HUN Corp. 


 Per Share 



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March 31,


March 31,


March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2015


2015


2015


















GAAP(1)


$      159




$        (2)




$         5




$     0.02



Adjustments:

















Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


9




(2)




7




0.03



Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


1




 N/A 




2




0.01



Loss on early extinguishment of debt


3




(1)




2




0.01



Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1




-




1




-



Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


18




(5)




13




0.05



Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


94




(26)




68




0.28




















Adjusted(1)


$      285




$      (36)




$       98




$     0.40




















Adjusted income tax expense










36







Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax










10
























Adjusted pre-tax income(1)










$      144
























Adjusted effective tax rate










25%















































 Income Tax 


 Net Income 


 Diluted Income 



 EBITDA 


 Expense 


 Attrib. to HUN Corp. 


 Per Share 



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June 30,


June 30,


June 30,


June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2014


2015


2014


2015


2014


2015


2014


















GAAP(1)


$      375


$      588


$      (36)


$      (79)


$       34


$      173


$     0.14


$     0.71

Adjustments:

















Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


21


17


(5)


(4)


16


13


0.06


0.05

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


2


9


 N/A 


 N/A 


4


7


0.02


0.03

Loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets


1


(2)


-


1


1


(1)


-


-

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


23


-


(8)


-


15


-


0.06


-

Certain legal settlements and related expenses


2


2


(1)


-


1


2


-


0.01

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


37


25


(10)


(8)


27


17


0.11


0.07

Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


209


53


(54)


(14)


155


39


0.63


0.16


















Adjusted(1)


$      670


$      692


$     (114)


$     (104)


$      253


$      250


$     1.02


$     1.02


















Adjusted income tax expense










114


104





Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax










20


13






















Adjusted pre-tax income(1)










$      387


$      367






















Adjusted effective tax rate










29%


28%






















See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 7 – Pro Forma (2) Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures








 Pro Forma EBITDA 



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In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited, pro forma


2015


2014






GAAP(1)


$      216


$      383

Adjustments:





Allocation of Rockwood general corporate overhead


-


7

Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


12


3

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


1


2

Loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets


1


(2)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


20


-

Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1


2

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


19


13

Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


115


13






Pro forma adjusted(2)


$      385


$      421


















 Pro Forma EBITDA 



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March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited pro forma


2015






GAAP(1)


$      159



Adjustments:





Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


9



Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


1



Loss on early extinguishment of debt


3



Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1



Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


18



Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


94








Pro forma adjusted(2)


$      285




















 Pro Forma EBITDA 



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June 30,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited pro forma


2015


2014






GAAP(1)


$      375


$      691

Adjustments:





Allocation of general corporate overhead


-


14

Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


21


5

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)


2


9

Loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets


1


(2)

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


23


-

Certain legal settlements and related expenses


2


2

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


37


27

Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


209


53






Pro forma adjusted(2)


$      670


$      799






See end of press release for footnote explanations





 

Table 8 – Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA




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March 31,


 June 30, 

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2015


2014


2015


2015


2014












Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$        29


$      119


$          5


$        34


$      173

Interest expense


53


51


56


109


99

Income tax expense from continuing operations


34


43


2


36


79

Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations(3)

1


(2)


1


2


(2)

Depreciation and amortization


99


116


95


194


239












EBITDA(1)


216


327


159


375


588












Pro forma adjustments to:











Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


-


23


-


-


38

Interest expense


-


8


-


-


23

Income tax expense from continuing operations


-


19


-


-


28

Depreciation and amortization


-


6


-


-


14












Pro forma EBITDA(2)


$      216


$      383


$      159


$      375


$      691












See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 9 – Selected Balance Sheet Items










June 30,


March 31,


December 31,

In millions


2015


2015


2014



(unaudited)


(unaudited)










Cash


$            608


$         1,003


$            870

Accounts and notes receivable, net


1,754


1,668


1,707

Inventories


1,938


1,869


2,025

Other current assets


295


347


437

Property, plant and equipment, net


4,328


4,250


4,423

Other assets


1,655


1,614


1,540








Total assets


$       10,578


$       10,751


$       11,002








Accounts payable


$         1,209


$         1,191


$         1,275

Other current liabilities


786


754


790

Current portion of debt


127


529


267

Long-term debt


4,920


4,829


4,933

Other liabilities


1,694


1,675


1,786

Total equity


1,842


1,773


1,951








Total liabilities and equity


$       10,578


$       10,751


$       11,002

 

Table 10 – Outstanding Debt 










June 30,


March 31,


December 31,

In millions


2015


2015


2014



(unaudited)


(unaudited)










Debt:







Senior credit facilities


$         2,509


$         2,512


$         2,528

Accounts receivable programs


217


214


229

Senior notes


1,884


1,862


1,596

Senior subordinated notes


198


493


531

Variable interest entities


165


198


207

Other debt


74


79


109








Total debt - excluding affiliates


5,047


5,358


5,200








Total cash


608


1,003


870








Net debt- excluding affiliates


$         4,439


$         4,355


$         4,330

 

Table 11 – Summarized Statement of Cash Flows








Three months ended


Six months ended



June 30,


June 30,

In millions, unaudited


2015


2015


2014








Total cash at beginning of period(a)


$              1,003


$      870


$      529








Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities


147


181


(17)

Net cash used in investing activities


(152)


(233)


(202)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities


(391)


(202)


103

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash


1


(7)


(1)

Change in restricted cash


-


(1)


-








Total cash at end of period(a)


$                 608


$      608


$      412








Supplemental cash flow information:







Cash paid for interest


$                  (67)


$     (115)


$       (91)

Cash paid for income taxes


(19)


(30)


(143)

Cash paid for capital expenditures


(147)


(296)


(214)

Depreciation and amortization


99


194


239








Changes in primary working capital:







Accounts and notes receivable


$                  (93)


$     (142)


$     (300)

Inventories


(47)


7


(109)

Accounts payable


14


12


94








Total cash used in primary working capital


$                (126)


$     (123)


$     (315)















(a) Includes restricted cash.







 

Footnotes



(1)

We use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business.  We provide adjusted net income because we feel it provides meaningful insight for the investment community into the performance of our business.  We believe that net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") that is most directly comparable to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income.  Additional information with respect to our use of each of these financial measures follows:




EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA as used herein is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. The reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation is set forth in Table 5 above.




Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the following from EBITDA:  (a) acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments; (b) loss (gain) on initial consolidation of subsidiaries; (c) EBITDA from discontinued operations; (d) loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets; (e) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (f) extraordinary loss (gain) on the acquisition of a business; (g) certain legal settlements and related expenses; (h) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); and (i) restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs (credits).  The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA is set forth in Table 4 above.




Adjusted net income (loss) is computed by eliminating the after tax impact of the following items from net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation: (a) acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments; (b) impact of certain foreign tax credit elections; (c) loss (gain) on initial consolidation of subsidiaries; (d) loss (income) from discontinued operations; (e) discount amortization on settlement financing associated with the terminated merger; (f) loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets; (g) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (h) extraordinary loss (gain) on the acquisition of a business; (i) certain legal settlements and related expenses; (j) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); and (k) restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs (credits).   We do not adjust for changes in tax valuation allowances because we do not believe it provides more meaningful information than is provided under GAAP.  The reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders is set forth in Table 4 above.



(2)

Pro forma adjusted as if it had occurred at the beginning of the relevant period to (a) include the October 1, 2014 acquisition of the Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.; (b) to exclude the related sale of our TR52 product line – used in printing inks – to Henan Billions Chemicals Co., Ltd. in December 2014; and (c) to exclude the allocation of general corporate overhead by Rockwood.



(3)

During the first quarter 2010 we closed our Australian styrenics operations; results from this business are treated as discontinued operations. 

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2014 revenues of approximately $13 billion including the acquisition of Rockwood's performance additives and titanium dioxide businesses. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 100 manufacturing and R&D facilities in more than 30 countries and employ approximately 16,000 associates within our 5 distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

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