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Huntsman Reports First Quarter Results; Reports Strong Adjusted EBITDA Improvement Compared to Prior Quarter

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

First Quarter 2016 Highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $274 million compared to $285 million in the prior year period and $240 million in the prior quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted income per share was $0.37 compared to $0.40 in the prior year period and $0.51 in the prior quarter.
  • Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $56 million compared to $5 million in the prior year period and $4 million in the prior quarter.
  • The stronger U.S. dollar reduced adjusted EBITDA by an estimated $19 million compared to the prior year period; a negative impact of approximately $0.05 loss per diluted share.
  • First quarter 2016 free cash flow generation improved $34 million compared to the prior year period.

 



Three months ended



March 31,


December 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2016


2015


2015








Revenues


$2,355


$2,589


$          2,332








Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$     56


$      5


$                 4

Adjusted net income(1)


$     88


$     98


$             124








Diluted income per share


$  0.24


$  0.02


$            0.02

Adjusted diluted income per share(1)


$  0.37


$  0.40


$            0.51








EBITDA(1)


$   232


$   159


$             111

Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$   274


$   285


$             240









See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today reported first quarter 2016 results with revenues of $2,355 million and adjusted EBITDA of $274 million. 

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

"I am pleased with the improvements that we are seeing in our business.  We are intensely focused on the three priorities outlined at our recent Investor Day.

Our first priority is growing margins and earnings in our core downstream differentiated businesses. To this end, during the first quarter our total company adjusted EBITDA improved to $274 million from $240 million in the previous quarter. 

Our second priority is generating more than $350 million of free cash flow in 2016. Our first quarter results put us well on track to achieving this objective.

Our third priority is the separation of our TiO2 business. We continue to explore a spin to our shareholders as well as other strategic options. As margins improve in our pigments business and we see the full effects of our restructuring efforts, I am encouraged that improving conditions will enable us to achieve this separation.

Our successful first quarter results position us well to accomplish these objectives to increase shareholder value."

Segment Analysis for 1Q16 Compared to 1Q15

Polyurethanes

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes division for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was primarily due to lower average selling prices.  MDI average selling prices decreased in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.  MTBE average selling prices decreased in-line with lower pricing for high octane gasoline.  PO/MTBE sales volumes increased due to the impact of the prior year planned maintenance outage.  MDI sales volumes increased due to higher demand in the Americas and European regions.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the impact of the prior year planned PO/MTBE maintenance outage, estimated at $60 million, and higher MDI volumes, partially offset by lower MTBE margins and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.

Performance Products

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products division for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was primarily due to lower average selling prices, partially offset by higher sales volumes.  Average selling prices decreased primarily in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.  Sales volumes increased primarily due to higher sales volumes of ethylene oxide intermediates, partially offset by lower sales volumes for amines and maleic anhydride.  The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes for amines and maleic anhydride and lower contribution margins for ethylene and maleic anhydride.

Advanced Materials

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials division for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.  Sales volumes decreased in the Americas region, primarily due to competitive pressure, partially offset by strong volume growth in our European and Asia Pacific regions.  Average selling prices decreased in our European and Asia Pacific regions as a result of competitive pricing pressure and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from lower raw material costs.

Textile Effects

The decrease in revenues in our Textile Effects division for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was due to lower average selling prices and lower sales volumes.  Average selling prices decreased primarily due to the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.  Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the de-selection of lower value business and destocking within the dyes supply chain.  The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from lower raw material costs and lower selling, general and administrative expenses.

Pigments and Additives

The decrease in revenues in our Pigments and Additives division for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015 was due to lower average selling prices, partially offset by higher sales volumes.  Average selling prices decreased primarily as a result of competitive pressure and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar primarily against the euro.  Sales volumes increased primarily due to increased end use demand.  The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower contribution margins for titanium dioxide.

Corporate, LIFO and Other

Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate, LIFO and Other decreased by $5 million to a loss of $42 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to a loss of $37 million for the same period in 2015.  The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of a decrease in LIFO inventory valuation income, partially offset by a decrease in loss from benzene sales.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Outstanding Debt

As of March 31, 2016, we had $974 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity compared to $1,023 million on December 31, 2015.

On September 29, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million in shares of our common stock.  On October 27, 2015 we entered into and funded an accelerated share repurchase agreement to repurchase $100 million of our common stock.  The accelerated share repurchase was completed in January 2016 with 8.6 million shares repurchased.

On April 1, 2016, we entered into a new $550 million 2016 Term Loan B due 2023.  Proceeds from the new term loan were used to repay in full our term loan B due 2017 and remaining term loan C due 2016.  We also extended the maturity of our revolving credit facility to 2021 and increased the amount to $650 million.

Total capital expenditures for the period ended March 31, 2016 were $99 million.  We expect to spend approximately $450 million annually on capital expenditures in 2016 and 2017. 

Income Taxes

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recorded an income tax expense of $27 million.  During the same period we paid $5 million in cash for income taxes. 

We expect our 2016 and long term adjusted effective tax rate to be approximately 30%.

Earnings Conference Call Information

We will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Call-in numbers for the conference call:

U.S. participants

(888) 679 - 8035

International participants

(617) 213 - 4848

Passcode

503 030 93#

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=P84M7KQQF

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 April 28, 2016 and ending May 5, 2016.


Call-in numbers for the replay:

U.S. participants

(888) 286 - 8010

International participants 

(617) 801 - 6888

Replay code

29385180

 

Table 1 – Results of Operations






Three months ended



March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2016


2015






Revenues


$2,355


$2,589

Cost of goods sold


1,939


2,139

Gross profit


416


450

Operating expenses


265


280

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs


13


93

Operating income


138


77

Interest expense


(50)


(56)

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates


1


2

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


-


(3)

Other income (loss)


1


(1)

Income before income taxes


90


19

Income tax expense


(27)


(2)

Income from continuing operations


63


17

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(2)


(1)


(2)

Net income


62


15

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax


(6)


(10)

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$     56


$      5











Adjusted EBITDA(1)


$   274


$   285






Adjusted net income(1)


$     88


$     98











Basic income per share


$  0.24


$  0.02

Diluted income per share


$  0.24


$  0.02

Adjusted diluted income per share(1)


$  0.37


$  0.40






Common share information:





Basic shares outstanding


236


244

Diluted shares


238


247

Diluted shares for adjusted diluted income per share


238


247







See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 2 – Results of Operations by Segment 







Three months ended




March 31,


Better /

In millions, unaudited


2016


2015


(Worse)








Segment Revenues:







Polyurethanes


$   836


$   890


(6)%

Performance Products


536


656


(18)%

Advanced Materials


266


290


(8)%

Textile Effects


185


206


(10)%

Pigments & Additives


540


572


(6)%

Corporate and eliminations


(8)


(25)


n/m








Total


$2,355


$2,589


(9)%








Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):






Polyurethanes


$   131


$   105


25%

Performance Products


92


121


(24)%

Advanced Materials


60


58


3%

Textile Effects


18


17


6%

Pigments & Additives


15


21


(29)%

Corporate, LIFO and other


(42)


(37)


(14)%








Total


$   274


$   285


(4)%









n/m = not meaningful

See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 3 – Factors Impacting Sales Revenues






Three months ended



March 31, 2016 vs. 2015



Average Selling Price(a)









Local


Exchange


Sales Mix


Sales



Unaudited


Currency


Rate


& Other


Volume(b)


Total












Polyurethanes


(19)%


(2)%


2%


13%


(6)%

Performance Products


(13)%


(2)%


(10)%


7%


(18)%

Advanced Materials


(3)%


(5)%


2%


(2)%


(8)%

Textile Effects


(2)%


(5)%


(1)%


(2)%


(10)%

Pigments & Additives


(11)%


(3)%


2%


6%


(6)%

Total Company


(13)%


(3)%


(2)%


9%


(9)%














Pro forma





Three months ended





March 31, 2016 vs. 2015





Average











Selling


Sales Mix


Sales





Unaudited, pro forma


Price(a)


& Other


Volume(b)


Total














Polyurethanes


(21)%


2%


3%


(16)%

(c)


Performance Products


(15)%


(10)%


7%


(18)%



Advanced Materials


(8)%


2%


(2)%


(8)%



Textile Effects


(7)%


(1)%


(2)%


(10)%



Pigments & Additives


(14)%


2%


6%


(6)%



Total Company


(16)%


(2)%


6%


(12)%

(c)














(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 1H15.

 

Table 4 – Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures








 Income Tax 


 Net Income 


 Diluted Income 



 EBITDA 


 Expense 


 Attrib. to HUN Corp. 


 Per Share 



Three months ended


Three months ended


Three months ended


Three months ended



March 31,


March 31,


March 31,


March 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2016


2015


2016


2015


2016


2015


2016


2015


















GAAP(1)


$      232


$      159


$      (27)


$        (2)


$       56


$         5


$     0.24


$     0.02

Adjustments:

















Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


9


9


(3)


(2)


6


7


0.03


0.03

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(2)


2


1


 N/A 


 N/A 


1


2


-


0.01

Loss on early extinguishment of debt


-


3


-


(1)


-


2


-


0.01

Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1


1


-


-


1


1


-


-

Net plant incident remediation costs


1


-


-


-


1


-


-


-

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


16


18


(3)


(5)


13


13


0.05


0.05

Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


13


94


(3)


(26)


10


68


0.04


0.28


















Adjusted(1)


$      274


$      285


$      (36)


$      (36)


$       88


$       98


$     0.37


$     0.40


















Adjusted income tax expense










36


36





Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax










6


10






















Adjusted pre-tax income(1)










$      130


$      144






















Adjusted effective tax rate










28%


25%













































 Income Tax 


 Net Income 


 Diluted Income 



 EBITDA 


(Expense) Benefit


 Attrib. to HUN Corp. 


 Per Share 



Three months ended


Three months ended


Three months ended


Three months ended



December 31,


December 31,


December 31,


December 31,

In millions, except per share amounts, unaudited


2015


2015


2015


2015


















GAAP(1)


$      111




$       39




$         4




$     0.02



Adjustments:

















Acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments


22




(6)




16




0.07



Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(2)


3




 N/A 




-




-



Loss on disposition of businesses/assets


1




-




1




-



Certain legal settlements and related expenses


1




-




1




-



Net plant incident remediation costs


1




-




1




-



Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses


18




(3)




15




0.06



Restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs


83




3




86




0.36




















Adjusted(1)


$      240




$       33




$      124




$     0.51




















Adjusted income tax benefit










(33)







Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax










5
























Adjusted pre-tax income(1)










$       96
























Adjusted effective tax rate










-34%










































See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 5 – Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA






Three months ended



March 31,


December 31,

In millions, unaudited


2016


2015


2015








Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation


$  56


$    5


$                 4

Interest expense


50


56


47

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations


27


2


(39)

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

(1)


1


(3)

Depreciation and amortization


100


95


102








EBITDA(1)


$232


$159


$             111
















See end of press release for footnote explanations

 

Table 6 – Selected Balance Sheet Items








March 31,


December 31,

In millions


2016


2015



(unaudited)








Cash


$      218


$             269

Accounts and notes receivable, net


1,572


1,449

Inventories


1,689


1,692

Other current assets


351


424

Property, plant and equipment, net


4,437


4,446

Other assets


1,573


1,540






Total assets


$    9,840


$          9,820






Accounts payable


$    1,027


$          1,061

Other current liabilities


652


686

Current portion of debt


103


170

Long-term debt


4,724


4,625

Other liabilities


1,649


1,649

Total equity


1,685


1,629






Total liabilities and equity


$    9,840


$          9,820

 

Table 7 – Outstanding Debt  








March 31,


December 31,

In millions


2016


2015



(unaudited)








Debt:





Senior credit facilities


$    2,441


$          2,454

Accounts receivable programs


263


215

Senior notes


1,872


1,850

Variable interest entities


140


151

Other debt


111


125






Total debt - excluding affiliates


4,827


4,795






Total cash


218


269






Net debt- excluding affiliates


$    4,609


$          4,526

 

Table 8 – Summarized Statement of Cash Flows 






Three months ended



March 31,

In millions, unaudited


2016


2015






Total cash at beginning of period(a)


$ 269


$                870






Net cash provided by operating activities


88


34

Net cash used in investing activities


(101)


(81)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities


(38)


189

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash


2


(8)

Change in restricted cash


(2)


(1)



-



Total cash at end of period(a)


$ 218


$             1,003






Supplemental cash flow information:





Cash paid for interest


$  (35)


$                (48)

Cash paid for income taxes


(5)


(11)

Cash paid for capital expenditures


(99)


(149)

Depreciation and amortization


100


95






Changes in primary working capital:





Accounts and notes receivable


$(105)


$                (49)

Inventories


22


54

Accounts payable


(31)


(2)






Total cash provided by primary working capital


$(114)


$                   3


















Three months ended



March 31,



2016


2015

Free cashflow:





Adjusted EBITDA


$ 274


$                285

Capital expenditures


(99)


(149)

Interest


(35)


(48)

Income taxes


(5)


(11)

Primary working capital change


(114)


3

Restructuring


(20)


(27)

Pensions


(20)


(33)

Maintenance & other


6


(67)






Total free cash flow 


$  (13)


$                (47)











(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, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income (loss), as used herein, are 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 7 above.




Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the following from EBITDA:  (a) acquisition and integration expenses, purchase accounting adjustments; (b) EBITDA from discontinued operations; (c) loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets; (d) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (e) certain legal settlements and related expenses; (f) net plant incident remediation costs; (g) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); and (h) 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 (income) from discontinued operations; (d) discount amortization on settlement financing associated with the terminated merger; (d) loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/assets; (e) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (f) certain legal settlements and related expenses; (g) net plant incident remediation costs; (h) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); and (i) 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)

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

 

About Huntsman: 
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2015 revenues of approximately $10 billion.  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 approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 15,000 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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Forward-Looking Statements: 
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors.  The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.

 

 

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