Huntsman CORP

Previous wording

As discussed in “Note 4. Discontinued Operations and Business Dispositions—Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our consolidated financial statements, the results from continuing operations primarily exclude the results of our Textile Effects Business for all periods presented. For each of our Company and Huntsman International, the following tables set forth our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in millions, except per share amounts).

Current wording

As discussed in “Note 4. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our consolidated financial statements, the results from continuing operations primarily exclude the results of our Textile Effects Business for all periods presented. For each of our Company and Huntsman International, the following tables set forth our consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except per share amounts).

Previous wording

Our management uses adjusted EBITDA to assess financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and certain Corporate and other items, as well as eliminating the following adjustments: (a) business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments; (b) EBITDA from discontinued operations; (c) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net; (d) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (e) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (f) costs (income) associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net; (g) gain on sale of businesses/assets; (h) income from transition services arrangements; (i) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (j) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (k) plant incident remediation credits; and (l) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs. Starting in 2021, we began to include income and costs associated with the arbitration award we won in October 2021 in excess of $600 million against Albemarle Corporation (“Albemarle”) for fraud and breach of contract (the “Albemarle Settlement”), net in our adjustments since such income and costs represents a one-time legal settlement and does not reflect our ongoing financial performance. We believe that net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA.

Current wording

Our management uses adjusted EBITDA to assess financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, before interest, income tax, depreciation and amortization, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and certain Corporate and other items, as well as eliminating the following adjustments: (a) business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, net; (b) EBITDA from discontinued operations; (c) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net and other tax matter adjustments; (d) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (e) costs associated with the Albemarle settlement, net; (f) loss on sale of business/assets; (g) loss on dissolution of subsidiaries; (h) income from transition services arrangements; (i) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (j) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (k) plant incident remediation credits; and (l) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs. We believe that net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA.

Previous wording

Adjusted net income is computed by eliminating the after tax amounts related to the following from net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation: (a) business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments; (b) income from discontinued operations; (c) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net; (d) loss on early extinguishment of debt; (e) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (f) costs (income) associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net; (g) gain on sale of businesses/assets; (h) income from transition services arrangements associated with the sale of our Chemical Intermediates Businesses to Indorama; (i) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (j) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (k) plant incident remediation credits; (l) establishment of significant deferred tax asset valuation allowance; and (m) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs. Basic adjusted net income per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Adjusted diluted net income per share reflects all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and is computed by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding as dilutive securities. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share amounts are presented solely as supplemental information.

Current wording

Adjusted net income is computed by eliminating the after tax amounts related to the following from net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation: (a) business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, net; (b) (loss) income from discontinued operations; (c) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net and other tax matter adjustments; (d) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (e) costs associated with the Albemarle settlement, net; (f) loss on sale of business/assets; (g) loss on dissolution of subsidiaries; (h) income from transition services arrangements; (i) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (j) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (k) plant incident remediation credits; (l) establishment of significant deferred tax asset valuation allowances; (m) income tax settlement related to U.S. Tax Reform Act; and (n) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs. Basic adjusted net income per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Adjusted diluted net income per share reflects all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and is computed by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding as dilutive securities. Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per share amounts are presented solely as supplemental information.

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2023, loss from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $17 million as compared with income of $448 million in the 2022 period. For the year ended December 31, 2023, loss from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman International was $15 million, as compared with income of $449 million in the 2022 period. The decreases noted above were the result of the following items:

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, loss from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $162 million as compared with $17 million in the 2023 period. For the year ended December 31, 2024, loss from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman International was $160 million as compared with $15 million in the 2023 period. The decreases noted above were the result of the following items:

Previous wording

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes, lower MDI average selling prices and the net negative impact of major foreign currency exchange rate movements against the U.S. dollar. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to lower demand, primarily in the Americas. MDI average selling prices decreased primarily due to less favorable supply and demand dynamics. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes, lower MDI margins, the net negative impact of major foreign currency exchange rate movements against the U.S. dollar and a gain from an insurance settlement received in the second quarter of 2022, partially offset by higher equity earnings from our minority-owned joint venture in China and cost savings from our cost optimization programs.

Current wording

The increase in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by lower MDI average selling prices. Sales volumes increased primarily due to improved demand and share gains in certain markets, including insulation and composite wood panels. MDI average selling prices decreased primarily due to competitive pressures. The minimal decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower MDI average selling prices and lower equity earnings from our minority-owned joint venture in China, partially offset by lower raw materials costs, lower fixed costs and higher sales volumes.

Previous wording

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products segment for 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased in all regions primarily due to slowing construction activity and reduced demand in coatings and adhesives, agriculture, lubes and other industrial markets. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to decreased sales volumes and lower average selling prices, partially offset by reduced fixed costs.

Current wording

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products segment for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to lower average selling prices, partially offset by higher sales volumes. Average selling prices decreased primarily due to competitive pressure. Sales volumes increased primarily due to improved demand and volume improvement initiatives across certain markets, including fuel and lubricant additives and coatings and adhesives. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower average selling prices, partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower raw materials costs.

Previous wording

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes while average selling prices remained stable. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to reduced customer demand in our infrastructure markets and the deselection of lower margin business. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes.

Current wording

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to lower average selling prices, partially offset by higher sales volumes. Average selling prices decreased primarily due to unfavorable sales mix. Sales volumes increased in our infrastructure, general industry and aerospace markets driven by market recovery. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower average selling prices.

Previous wording

Corporate and other includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign currency exchange gains and losses, last-in first-out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation reserve adjustments, loss on early extinguishment of debt, unallocated restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs, nonoperating income and expense and gains and losses on the disposition of corporate assets. For 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman Corporation increased by $12 million to a loss of $163 million from a loss of $175 million for 2022. For 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman International increased by $12 million to a loss of $160 million from a loss of $172 million for 2022. The increase in adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other resulted primarily from an increase in LIFO valuation gains and a decrease in corporate overhead costs and minority interest expense, partially offset by a decrease in unallocated foreign currency exchange gains.

Current wording

Corporate and other includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign currency exchange gains and losses, last-in first-out (“LIFO”) inventory valuation reserve adjustments, loss on early extinguishment of debt, unallocated restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs, nonoperating income and expense and gains and losses on the disposition of corporate assets. Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman Corporation remained the same, a loss of $163 million, for 2024 as compared to 2023. Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman International remained the same, a loss of $160 million, for 2024 as compared to 2023. The impact on adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other resulted primarily from decreases in corporate overhead costs and unallocated foreign currency exchange losses, offset by an increase in LIFO valuation losses.

Previous wording

** **Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for 2023 and 2022 was $251 million and $892 million, respectively. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2023 compared with 2022 was primarily attributable to decreased operating income as described in “—Results of Operations” above as well as a net cash outflow of $95 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities for 2023 as compared with 2022.

Current wording

** **Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for 2024 and 2023 was $285 million and $251 million, respectively. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during 2024 compared with 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase of $42 million in dividends received from unconsolidated subsidiaries and a net cash inflow of $29 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities for 2024 as compared with 2023, partially offset by a decrease of $37 million in operating (loss) income from continuing operations adjusted for noncash activities as noted in our consolidated statements of cash flows.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations for 2023 and 2022 was $309 million and $(260) million, respectively. During 2023 and 2022, we paid $230 million and $272 million, respectively, for capital expenditures. During 2023, we received $544 million for the sale of businesses, net, primarily related to net proceeds of $530 million from the sale of our Textile Effects Business. See “See “Note 4. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from continuing operations for 2024 and 2023 was $(126) million and $309 million, respectively. During 2024 and 2023, we paid $184 million and $230 million, respectively, for capital expenditures. During 2024, we received approximately $30 million as an interim liquidating distribution from SLIC, we received $16 million for the sale of businesses, net, primarily related to the resolution of net working capital of $12 million from the sale of our Textile Effects Business, and we received $11 million related to the sale of assets. During 2023, we received $544 million for the sale of businesses, net, primarily related to net proceeds of $530 million from the sale of our Textile Effects Business. See “Note 4. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our consolidated financial statements.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities for 2023 and 2022 was $620 million and $994 million, respectively. During 2023 and 2022, we paid $349 million and $1,005 million for repurchases of our common stock, respectively. During 2023, we repaid $51 million against the outstanding balances under our 2022 $1.2 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (“2022 Revolving Credit Facility”) and our U.S. accounts receivable securitization program (“U.S. A/R Program”) and European accounts receivable securitization program (“EU A/R Program” and collectively with the U.S. A/R Program, “A/R Programs”). During 2022, we had net borrowings of $219 million under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities for 2024 and 2023 was $326 million and $620 million, respectively. During 2024, we received proceeds of approximately $350 million related to the issuance of our 5.70% senior notes due 2034 (“2034 Senior Notes”). See “Note 8. Debt—Direct and Subsidiary Debt—Senior Notes” to our consolidated financial statements. During 2024, HPS paid approximately $218 million against the note payable with SLIC for the acquisition of assets. “See “Note 3. Business Combinations and Acquisitions—Separation and Acquisition of Assets of SLIC Joint Venture” to our consolidated financial statements. During 2024 and 2023, we repaid $169 million and $51 million, respectively, against the outstanding balances under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and our U.S. accounts receivable securitization program (“U.S. A/R Program”) and European accounts receivable securitization program (“EU A/R Program” and collectively with the U.S. A/R Program, “A/R Programs”). During 2023, we paid $349 million for repurchases of our common stock.

Previous wording

Free cash flow from continuing operations for 2023 and 2022 were proceeds of cash of $21 million and $620 million, respectively. The decrease in free cash flow from continuing operations was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations, partially offset by a decrease in cash used for capital expenditures during 2023 as compared with 2022.

Current wording

Free cash flow from continuing operations for 2024 and 2023 were proceeds of cash of $101 million and $21 million, respectively. The increase in free cash flow from continuing operations was attributable to an increase in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations and a decrease in cash used for capital expenditures during 2024 as compared with 2023.

Previous wording

Our working capital decreased by $302 million as a result of the net impact of the following significant changes:

Current wording

Our working capital decreased by $582 million as a result of the net impact of the following significant changes:

Previous wording

We depend upon our cash, our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, our A/R Programs and other debt instruments to provide liquidity for our operations and working capital needs. As of December 31, 2023, we had $1,738 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity, consisting of $540 million in cash, $1,196 million in availability under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and $2 million in availability under our A/R Programs. Our liquidity can be significantly impacted by various factors. The following matters are expected to have a significant impact on our liquidity:

Current wording

We depend upon our cash, our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, our A/R Programs and other debt instruments to provide liquidity for our operations and working capital needs. As of December 31, 2024, we had $1,719 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity, consisting of $340 million in cash, $1,197 million in availability under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and $182 million in availability under our A/R Programs. Our liquidity can be significantly impacted by various factors. The following matters are expected to have a significant impact on our liquidity:

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had $12 million classified as current portion of debt, including debt at our variable interest entities of $9 million and certain other short-term facilities and scheduled amortization payments totaling $3 million. We intend to renew, repay or extend the majority of these short-term facilities in the next twelve months.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had $325 million classified as current portion of debt, including $313 million outstanding under our 2025 Senior Notes, debt at our variable interest entities of $9 million and certain other short-term facilities and scheduled amortization payments totaling $3 million. We intend to renew, repay or extend these short-term facilities in the next twelve months.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $529 million of cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, held by our foreign subsidiaries, including our variable interest entities. With the exception of certain amounts that we expect to repatriate in the foreseeable future, we intend to use cash held in our foreign subsidiaries to fund our local operations. Nevertheless, we could repatriate additional cash as dividends and the repatriation of cash as a dividend would generally not be subject to U.S. taxation. However, such repatriation may potentially be subject to limited foreign withholding taxes.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $280 million of cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, held by our foreign subsidiaries, including our variable interest entities. With the exception of certain amounts that we expect to repatriate in the foreseeable future, we intend to use cash held in our foreign subsidiaries to fund our local operations. Nevertheless, we could repatriate additional cash as dividends and the repatriation of cash as a dividend would generally not be subject to U.S. taxation. However, such repatriation may potentially be subject to limited foreign withholding taxes.

Previous wording

Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. We evaluate deferred tax assets to determine whether it is more likely than not that they will be realized; valuation allowances are recorded to offset deferred tax assets unlikely to be realized. Valuation allowances are reviewed each period on a tax jurisdiction basis to analyze whether there is sufficient positive or negative evidence to support a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax assets. These conclusions require significant judgment. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider cumulative income or losses during the applicable three-year period. Cumulative losses incurred over the three-year period limits our ability to consider other evidence, such as our projections for the future. Changes in expected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in applicable jurisdictions affect our assessment of the realization of deferred tax assets. Our judgments regarding valuation allowances are also influenced by factors outside of business results, including the costs and risks associated with any tax planning strategy associated with utilizing a deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2023, we had total valuation allowances of $221 million, which represents an increase of $52 million from the prior year, and we have a recognized a net deferred tax liability of $131 million. See “Note 19. Income Taxes” to our consolidated financial statements for more information regarding our deferred tax assets and valuation allowances.

Current wording

Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. We evaluate deferred tax assets to determine whether it is more likely than not that they will be realized; valuation allowances are recorded to offset deferred tax assets unlikely to be realized. Valuation allowances are reviewed each period on a tax jurisdiction basis and analyzed to determine whether there is sufficient positive or negative evidence to support a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax assets. These conclusions require significant judgment. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, we consider cumulative income or losses during the applicable three-year period. Cumulative losses incurred over the three-year period limits our ability to consider other evidence, such as our projections for the future. Changes in expected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in applicable jurisdictions affect our assessment of the realization of deferred tax assets. Our judgments regarding valuation allowances are also influenced by factors outside of business results, including the costs and risks associated with any tax planning strategy associated with utilizing a deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2024, we had total valuation allowances of $255 million, which represents an increase of $34 million from the prior year, and we have recognized a net deferred tax liability of $135 million. See “Note 19. Income Taxes” to our consolidated financial statements for more information regarding our deferred tax assets and valuation allowances.

Previous wording

We sponsor several contributory and non-contributory defined benefit plans, covering employees primarily in the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland, but also covering employees in a number of other countries. We fund the material plans through trust arrangements (or local equivalents) where the assets are held separately from us. We also sponsor unfunded postretirement plans which provide medical and, in some cases, life insurance benefits covering certain employees in the U.S. and Canada. Amounts recorded in our consolidated financial statements are recorded based upon actuarial valuations performed by various independent actuaries. Inherent in these valuations are numerous assumptions regarding expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates, compensation increases, mortality rates and health care cost trends. Each of these critical estimates are subject to uncertainty and are assessed by us using historical data, as well as projections of future conditions. These assumptions and changes during the period are described in “Note 18. Employee Benefit Plans” to our consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

We sponsor several contributory and non-contributory defined benefit plans, covering employees primarily in the U.S., the U.K., the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland, but also covering employees in a number of other countries. We fund the material plans through trust arrangements (or local equivalents) where the assets are held separately from us. We also sponsor unfunded postretirement plans which provide medical and, in some cases, life insurance benefits covering certain employees in the U.S. Amounts recorded in our consolidated financial statements are recorded based upon actuarial valuations performed by various independent actuaries. Inherent in these valuations are numerous assumptions regarding expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, discount rates, compensation increases, mortality rates and health care cost trends. Each of these critical estimates are subject to uncertainty and are assessed by us using historical data, as well as projections of future conditions. These assumptions and changes during the period are described in “Note 18. Employee Benefit Plans” to our consolidated financial statements.

Previous wording

We retain third party actuaries to assist us with judgments necessary to make assumptions on which our employee pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations and expenses are based. The effect of a 1% change in three key assumptions is summarized as follows (dollars in millions):

Current wording

We retain third party actuaries to assist us with judgments necessary to make assumptions on which our employee pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations and expenses are based. The effects of a 1% change in three key assumptions are summarized as follows (dollars in millions):