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UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                          to                         

Commission
File Number

    

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter,
Principal Office Address and Telephone Number

    

State of
Incorporation
or Organization

    

I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.

001-32427

Huntsman Corporation
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(281) 719-6000

Delaware

42-1648585

333-85141

Huntsman International LLC
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
(281) 719-6000

Delaware

87-0630358

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Registrant

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Huntsman Corporation

 

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

HUN

New York Stock Exchange

Huntsman International LLC

 

NONE

 

NONE

NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Huntsman Corporation

Yes ☒

No ☐

Huntsman International LLC

Yes ☒

No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Huntsman Corporation

Yes ☒

No ☐

Huntsman International LLC

Yes ☒

No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Huntsman Corporation

Large accelerated filer ☒

Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐

Emerging growth company ☐

Huntsman International LLC

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☐

Non-accelerated filer ☒

Smaller reporting company ☐

Emerging Growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Huntsman Corporation

Huntsman International LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Huntsman Corporation

Yes ☐

No ☒

Huntsman International LLC

Yes ☐

No ☒

On October 18, 2023, 174,287,403 shares of common stock of Huntsman Corporation were outstanding and 2,728 units of membership interest of Huntsman International LLC were outstanding. There is no trading market for Huntsman International LLC’s units of membership interest. All of Huntsman International LLC’s units of membership interest are held by Huntsman Corporation.


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q presents information for two registrants: Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman International LLC. Huntsman International LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation and is the principal operating company of Huntsman Corporation. The information reflected in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is equally applicable to both Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman International LLC, except where otherwise indicated. Huntsman International LLC meets the conditions set forth in General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and, to the extent applicable, is therefore filing this form with a reduced disclosure format.



 

 
 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD

ENDED September 30, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4

ITEM 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

4

Huntsman Corporation and Subsidiaries:

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity

7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

9

Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries:

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

10

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

11

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

12

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity

13

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

14

Huntsman Corporation and Subsidiaries and Huntsman International LLC and Subsidiaries:

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

15

ITEM 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

34

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

47

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

47

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

48

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

48

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

48

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

48

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

49

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information set forth in this report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than historical factual information are forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding: projections of revenue, expenses, profit, profit margins, tax rates, tax provisions, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, our liquidity position or other projected financial measures; management’s plans and strategies for future operations, including statements relating to anticipated operating performance, cost reductions, restructuring activities, new product and service developments, competitive strengths or market position, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs or other distributions, strategic opportunities, securities offerings, stock repurchases, dividends and executive compensation; growth, declines and other trends in markets we sell into; new or modified laws, regulations and accounting pronouncements; outstanding claims, legal proceedings, tax audits and assessments and other contingent liabilities; foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; general economic and capital markets conditions; the timing of any of the foregoing; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statements that address events or developments that we intend or believe will or may occur in the future. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates” or “intends” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

All forward-looking statements, including without limitation any projections derived from management’s examination of historical operating trends, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved. All forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable law.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this report. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks set forth in “Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors” below and “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Millions, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

 $496  $654 

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 and $14, respectively), ($282 and $272 pledged as collateral, respectively)(a)

  822   813 

Accounts receivable from affiliates

  5   21 

Inventories(a)

  941   995 

Other current assets

  130   190 

Current assets held for sale

     472 

Total current assets

  2,394   3,145 

Property, plant and equipment, net(a)

  2,313   2,377 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  450   425 

Intangible assets, net

  395   425 

Goodwill

  639   641 

Deferred income taxes

  126   147 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  359   374 

Other noncurrent assets(a)

  693   686 

Total assets

 $7,369  $8,220 
         

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable(a)

 $684  $907 

Accounts payable to affiliates

  42   54 

Accrued liabilities(a)

  386   429 

Current portion of debt(a)

  113   66 

Current operating lease liabilities(a)

  46   51 

Current liabilities held for sale

     194 

Total current liabilities

  1,271   1,701 

Long-term debt(a)

  1,493   1,671 

Deferred income taxes

  255   250 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities(a)

  329   336 

Other noncurrent liabilities(a)

  367   422 

Total liabilities

  3,715   4,380 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 14 and 15)

          

Equity

        

Huntsman Corporation stockholders’ equity:

        

Common stock $0.01 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 262,141,647 and 261,148,217 shares issued and 173,608,016 and 183,634,464 shares outstanding, respectively

  3   3 

Additional paid-in capital

  4,201   4,156 

Treasury stock, 88,533,631 and 77,513,753 shares, respectively

  (2,239)  (1,937)

Unearned stock-based compensation

  (47)  (35)

Retained earnings

  2,736   2,705 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (1,225)  (1,268)

Total Huntsman Corporation stockholders’ equity

  3,429   3,624 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

  225   216 

Total equity

  3,654   3,840 

Total liabilities and equity

 $7,369  $8,220 

  


(a)

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, $12 and $5 of cash and cash equivalents, $12 and $4 of accounts and notes receivable (net), $50 and $59 of inventories, $145 and $149 of property, plant and equipment (net), $31 and $29 of other noncurrent assets, $76 and $114 of accounts payable, $13 and $12 of accrued liabilities, $9 each of current portion of debt, $9 each of current operating lease liabilities, $19 and $26 of long-term debt, $20 and $19 of noncurrent operating lease liabilities and $24 and $25 of other noncurrent liabilities from consolidated variable interest entities are included in the respective balance sheet captions above. See “Note 5. Variable Interest Entities.” These assets can only be used to settle obligations of the variable interest entities, and creditors of these liabilities do not have recourse to our general credit.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

   

Three months

   

Nine months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Revenues:

                               

Trade sales, services and fees, net

  $ 1,477     $ 1,946     $ 4,611     $ 6,189  

Related party sales

    29       65       97       184  

Total revenues

    1,506       2,011       4,708       6,373  

Cost of goods sold

    1,275       1,662       3,954       5,017  

Gross profit

    231       349       754       1,356  

Operating expenses:

                               

Selling, general and administrative

    165       165       520       532  

Research and development

    28       31       87       97  

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs

    6       12       7       36  

Other operating loss (income), net

    5       3       2       (8 )

Total operating expenses

    204       211       616       657  

Operating income

    27       138       138       699  

Interest expense, net

    (15 )     (16 )     (48 )     (46 )

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    30       21       70       55  

Other income (expense), net

          3       (2 )     14  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    42       146       158       722  

Income tax expense

    (27 )     (30 )     (66 )     (155 )

Income from continuing operations

    15       116       92       567  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

          (1 )     120       30  

Net income

    15       115       212       597  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (15 )     (15 )     (40 )     (46 )

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation

  $     $ 100     $ 172     $ 551  
                                 

Basic income per share:

                               

Income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders

  $     $ 0.52     $ 0.29     $ 2.54  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders, net of tax

          (0.01 )     0.67       0.15  

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders

  $     $ 0.51     $ 0.96     $ 2.69  

Weighted average shares

    175.7       197.7       179.1       205.2  
                                 

Diluted income per share:

                               

Income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders

  $     $ 0.51     $ 0.29     $ 2.52  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders, net of tax

          (0.01 )     0.66       0.14  

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders

  $     $ 0.50     $ 0.95     $ 2.66  

Weighted average shares

    177.0       199.2       180.5       207.2  
                                 

Amounts attributable to Huntsman Corporation:

                               

Income from continuing operations

  $     $ 101     $ 52     $ 521  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

          (1 )     120       30  

Net income

  $     $ 100     $ 172     $ 551  

   

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(In Millions) 

 

   

Three months

   

Nine months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Net income

  $ 15     $ 115     $ 212     $ 597  

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

                               

Foreign currency translations adjustments

    (46 )     (204 )     (39 )     (338 )

Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments

    6       10       86       28  

Other, net

    (9 )           (9 )     (1 )

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

    (49 )     (194 )     38       (311 )

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (34 )     (79 )     250       286  

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (16 )     (6 )     (35 )     (29 )

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Huntsman Corporation

  $ (50 )   $ (85 )   $ 215     $ 257  

​  

 

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In Millions, Except Share Amounts)

  

Huntsman Corporation Stockholders' Equity

         
                          

Accumulated

         
  

Shares

      

Additional

      

Unearned

      

other

  

Noncontrolling

     
  

common

  

Common

  

paid-in

  

Treasury

  

stock-based

  

Retained

  

comprehensive

  

interests in

  

Total

 
  

stock

  

stock

  

capital

  

stock

  

compensation

  

earnings

  

loss

  

subsidiaries

  

equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

  183,634,464  $3  $4,156  $(1,937) $(35) $2,705  $(1,268) $216  $3,840 

Net income

                 153      13   166 

Other comprehensive income

                    125   2   127 

Issuance of nonvested stock awards

        32      (32)            

Vesting of stock awards

  1,016,782      5                  5 

Recognition of stock-based compensation

        1      9            10 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (301,231)              (9)        (9)

Stock options exercised

  16,245      1         (1)         

Treasury stock repurchased

  (3,472,020)        (101)              (101)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

                       (4)  (4)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2375 per share)

                 (44)        (44)

Balance, March 31, 2023

  180,894,240   3   4,195   (2,038)  (58)  2,804   (1,143)  227   3,990 

Net income

                 19      12   31 

Other comprehensive loss

                    (32)  (8)  (40)

Vesting of stock awards

  6,616                         

Recognition of stock-based compensation

              5            5 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (1,957)                        

Stock options exercised

  1,444                         

Treasury stock repurchased

  (3,790,069)        (98)              (98)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2375 per share)

                 (42)        (42)

Balance, June 30, 2023

  177,110,274   3   4,195   (2,136)  (53)  2,781   (1,175)  231   3,846 

Net income

                       15   15 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

                    (50)  1   (49)

Vesting of stock awards

  4,977                         

Recognition of stock-based compensation

              6            6 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (1,499)                        

Stock options exercised

  252,053      7         (3)        4 

Treasury stock repurchased, including excise taxes

  (3,757,789)        (103)              (103)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

                       (20)  (20)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2375 per share)

                 (42)        (42)

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests, net of tax

        (1)              (2)  (3)

Balance, September 30, 2023

  173,608,016  $3  $4,201  $(2,239) $(47) $2,736  $(1,225) $225  $3,654 

 

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In Millions, Except Share Amounts)

 

  

Huntsman Corporation Stockholders' Equity

         
                          

Accumulated

         
  

Shares

      

Additional

      

Unearned

      

other

  

Noncontrolling

     
  

common

  

Common

  

paid-in

  

Treasury

  

stock-based

  

Retained

  

comprehensive

  

interests in

  

Total

 
  

stock

  

stock

  

capital

  

stock

  

compensation

  

earnings

  

loss

  

subsidiaries

  

equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

  214,170,287  $3  $4,102  $(934) $(25) $2,435  $(1,203) $181  $4,559 

Net income

                 223      17   240 

Other comprehensive loss

                    (11)  (1)  (12)

Issuance of nonvested stock awards

        32      (32)            

Vesting of stock awards

  1,327,568      7                  7 

Recognition of stock-based compensation

        1      8            9 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (361,250)              (13)        (13)

Stock options exercised

  387,899      10         (5)        5 

Treasury stock repurchased

  (5,549,348)        (210)              (210)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2125 per share)

                 (45)        (45)

Balance, March 31, 2022

  209,975,156   3   4,152   (1,144)  (49)  2,595   (1,214)  197   4,540 

Net income

                 228      14   242 

Other comprehensive loss

                    (98)  (7)  (105)

Vesting of stock awards

  4,045                         

Recognition of stock-based compensation

        1      8            9 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (2,416)              (1)        (1)

Stock options exercised

  66,840      1                  1 

Treasury stock repurchased

  (8,371,423)        (291)              (291)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2125 per share)

                 (44)        (44)

Balance, June 30, 2022

  201,672,202   3   4,154   (1,435)  (41)  2,778   (1,312)  204   4,351 

Net income

                 100      15   115 

Other comprehensive loss

                    (185)  (9)  (194)

Vesting of stock awards

  10,174                         

Recognition of stock-based compensation

        1      4            5 

Repurchase and cancellation of stock awards

  (2,533)                        

Stock options exercised

  10,432                         

Treasury stock repurchased

  (8,932,915)        (251)              (251)

Dividends declared on common stock ($0.2125 per share)

                 (42)        (42)

Balance, September 30, 2022

  192,757,360  $3  $4,155  $(1,686) $(37) $2,836  $(1,497) $210  $3,984 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Millions)

 

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

 
  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Operating Activities:

        

Net income

 $212  $597 

Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

  (120)  (30)

Income from continuing operations

  92   567 

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:

        

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  (70)  (55)

Cash received from return on investment in unconsolidated subsidiary

  30   61 

Depreciation and amortization

  208   207 

Noncash lease expense

  51   47 

Deferred income taxes

  8   81 

Noncash stock-based compensation

  22   26 

Other, net

  27   (7)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts and notes receivable

  17   (60)

Inventories

  33   (128)

Other current assets

  46   357 

Other noncurrent assets

  (34)  (14)

Accounts payable

  (209)  (113)

Accrued liabilities

  (60)  (292)

Other noncurrent liabilities

  (76)  (82)

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

  85   595 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations

  (40)  9 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  45   604 
         

Investing Activities:

        

Capital expenditures

  (147)  (186)

Cash received from sale of businesses, net

  544    

Insurance proceeds for recovery of property damage

     5 

Other, net

  (2)  5 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

  395   (176)

Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations

  (4)  (12)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  391   (188)
         

Financing Activities:

        

Net repayments on revolving loan facilities

  (115)   

Repayments of long-term debt

  (9)  (8)

Dividends paid to common stockholders

  (129)  (132)

Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

  (24)   

Repurchase and cancellation of awards

  (9)  (14)

Repurchase of common stock

  (296)  (755)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

  4   6 

Other, net

  (3)  (2)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (581)  (905)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  (13)  (37)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  (158)  (526)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  654   1,041 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $496  $515 
         

Supplemental cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for interest

 $43  $41 

Cash paid for income taxes

  82   171 

As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amount of capital expenditures in accounts payable was $23 million and $27 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, accrued excise taxes of $3 million related to the repurchase of common stock was recognized as a noncash financing activity.

 

​See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Millions, Except Unit Amounts)

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents(a)

 $496  $654 

Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 and $14, respectively), ($282 and $272 pledged as collateral, respectively)(a)

  822   813 

Accounts receivable from affiliates

  5   21 

Inventories(a)

  941   995 

Other current assets

  129   196 

Current assets held for sale

     472 

Total current assets

  2,393   3,151 

Property, plant and equipment, net(a)

  2,313   2,377 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  450   425 

Intangible assets, net

  395   425 

Goodwill

  639   641 

Deferred income taxes

  126   147 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  359   374 

Other noncurrent assets(a)

  693   686 

Total assets

 $7,368  $8,226 
         

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable(a)

 $681  $907 

Accounts payable to affiliates

  42   54 

Accrued liabilities(a)

  376   427 

Current portion of debt(a)

  113   66 

Current operating lease liabilities(a)

  46   51 

Current liabilities held for sale

     194 

Total current liabilities

  1,258   1,699 

Long-term debt(a)

  1,493   1,671 

Deferred income taxes

  259   254 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities(a)

  328   336 

Other noncurrent liabilities(a)

  363   414 

Total liabilities

  3,701   4,374 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 14 and 15)

          

Equity

        

Huntsman International LLC members’ equity:

        

Members’ equity, 2,728 units issued and outstanding

  3,779   3,759 

Retained earnings

  873   1,130 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (1,210)  (1,253)

Total Huntsman International LLC members’ equity

  3,442   3,636 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

  225   216 

Total equity

  3,667   3,852 

Total liabilities and equity

 $7,368  $8,226 

   


(a)

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, $12 and $5 of cash and cash equivalents, $12 and $4 of accounts and notes receivable (net), $50 and $59 of inventories, $145 and $149 of property, plant and equipment (net), $31 and $29 of other noncurrent assets, $76 and $114 of accounts payable, $13 and $12 of accrued liabilities, $9 each of current portion of debt, $9 each of current operating lease liabilities, $19 and $26 of long-term debt, $20 and $19 of noncurrent operating lease liabilities and $24 and $25 of other noncurrent liabilities from consolidated variable interest entities are included in the respective balance sheet captions above. See “Note 5. Variable Interest Entities.” These assets can only be used to settle obligations of the variable interest entities, and creditors of these liabilities do not have recourse to our general credit.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In Millions)

 

   

Three months

   

Nine months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Revenues:

                               

Trade sales, services and fees, net

  $ 1,477     $ 1,946     $ 4,611     $ 6,189  

Related party sales

    29       65       97       184  

Total revenues

    1,506       2,011       4,708       6,373  

Cost of goods sold

    1,275       1,662       3,954       5,017  

Gross profit

    231       349       754       1,356  

Operating expenses:

                               

Selling, general and administrative

    164       166       517       528  

Research and development

    28       31       87       97  

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs

    6       12       7       36  

Other operating loss (income), net

    5       3       2       (8 )

Total operating expenses

    203       212       613       653  

Operating income

    28       137       141       703  

Interest expense, net

    (15 )     (16 )     (48 )     (46 )

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    30       21       70       55  

Other income (expense), net

          3       (2 )     14  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    43       145       161       726  

Income tax expense

    (27 )     (30 )     (66 )     (156 )

Income from continuing operations

    16       115       95       570  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

          (1 )     120       30  

Net income

    16       114       215       600  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (15 )     (15 )     (40 )     (46 )

Net income attributable to Huntsman International LLC

  $ 1     $ 99     $ 175     $ 554  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME 

(In Millions)

 

   

Three months

   

Nine months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Net income

  $ 16     $ 114     $ 215     $ 600  

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

                               

Foreign currency translations adjustments

    (46 )     (204 )     (39 )     (339 )

Pension and other postretirement benefits adjustments

    6       10       86       28  

Other, net

    (9 )           (9 )     (1 )

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

    (49 )     (194 )     38       (312 )

Comprehensive (loss) income

    (33 )     (80 )     253       288  

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (16 )     (6 )     (35 )     (29 )

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Huntsman International LLC

  $ (49 )   $ (86 )   $ 218     $ 259  

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(In Millions, Except Unit Amounts)

 

   

Huntsman International LLC Members

                 
   

Members'

           

Accumulated other

   

Noncontrolling

         
   

equity

           

comprehensive

   

interests in

   

Total

 
   

Units

   

Amount

   

Retained earnings

   

loss

   

subsidiaries

   

equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2023

    2,728     $ 3,759     $ 1,130     $ (1,253 )   $ 216     $ 3,852  

Net income

                155             13       168  

Other comprehensive income

                      126       2       128  

Dividends paid to parent

                (43 )                 (43 )

Contribution from parent

          10                         10  

Distribution to parent

                (109 )                 (109 )

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

                            (4 )     (4 )

Balance, March 31, 2023

    2,728       3,769       1,133       (1,127 )     227       4,002  

Net income

                19             12       31  

Other comprehensive loss

                      (33 )     (8 )     (41 )

Dividends paid to parent

                (45 )                 (45 )

Contribution from parent

          4                         4  

Distribution to parent

                (95 )                 (95 )

Balance, June 30, 2023

    2,728       3,773       1,012       (1,160 )     231       3,856  

Net income

                1             15       16  

Other comprehensive (loss) income

                      (50 )     1       (49 )

Dividends paid to parent

                (43 )                 (43 )

Contribution from parent

          7                         7  

Distribution to parent

                (97 )                 (97 )

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

                            (20 )     (20 )

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests, net of tax

          (1 )                 (2 )     (3 )

Balance, September 30, 2023

    2,728     $ 3,779     $ 873     $ (1,210 )   $ 225     $ 3,667  

​   ​

   

Huntsman International LLC Members

                 
    Members'             Accumulated other     Noncontrolling          
   

equity

           

comprehensive

   

interests in

   

Total

 
   

Units

   

Amount

   

Retained earnings

   

loss

   

subsidiaries

   

equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2022

    2,728     $ 3,732     $ 2,093     $ (1,187 )   $ 181     $ 4,819  

Net income

                226             17       243  

Other comprehensive loss

                      (11 )     (1 )     (12 )

Dividends paid to parent

                (45 )                 (45 )

Contribution from parent

          9                         9  

Balance, March 31, 2022

    2,728       3,741       2,274       (1,198 )     197       5,014  

Net income

                229             14       243  

Other comprehensive loss

                      (99 )     (7 )     (106 )

Dividends paid to parent

                (42 )                 (42 )

Contribution from parent

          10                         10  

Balance, June 30, 2022

    2,728       3,751       2,461       (1,297 )     204       5,119  

Net income

                99             15       114  

Dividends paid to parent

                (42 )                 (42 )

Other comprehensive loss

                      (185 )     (9 )     (194 )

Contribution from parent

          5                         5  

Balance, September 30, 2022

    2,728     $ 3,756     $ 2,518     $ (1,482 )   $ 210     $ 5,002  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Millions)

 

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

 
  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Operating Activities:

        

Net income

 $215  $600 

Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

  (120)  (30)

Income from continuing operations

  95   570 

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:

        

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

  (70)  (55)

Cash received from return on investment in unconsolidated subsidiary

  30   61 

Depreciation and amortization

  208   207 

Noncash lease expense

  51   47 

Deferred income taxes

  8   81 

Noncash stock-based compensation

  21   24 

Other, net

  25   (7)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts and notes receivable

  17   (60)

Inventories

  33   (128)

Other current assets

  52   356 

Other noncurrent assets

  (34)  (14)

Accounts payable

  (208)  (113)

Accrued liabilities

  (65)  (290)

Other noncurrent liabilities

  (76)  (82)

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

  87   597 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations

  (40)  9 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  47   606 
         

Investing Activities:

        

Capital expenditures

  (147)  (186)

Cash received from sale of businesses, net

  544    

Increase in receivable from affiliate

  (301)  (766)

Insurance proceeds for recovery of property damage

     5 

Other, net

  (2)  5 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

  94   (942)

Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations

  (4)  (12)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  90   (954)
         

Financing Activities:

        

Net repayments on revolving loan facilities

  (115)   

Repayments of long-term debt

  (9)  (8)

Dividends paid to parent

  (131)  (129)

Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests

  (24)   

Other, net

  (3)  (2)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (282)  (139)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  (13)  (37)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

  (158)  (524)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  654   1,039 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $496  $515 
         

Supplemental cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for interest

 $43  $41 

Cash paid for income taxes

  82   171 

As of September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amount of capital expenditures in accounts payable was $23 million and $27 million, respectively.

 

​See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. GENERAL

Certain Definitions

For convenience in this report, the terms “Company,” “Huntsman,” “our,” “us” or “we” may be used to refer to Huntsman Corporation and, unless the context otherwise requires, its subsidiaries and predecessors. In this report, “Huntsman International” refers to Huntsman International LLC (our wholly-owned subsidiary).

In this report, we may use, without definition, the common names of competitors or other industry participants. We may also use the common names or abbreviations for certain chemicals or products.

Interim Financial Statements

Our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and Huntsman International’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP” or “U.S. GAAP”) and in management’s opinion reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for our Company and Huntsman International.

Description of Businesses

We are a global manufacturer of diversified organic chemical products. We operate in three segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products and Advanced Materials. Our products comprise many different chemicals and formulations, which we market globally to a wide range of consumers that consist primarily of industrial and building product manufacturers. Our products are used in a broad range of applications, including those in the adhesives, aerospace, automotive, coatings and construction, construction products, durable and non-durable consumer products, electronics, insulation, packaging, power generation and refining. Many of our products offer effects such as premium insulation in homes and buildings and the light weighting of airplanes and automobiles that help conserve energy. We are a leading global producer in many of our key product lines, including MDI, amines, maleic anhydride and epoxy-based polymer formulations. We operate all of our businesses through Huntsman International, our wholly-owned subsidiary. Huntsman International is a Delaware limited liability company and was formed in 1999.

 

Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman International Financial Statements

Except where otherwise indicated, these notes relate to the condensed consolidated financial statements for both our Company and Huntsman International. The differences between our condensed consolidated financial statements and Huntsman International’s condensed consolidated financial statements relate primarily to different capital structures and purchase accounting recorded at our Company for the 2003 step-acquisition of Huntsman International Holdings LLC, the former parent company of Huntsman International that was merged into Huntsman International in 2005.

​​

Principles of Consolidation

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and any variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Huntsman International declared and paid to us distributions in the form of certain affiliate accounts receivable during 2023.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Recent  Developments

 

Potential Russian Business Sale

 

On September 19, 2023, we entered into a share purchase agreement to sell our polyurethanes business in Russia and Belarus. The transaction is subject to government approvals in several jurisdictions in addition to regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The timing and final completion of the transaction are uncertain as the requirements to obtain approval of the transaction have been evolving, and we expect the approval process will continue to be subject to unanticipated changes and delays. 

 

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2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

 

There were no accounting pronouncements that we adopted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Recently issued accounting pronouncements that become effective subsequent to September 30, 2023 either will not have a material impact on us or are not applicable to us.

 

3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

 

SaLE of tEXTILE eFFECTS bUSINESS 

 

On February 28, 2023, we completed the sale of our textile chemicals and dyes business (“Textile Effects Business”) to Archroma, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners (“Archroma”), for a purchase price of $593 million, which includes estimated adjustments to the purchase price for working capital plus the assumption of underfunded pension liabilities. The final purchase price is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Upon the completion of the sale, we received net proceeds of $530 million, determined as the preliminary purchase price less $5 million for certain costs paid by Archroma on our behalf, $30 million of estimated net working capital adjustments and $28 million of cash that will be reimbursed to us as part of the final post-closing adjustments anticipated in 2023. In connection with the sale, we recognized a pre-tax gain of $154 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Through the third quarter of 2023, we have paid cash taxes of approximately $24 million, and we expect to pay additional cash taxes of approximately $17 million. 

 

The following table reconciles the carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations to total assets and liabilities of discontinued operations that are classified as held for sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheets (dollars in millions):

 

  

December 31,

 
  

2022

 

Carrying amounts of major classes of assets held for sale:

    

Accounts receivable

 $133 

Inventories

  151 

Other current assets

  11 

Property, plant and equipment, net

  134 

Deferred income taxes

  13 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  15 

Other noncurrent assets

  15 

Total current assets held for sale(1)

 $472 

Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities held for sale:

    

Accounts payable

 $63 

Accrued liabilities

  47 

Current operating lease liabilities

  2 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

  17 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  65 

Total current liabilities held for sale(1)

 $194 

(1)

Total assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2022 are classified as current because we completed the sale of our Textile Effects Business on February 28, 2023.

 

The following table reconciles major line items constituting pretax (loss) income of discontinued operations to after-tax (loss) income of discontinued operations, primarily related to our Textile Effects Business, as presented in our condensed consolidated statements of operations (dollars in millions): 

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Major line items constituting pretax (loss) income of discontinued operations:

                

Trade sales, services and fees, net

 $  $158  $88  $547 

Cost of goods sold

     127   69   420 

Gain on sale of our Textile Effects Business

  1      154    

Other expense items, net

  3   25   39   83 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes

  (2)  6   134   44 

Income tax benefit (expense)

  2   (7)  (14)  (14)

Net (loss) income attributable to discontinued operations

 $  $(1) $120  $30 

 

 

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4. INVENTORIES

We state our inventories at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using average cost, last-in first-out (“LIFO”) and first-in first-out methods for different components of inventory. Inventories consisted of the following (dollars in millions):

  September 30,  December 31, 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Raw materials and supplies

 $221  $241 

Work in progress

  42   40 

Finished goods

  716   758 

Total

  979   1,039 

LIFO reserves

  (38)  (44)

Net inventories

 $941  $995 

For both  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, approximately 8% of inventories were recorded using the LIFO cost method.

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5. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

We evaluate our investments and transactions to identify variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. We hold a variable interest in the following joint ventures for which we are the primary beneficiary:

 

Rubicon LLC is our 50%-owned joint venture with Lanxess that manufactures products for our Polyurethanes and Performance Products segments.

 

Arabian Amines Company (“AAC”) is our 50%-owned joint venture with Zamil group that manufactures products for our Performance Products segment.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there were no changes in our variable interest entities.

Creditors of our variable interest entities have no recourse to our general credit. See “Note 7. Debt—Direct and Subsidiary Debt.” As the primary beneficiary of these variable interest entities at  September 30, 2023, the joint ventures’ assets, liabilities and results of operations are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of our variable interest entities’ assets and liabilities included in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of  September 30, 2023 and our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 (dollars in millions):

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Current assets

 $78  $73 

Property, plant and equipment, net

  145   149 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

  29   28 

Other noncurrent assets

  133   140 

Deferred income taxes

  13   13 

Total assets

 $398  $403 

Current liabilities

 $107  $144 

Long-term debt

  19   26 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

  20   19 

Other noncurrent liabilities

  24   25 

Total liabilities

 $170  $214 

 

The revenues, income from continuing operations before income taxes and net cash provided by operating activities for our variable interest entities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (dollars in millions):

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenues

 $  $  $  $ 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  18   11   48   24 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  12   21   60   56 

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6. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTS 

 

As of  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued restructuring costs by type of cost consisted of the following (dollars in millions):

 

  

Workforce reductions

  

Other restructuring costs

  

Total

 

Accrued liabilities as of January 1, 2023

 $76  $  $76 

(Credits) charges

  (8)  8    

Payments

  (40)  (8)  (48)

Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2023

 $28  $  $28 

 

Details with respect to our reserves for restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs by segment are provided below (dollars in millions):

 

      

Performance

  

Advanced

  

Corporate

     
  

Polyurethanes

  

Products

  

Materials

  

and other

  

Total

 

Accrued liabilities as of January 1, 2023

 $24  $5  $10  $37  $76 

(Credits) charges

  (1)  3   5   (7)   

Payments

  (14)  (3)  (10)  (21)  (48)

Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2023

 $9  $5  $5  $9  $28 
                     

Current portion of restructuring reserves

 $9  $5  $4  $9  $27 

Long-term portion of restructuring reserves

        1      1 

 

Details with respect to cash and noncash restructuring charges from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are provided below (dollars in millions):

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Cash charges

 $  $13  $  $37 

Noncash charges:

                

Accelerated depreciation

  5      6    

Gain on sale of assets

     (2)      (2)

Other noncash charges

  1   1   1   1 

Total restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs

 $6  $12  $7  $36 

 

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Restructuring Activities

 

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, we implemented a restructuring program to further realign our cost structure with additional restructuring in Europe. This program is associated with all of our segments and includes exiting and consolidating certain facilities, workforce relocation to lower cost locations and further personnel rationalization. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to workforce reductions and accelerated depreciation, partially offset by adjustments to restructuring reserves that are no longer required for certain workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $12 million through the first half of 2025.

 

Beginning in the first quarter of 2021, our Corporate function implemented a restructuring program to optimize our global approach to leveraging shared services capabilities. During the second quarter of 2022, this program was further expanded to include additional geographies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we evaluated current developments of this program and related anticipated cash costs, and we recorded a net restructuring credit of approximately $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily to adjust restructuring reserves that are no longer required for certain workforce reductions. During the nine months ended  September 30, 2022, we recorded approximately $15 million of net restructuring costs, primarily related to workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $1 million through the first half of 2024.

 

Beginning in the third quarter of 2020, our Polyurethanes segment implemented a restructuring program to optimize its downstream footprint. During the second quarter of 2022, this optimization program was further expanded to include the entire Polyurethanes business. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $5 million and $7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily related to workforce reductions. We do not expect to record further significant restructuring expenses.

 

Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, our Advanced Materials segment implemented restructuring programs in connection with the CVC Thermoset Specialties Acquisition, the alignment of the segment’s commercial organization and optimization of the segment’s manufacturing processes. In connection with these restructuring programs, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $4 million and $1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily related to a site closure and accelerated depreciation. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $1 million through the first half of 2024.

 

Beginning in the third quarter of 2022, our Corporate function implemented restructuring programs to optimize our global approaches to leveraging managed services in various information technology functions and to align and optimize our environmental, health and safety processes and systems. In connection with these restructuring programs, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $12 million in the three months ended September 30, 2022, primarily related to workforce reductions. 

 

 

7. DEBT 

Our outstanding debt, net of debt issuance costs, consisted of the following (dollars in millions):

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 

Senior Credit Facilities:

        

Revolving facility

 $  $55 

Amounts outstanding under A/R programs

  101   166 

Senior notes

  1,454   1,455 

Variable interest entities

  28   35 

Other

  23   26 

Total debt

 $1,606  $1,737 

Current portion of debt

 $113  $66 

Long-term portion of debt

  1,493   1,671 

Total debt

 $1,606  $1,737 

Direct and Subsidiary Debt

Substantially all of our debt, including the facilities described below, has been incurred by our subsidiaries (primarily Huntsman International). Huntsman Corporation is not a guarantor of such subsidiary debt.

Certain of our subsidiaries have third-party debt agreements that contain certain restrictions with regard to dividends, distributions, loans or advances. In certain circumstances, the consent of a third party would be required prior to the transfer of any cash or assets from these subsidiaries to us.

Debt Issuance Costs

We record debt issuance costs related to a debt liability on the balance sheets as a reduction to the face amount of that debt liability. As of  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amount of debt issuance costs directly reducing the debt liability was $7 million and $8 million, respectively. We amortize debt issuance costs using either a straight line or effective interest method, depending on the debt agreement, and record them as interest expense.

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Revolving Credit Facility

 

On May 20, 2022, Huntsman International entered into a new $1.2 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “2022 Revolving Credit Facility”). Borrowings will bear interest at the rates specified in the credit agreement governing the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, which will vary based on the type of loan and Huntsman International’s debt ratings. Under the credit agreement, the interest rate margin and the commitment fee rates are also subject to adjustments based on the Company’s performance on specified sustainability target thresholds with respect to annual percentage reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions intensity and annual percentage reduction in water consumption intensity. Unless previously terminated in accordance with its terms, the credit agreement will mature in May 2027. Huntsman International may increase the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility commitments up to an additional $500 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. 

The following table presents certain amounts under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility as of  September 30, 2023 (monetary amounts in millions):

           

Unamortized

             
           

discounts and

             
  

Committed

  

Principal

   

debt issuance

   

Carrying

        

Facility

 

amount

  

outstanding

   

costs

   

value

   

Interest rate(2)

 

Maturity

 

2022 Revolving Credit Facility

 $1,200  $ 

(1)

 $ 

(1)

 $ 

(1)

 

Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.525%

  May 2027 

 


(1)

On September 30, 2023, we had an additional $12 million (U.S. dollar equivalents) of letters of credit and bank guarantees issued and outstanding under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.

(2)

Interest rates on borrowings under the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility vary based on the type of loan and Huntsman International’s debt ratings. The representative interest rate for U.S. dollar borrowings as of September 30, 2023 was 1.525% above Term SOFR.

 

A/R Programs

Our U.S. accounts receivable securitization program (“U.S. A/R Program”) and our European accounts receivable securitization program (“EU A/R Program” and collectively with the U.S. A/R Program, “A/R Programs”) are structured so that we transfer certain of our trade receivables to the U.S. special purpose entity (“U.S. SPE”) and the European special purpose entity (“EU SPE”) in transactions intended to be true sales or true contributions. The receivables collateralize debt incurred by the U.S. SPE and the EU SPE.

 

Information regarding our A/R Programs as of September 30, 2023 was as follows (monetary amounts in millions):

    

Maximum funding

  

Amount

   

Facility

 

Maturity

 

availability(1)

  

outstanding

  

Interest rate(2)

U.S. A/R Program

 

July 2024

 $150  $38 

(3)

Applicable rate plus 0.90%

EU A/R Program

 

July 2024

 100  60  

Applicable rate plus 1.30%

    (or approximately $105)  (or approximately $63)   

 


(1)

The amount of actual availability under our A/R Programs may be lower based on the level of eligible receivables sold, changes in the credit ratings of our customers, customer concentration levels and certain characteristics of the accounts receivable being transferred, as defined in the applicable agreements.

(2)

The applicable rate for our U.S. A/R Program is defined by the lender as Term SOFR. The applicable rate for our EU A/R Program is either Term SOFR, EURIBOR or SONIA (Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate). 

(3)

As of September 30, 2023, we had approximately $6 million (U.S. dollar equivalents) of letters of credit issued and outstanding under our U.S. A/R Program.

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $282 million and $272 million, respectively, of accounts receivable were pledged as collateral under our A/R Programs.

 

Senior Notes

 

Our senior notes consisted of the following (monetary amounts in millions): 

 

          

Unamortized

 
          

premiums,

 
          

discounts

 
          

and debt

 

Notes

 

Maturity

 

Interest rate

  

Amount outstanding

 

issuance costs

 

2025 Senior Notes

 

April 2025

  4.25% 

€300 (€300 carrying value ($316))

 $ 

2029 Senior Notes

 

February 2029

  4.50% 

$750 ($741 carrying value)

  9 

2031 Senior Notes

 

June 2031

  2.95% 

$400 ($397 carrying value)

  3 

 

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Variable Interest Entity Debt

 

 As of  September 30, 2023, AAC, our consolidated 50%-owned joint venture, had $28 million outstanding under its loan commitments and debt financing arrangements. As of September 30, 2023, we have $9 million classified as current debt and $19 million as long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We do not guarantee these loan commitments, and AAC is not a guarantor of any of our other debt obligations.

 

Compliance with Covenants

We believe that we are in compliance with the covenants contained in the agreements governing our material debt instruments, including our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, our A/R Programs and our senior notes.​ 

 

 

8. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES 

We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we enter into transactions, including transactions involving derivative instruments, to manage certain of these exposures. We also hedge our net investment in certain European operations.

Our revenues and expenses are denominated in various foreign currencies, and our cash flows and earnings are thus subject to fluctuations due to exchange rate variations. From time to time, we may enter into foreign currency derivative instruments to minimize the short-term impact of movements in foreign currency rates. Where practicable, we generally net multicurrency cash balances among our subsidiaries to help reduce exposure to foreign currency exchange rates. Certain other exposures may be managed from time to time through financial market transactions, principally through the purchase of spot or forward foreign exchange contracts (generally with maturities of one year or less). We do not hedge our foreign currency exposures in a manner that would eliminate the effect of changes in exchange rates on our cash flows and earnings. As of September 30, 2023, we had approximately $333 million in notional amount (in U.S. dollar equivalents) outstanding in forward foreign currency contracts related to continuing operations.

From time to time, we may purchase interest rate swaps and/or other derivative instruments to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on our floating-rate exposures. Under interest rate swaps, we agree with other parties to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed notional principal amount. 

 

We review our non-U.S. dollar denominated debt and derivative instruments to determine the appropriate amounts designated as hedges. As of September 30, 2023, we have designated approximately €150 million (approximately $158 million) of euro-denominated debt as a hedge of our net investment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the amounts recognized on the hedge of our net investment were losses of approximately nil and $29 million, respectively, and were recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income in our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income.​ 

 

 

9. FAIR VALUE

The fair values of financial instruments were as follows (dollars in millions):

  

September 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Carrying

  

Estimated

  

Carrying

  

Estimated

 
  

value

  

fair value

  

value

  

fair value

 

Non-qualified employee benefit plan investments

 $15  $15  $15  $15 

Investment in Venator

        5   5 

Long-term debt (including current portion)

  (1,606)  (1,455)  (1,737)  (1,578)

The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair values of non-qualified employee benefit plan investments are obtained through market observable pricing using prevailing market prices (Level 1). The estimated fair values of our long-term debt are based on quoted market prices for the identical liability when traded in an active market (Level 1). Our investment in Venator is marked to fair value, which is obtained through market observable pricing using prevailing market prices (Level 1). The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Although we are not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since September 30, 2023, and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we held no instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), and there were no gains or losses (realized and unrealized) included in our earnings for instruments categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

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10. REVENUE RECOGNITION​ 

 

The following tables disaggregate our revenue from continuing operations by major source for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in millions):

 

           

Performance

   

Advanced

   

Corporate and

         

2023

 

Polyurethanes

   

Products

   

Materials

   

eliminations

   

Total

 

Primary geographic markets(1)

                                       

U.S. and Canada

  $ 364     $ 132     $ 82     $ (4 )   $ 574  

Europe

    255       57       96       (2 )     406  

Asia Pacific

    276       65       68             409  

Rest of world

    72       23       22             117  
    $ 967     $ 277     $ 268     $ (6 )   $ 1,506  
                                         

Major product groupings

                                       

MDI urethanes

  $ 967                             $ 967  

Differentiated

          $ 277                       277  

Specialty

                  $ 256               256  

Other

                    12               12  

Eliminations

                          $ (6 )     (6 )
    $ 967     $ 277     $ 268     $ (6 )   $ 1,506  

 

           

Performance

   

Advanced

   

Corporate and

         

2022

 

Polyurethanes

   

Products

   

Materials

   

eliminations

   

Total

 

Primary geographic markets(1)

                                       

U.S. and Canada

  $ 547     $ 216     $ 104     $ (3 )   $ 864  

Europe

    280       90       114       (3 )     481  

Asia Pacific

    335       97       82       (1 )     513  

Rest of world

    95       31       28       (1 )     153  
    $ 1,257     $ 434     $ 328     $ (8 )   $ 2,011  
                                         

Major product groupings

                                       

MDI urethanes

  $ 1,257                             $ 1,257  

Differentiated

          $ 434                       434  

Specialty

                  $ 306               306  

Other

                    22               22  

Eliminations

                          $ (8 )     (8 )
    $ 1,257     $ 434     $ 328     $ (8 )   $ 2,011  

 


(1)

Geographic information for revenues is based upon countries into which product is sold.

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The following tables disaggregate our revenue from continuing operations by major source for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in millions):

 

           

Performance

   

Advanced

   

Corporate and

         

2023

 

Polyurethanes

   

Products

   

Materials

   

eliminations

   

Total

 

Primary geographic markets(1)

                                       

U.S. and Canada

  $ 1,138     $ 429     $ 254     $ (9 )   $ 1,812  

Europe

    805       199       322       (11 )     1,315  

Asia Pacific

    794       218       199       (1 )     1,210  

Rest of world

    233       72       66             371  
    $ 2,970     $ 918     $ 841     $ (21 )   $ 4,708  
                                         

Major product groupings

                                       

MDI urethanes

  $ 2,970                             $ 2,970  

Differentiated

          $ 918                       918  

Specialty

                  $ 791               791  

Other

                    50               50  

Eliminations

                          $ (21 )     (21 )
    $ 2,970     $ 918     $ 841     $ (21 )   $ 4,708  

 

           

Performance

   

Advanced

   

Corporate and

         

2022

 

Polyurethanes

   

Products

   

Materials

   

eliminations

   

Total

 

Primary geographic markets(1)

                                       

U.S. and Canada

  $ 1,678     $ 644     $ 320     $ (10 )   $ 2,632  

Europe

    983       327       365       (11 )     1,664  

Asia Pacific

    1,027       341       227       (4 )     1,591  

Rest of world

    308       94       87       (3 )     486  
    $ 3,996     $ 1,406     $ 999     $ (28 )   $ 6,373  
                                         

Major product groupings

                                       

MDI urethanes

  $ 3,996                             $ 3,996  

Differentiated

          $ 1,406                       1,406  

Specialty

                  $ 921               921  

Other

                    78               78  

Eliminations

                          $ (28 )     (28 )
    $ 3,996     $ 1,406     $ 999     $ (28 )   $ 6,373  

 


(1)

Geographic information for revenues is based upon countries into which product is sold.

 

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11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

Components of the net periodic benefit cost (credit) from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (dollars in millions):

Huntsman Corporation

          

Other postretirement

 
  

Defined benefit plans

  

benefit plans

 
  

Three months

  

Three months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Service cost

 $6  $11  $1  $1 

Interest cost

  24   13       

Expected return on assets

  (32)  (37)      

Amortization of prior service benefit

  (2)  (2)  (2)  (1)

Amortization of actuarial loss

  9   12       

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

 $5  $(3) $(1) $ 

​ 

          

Other postretirement

 
  

Defined benefit plans

  

benefit plans

 
  

Nine months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Service cost

 $19  $34  $1  $1 

Interest cost

  70   41   2   1 

Expected return on assets

  (95)  (113)      

Amortization of prior service benefit

  (4)  (4)  (4)  (3)

Amortization of actuarial loss

  25   36      1 

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

 $15  $(6) $(1) $ 

 

Huntsman International

          

Other postretirement

 
  

Defined benefit plans

  

benefit plans

 
  

Three months

  

Three months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Service cost

 $6  $11  $1  $1 

Interest cost

  24   13       

Expected return on assets

  (32)  (37)      

Amortization of prior service benefit

  (2)  (2)  (2)  (1)

Amortization of actuarial loss

  9   12       

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

 $5  $(3) $(1) $ 

​ 

          

Other postretirement

 
  

Defined benefit plans

  

benefit plans

 
  

Nine months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Service cost

 $19  $34  $1  $1 

Interest cost

  70   41   2   1 

Expected return on assets

  (95)  (113)      

Amortization of prior service benefit

  (4)  (4)  (4)  (3)

Amortization of actuarial loss

  25   36      1 

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)

 $15  $(6) $(1) $ 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we made contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans related to continuing operations of $41 million and $35 million, respectively. During the remainder of 2023, we expect to contribute an additional amount of approximately $9 million to these plans.

​ 

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12. HUNTSMAN CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Share Repurchase Program

On October 26, 2021, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of $1 billion. On March 25, 2022, our Board of Directors increased the authorization of our share repurchase program from $1 billion to $2 billion. The share repurchase program is supported by our free cash flow generation. Repurchases may be made in the open market, including through accelerated share repurchase programs, or in privately negotiated transactions, and repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice. Shares of common stock acquired through the repurchase program are held in treasury at cost. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 11,019,878 shares of our common stock for approximately $300 million, including commissions, under this share repurchase program. From October 1, 2023 through October 18, 2023, we repurchased an additional 614,854 shares of our common stock for approximately $14 million. 

Dividends on Common Stock

During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and  September 30, 2022, we declared dividends of $42 million and $41 million, respectively, or $0.2375 and $0.2125 per share, respectively, to common stockholders. During the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, we declared dividends of $42 million and $44 million, respectively, or $0.2375 and $0.2125 per share, respectively, to common stockholders. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, we declared dividends of $44 million and $45 million, respectively, or $0.2375 and $0.2125 per share, respectively, to common stockholders. 

 

 

13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 

The components of other comprehensive (loss) income and changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component were as follows (dollars in millions):

Huntsman Corporation

      

Pension

  

Other

                 
  

Foreign

  

and other

  

comprehensive

          

Amounts

  

Amounts

 
  

currency

  

postretirement

  

income of

          

attributable to

  

attributable to

 
  

translation

  

benefits

  

unconsolidated

          

noncontrolling

  

Huntsman

 
  

adjustments(a)

  

adjustments(b)

  

affiliates

  

Other, net

  

Total

  

interests

  

Corporation

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2023

 $(648) $(652) $2  $5  $(1,293) $25  $(1,268)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, gross

  (65)  (24)  (7)  (2)  (98)  5   (93)

Tax impact

  (1)  2         1      1 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, gross(c)

  28   83         111      111 

Tax impact

  (1)  25         24      24 

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income

  (39)  86   (7)  (2)  38   5   43 

Ending balance, September 30, 2023

 $(687) $(566) $(5) $3  $(1,255) $30  $(1,225)

 


(a)

Amounts are net of tax of $57 million and $55 million as of September 30, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively.

(b)

Amounts are net of tax of $58 million and $31 million as of September 30, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively.

(c)

See table below for details about these reclassifications.

      

Pension

  

Other

                 
  

Foreign

  

and other

  

comprehensive

          

Amounts

  

Amounts

 
  

currency

  

postretirement

  

income of

          

attributable to

  

attributable to

 
  

translation

  

benefits

  

unconsolidated

          

noncontrolling

  

Huntsman

 
  

adjustments(a)

  

adjustments(b)

  

affiliates

  

Other, net

  

Total

  

interests

  

Corporation

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2022

 $(420) $(810) $8  $6  $(1,216) $13  $(1,203)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, gross

  (338)        (1)  (339)  17   (322)

Tax impact

                     

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, gross(c)

     36         36      36 

Tax impact

     (8)        (8)     (8)

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income

  (338)  28      (1)  (311)  17   (294)

Ending balance, September 30, 2022

 $(758) $(782) $8  $5  $(1,527) $30  $(1,497)

 


(a)

Amounts are net of tax of $56 million as of both  September 30, 2022 and January 1, 2022.

(b)

Amounts are net of tax of $73 million and $81 million as of September 30, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

(c)

See table below for details about these reclassifications.

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Three Months Ended September 30,

   
  

2023

  

2022

   
  

Amounts reclassified

  

Amounts reclassified

  

Affected line item in

  

from accumulated

  

from accumulated

  

the statement

Details about accumulated other

 

other

  

other

  

where net income

comprehensive loss components(a):

 

comprehensive loss

  

comprehensive loss

  

is presented

Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits:

          

Prior service credit

 $(5) $(3)

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Actuarial loss

  17   15 

(b)(c)

Other income, net

   12   12  

Total before tax

      (2) 

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period

 $12  $10  

Net of tax

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   
  

2023

  

2022

   
  

Amounts reclassified

  

Amounts reclassified

  

Affected line item in

  

from accumulated

  

from accumulated

  

the statement

Details about accumulated other

 

other

  

other

  

where net income

comprehensive loss components(a):

 

comprehensive loss

  

comprehensive loss

  

is presented

Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits:

          

Prior service credit

 $(8) $(8)

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Actuarial loss

  25   44 

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Curtailment gains

  (1)   

(d)

Other income, net

Settlement losses

  67    

(d)

Other income, net

   83   36  

Total before tax

   25   (8) 

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period

 $108  $28  

Net of tax

 


(a)

Pension and other postretirement benefits amounts in parentheses indicate credits on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b)

These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See “Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans.”

(c)

Amounts include approximately nil and $3 million of actuarial losses and prior service credits related to discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amounts include approximately $1 million and $8 million of actuarial losses and prior service credits related to discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

  
(d)In connection with the sale of our Textile Effects Business, we recognized $67 million of pension settlement losses and $1 million of pension curtailment gains for the nine months ended  September 30, 2023.

 

Huntsman International

      

Pension

  

Other

                 
  

Foreign

  

and other

  

comprehensive

          

Amounts

  

Amounts

 
  

currency

  

postretirement

  

income of

          

attributable to

  

attributable to

 
  

translation

  

benefits

  

unconsolidated

          

noncontrolling

  

Huntsman

 
  

adjustments(a)

  

adjustments(b)

  

affiliates

  

Other, net

  

Total

  

interests

  

International

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2023

 $(653) $(628) $2  $1  $(1,278) $25  $(1,253)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, gross

  (65)  (24)  (7)  (2)  (98)  5   (93)

Tax impact

  (1)  2         1      1 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, gross(c)

  28   83         111      111 

Tax impact

  (1)  25         24      24 

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income

  (39)  86   (7)  (2)  38   5   43 

Ending balance, September 30, 2023

 $(692) $(542) $(5) $(1) $(1,240) $30  $(1,210)

 


(a)

Amounts are net of tax of $44 million and $42 million as of  September 30, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively.

 

(b)

Amounts are net of tax of $82 million and $55 million as of  September 30, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively.

(c)

See table below for details about these reclassifications.

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Pension

  

Other

                 
  

Foreign

  

and other

  

comprehensive

          

Amounts

  

Amounts

 
  

currency

  

postretirement

  

income of

          

attributable to

  

attributable to

 
  

translation

  

benefits

  

unconsolidated

          

noncontrolling

  

Huntsman

 
  

adjustments(a)

  

adjustments(b)

  

affiliates

  

Other, net

  

Total

  

interests

  

International

 

Beginning balance, January 1, 2022

 $(424) $(786) $8  $2  $(1,200) $13  $(1,187)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, gross

  (339)        (1)  (340)  17   (323)

Tax impact

                     

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, gross(c)

     36         36      36 

Tax impact

     (8)        (8)     (8)

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income

  (339)  28      (1)  (312)  17   (295)

Ending balance, September 30, 2022

 $(763) $(758) $8  $1  $(1,512) $30  $(1,482)

 


(a)

Amounts are net of tax of $43 million for both  September 30, 2022 and January 1, 2022.

(b)

Amounts are net of tax of $97 million and $105 million as of September 30, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

(c)

See table below for details about these reclassifications.

 

  

Three Months Ended September 30,

   
  

2023

  

2022

   
  

Amounts reclassified

  

Amounts reclassified

  

Affected line item in

  

from accumulated

  

from accumulated

  

the statement

Details about accumulated other

 

other

  

other

  

where net income

comprehensive loss components(a):

 

comprehensive loss

  

comprehensive loss

  

is presented

Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits:

          

Prior service credit

 $(5) $(3)

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Actuarial loss

  17   15 

(b)(c)

Other income, net

   12   12  

Total before tax

      (2) 

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period

 $12  $10  

Net of tax

​ 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   
  

2023

  

2022

   
  

Amounts reclassified

  

Amounts reclassified

  

Affected line item in

  

from accumulated

  

from accumulated

  

the statement

Details about accumulated other

 

other

  

other

  

where net income

comprehensive loss components(a):

 

comprehensive loss

  

comprehensive loss

  

is presented

Amortization of pension and other postretirement benefits:

          

Prior service credit

 $(8) $(8)

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Actuarial loss

  25   44 

(b)(c)

Other income, net

Curtailment gains

  (1)   

(d)

Other income, net

Settlement losses

  67    

(d)

Other income, net

   83   36  

Total before tax

   25   (8) 

Income tax expense

Total reclassifications for the period

 $108  $28  

Net of tax

 


(a)

Pension and other postretirement benefits amounts in parentheses indicate credits on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b)

These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See “Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans.”

(c)

Amounts include approximately nil and $3 million of actuarial losses and prior service credits related to discontinued operations for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amounts include approximately $1 million and $8 million of actuarial losses and prior service credits related to discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

  
(d)In connection with the sale of our Textile Effects Business, we recognized $67 million of pension settlement losses and $1 million of pension curtailment gains for the nine months ended  September 30, 2023.

 

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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

On April 29, 2022, a New Orleans jury awarded us approximately $94 million in our long-running court battle against Praxair/Linde, one of the industrial gas suppliers to our Geismar, Louisiana MDI manufacturing site. The case was filed after Praxair refused to properly maintain its own Geismar facility and then repeatedly failed to supply our requirements for industrial gas needed to manufacture MDI under long-term supply contracts that expired in 2013. After adding mandatory pre-judgment and post-judgment interest to the award, we expect damages to exceed $125 million before deducting for taxes and legal fees. The award is subject to a pending appeal, and if affirmed, we expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $50 million to $60 million. We have not yet recognized the award in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and the timing of the resolution of this matter is unknown.

 

We are a party to various other proceedings instituted by private plaintiffs, governmental authorities and others arising under provisions of applicable laws, including various environmental, products liability and other laws. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters will have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

 

 

15. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS

EHS Capital Expenditures

 

We may incur future costs for capital improvements and general compliance under environmental, health and safety (“EHS”) laws, including costs to acquire, maintain and repair pollution control equipment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, our capital expenditures from continuing operations for EHS matters totaled $20 million and $27 million, respectively. Because capital expenditures for these matters are subject to evolving regulatory requirements and depend, in part, on the timing, promulgation and enforcement of specific requirements, our capital expenditures for EHS matters have varied significantly from year to year and we cannot provide assurance that our recent expenditures are indicative of future amounts we may spend related to EHS and other applicable laws.

 

Environmental Reserves

We have accrued liabilities relating to anticipated environmental cleanup obligations, site reclamation and closure costs and known penalties. Liabilities are recorded when potential liabilities are either known or considered probable and can be reasonably estimated. Our liability estimates are calculated using present value techniques as appropriate and are based upon requirements placed upon us by regulators, available facts, existing technology and past experience. The environmental liabilities do not include amounts recorded as asset retirement obligations. We had accrued $5 million for environmental liabilities for both  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Of these amounts, $1 million was classified as accrued liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for both  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and $4 million was classified as other noncurrent liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for both  September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. In certain cases, our remediation liabilities may be payable over periods of up to 30 years. We may incur losses for environmental remediation in excess of the amounts accrued; however, we are not able to estimate the amount or range of such potential excess.

 

Environmental Matters

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and similar state laws, a current or former owner or operator of real property in the U.S. may be liable for remediation costs regardless of whether the release or disposal of hazardous substances was in compliance with law at the time it occurred, and a current owner or operator may be liable regardless of whether it owned or operated the facility at the time of the release. Outside the U.S., analogous contaminated property laws can hold past owners and/or operators liable for remediation at former facilities. Currently, there are approximately six former facilities or third-party sites in the U.S. for which we have been notified of potential claims against us for cleanup liabilities, including, but not limited to, sites listed under CERCLA. Based on current information and past experiences at other CERCLA sites, we do not expect these third-party claims to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) in the U.S. and similar state laws, we may be required to remediate contamination originating from our properties. Similar laws exist in a number of non-U.S. locations in which we currently operate, or previously operated, manufacturing facilities. Some of our manufacturing sites have an extended history of industrial chemical manufacturing and use, including on-site waste disposal. We are aware of soil, groundwater or surface contamination from past operations at some of our sites, and we may find contamination at other sites in the future. For example, our Geismar, Louisiana facility is the subject of ongoing remediation requirements imposed under RCRA.

North Maybe Canyon Mine Remediation

The North Maybe Canyon Mine site is a CERCLA site and involves a former phosphorous mine near Soda Springs, Idaho, which is believed to have been operated by several companies, including a predecessor company to us. In 2004, the U.S. Forest Service notified us that we are a CERCLA potentially responsible party (“PRP”) for contamination originating from the site. In February 2010, we and Wells Cargo (another PRP) agreed to conduct a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study of a portion of the site and are currently engaged in that process. At this time, we are unable to reasonably estimate our potential liabilities at this site.

​ 

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16. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

As of September 30, 2023, we had approximately 5 million shares remaining under the stock-based compensation plans available for grant. Option awards have a maximum contractual term of 10 years and generally must have an exercise price at least equal to the market price of our common stock on the date the option award is granted. Outstanding stock-based awards generally vest annually over a three-year period or in total at the end of a three-year period. Certain performance share unit awards vest in total at the end of a two-year period.

 

The compensation cost from continuing operations under the stock-based compensation plans for our Company and Huntsman International were as follows (dollars in millions):

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Huntsman Corporation compensation cost

 $7  $6  $22  $26 

Huntsman International compensation cost

  7   6   21   24 

    ​

The total income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for us and Huntsman International for stock-based compensation arrangements was $2 million and $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Stock Options

The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of our common stock through the grant date. The expected term of options granted was estimated based on the contractual term of the instruments and employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The assumptions noted below represent the weighted average of the assumptions utilized for stock options granted during the periods.

 

During each of the nine months ended  September 30, 2023 and 2022, no stock options were granted.

 

A summary of stock option activity under the stock-based compensation plans as of September 30, 2023 and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below:

          

Weighted

     
      

Weighted

  

average

     
      

average

  

remaining

  

Aggregate

 
      

exercise

  

contractual

  

intrinsic

 

Option awards

 

Shares

  

price

  

term

  

value

 
  

(in thousands)

      

(years)

  

(in millions)

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2023

  3,413  $21.93         

Exercised

  (383)  19.76         

Forfeited

  (51)  30.93         

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

  2,979   22.06   3.9  $11 

Exercisable at September 30, 2023

  2,906   21.89   3.8   11 

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As of  September 30, 2023, there was less than $1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock option arrangements granted under the stock-based compensation plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.4 years. 

 

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $3 million and $12 million, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $4 million and $6 million, respectively. The cash tax benefit from stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was approximately nil and $2 million, respectively.

 

Nonvested Shares

Nonvested shares granted under the stock-based compensation plans consist of restricted stock and performance share unit awards, which are accounted for as equity awards, and phantom stock, which is accounted for as a liability award because it can be settled in either stock or cash. The fair value of each restricted stock and phantom stock award is estimated to be the closing stock price of Huntsman’s stock on the date of grant.

We grant two types of performance share unit awards. For one type of performance share unit award, the performance criteria are total stockholder return of our common stock relative to the total stockholder return of a specified industry peer group for the three-year performance periods. The fair value of each performance share unit award is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model that uses various assumptions, including an expected volatility rate and a risk-free interest rate. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the weighted-average expected volatility rate was 37.6% and 43.5%, respectively, and the weighted average risk-free interest rate was 4.38% and 1.67%, respectively. For the performance share unit awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the number of shares earned varies based upon the Company achieving certain performance criteria over a three-year performance period.

 

During the first quarter of 2022, we granted a second type of performance share unit award, which also includes a market condition. The performance criteria are our corporate free cash flow achieved relative to targets set by management, modified for the total stockholder return of our common stock relative to the total stockholder return of a specified industry peer group for the two-year performance period. The fair value of each performance share unit award is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model that uses various assumptions, including an expected volatility rate and a risk-free interest rate. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the weighted-average expected volatility rate was 37.9% and the weighted average risk-free interest rate was 1.43%. For the performance share unit awards granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the number of shares earned varies based upon the Company achieving certain performance criteria over a two-year performance period. No performance share unit awards of this type were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

 

A summary of the status of our nonvested shares as of September 30, 2023 and changes during the nine months then ended is presented below:

  

Equity awards

  

Liability awards

 
       

Weighted

      

Weighted

 
       

average

      

average

 
       

grant-date

      

grant-date

 
  

Shares

   

fair value

  

Shares

  

fair value

 
  

(in thousands)

       

(in thousands)

     

Nonvested at January 1, 2023

  1,802   $35.15   257  $31.61 

Granted

  945    36.54   114   30.83 

Vested

  (723)

(1)(2)

  27.23   (165)  29.51 

Forfeited

  (90)   36.87   (17)  33.76 

Nonvested at September 30, 2023

  1,934    38.71   189   32.77 

 


(1)

As of September 30, 2023, a total of 115,685 restricted stock units were vested but not yet issued, of which 9,400 vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. These shares have not been reflected as vested shares in this table because, in accordance with the restricted stock unit agreements, shares of common stock are not issued for vested restricted stock units until termination of employment.

(2)

A total of 264,624 performance share unit awards are reflected in the vested shares in this table, which represents the target number of performance share unit awards for this grant and were included in the balance at December 31, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an additional 132,314 performance share unit awards with a grant date fair value of $22.85 were issued due to the target performance criteria being exceeded.

 

As of September 30, 2023, there was approximately $38 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share compensation arrangements granted under the stock-based compensation plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.0 years. The value of share awards that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $28 million and $32 million, respectively.

​ 

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17. INCOME TAXES 

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of 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 reviewed on an individual 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 the cyclicality of our businesses and cumulative income or losses during the applicable period. Cumulative losses incurred over the applicable period limits our ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for the future. Changes in expected future income in applicable jurisdictions could affect the realization of deferred tax assets in those jurisdictions.

 

Huntsman Corporation

We recorded income tax expense from continuing operations of $66 million and $155 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, as impacted by the presence of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions. 

 

Huntsman International

Huntsman International recorded income tax expense from continuing operations of $66 million and $156 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, as impacted by the presence of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions.

 

 

18. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic income per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share reflects all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and is computed by dividing net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding as potential dilutive securities. Diluted income per share is computed using the treasury stock method for all stock-based awards.

Basic and diluted income per share is determined using the following information (in millions):

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Numerator:

                

Income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation

 $  $101  $52  $521 

Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation

 $  $100  $172  $551 
                 

Denominator:

                

Weighted average shares outstanding

  175.7   197.7   179.1   205.2 

Dilutive shares:

                

Stock-based awards

  1.3   1.5   1.4   2.0 

Total weighted average shares outstanding, including dilutive shares

  177.0   199.2   180.5   207.2 

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Additional stock-based awards of approximately 1.4 million and 1.3 million weighted average equivalent shares of stock were outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and approximately 1.8 million and 0.9 million weighted average equivalent shares of stock were outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. However, these stock-based awards were not included in the computation of diluted income per share for the respective periods mentioned above because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

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19. OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION 

We derive our revenues, earnings and cash flows from the manufacture and sale of a wide variety of diversified organic chemical products. We have three operating segments, which are also our reportable segments: Polyurethanes, Performance Products and Advanced Materials. We have organized our business and derived our operating segments around differences in product lines. 

 

The major products of each reportable operating segment are as follows:

Segment

    

Products

Polyurethanes

MDI, polyols, TPU and other polyurethane-related products

Performance Products

Specialty amines, ethyleneamines, maleic anhydride and technology licenses

Advanced Materials

Technologically-advanced epoxy, phenoxy, acrylic, polyurethane and acrylonitrile-butadiene-based polymer formulations; high performance thermoset resins, curing agents, toughening agents, and carbon nanotubes additives

 

Sales between segments are generally recognized at external market prices and are eliminated in consolidation. We use adjusted EBITDA to measure the financial performance of our global business units and for reporting the results of our operating segments. This measure includes all operating items relating to the businesses. The adjusted EBITDA of operating segments excludes items that principally apply to our Company as a whole. The following schedule includes revenues and adjusted EBITDA for each of our reportable operating segments (dollars in millions). 

 

  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Revenues:

                

Polyurethanes

 $967  $1,257  $2,970  $3,996 

Performance Products

  277   434   918   1,406 

Advanced Materials

  268   328   841   999 

Total reportable segments’ revenues

  1,512   2,019   4,729   6,401 

Intersegment eliminations

  (6)  (8)  (21)  (28)

Total

 $1,506  $2,011  $4,708  $6,373 
                 

Huntsman Corporation:

                

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1):

                

Polyurethanes

 $81  $138  $235  $591 

Performance Products

  47   110   173   408 

Advanced Materials

  49   58   148   192 

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

  177   306   556   1,191 
                 

Reconciliation of total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations before income taxes:

                

Interest expense, net—continuing operations

  (15)  (16)  (48)  (46)

Depreciation and amortization—continuing operations

  (69)  (72)  (208)  (207)

Corporate and other costs, net(2)

  (41)  (35)  (128)  (123)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

  15   15   40   46 

Other adjustments:

                

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

     (1)  (3)  (11)

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

     (7)  (5)  (9)

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

  (2)  (1)  (4)  (15)

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

     (1)     (3)

Gain (loss) on sale of business/assets

     (16)  1   (27)

Income from transition services arrangements

           2 

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

  (2)  (1)  (5)  (4)

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

  (10)  (10)  (25)  (32)

Plant incident remediation (costs) credits

     (1)     4 

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(3)

  (11)  (14)  (13)  (44)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  42   146   158   722 
                 

Income tax expense—continuing operations

  (27)  (30)  (66)  (155)

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1)  120   30 

Net income

 $15  $115  $212  $597 

  ​

32

 
  

Three months

  

Nine months

 
  

ended

  

ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Huntsman International:

                

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1):

                

Polyurethanes

 $81  $138  $235  $591 

Performance Products

  47   110   173   408 

Advanced Materials

  49   58   148   192 

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

  177   306   556   1,191 
                 

Reconciliation of total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations before income taxes:

                

Interest expense, net—continuing operations

  (15)  (16)  (48)  (46)

Depreciation and amortization—continuing operations

  (69)  (72)  (208)  (207)

Corporate and other costs, net(2)

  (40)  (36)  (125)  (119)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

  15   15   40   46 

Other adjustments:

                

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

     (1)  (3)  (11)

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

     (7)  (5)  (9)

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

  (2)  (1)  (4)  (15)

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

     (1)     (3)

Gain (loss) on sale of business/assets

     (16)  1   (27)

Income from transition services arrangements

           2 

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

  (2)  (1)  (5)  (4)

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

  (10)  (10)  (25)  (32)

Plant incident remediation (costs) credits

     (1)     4 

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(3)

  (11)  (14)  (13)  (44)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  43   145   161   726 
                 

Income tax expense—continuing operations

  (27)  (30)  (66)  (156)

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1)  120   30 

Net income

 $16  $114  $215  $600 

 


(1)

We use segment adjusted EBITDA as the measure of each segment’s profit or loss. We believe that segment adjusted EBITDA more accurately reflects what the chief operating decision maker uses to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their financial performance. Segment 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) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net; (c) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (d) costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net; (e) gain (loss) on sale of business/assets; (f) income from transition services arrangements; (g) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (h) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (i) plant incident remediation (costs) credits (j) restructuring, impairment, plant closing and transition costs; and (k) (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax.

(2)Corporate and other costs, net includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign currency exchange gains and losses, LIFO inventory valuation reserve adjustments, nonoperating income and expense and gains and losses on the disposition of corporate assets.

 

(3)

Includes costs associated with transition activities related primarily to our Corporate program to optimize our global approach to leverage shared services capabilities and managed services in various information technology functions.

    ​

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Results of Operations 

As discussed in “Note 3. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our condensed 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 the condensed consolidated results of operations from continuing operations (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):

Huntsman Corporation 

 

   

Three months

           

Nine months

         
   

ended

           

ended

         
   

September 30,

   

Percent

   

September 30,

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

change

   

2023

   

2022

   

change

 

Revenues

  $ 1,506     $ 2,011       (25 )%   $ 4,708     $ 6,373       (26 )%

Cost of goods sold

    1,275       1,662       (23 )%     3,954       5,017       (21 )%

Gross profit

    231       349       (34 )%     754       1,356       (44 )%

Operating expenses, net

    198       199       (1 )%     609       621       (2 )%

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs

    6       12       (50 )%     7       36       (81 )%

Operating income

    27       138       (80 )%     138       699       (80 )%

Interest expense, net

    (15 )     (16 )     (6 )%     (48 )     (46 )     4 %

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    30       21       43 %     70       55       27 %

Other income (expense), net

          3       (100 )%     (2 )     14       NM  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    42       146       (71 )%     158       722       (78 )%

Income tax expense

    (27 )     (30 )     (10 )%     (66 )     (155 )     (57 )%

Income from continuing operations

    15       116       (87 )%     92       567       (84 )%

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

          (1 )     (100 )%     120       30       300 %

Net income

    15       115       (87 )%     212       597       (64 )%

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA:

                                               

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (15 )     (15 )           (40 )     (46 )     (13 )%

Interest expense, net from continuing operations

    15       16       (6 )%     48       46       4 %

Income tax expense from continuing operations

    27       30       (10 )%     66       155       (57 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense from discontinued operations

    (2 )     7       NM       14       14        

Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations

    69       72       (4 )%     208       207        

Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations

          3       (100 )%           11       (100 )%

Other adjustments:

                                               

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

          1               3       11          

EBITDA from discontinued operations(1)

    2       (9 )             (134 )     (55 )        

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

          7               5       9          

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

    2       1               4       15          

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

          1                     3          

(Gain) loss on sale of business/assets

          16               (1 )     27          

Income from transition services arrangements

                              (2 )        

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

    2       1               5       4          

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

    10       10               25       32          

Plant incident remediation costs (credits)

          1                     (4 )        

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(2)

    11       14               13       44          

Adjusted EBITDA(3)

  $ 136     $ 271       (50 )%   $ 428     $ 1,068       (60 )%
                                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

                          $ 85     $ 595       (86 )%

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

                            395       (176 )     NM  

Net cash used in financing activities

                            (581 )     (905 )     (36 )%

Capital expenditures from continuing operations

                            (147 )     (186 )     (21 )%

  ​

 

Huntsman International 

 

   

Three months

           

Nine months

         
   

ended

           

ended

         
   

September 30,

   

Percent

   

September 30,

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

change

   

2023

   

2022

   

change

 

Revenues

  $ 1,506     $ 2,011       (25 )%   $ 4,708     $ 6,373       (26 )%

Cost of goods sold

    1,275       1,662       (23 )%     3,954       5,017       (21 )%

Gross profit

    231       349       (34 )%     754       1,356       (44 )%

Operating expenses, net

    197       200       (2 )%     606       617       (2 )%

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs

    6       12       (50 )%     7       36       (81 )%

Operating income

    28       137       (80 )%     141       703       (80 )%

Interest expense, net

    (15 )     (16 )     (6 )%     (48 )     (46 )     4 %

Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    30       21       43 %     70       55       27 %

Other income (expense), net

          3       (100 )%     (2 )     14       NM  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

    43       145       (70 )%     161       726       (78 )%

Income tax expense

    (27 )     (30 )     (10 )%     (66 )     (156 )     (58 )%

Income from continuing operations

    16       115       (86 )%     95       570       (83 )%

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

          (1 )     (100 )%     120       30       300 %

Net income

    16       114       (86 )%     215       600       (64 )%

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA:

                                               

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (15 )     (15 )           (40 )     (46 )     (13 )%

Interest expense, net from continuing operations

    15       16       (6 )%     48       46       4 %

Income tax expense from continuing operations

    27       30       (10 )%     66       156       (58 )%

Income tax (benefit) expense from discontinued operations

    (2 )     7       NM       14       14        

Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations

    69       72       (4 )%     208       207        

Depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations

          3       (100 )%           11       (100 )%

Other adjustments:

                                               

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

          1               3       11          

EBITDA from discontinued operations(1)

    2       (9 )             (134 )     (55 )        

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

          7               5       9          

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

    2       1               4       15          

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

          1                     3          

(Gain) loss on sale of business/assets

          16               (1 )     27          

Income from transition services arrangements

                              (2 )        

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

    2       1               5       4          

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

    10       10               25       32          

Plant incident remediation costs (credits)

          1                     (4 )        

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(2)

    11       14               13       44          

Adjusted EBITDA(3)

  $ 137     $ 270       (49 )%   $ 431     $ 1,072       (60 )%
                                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

                          $ 87     $ 597       (85 )%

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations

                            94       (942 )     NM  

Net cash used in financing activities

                            (282 )     (139 )     103 %

Capital expenditures from continuing operations

                            (147 )     (186 )     (21 )%

​  ​

 

Huntsman Corporation

  ​

   

Three months

   

Three months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30, 2023

   

September 30, 2022

 
           

Tax and

                   

Tax and

         
   

Gross

   

other(4)

   

Net

   

Gross

   

other(4)

   

Net

 

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income

                                               

Net income

                  $ 15                     $ 115  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

                    (15 )                     (15 )

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

  $     $ 1       1     $ 1     $ (1 )      

Loss (income) from discontinued operations(1)(5)

    2       (2 )           (9 )     10       1  

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

                      7             7  

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

    2             2       1       (1 )      

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

                      1       (1 )      

(Gain) loss on sale of business/assets

                      16       (4 )     12  

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

    2       1       3       1             1  

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

    10             10       10       (2 )     8  

Plant incident remediation costs

                      1             1  

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(2)

    11             11       14       (3 )     11  

Adjusted net income(3)

                  $ 27                     $ 141  
                                                 

Weighted average shares-basic

                    175.7                       197.7  

Weighted average shares-diluted

                    177.0                       199.2  
                                                 

Basic net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation per share:

                                               

Income from continuing operations

                  $                     $ 0.52  

Loss from discontinued operations

                                          (0.01 )

Net income

                  $                     $ 0.51  
                                                 

Diluted net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation per share:

                                               

Income from continuing operations

                  $                     $ 0.51  

Loss from discontinued operations

                                          (0.01 )

Net income

                  $                     $ 0.50  
                                                 

Other non-GAAP measures:

                                               

Diluted adjusted net income per share(3)

                  $ 0.15                     $ 0.71  

 

 

   

Nine months

   

Nine months

 
   

ended

   

ended

 
   

September 30, 2023

   

September 30, 2022

 
           

Tax and

                   

Tax and

         
   

Gross

   

other(4)

   

Net

   

Gross

   

other(4)

   

Net

 

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income

                                               

Net income

                  $ 212                     $ 597  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

                    (40 )                     (46 )

Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments

  $ 3     $       3     $ 11     $ (3 )     8  

Income from discontinued operations(1)(5)

    (134 )     14       (120 )     (55 )     25       (30 )

Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net

    5             5       9             9  

Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses

    4             4       15       (4 )     11  

Costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net

                      3       (1 )     2  

(Gain) loss on sale of businesses/assets

    (1 )           (1 )     27       (6 )     21  

Income from transition services arrangements

                      (2 )           (2 )

Certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs

    5             5       4       (1 )     3  

Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses

    25       (2 )     23       32       (7 )     25  

Plant incident remediation credits

                      (4 )     1       (3 )

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs(2)

    13       (1 )     12       44       (11 )     33  

Adjusted net income(3)

                  $ 103                     $ 628  
                                                 

Weighted average shares-basic

                    179.1                       205.2  

Weighted average shares-diluted

                    180.5                       207.2  
                                                 

Basic net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation per share:

                                               

Income from continuing operations

                  $ 0.29                     $ 2.54  

Income from discontinued operations

                    0.67                       0.15  

Net income

                  $ 0.96                     $ 2.69  
                                                 

Diluted net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation per share:

                                               

Income from continuing operations

                  $ 0.29                     $ 2.52  

Income from discontinued operations

                    0.66                       0.14  

Net income

                  $ 0.95                     $ 2.66  
                                                 

Other non-GAAP measures:

                                               

Diluted adjusted net income per share(3)

                  $ 0.57                     $ 3.03  
                                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

                  $ 85                     $ 595  

Capital expenditures from continuing operations

                    (147 )                     (186 )

Free cash flow from continuing operations(3)

                  $ (62 )                   $ 409  
                                                 

Effective tax rate

                    42 %                     21 %

Impact of non-GAAP adjustments, net(6)

                    (9 )%                     1 %

Adjusted effective tax rate

                    33 %                     22 %
                                                 

Other cash flow measures:

                                               

Cash received from the Albemarle Settlement, net(7)

                  $                     $ 78  

 


NM—Not meaningful

(1)

Includes the gain on the sale of our Textile Effects Business in the first quarter of 2023.

 ​

(2)

Includes costs associated with transition activities related primarily to our Corporate program to optimize our global approach to leverage shared services capabilities and managed services in various information technology functions.

 

​(3)

See “—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

 

(4)

The income tax impacts, if any, are computed on the pre-tax adjustments using a with and without approach.

(5)

In addition to income tax impacts, this adjusting item is also impacted by depreciation and amortization expense and interest expense.

 

(6) For details regarding the tax impacts of our non-GAAP adjustments, please see the reconciliation of our net income to adjusted net income noted above.

 

(7) Represents cash received of $332.5 million, net of legal fees and cash taxes paid of approximately $255 million.

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which we supplement with certain non-GAAP financial information. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures, and other companies may define such measures differently. We encourage investors to review our financial statements and the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. These non-GAAP measures exclude the impact of certain income and expenses that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating results.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

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) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (e) costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net; (f) (gain) loss on sale of business/assets; (g) income from transition services arrangements; (h) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (i) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (j) plant incident remediation costs (credits); and (k) 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.

 

We believe adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in assessing the businesses’ ongoing financial performance and provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the businesses’ operational profitability and that may obscure underlying business results and trends. However, this measure should not be considered in isolation or viewed as a substitute for net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, or other measures of performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Moreover, adjusted EBITDA as used herein is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the methods of calculation. Our management believes this measure is useful to compare general operating performance from period to period and to make certain related management decisions. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by securities analysts, lenders and others in their evaluation of different companies because it excludes certain items that can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. For example, interest expense can be highly dependent on a company’s capital structure, debt levels and credit ratings. Therefore, the impact of interest expense on earnings can vary significantly among companies. In addition, the tax positions of companies can vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. As a result, effective tax rates and tax expense can vary considerably among companies. Finally, companies employ productive assets of different ages and utilize different methods of acquiring and depreciating such assets. This can result in considerable variability in the relative costs of productive assets and the depreciation and amortization expense among companies.

 

Nevertheless, our management recognizes that there are material limitations associated with the use of adjusted EBITDA in the evaluation of our Company as compared to net income of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, which reflects overall financial performance. For example, we have borrowed money in order to finance our operations and interest expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate revenue. Our management compensates for the limitations of using adjusted EBITDA by using this measure to supplement U.S. GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business rather than U.S. GAAP results alone.

 

Adjusted Net Income

 

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) loss (income) from discontinued operations; (c) fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net; (d) certain legal and other settlements and related expenses; (e) costs associated with the Albemarle Settlement, net; (f) (gain) loss on sale of business/assets; (g) income from transition services arrangements; (h) certain nonrecurring information technology project implementation costs; (i) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (j) plant incident remediation costs (credits); and (k) 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.

 

We believe adjusted net income is useful to investors in assessing the businesses’ ongoing financial performance and provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the businesses’ operational profitability and that may obscure underlying business results and trends.

 

Free Cash Flow

 

We believe free cash flow is an important indicator of our liquidity as it measures the amount of cash we generate. Management internally uses a free cash flow measure: (a) to evaluate our liquidity, (b) evaluate strategic investments, (c) plan stock buyback and dividend levels and (d) evaluate our ability to incur and service debt. 

Adjusted Effective Tax Rate

 

We believe that the effective tax rate 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 effective tax rate. We believe our adjusted effective tax rate provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items, such as, business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, certain legal and other settlements and related expenses, gains on sale of businesses/assets and certain tax only items, including tax law changes not yet enacted, that we believe are not indicative of the businesses’ operational profitability and that may obscure underlying business results and trends.

 

Our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based on our forecast effective tax rate, and the range of our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate equals the range of our forecast effective tax rate. We disclose forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate because we cannot adequately forecast certain items and events that may or may not impact us in the near future, such as business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, certain legal and other settlements and related expenses, gains on sale of businesses/assets and certain tax only items, including tax law changes not yet enacted. Each of such adjustment has not yet occurred, is out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. In our view, our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate represents the forecast effective tax rate on our underlying business operations but does not reflect any adjustments related to the items noted above that may occur and can cause our effective tax rate to differ.

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation was nil, a decrease of $101 million from $101 million in the 2022 period. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman International was $1 million, a decrease of $99 million from $100 million in the 2022 period. The decreases noted above were the result of the following items:

 

 

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased by $505 million, or 25%, as compared with the 2022 period. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices in all our segments. See “—Segment Analysis” below.

 

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased by $118 million, or 34%, as compared with the 2022 period. The decrease resulted primarily from lower gross profits in all our segments. See “—Segment Analysis” below.

 

  Our operating expenses, net and the operating expenses, net of Huntsman International for the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased marginally by $1 million and $3 million, respectively, or 1% and 2%, respectively, as compared with the 2022 period, primarily related to a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, mostly offset by the negative impact of translating foreign currency amounts to the U.S. dollar.

 

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs were $6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with $12 million in the 2022 period. For further information, see “Note 6. Restructuring, Impairment and Plant Closing Costs” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

  Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased to $30 million from $21 million in the 2022 period primarily related to an increase in income at our PO/MTBE joint venture in China, in which we hold a 49% interest.

 

Our income tax expense and the income tax expense of Huntsman International for the three months ended September 30, 2023 decreased to $27 million from $30 million in the 2022 period. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to the decrease in income from continuing operations before income taxes. Our income tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate along with the impact of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions. For further information, see “Note 17. Income Taxes” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Segment Analysis

 

 

   

Three months

   

Percent

 
   

ended

   

change

 
   

September 30,

   

favorable

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2023

   

2022

   

(unfavorable)

 

Revenues

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 967     $ 1,257       (23 )%

Performance Products

    277       434       (36 )%

Advanced Materials

    268       328       (18 )%

Total reportable segments’ revenues

    1,512       2,019       (25 )%

Intersegment eliminations

    (6 )     (8 )     NM  

Total

  $ 1,506     $ 2,011       (25 )%
                         

Huntsman Corporation

                       

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 81     $ 138       (41 )%

Performance Products

    47       110       (57 )%

Advanced Materials

    49       58       (16 )%

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

    177       306       (42 )%

Corporate and other

    (41 )     (35 )     (17 )%

Total

  $ 136     $ 271       (50 )%
                         

Huntsman International

                       

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 81     $ 138       (41 )%

Performance Products

    47       110       (57 )%

Advanced Materials

    49       58       (16 )%

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

    177       306       (42 )%

Corporate and other

    (40 )     (36 )     (11 )%

Total

  $ 137     $ 270       (49 )%

 


NM—Not meaningful

(1)

For further information, including reconciliation of total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations before income taxes of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, see “Note 19. Operating Segment Information” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

   

Three months ended September 30, 2023 vs 2022

 
   

Average selling price(1)

                 
   

Local

   

Foreign currency

   

Sales

   

Mix and

 
   

currency

   

translation impact

   

volumes(2)

   

other

 

Period-over-period increase (decrease)

                               

Polyurethanes

    (14 )%           (4 )%     (5 )%

Performance Products

    (12 )%     1 %     (26 )%     1 %

Advanced Materials

    (2 )%     1 %     (18 )%     1 %


(1)

Excludes revenues from tolling arrangements, byproducts and raw materials.

(2)

Excludes sales volumes of byproducts and raw materials.

 

Polyurethanes

 

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower MDI average selling prices and lower sales volumes combined with an adverse sales mix. MDI average selling prices decreased due to less favorable supply and demand dynamics. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to lower demand, primarily in the Americas. Sales mix was adverse with proportionally lower sales of higher priced products. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower MDI margins and lower sales volumes, partially offset by higher equity earnings from our minority-owned joint venture in China.

 

Performance Products

 

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes and reduced average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased in all regions primarily due to slowing construction activity and reduced demand in agrochemicals, coatings and adhesives, fuel and lubes and other industrial markets. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to decreased sales volumes and lower average selling prices.

 

Advanced Materials 

 

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes, while average selling prices remained relatively flat. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to reduced customer demand in our infrastructure and industrial markets and the deselection of lower margin business. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes.

 

Corporate and other

Corporate and other includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign currency exchange gains and losses, 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 the three months ended September 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman Corporation was a loss of $41 million as compared to a loss of $35 million for the same period of 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman International was a loss of $40 million as compared to a loss of $36 million for the same period of 2022. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other resulted primarily from an increase in unallocated foreign currency exchange losses, partially offset by an increase in LIFO valuation gains. 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $52 million, a decrease of $469 million from $521 million in the 2022 period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, income from continuing operations attributable to Huntsman International was $55 million, a decrease of $469 million from $524 million in the 2022 period. The decreases noted above were the result of the following items:

 

 

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased by $1,665 million, or 26%, as compared with the 2022 period. The decrease was primarily due to lower sales volumes in all our segments and lower average selling prices in all our segments, except for our Advanced Materials segment. See “—Segment Analysis” below.

 

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased by $602 million, or 44%, as compared with the 2022 period. The decrease resulted primarily from lower gross profits in all our segments. See “—Segment Analysis” below.

 

  Our operating expenses, net and the operating expenses, net of Huntsman International for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased by $12 million and $11 million, respectively, or 2% for both, as compared with the 2022 period, primarily related to a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by the negative impact of translating foreign currency amounts to the U.S. dollar.

 

Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs were $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with $36 million in the 2022 period. For further information, see “Note 6. Restructuring, Impairment and Plant Closing Costs” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

  Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased to $70 million from $55 million in the 2022 period primarily related to an increase in income at our PO/MTBE joint venture with China, in which we hold a 49% interest.

 

  Other income (expense), net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $2 million of expense as compared with $14 million of income in the 2022 period, primarily related to an increase in certain periodic pension costs, partially offset by a decrease in certain legal related expenses.

 

 

Our income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased to $66 million from $155 million in the 2022 period. The income tax expense of Huntsman International for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased to $66 million from $156 million in the 2022 period. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to the decrease in income from continuing operations before income taxes. Our income tax expense is significantly affected by the mix of income and losses in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate along with the impact of valuation allowances in certain tax jurisdictions. For further information, see “Note 17. Income Taxes” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Segment Analysis

 

 

   

Nine months

   

Percent

 
   

ended

   

change

 
   

September 30,

   

favorable

 

(Dollars in millions)

 

2023

   

2022

   

(unfavorable)

 

Revenues

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 2,970     $ 3,996       (26 )%

Performance Products

    918       1,406       (35 )%

Advanced Materials

    841       999       (16 )%

Total reportable segments’ revenue

    4,729       6,401       (26 )%

Intersegment eliminations

    (21 )     (28 )     NM  

Total

  $ 4,708     $ 6,373       (26 )%
                         

Huntsman Corporation

                       

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 235     $ 591       (60 )%

Performance Products

    173       408       (58 )%

Advanced Materials

    148       192       (23 )%

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

    556       1,191       (53 )%

Corporate and other

    (128 )     (123 )     4 %

Total

  $ 428     $ 1,068       (60 )%
                         

Huntsman International

                       

Segment adjusted EBITDA(1)

                       

Polyurethanes

  $ 235     $ 591       (60 )%

Performance Products

    173       408       (58 )%

Advanced Materials

    148       192       (23 )%

Total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA

    556       1,191       (53 )%

Corporate and other

    (125 )     (119 )     (5 )%

Total

  $ 431     $ 1,072       (60 )%

 


NM—Not meaningful

(1)

For further information, including reconciliation of total reportable segments’ adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations before income taxes of Huntsman Corporation or Huntsman International, as appropriate, see “Note 19. Operating Segment Information” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

   

Nine months ended September 30, 2023 vs September 30, 2022

 
   

Average selling price(1)

                 
   

Local

   

Foreign currency

   

Sales

   

Mix and

 
   

currency

   

translation impact

   

volumes(2)

   

other

 

Period-Over-Period (Decrease) Increase

                               

Polyurethanes

    (8 )%     (1 )%     (12 )%     (5 )%

Performance Products

    (6 )%           (30 )%     1 %

Advanced Materials

    2 %     (1 )%     (17 )%      


(1)

Excludes revenues from tolling arrangements, byproducts and raw materials.

(2)

Excludes sales volumes of byproducts and raw materials.

 

Polyurethanes

 

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes combined with an adverse sales mix, lower MDI average selling prices and the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements against the U.S. dollar. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to lower demand, primarily in Europe and the Americas. Sales mix was adverse with proportionally lower sales of higher priced products. 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 negative impact of 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.

 

Performance Products 

 

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes and reduced average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased in all regions primarily due to slowing construction activity and reduced demand in coatings and adhesives, fuel and lubes and other industrial markets. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to decreased sales volumes and lower average selling prices.

 

Advanced Materials

 

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 was primarily due to lower sales volumes, while average selling prices remained relatively flat. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to reduced customer demand in our infrastructure and industrial markets and the deselection of lower margin business. The decrease in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes.

 

Corporate and other 

Corporate and other includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign currency exchange gains and losses, 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 the nine months ended September 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman Corporation was a loss of $128 million as compared to a loss of $123 million for the same period of 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman International was a loss of $125 million as compared to a loss of $119 million for the same period of 2022. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other for Huntsman International resulted primarily from an increase in unallocated foreign currency exchange losses, partially offset by an increase in LIFO valuation gains and a decrease in corporate overhead costs.

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following is a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources and generally does not include separate information with respect to Huntsman International in accordance with General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q.

Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared with the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $85 million and $595 million, respectively. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with the same period of 2022 was primarily attributable to decreased operating income as described in “—Results of Operations” above for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with the same period of 2022, partially offset by a net cash inflow of $49 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $395 million and $(176) million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we paid $147 million and $186 million for capital expenditures, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 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 3. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $581 million and $905 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repaid $115 million against the outstanding balances under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and our A/R Programs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, we paid $296 million and $755 million for repurchases of our common stock, respectively. 

 

​Free cash flow from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was a use of cash of $62 million and proceeds of cash of $409 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 the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared with the same period of 2022.

 

Changes in Financial Condition

The following information summarizes our working capital position (dollars in millions):

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

   

Increase

   

Percent

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

(decrease)

   

change

 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 496     $ 654     $ (158 )     (24 )%

Accounts and notes receivable, net

    827       834       (7 )     (1 )%

Inventories

    941       995       (54 )     (5 )%

Other current assets

    130       190       (60 )     (32 )%

Current assets held for sale(1)

          472       (472 )     (100 )%

Total current assets

    2,394       3,145       (751 )     (24 )%
                                 

Accounts payable

    726       961       (235 )     (24 )%

Accrued liabilities

    386       429       (43 )     (10 )%

Current portion of debt

    113       66       47       71 %

Current operating lease liabilities

    46       51       (5 )     (10 )%

Current liabilities held for sale(1)

          194       (194 )     (100 )%

Total current liabilities

    1,271       1,701       (430 )     (25 )%

Working capital

  $ 1,123     $ 1,444     $ (321 )     (22 )%

 

(1)

Total assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2022 are classified as current because we completed the sale of our Textile Effects Business on February 28, 2023. For more information see “Note 3. Discontinued Operations—Sale of Textile Effects Business” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

​Our working capital decreased by $321 million as a result of the net impact of the following significant changes:

 

The decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $158 million resulted from the matters identified on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. See also “—Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared with the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022.”

  Inventories decreased by $54 million primarily due to lower inventory costs and volumes.

 

  Other current assets decreased by $60 million primarily due to amortization of deferred charges related to insurance premiums.

 

 

Accounts payable decreased by $235 million primarily due to a decrease in non-trade payables related to insurance premiums, a reduction of capital accruals and lower inventory purchases.

​​

  Accrued liabilities decreased by $43 million primarily due to a decrease in accrued compensation costs and accrued restructuring costs.

 

  Current portion of debt increased by $47 million primarily due to the reclassification of amounts related to our A/R Programs to current debt, partially offset by the repayment in full of the outstanding balance under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility.

 

Short-Term Liquidity 

 

We depend upon our cash, our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility, A/R Programs and other debt instruments to provide liquidity for our operations and working capital needs. As of September 30, 2023, we had $1,784 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity, consisting of $496 million in cash, $1,188 million in availability under our 2022 Revolving Credit Facility and $100 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:

 

 

During 2023, we expect to spend approximately $230 million on capital expenditures. Additionally, during 2024, we expect to spend between approximately $200 million and $220 million on capital expenditures. Our future expenditures include certain environmental, health and safety upgrades; expansions of our existing manufacturing and other facilities; certain cost reduction projects, including those described below; and certain information technology expenditures. We expect to fund capital expenditures with cash provided by operations. 

 

 

During the remainder of 2023, we expect to make additional contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans of approximately $9 million.

 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we expect to repurchase approximately $50 million of shares of our common stock.

 

 

On February 28, 2023, we completed the sale of our Textile Effects Business to Archroma and received net proceeds of $530 million, determined as the preliminary purchase price of $593 million less $5 million for certain costs paid by Archroma on our behalf, $30 million of estimated net working capital adjustments and $28 million of cash that will be reimbursed to us as part of the final post-closing adjustments anticipated in 2023. Through the third quarter of 2023, we have paid cash taxes of approximately $24 million, and we expect to pay additional cash taxes of approximately $17 million. 

 

 

Long-Term Liquidity 

 

 

During 2020, management implemented cost realignment and synergy plans. In connection with these plans, we remain committed to achieving annualized cost savings and synergy benefits of approximately $140 million during 2023, as previously communicated. During 2021, management implemented additional cost realignment plans, and in connection with these plans, we expect to achieve further annualized cost savings of approximately $100 million by the end of 2023. Associated with these plans, we expect cash costs of approximately $215 million, including approximately $30 million of capital expenditures, through 2024, of which we have spent approximately $190 million to date.

 

 

In early November 2022, we announced our commitment and specific plans to further realign our cost structure beyond the current in-progress cost optimization plans noted above with additional restructuring in Europe. This program will include exiting and consolidating certain facilities, workforce relocation to lower cost locations and further personnel rationalization. In connection with this program, we currently expect to achieve annualized cost savings of approximately $40 million by the end of 2023. Associated with this program, we expect cash costs of approximately $70 million, including approximately $23 million of capital expenditures, through 2025, of which we have spent approximately $19 million to date.

 

 

On April 29, 2022, a New Orleans jury awarded us approximately $94 million in our long-running court battle against Praxair/Linde, one of the industrial gas suppliers to our Geismar, Louisiana MDI manufacturing site. The case was filed after Praxair refused to properly maintain its own Geismar facility and then repeatedly failed to supply our requirements for industrial gas needed to manufacture MDI under long-term supply contracts that expired in 2013. After adding mandatory pre-judgment and post-judgment interest to the award, we expect damages to exceed $125 million before deducting for taxes and legal fees. The award is subject to a pending appeal, and if affirmed, we expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $50 million to $60 million. We have not yet recognized the award in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

 

On May 20, 2022, Huntsman International entered into the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings will bear interest at the rates specified in the credit agreement governing the 2022 Credit Facility, which will vary based on the type of loan and Huntsman International’s debt ratings. Under the credit agreement, the interest rate margin and the commitment fee rates are also subject to adjustments based on the Company’s performance on specified sustainability target thresholds with respect to annual percentage reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions intensity and annual percentage reduction in water consumption intensity. Unless previously terminated in accordance with its terms, the credit agreement will mature in May 2027. Huntsman International may increase the 2022 Revolving Credit Facility commitments up to an additional $500 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. See “Note 7. Debt—Direct and Subsidiary Debt—Revolving Credit Facility” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

As of September 30, 2023, we had $113 million classified as current portion of debt, including $101 million outstanding under our A/R Programs, 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.

 

As of September 30, 2023, we had approximately $480 million of cash and cash equivalents 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. ​

 

For more information regarding our debt, see “Note 7. Debt” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks, such as changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we enter into transactions, including transactions involving derivative instruments, to manage certain of these exposures. We also hedge our net investment in certain European operations. See “Note 8. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2023. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in that they ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

No changes to our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). However, we can only give reasonable assurance that our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent or detect material misstatements on a timely basis.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

 

There have been no material developments with respect to the legal proceedings referenced in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For information regarding risk factors, see “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. 

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides information with respect to shares of our common stock that we repurchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares of restricted stock granted under our stock incentive plans that we withheld upon vesting to satisfy our tax withholding obligations during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

                   

Total number of

   

Approximate dollar

 
                   

shares purchased

   

value of shares that

 
   

Total number

   

Average

   

as part of publicly

   

may yet be purchased

 
   

of shares

   

price paid

   

announced plans

   

under the plans or

 
   

purchased

   

per share(1)

   

or programs(2)

   

programs(2)

 

July 1 - July 31

    659,354     $ 28.13       659,354     $ 680,000,000  

August 1 - August 31

    1,656,861       27.62       1,655,658       634,000,000  

September 1 - September 30

    1,442,777       25.57       1,442,777       597,000,000  

Total

    3,758,992       26.92       3,757,789          

 


(1) Represents net purchase price per share, exclusive of any fees or commissions.

(2)

On October 26, 2021, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of $1 billion. On March 25, 2022, our Board of Directors increased the authorization of our share repurchase program from $1 billion to $2 billion. The share repurchase program is supported by our free cash flow generation. Repurchases may be made in the open market, including through accelerated share repurchase programs, or in privately negotiated transactions, and repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice. Shares of common stock acquired through the repurchase program are held in treasury at cost. During the third quarter of 2023, we repurchased 3,757,789 shares of our common stock for approximately $101 million, including commissions, under this share repurchase program. 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

Form

Exhibit

Filing Date

31.1

*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2

*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

*

Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

101.SCH

*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL

*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.LAB

*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE

*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

101.DEF

*

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

104

 

The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

 

*

Filed herewith

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: November 1, 2023

HUNTSMAN CORPORATION

HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC

By:

/s/ PHILIP M. LISTER

Philip M. Lister

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

and Manager (Principal Financial Officer)

By:

/s/ STEVEN C. JORGENSEN

Steven C. Jorgensen

Vice President and Controller (Authorized Signatory and

Principal Accounting Officer)

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