THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) First Quarter 2008 Highlights
-- Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $2,540.4 million, an
increase of 13% as compared to $2,251.9 million for the first quarter
of 2007.
-- Net income for the first quarter of 2008 was $7.3 million or $0.03 per
diluted share as compared to net income of $46.6 million or $0.20 per
diluted share for the same period in 2007. Adjusted net income from
continuing operations for the first quarter of 2008 was $16.9 million
or $0.07 per diluted share as compared to $57.4 million or $0.25 for
the same period in 2007.
-- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the first quarter of
2008 was $188.3 million, as compared to $244.5 million for the same
period in 2007.
Summarized earnings are as follows:
Three months Three months
ended ended
March 31, December 31,
In millions, except per share amounts 2008 2007 2007
Net income $7.3 $46.6 $2.2
Adjusted net income from continuing
operations $16.9 $57.4 $48.6
Diluted income per share $0.03 $0.20 $0.01
Adjusted diluted income per share
from continuing operations $0.07 $0.25 $0.21
EBITDA $169.5 $242.0 $102.3
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing
operations $188.3 $244.5 $194.2
See end of press release for important explanations
-- On February 16, 2008, all of our outstanding mandatory convertible
preferred stock converted into 12,082,475 shares of our common stock in
accordance with the terms of the mandatory convertible preferred stock.
-- On April 7, 2008, we announced that Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
had exercised its right to extend the Termination Date under our Merger
Agreement with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. by ninety days from
April 5th to July 4th, 2008.
-- Under the terms of the Merger Agreement the $28.00 common share cash
price to be paid by Hexion upon completion of the merger increases at
the rate of 8% per annum beginning on April 6, 2008 (less any dividends
declared or paid on or after April 6th).
Peter R. Huntsman, our President and CEO, stated:
"First quarter earnings were in line with our results for the fourth
quarter and were achieved despite the continued escalation in prices for many
of our raw material and feedstock, the continued decline in the value of the
U.S. dollar as compared to the Euro and the impact on our customers, suppliers
and employees from the uncertainties related to our pending merger. In
Polyurethanes, Adjusted EBITDA improved by over 10% as compared to the first
quarter of last year as we continued to experience solid demand growth in MDI
and selling prices have increased following recent global pricing
announcements. In Pigments, our results improved as compared to the trough
conditions that we experienced in the second half of 2007. We are optimistic
that these trends will continue as 2008 progresses. In addition, we are
entering into a traditionally stronger seasonal period for many of our key
product lines.
"With respect to the pending merger with Hexion, we continue to engage in
constructive discussions with the antitrust agencies regarding the regulatory
approvals required to close the transaction. Additionally, following the
recent announcement of several senior leadership team roles for the combined
company, integration planning with Hexion has continued at an accelerated
pace."
Huntsman Corporation
Operating Results
Three months ended
March 31,
In millions, except per share amounts 2008 2007
Revenues $2,540.4 $2,251.9
Cost of goods sold 2,173.5 1,860.9
Gross profit 366.9 391.0
Operating expenses 276.8 242.9
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs 4.0 11.2
Operating income 86.1 136.9
Interest expense, net (64.8) (73.8)
Loss on accounts receivable securitization
program (4.6) (4.2)
Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated
affiliates 3.1 2.2
Other non-operating expense (5.0) (0.9)
Income from continuing operations before income
taxes and minority interest 14.8 60.2
Income tax expense (3.4) (12.4)
Minority interest in subsidiaries' income (3.4) (0.4)
Income from continuing operations 8.0 47.4
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) (1.1) (3.2)
Extraordinary gain on the acquisition of a business,
net of tax (2) 0.4 2.4
Net income $7.3 $46.6
Net income $7.3 $46.6
Interest expense, net 64.8 73.8
Income tax expense 3.4 12.4
Depreciation and amortization 93.8 95.4
Income taxes, depreciation and amortization
included in discontinued operations(1,3) 0.2 13.8
EBITDA(3) $169.5 $242.0
Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations (3) $188.3 $244.5
Basic income per share $0.03 $0.21
Diluted income per share $0.03 $0.20
Adjusted diluted income per share
from continuing operations(3) $0.07 $0.25
Common share information:
Basic shares outstanding 227.1 220.8
Diluted shares 233.8 233.4
Diluted shares for adjusted diluted income per
share from continuing operations 233.8 233.4
See end of press release for footnote explanations
Huntsman Corporation
Segment Results
Three months ended
March 31,
In millions 2008 2007
Segment Revenues:
Polyurethanes $1,001.7 $840.0
Materials and Effects 622.4 589.6
Performance Products 631.3 551.9
Pigments 285.2 270.2
Eliminations and other (0.2) 0.2
Total from continuing operations 2,540.4 2,251.9
Discontinued operations (1) - 395.4
Total $2,540.4 $2,647.3
Segment EBITDA (3):
Polyurethanes $131.8 $118.3
Materials and Effects 38.6 57.1
Performance Products 53.0 72.1
Pigments 10.4 23.5
Corporate and other (63.4) (41.2)
Discontinued operations - Polymers
and Base Chemicals (1) (0.9) 12.2
Total $169.5 $242.0
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (3) :
Polyurethanes $131.8 $118.7
Materials and Effects 40.0 62.9
Performance Products 53.1 72.2
Pigments 11.7 23.0
Corporate and other (48.3) (32.3)
Total from continuing operations 188.3 244.5
Discontinued operations (1) - 18.1
Total $188.3 $262.6
See end of press release for footnote explanations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 as Compared to Three Months Ended March
31, 2007
Revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31,
2008 increased to $2,540.4 million from $2,251.9 million during the same
period in 2007. Revenues increased in our Polyurethanes segment due to higher
average selling prices and higher sales volumes, whereas revenues increased in
our Pigments segment due to higher average selling prices. Revenues increased
in our Materials and Effects and Performance Products segments due to higher
average selling prices, partially offset by lower volumes.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, EBITDA was $169.5 million as
compared to $242.0 million in the same period in 2007. Adjusted EBITDA from
continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was
$188.3 million, as compared to $244.5 million for the same period in 2007.
Polyurethanes
The increase in revenues in the Polyurethanes segment for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 was due to higher
average selling prices and higher sales volumes. MDI average selling prices
increased 8% primarily due to the strength of the Euro versus the U.S. dollar,
as well as price increase initiatives announced in the quarter. MDI sales
volumes increased primarily as the result of strong demand in Asia, Europe and
other developing regions of the world, partially offset by lower volumes in
certain residential construction related end markets in North America. PO
volumes increased due to improved plant productivity and stronger demand,
while average selling prices for PO and co-product MTBE were higher primarily
due to improved market demand and higher raw material costs.
The increase in EBITDA in the Polyurethanes segment was primarily the
result of stronger PO and co-product MTBE margins as higher average selling
prices and sales volumes more than offset higher raw material costs. In
urethanes, higher MDI selling prices were offset by higher raw material costs
and increased fixed manufacturing and selling, general and administrative
costs due primarily to the strength of the Euro versus the U.S. dollar.
Materials and Effects
The increase in revenues in the Materials and Effects segment for the
three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 was due
to higher average selling prices partially offset by lower sales volumes.
Average selling prices increased by 11% as average selling prices increased in
both advanced materials and textile effects due to the strength of major
European currencies versus the U.S. dollar and price increase initiatives in
certain markets and regions. Total sales volumes decreased by 5% as advanced
materials sales volumes decreased by 2% primarily in Europe and the Americas
whereas textile effects sales volumes decreased by 10% primarily as the result
of slower demand in western European for dyes and chemicals. The advanced
materials business contributed $379.3 million in revenue for the three months
ended March 31, 2008, while the textile effects business contributed
$243.1 million in revenues for the same period.
The decrease in EBITDA in the Materials and Effects segment was primarily
due to higher indirect costs and selling, general and administrative costs,
and foreign currency transaction losses attributable to the strength of major
European currencies versus the U.S. dollar. Higher revenues were
substantially offset by increased raw material costs. The advanced materials
business contributed $39.5 million of EBITDA for the three months ended March
31, 2008, while the textile effects business contributed $(0.9) million for
the same period. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 the Materials
and Effects segment recorded restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs
of $1.4 million in textile effects as compared to $5.8 million for the same
period in 2007.
Performance Products
The increase in revenues in the Performance Products segment for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 was the result
of a 29% increase in average selling prices partially offset by a 12% decrease
in sales volumes. Average selling prices increased primarily in response to
higher raw material costs and the strength of major European and Australian
currencies against the U.S. dollar. The decrease in sales volumes was
primarily attributable to lower sales of ethylene glycol during the quarter as
the majority of our production is now sold under tolling agreements. In
addition, sales of olefin by-products were lower as compared to the prior
period. Sales volumes of performance specialties were higher due to improved
demand.
The decrease in EBITDA in the Performance Products segment was primarily
due to higher indirect and selling, general and administrative costs due to
higher maintenance and manpower costs and the strength of major European and
Australian currencies versus the U.S. dollar. Higher revenues were offset by
higher raw material costs. In addition, the Port Neches, Texas intermediates
and olefins facility underwent an extended turnaround and inspection during
the quarter. We estimate the financial impact of this outage at approximately
$14 million in the first quarter.
Pigments
The increase in revenues in the Pigments segment for the three months
ended March 31, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 was primarily due to
a 5% increase in average selling prices as volumes were essentially unchanged.
Average selling prices increased primarily due to the strength of the Euro
versus the U.S. dollar, local currency selling prices were lower in Europe and
in North America but higher in Asia and the other regions of the world. Lower
selling prices in Europe were primarily due to competitive market conditions,
while lower selling prices in North America were due to continued softness in
the coatings and construction related end markets.
The decrease in EBITDA in the Pigments segment was primarily due to the
lower local currency selling prices in North America and Europe discussed
above, together with higher raw material costs and higher manufacturing and
selling, general and administrative costs primarily due to the strength of the
Euro versus the U.S. dollar.
Discontinued Operations
On November 5, 2007, we completed the sale of the assets that comprise our
U.S. base chemicals business to Flint Hills Resources. On August 1, 2007, we
completed the sale of the majority of the assets that comprise our Polymers
segment to Flint Hills Resources. Results from these businesses have been
classified as discontinued operations.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and other items include the results of our Australia styrenics
business, unallocated foreign exchange gains and losses, unallocated corporate
overhead, loss on the sale of accounts receivable, losses on the early
extinguishment of debt, merger associated expenses, minority interest,
unallocated restructuring costs, gain and loss on the disposition of assets,
the extraordinary gain on the acquisition of a business and other
non-operating income and expense. In the first quarter of 2008, the total of
these items was a loss of $63.4 million as compared to $41.2 million in the
2007 period. The decrease in EBITDA from these items was primarily the result
of $5.2 million of merger associated expenses, $4.8 million of increased
corporate information technology costs, higher minority interest in
subsidiaries' income of $3.0 million, $1.8 million of increased losses in our
Australia styrenics business, $2.0 million of decreased extraordinary gain
associated with the Textile Effects Acquisition and $1.7 million of increased
unallocated foreign exchange losses.
Income Taxes
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, we recorded $3.4 million of
income tax expense as compared to $12.4 million of income tax expense in the
comparable period of 2007. Our effective tax rate was 23% as compared to 21%
for the comparable period in 2007. During the three months ended March 31,
2008 we recorded a non-recurring tax benefit of approximately $18.4 million as
a result of favorable tax settlements in the U.S. and other countries, which
was offset by higher losses in certain jurisdictions where we were unable to
record a corresponding income tax benefit due to valuation allowances.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Outstanding Debt
As of March 31, 2008 we had approximately $630 million in cash and unused
borrowing capacity. During the first quarter of 2008 our liquidity declined
largely due to increased working capital requirements resulting from typical
seasonal trends, higher average raw material and selling prices, annual
payment of amounts related to property taxes and the scheduled turnaround at
our Performance Products manufacturing facility at Port Neches, Texas.
For the three months ended March 31, 2008, total capital expenditures were
approximately $109 million as compared to approximately $105 million for the
same period in 2007. Lower spending attributable to the rebuild of the fire
damaged Port Arthur, Texas olefins facility which was sold in the fourth
quarter of 2007, has been offset by higher spending on various other projects,
including our maleic anhydride expansion at our Geismar, Louisiana site. We
expect to spend approximately $440 million on capital expenditures in 2008.
As a result of the fire damage at our Port Arthur, Texas facility that
occurred on April 29, 2006, we have received and anticipate receiving
additional settlements of insurance claims. We completed the rebuild and
commissioning of the facility in the fourth quarter of 2007. We have paid our
deductible on the claim of $60 million and have been advanced $325 million to
date (of which $20 million was advanced during the three months ended March
31, 2008) by the insurance carriers. We have claimed approximately an
additional $216 million as presently due and owing and unpaid under our
policies for losses caused by the fire, and anticipate filing additional
claims. Our insurance carriers have failed to advance the unpaid amounts
pending further review and possible adjustment of the overall claim. The
negotiation of this insurance claim is expected to continue during 2008.
Below is our outstanding debt:
March 31, December 31,
In millions 2008 2007
Debt: (4)
Senior Credit Facilities $1,719.6 $1,540.0
Secured Notes 294.5 294.4
Senior Notes 198.0 198.0
Subordinated Notes 1,373.1 1,310.5
Other Debt 231.4 225.9
Total Debt 3,816.6 3,568.8
Total Cash 166.4 154.0
Net Debt $3,650.2 $3,414.8
Approximately $90 million of the increase in our debt was the result of an
increase in our non U.S. dollar denominated debt due to the decline in the
value of the U.S. dollar.
Net Income
(Loss) Diluted
Available Income
To Common (Loss)
EBITDA Stockholders Per Share
Three months Three months Three months
ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, March 31,
In millions, except
per share amounts 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
GAAP $169.5 $242.0 $7.3 $46.6 $0.03 $0.20
Adjustments:
Loss on accounts
receivable
securitization
program 4.6 4.2 - - - -
Unallocated foreign
currency loss 4.5 2.8 0.4 2.2 - 0.01
Loss on early
extinguishment of
debt - 1.4 - 0.9 - -
Other restructuring,
impairment and plant
closing costs 4.0 11.2 3.3 11.0 0.01 0.05
Merger associated
expenses 5.2 - 5.2 - 0.02 -
Gain on dispositions
of assets - (4.1) - (4.1) - (0.02)
Loss (income) from
discontinued
operations, net of
tax (1) 0.9 (10.6) 1.1 3.2 - 0.01
Extraordinary gain on
the acquisition of a
business, net of
tax (2) (0.4) (2.4) (0.4) (2.4) - (0.01)
Adjusted continuing
operations $188.3 $244.5 $16.9 $57.4 $0.07 $0.25
Discontinued
operations $(0.9) $10.6 $(1.1) $(3.2) $- $(0.01)
Restructuring,
impairment and
plant closing
costs - 1.0 - 0.6 - -
Loss on
disposition of
assets 0.9 5.3 1.1 3.4 - 0.01
Loss on accounts
receivable
securitization
program - 1.2 - - - -
Adjusted discontinued
operations(1) $- $18.1 $- $0.8 $- $-
Three months ended
December 31,
In millions 2007
Net income 2.2
Interest expense, net 70.3
Income tax expense (3.4)
Depreciation and amortization 98.5
Income taxes, depreciation and
amortization included in
discontinued operations (1,3) (65.3)
EBITDA(3) $102.3
Net Income (Loss)
EBITDA Available To Diluted Income
Three months Common Stockholders (Loss) Per Share
In millions, ended Three months Three months
except per December 31, ended December 31, ended December 31,
share amounts 2007 2007 2007
GAAP $102.3 $2.2 0.01
Adjustments:
Loss on accounts
receivable
securitization
program 4.4 - -
Unallocated foreign
currency loss 1.9 0.9 -
Loss on early
extinguishment
of debt 0.4 0.3 -
Other restructuring,
impairment and plant
closing costs 8.4 8.2 0.04
Merger associated
expenses 4.8 4.8 0.02
Gain on dispositions
of assets (69.0) (43.5) (0.19)
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of
tax (1) 141.0 75.7 0.32
Adjusted continuing
operations $194.2 $48.6 $0.21
See end of press release for footnote explanations
Conference Call Information
We will hold a telephone conference to discuss our first quarter results
on Friday, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Call-in number for U.S. participants: (888) 713 - 4213
Call-in number for international participants: (617) 213 - 4865
Participant access code: 93028400
In order to facilitate the registration process you may use the following
link to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be
given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live
operator. You may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call
start time. To pre-register please go to:
https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PMX7EFVX8
The conference call will be available via webcast and can be accessed from
the investor relations portion of the company's website at
http://www.huntsman.com.
The conference call will be available for replay beginning May 9, 2008 and
ending May 16, 2008.
Call-in numbers for the replay:
Within the U.S.: (888) 286 - 8010
International: (617) 801 - 6888
Access code for replay: 65230565
Forward Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and
expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to
uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties
that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices
and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies' filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties
may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive,
environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. In
addition, the completion of any transaction described in this release is
subject to a number of uncertainties and closing will be subject to approvals
and other customary conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that
such transactions will be completed or that the company's expectations will be
realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any
forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise
required by applicable laws.
Additional Information and Where to Find It:
In connection with the proposed merger, the Company has filed a definitive
proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which
definitive proxy statement has been mailed to its stockholders. INVESTORS AND
SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY
OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE PARTIES TO THE MERGER. Investors and
security holders may obtain a free copy of the definitive proxy statement and
other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov. The Company's security holders and other interested
parties will also be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy
statement and other relevant documents by directing a request by mail or
telephone to Huntsman Corporation Investor Relations, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt
Lake City, Utah 84108, telephone: (801) 584-5700 or on the company's website
at http://www.huntsman.com.
(1) On November 5, 2007, we completed the sale of our U.S. base chemicals
business to Flint Hills Resources. On August 1, 2007, we completed
the sale of our U.S. polymers business to Flint Hills Resources. On
December 29, 2006, we completed the sale of our European
petrochemicals business to SABIC. On July 6, 2005, we completed the
sale of our toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) business to BASF. Results
from these businesses are treated as discontinued operations.
(2) On June 30, 2006, we acquired the global textile effects business of
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Inc. for approximately $172.1 million.
Because the fair value of acquired current assets less liabilities
assumed exceeded the acquisition price and planned restructuring costs
the excess was recorded as an extraordinary gain on the acquisition of
a business. The extraordinary gains recorded during the three months
ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 respectively were $0.4 million and
$2.4 million, of which taxes were not applicable.
(3) We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted
EBITDA from discontinued operations, Adjusted net income from
continuing operations and Adjusted net income from discontinued
operations. We believe that net income (loss) available to common
stockholders is the performance measure calculated and presented in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
("GAAP") that is most directly comparable to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA
from continuing operations and Adjusted net income from continuing
operations. We believe that income (loss) from discontinued operations
is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with
GAAP that is most directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA from
discontinued operations and Adjusted net income from discontinued
operations. Additional information with respect to our use of each of
these financial measures follows.
EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, and
depreciation and amortization. EBITDA as used herein is not
necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other
companies. The reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) available
to common stockholders is set forth in the operating results table
above.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is computed by eliminating
the following from EBITDA: gains and losses from discontinued
operations; restructuring, impairment and plant closing (credits)
costs; merger associated expenses; losses on the sale of accounts
receivable to our securitization program; unallocated foreign currency
(gain) loss; certain legal and contract settlements; losses from
early extinguishment of debt; extraordinary loss (gain) on the
acquisition of a business; and loss (gain) on dispositions of assets.
The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to
EBITDA is set forth in the Reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations is computed by
eliminating from income (loss) from discontinued operations: income
taxes; depreciation and amortization; restructuring, impairment and
plant closing (credits) costs; losses on the sale of accounts
receivable to our securitization program; unallocated foreign currency
(gain) loss; and loss on the sale of assets. The following table
provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued
operations to income (loss) from discontinued operations:
Three months ended
March 31,
2008 2007
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $(1.1) $(3.2)
Income tax expense (benefit) 0.2 -
Depreciation and amortization - 13.8
EBITDA from discontinued operations (0.9) 10.6
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs - 1.0
Loss on disposition of assets 0.9 5.3
Loss on accounts receivable securitization - 1.2
Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations $- $18.1
Adjusted net income from continuing operations is computed by
eliminating the after tax impact of the following from net income
(loss) available to common stockholders: loss (income) from
discontinued operations; restructuring, impairment and plant closing
(credits) costs; merger associated expenses; unallocated foreign
currency (gain) loss; certain legal and contract settlements; losses
on the early extinguishment of debt; extraordinary loss (gain) on the
acquisition of a business; and loss (gain) on dispositions of assets.
The reconciliation of Adjusted net income from continuing operations
to net income (loss) available to common stockholders is set forth in
the reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
Adjusted net income from discontinued operations is computed by
eliminating the after tax impact of the following from income (loss)
from discontinued operations: restructuring, impairment and plant
closing (credits) costs; and loss on the sale of assets. The
reconciliation of Adjusted net income from discontinued operations to
net income (loss) available to common stockholders is set forth in the
Reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
(4) Excludes $458 million and $428 million of off-balance sheet financing
obtained under our accounts receivable securitization program as of
March 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively.
SOURCE Huntsman Corporation
