HUNTSMAN CORPORATION 
By THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN)
First Quarter 2011 Highlights
-- Revenues for the first quarter of 2011 were $2,679 million, an increase
of 28% compared to $2,094 million for the same period in 2010 and an
increase of 11% compared to $2,412 million for the fourth quarter of
2010.
-- Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2011 was $302 million compared
to $123 million for the same period in 2010 and $219 million for the
fourth quarter of 2010.
-- Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $114 million or
$0.47 per diluted share. This compares to adjusted net loss of $16
million or $0.07 loss per diluted share for the same period in 2010 and
adjusted net income of $58 million or $0.24 per diluted share for the
fourth quarter of 2010.
-- Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation for the first quarter of
2011 was $62 million or $0.26 per diluted share. This compares to net
loss attributable to Huntsman Corporation of $172 million or $0.73 loss
per diluted share for the same period in 2010 and net income
attributable to Huntsman Corporation of $30 million or $0.12 per diluted
share for the fourth quarter of 2010.
Summarized earnings are as follows:
Three months Three months
ended March 31, ended
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In millions, except December 31,
per share amounts 2011 2010 2010
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Net income (loss)
attributable to
Huntsman
Corporation $62 $(172) $30
Adjusted net income
(loss)(1) $114 $(16) $58
Diluted income
(loss) per share $0.26 $(0.73) $0.12
Adjusted diluted
income (loss) per
share(1) $0.47 $(0.07) $0.24
EBITDA(1) $239 $(55) $167
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $302 $123 $219
See end of press release for footnote explanations
Recent Highlights
-- On April 2, 2011, we completed the acquisition of the Indian chemicals
business of Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd. The business manufactures
amines and surfactants for use in the fast growing Asia Pacific region.
-- On March 7, 2011, we completed a successful amendment to our credit
agreement. Among other things, we extended the maturity date of $650
million of our Term Loan B by three years from April 2014 to April 2017
and increased the applicable margin on borrowing.
-- On February 16, 2011, we announced our intent to increase the capacity
of our Jurong Island, Singapore polyetheramine facility. We plan to
invest approximately $70 million to increase the annual production
capacity from 16,000 tons to approximately 56,000 tons. Over the next
decade we expect demand for our amines to grow at least 10% per year in
the Asia Pacific region.
-- On January 18, 2011 we completed the early redemption of $100 million of
our 7 3/8% senior subordinated notes due 2015 with available cash.
Peter R. Huntsman, our President and CEO, commented:
"I am pleased with the strong earnings of our business in the first quarter; underlying demand for our largest businesses continues to improve with the global economic recovery. We are raising prices and recapturing margin despite the headwind of increased raw material and energy costs."
Huntsman Corporation
Operating Results
Three months
ended March
31,
In millions, except per share
amounts 2011 2010
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Revenues $2,679 $2,094
Cost of goods sold 2,219 1,813
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Gross profit 460 281
Operating expenses 291 256
Restructuring, impairment and
plant closing costs 7 3
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Operating income 162 22
Interest expense, net (59) (61)
Equity in income of
investment in unconsolidated
affiliates 2 1
Loss on early extinguishment
of debt (3) (155)
Income before income taxes 102 (193)
Income tax (expense) benefit (22) 34
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations 80 (159)
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax(2) (14) (13)
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Income (loss) before
extraordinary gain 66 (172)
Extraordinary gain on the
acquisition of a business,
net of tax of nil 1 -
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Net income (loss) 67 (172)
Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests (5) -
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Net income (loss)
attributable to Huntsman
Corporation $62 $(172)
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Net income (loss)
attributable to Huntsman
Corporation $62 $(172)
Interest expense, net 59 61
Income tax expense (benefit)
from continuing operations 22 (34)
Income tax benefit from
discontinued operations(2) (7) (8)
Depreciation and amortization
of continuing operations 103 98
EBITDA(1) $239 $(55)
Adjusted EBITDA(1) $302 $123
Basic income (loss) per share $0.26 $(0.73)
Diluted income (loss) per
share $0.26 $(0.73)
Adjusted diluted income
(loss) per share(1) $0.47 $(0.07)
Common share information:
Basic shares outstanding 237.6 234.8
Diluted shares 242.9 234.8
See end of press release for footnote explanations
Huntsman Corporation
Segment Results
Three months ended
March 31,
In millions 2011 2010
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Segment Revenues:
Polyurethanes $1,047 $767
Performance Products 804 616
Advanced Materials 350 291
Textile Effects 190 195
Pigments 364 269
Eliminations and other (76) (44)
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Total $2,679 $2,094
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Segment EBITDA(1):
Polyurethanes $114 $52
Performance Products 115 60
Advanced Materials 39 33
Textile Effects (11) -
Pigments 84 28
Corporate, LIFO and
other (81) (207)
Discontinued
operations(2) (21) (21)
Total $239 $(55)
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Segment Adjusted
EBITDA(1):
Polyurethanes $114 $52
Performance Products 115 60
Advanced Materials 39 31
Textile Effects (6) -
Pigments 87 29
Corporate, LIFO and
other (47) (49)
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Total $302 $123
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See end of press release for footnote explanations
Three months ended March 31,
2011 vs. 2010
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Average Selling
Period-Over-Period Price(a)
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Foreign
Increase (Decrease) Local Currency
Translation
Currency Impact
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Polyurethanes 14% 0%
Performance Products 16% 0%
Advanced Materials 8% 0%
Textile Effects 3% 1%
Pigments 25% 0%
Total Company 10% 0%
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Three months ended March 31,
2011 vs. 2010
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Period-Over-Period
Increase (Decrease) Sales Sales
Mix(a) Volume(a)
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Polyurethanes (17)% 42%
Performance Products 1% 14%
Advanced Materials 7% 6%
Textile Effects 0% (7)%
Pigments 0% 11%
Total Company (4)% 23%
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(a) Excludes revenues and sales volumes from tolling and by-products
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased to $2,679 million from $2,094 million for the same period in 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, Adjusted EBITDA was $302 million compared to $123 million for the same period in 2010.
Polyurethanes
The increase in revenues in our Polyurethanes division for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily due to higher sales volumes and higher average selling prices. MDI sales volumes increased across almost all sectors. MDI sales volumes increased primarily due to improved demand in the insulation and automotive sectors. PO/MTBE sales volumes increased compared to the prior year primarily due to the 2010 planned maintenance outage at our Port Neches, TX facility. Average MDI selling prices increased in response to higher raw material costs. Average PO/MTBE selling prices increased primarily in response to higher raw material costs and industry supply constraints. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the 2010 planned maintenance at our Port Neches, TX facility the impact of which was $40 million as well as higher sales volumes.
Performance Products
The increase in revenues in our Performance Products division for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was due to higher average selling prices, higher sales volumes and the consolidation of the Arabian Amines Company joint venture. Average selling prices increased across all product groups primarily in response to stronger market conditions and higher raw material costs. Sales volumes increased primarily due to stronger demand. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins, higher sales volumes and the consolidation of the Arabian Amines Company joint venture partially offset by higher manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 we experienced unplanned mechanical shutdowns at our Port Neches, TX facility resulting in approximately $7 million and $11 million of higher costs respectively.
Advanced Materials
The increase in revenues in our Advanced Materials division for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was due to higher average selling prices and higher sales volumes. Average selling prices increased in our specialty components and base resins business primarily in response to higher raw material costs partially offset by lower average selling prices in our formulations business primarily as a result of competitive market pressure in our wind business and overall product mix. Sales volumes increased in the Asia-Pacific and European regions while volumes decreased slightly in the Americas primarily as a result of raw material constraints for base resins. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins and higher sales volumes partially offset by the impact of stronger major European currencies against the U.S. dollar resulting in higher manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs.
Textile Effects
The decrease in revenues in our Textile Effects division for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was due to lower sales volumes partially offset by higher average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased due to lower demand and customer manufacturing constraints. Average selling prices increased primarily in response to higher raw material costs. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower sales volumes and the foreign currency impact of a stronger Swiss franc against the U.S. dollar on our manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs.
Pigments
The increase in revenues in our Pigments division for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was due to higher average selling prices and higher sales volumes. Average selling prices increased in all regions of the world primarily as a result of higher raw material costs and stronger overall market demand. Sales volumes increased primarily due to increased demand in all regions of the world. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA in our Pigments division was primarily due to higher contribution margins and higher sales volumes partially offset by higher manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs.
Corporate, LIFO and Other
Corporate, LIFO and other includes unallocated corporate overhead, unallocated foreign exchange gains and losses, LIFO inventory valuation reserve adjustments, loss on early extinguishment of debt, unallocated restructuring costs, gain and loss on the disposition of assets and non-operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate, LIFO and Other increased by $2 million to a loss of $47 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to a loss of $49 million for the same period in 2010.
Income Taxes
During the three months ended March 31, 2011 we recorded income tax expense of $22 million compared to a benefit of $34 million in 2010. Our adjusted effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately 22%. We expect our long term effective income tax rate to be approximately 30 - 35%. We have tax valuation allowances in countries such as Switzerland and the United Kingdom where our Textile Effects and Pigments businesses have meaningful operations. The increase in profitability from our Pigments business has had the effect of reducing our adjusted effective income tax rate. During the three months ended March 31, 2011 we paid $5 million in cash for income taxes. We expect our cash tax rate to continue to be less than our effective income tax rate.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Outstanding Debt
As of March 31, 2011, we had $1,168 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity compared to $1,434 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease from 2010 year end was primarily attributable to an increase in primary net working capital of $245 million and the early redemption of $100 million of our senior subordinated notes with available cash.
On March 7, 2011, we completed a successful amendment to our credit agreement. Among other things, we extended the maturity date of $650 million of our Term Loan B by three years from April 2014 to April 2017 and increased the applicable margin on borrowing.
In April 2011, we completed amendments to our U.S. and European accounts receivable securitization programs. These amendments included an extension of the maturity date to April 2014 and a reduction in the applicable margin on borrowing under these programs.
Total capital expenditures, net of reimbursements for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were $60 million compared to $37 million for the same period in 2010. We expect to spend approximately $350 million on capital expenditures, net of reimbursements in 2011.
March December
31, 31,
In millions 2011 2010
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Debt:
Senior Credit Facilities $1,690 $1,688
Accounts Receivable Programs 250 238
Senior Notes 457 452
Subordinated Notes 1,194 1,279
Variable interest entities -
Arabian Amines Company 203 200
Other Debt 263 289
Total Debt -excluding
affiliates 4,057 4,146
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Total Cash 639 973
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Net Debt- excluding affiliates $3,418 $3,173
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Huntsman Corporation
Reconciliation of Adjustments
EBITDA
Three months
ended
March 31,
In millions, except per share
amounts 2011 2010
----------------------------- ---- ----
GAAP(1) $239 $(55)
Adjustments:
Unallocated foreign currency
(gain) loss (2) (1)
Legal and contract settlements 34 -
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt 3 155
Other restructuring, impairment
and plant closing costs 7 3
Discount amortization on
settlement financing
associated with the terminated
merger - -
Acquisition related expenses 1 -
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax(2) 21 21
Extraordinary gain on the
acquisition of a business, net
of tax (1) -
Adjusted(1) $302 $123
Discontinued operations $(21) $(21)
Restructuring, impairment and
plant closing costs 1 5
Loss on disposition of assets - 8
Non-recurring costs and
expenses 18 (7)
Adjusted discontinued
operations(1)(2) $(2) $(15)
Total -adjusted continuing and
discontinued operations $300 $108
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Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to
Huntsman
Corporation
Three months ended
March 31,
In millions, except per share
amounts 2011 2010
----------------------------- ---- ----
GAAP(1) $62 $(172)
Adjustments:
Unallocated foreign currency
(gain) loss 4 (6)
Legal and contract settlements 21 -
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt 2 143
Other restructuring, impairment
and plant closing costs 7 2
Discount amortization on
settlement financing
associated with the terminated
merger 4 4
Acquisition related expenses 1 -
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax(2) 14 13
Extraordinary gain on the
acquisition of a business, net
of tax (1) -
Adjusted(1) $114 $(16)
Discontinued operations $(14) $(13)
Restructuring, impairment and
plant closing costs 1 3
Loss on disposition of assets - 5
Non-recurring costs and
expenses 11 (4)
Adjusted discontinued
operations(1)(2) $(2) $(9)
Total -adjusted continuing and
discontinued operations $112 $(25)
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Diluted Income (Loss)
Per Share
Three months ended
March 31,
In millions, except per share
amounts 2011 2010
----------------------------- ---- ----
GAAP(1) $0.26 $(0.73)
Adjustments:
Unallocated foreign currency
(gain) loss 0.02 (0.03)
Legal and contract settlements 0.09 -
Loss on early extinguishment of
debt 0.01 0.61
Other restructuring, impairment
and plant closing costs 0.03 0.01
Discount amortization on
settlement financing
associated with the terminated
merger 0.02 0.02
Acquisition related expenses - -
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax(2) 0.06 0.06
Extraordinary gain on the
acquisition of a business, net
of tax - -
Adjusted(1) $0.47 $(0.07)
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Discontinued operations $(0.06) $(0.06)
Restructuring, impairment and
plant closing costs - 0.01
Loss on disposition of assets - 0.02
Non-recurring costs and
expenses 0.05 (0.02)
Adjusted discontinued
operations(1)(2) $(0.01) $(0.04)
Total -adjusted continuing and
discontinued operations $0.46 $(0.11)
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Three months
ended December
31,
In millions 2010
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Net income attributable
to Huntsman
Corporation 30
Interest expense, net 61
Income tax benefit from
continuing operations (17)
Income tax benefit from
discontinued
operations(2) (17)
Depreciation and
amortization of
continuing operations 110
EBITDA(1) $167
Diluted
Net Income Income
(Loss) (Loss)
Attributable
to
Huntsman
EBITDA Corporation Per Share
Three
months Three months
Three months ended ended
ended December December
December 31, 31, 31,
In millions,
except per
share
amounts 2010 2010 2010
------------ ---- ---- ----
GAAP(1) $167 $30 $0.12
Adjustments:
Unallocated
foreign
currency
gain - (2) (0.01)
Legal and
contract
settlements 8 5 0.02
Loss on early
extinguishment
of debt 14 9 0.04
Other
restructuring,
impairment
and plant
closing
costs 5 4 0.02
Discount
amortization
on
settlement
financing
associated
with the
terminated
merger - 4 0.02
Acquisition
related
expenses 1 1 -
Loss from
discontinued
operations,
net of
tax(2) 23 6 0.02
Extraordinary
loss on the
acquisition
of a
business, net
of tax(3) 1 1 -
Adjusted(1) $219 $58 $0.24
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Discontinued
operations $(23) $(6) $(0.02)
Restructuring,
impairment
and plant
closing
credits 2 4 0.02
Gain on
insurance
settlements,
net of
expenses - (1) -
Adjusted
discontinued
operations(1)(2) $(21) $(3) $(0.01)
Total -
adjusted
continuing
and
discontinued
operations $198 $55 $0.23
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Conference Call Information
We will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Call-in number for U.S. (888) 680 -
participants: 0892
Call-in number for (617) 213 -
international participants: 4858
Participant access code: 70969130
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=P4WL4RMDP
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 5, 2011 and ending May 12, 2011.
Call-in numbers for the
replay:
(888) 286 -
Within the U.S.: 8010
(617) 801 -
International: 6888
Access code for
replay: 36894060
About Huntsman:
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Our operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman has approximately 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2010 revenues of over $9 billion. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
(1) We use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business. We provide Adjusted net income because we feel it provides meaningful insight for the investment community into the performance of our business. We also provide Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations and Adjusted net income from discontinued operations for informational purposes only. We believe that net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") that is most directly comparable to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income. 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 (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA as used herein is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. The reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation is set forth in the operating results table above.
Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the following from EBITDA: gains and losses from discontinued operations; restructuring, impairment and plant closing (credits) costs; income and expense associated with the terminated merger and related litigation; acquisition related 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 disposition of business/assets. The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA is set forth in the Reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations is computed by eliminating the following 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; gain on insurance settlements, net of tax; (gain) loss on disposition of business/assets; and non-recurring costs and expenses. The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations to income (loss) from discontinued operations:
Three months
ended March
31,
In millions 2011 2010
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Net loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax $(14) $(13)
Income tax benefit (7) (8)
EBITDA from discontinued
operations (21) (21)
Restructuring, impairment and
plant closing costs 1 5
Loss on disposition of assets - 8
Non-recurring costs and expenses 18 (7)
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Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued
operations $(2) $(15)
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Adjusted net income (loss) is computed by eliminating the after tax impact of the following items from net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation: loss (income) from discontinued operations; restructuring, impairment and plant closing (credits) costs; income and expense associated with the terminated merger and related litigation; discount amortization on settlement financing associated with the terminated merger; acquisition related 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 disposition of business/assets. The reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) to net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation common stockholders is set forth in the Reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
Adjusted net income (loss) from discontinued operations is computed by eliminating the after tax impact of the following items from income (loss) from discontinued operations: restructuring, impairment and plant closing (credits) costs; gain on insurance settlements, net of tax; (gain) loss on the disposition of business/assets; and non-recurring costs and expenses. The reconciliation of Adjusted net income (loss) from discontinued operations to net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation is set forth in the Reconciliation of Adjustments table above.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, we began reporting the (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the reporting segment to which the subsidiary relates. Previously, (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was reported in our Corporate and other segment. All relevant information for prior periods has been reclassified to reflect these changes.
(2) On August 1, 2007, we completed the sale of our U.S. polymers business to Flint Hills Resources. On November 5, 2007, we completed the sale of our U.S. base chemicals business to Flint Hills Resources. During the first quarter 2010 we closed our Australian styrenics operations. Results from these businesses are treated as discontinued operations.
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