THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

First quarter 2015 Highlights


    --  Adjusted EBITDA was $285 million compared to $329 million in the prior
        year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to an estimated
        adjusted EBITDA impact of approximately $60 million from a planned
        maintenance outage at our Port Neches, Texas facility, partially offset
        by earnings from the performance additives and titanium dioxide
        businesses that we acquired from Rockwood.
    --  Adjusted diluted income per share was $0.40 compared to $0.43 in the
        prior year period.
    --  Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $5 million compared
        to net income of $54 million in the prior year period.
    --  The stronger U.S. dollar reduced adjusted EBITDA by an estimated $17
        million compared to the prior year period.


                              Three months ended
                              ------------------

                        March 31,                    December 31,
                        ---------

    In millions,
     except per share
     amounts,
     unaudited          2015                    2014                 2014
    -----------------   ----                    ----                 ----


    Revenues          $2,589                  $2,755               $2,951


    Net income (loss)
     attributable to
     Huntsman
     Corporation          $5                     $54                $(38)

    Adjusted net
     income(1)           $98                    $105                  $81


    Diluted income
     (loss) per share  $0.02                   $0.22              $(0.16)

    Adjusted diluted
     income per
     share(1)          $0.40                   $0.43                $0.33


    EBITDA(1)           $159                    $261                 $141

    Adjusted
     EBITDA(1)          $285                    $329                 $292


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     footnote
     explanations

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today reported first quarter 2015 results with revenues of $2,589 million and adjusted EBITDA of $285 million.

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

"I am pleased with the strong first quarter earnings demonstrated by our differentiated businesses which include MDI urethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials and Textile Effects. EBITDA from these businesses improved approximately $30 million compared to the prior year. We continue to see strength in the markets we are serving and are encouraged by future growth prospects.

Business conditions remain challenging in the titanium dioxide market; however I am encouraged that our earnings improved approximately $10 million compared to the fourth quarter. We have taken aggressive self- help measures to deliver $175 million of expected incremental synergies and restructuring savings by the middle of 2016. I see a clear path forward to an improvement in earnings within our Pigments and Additives business.

During the first quarter we completed planned maintenance at our PO/MTBE facility in Port Neches, Texas. We experienced some delays in the restart of the facility during April. We are currently operating at normal rates and estimate the EBITDA impact from the delayed startup to be approximately $35 million in the second quarter."

Segment Analysis for 1Q15 Compared to 1Q14

Polyurethanes

The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes division for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to a scheduled maintenance outage at our PO/MTBE facility in Port Neches, Texas in the first quarter of 2015. MDI sales volumes increased due to improved demand in the Americas and European regions and across most major markets. PO/MTBE sales volumes decreased due to the scheduled maintenance outage. PO/MTBE average selling prices decreased following lower pricing for high octane gasoline. MDI average selling prices decreased in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower PO/MTBE earnings, partially offset by higher MDI contribution margins. We estimate the reduction to Adjusted EBITDA from the planned PO/MTBE maintenance outage to be approximately $60 million in the first quarter 2015.

Performance Products

The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products division for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the sale of our European surfactants business in the second quarter of 2014, partially offset by increased sales volumes in amines and maleic anhydride. Average selling prices decreased in response to lower raw material costs and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher sales volumes and higher contribution margins in our amines and maleic anhydride businesses.

Advanced Materials

The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials division for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to lower sales volumes. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the de-selection of certain business and our restructuring efforts. Average selling prices increased in all regions on a local currency basis and across most markets primarily due to certain price increase initiatives and our focus on higher value markets but was offset by the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from our focus on higher value business and lower fixed costs.

Textile Effects

The decrease in revenues in our Textile Effects division for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 was primarily due to lower sales volumes. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to the de-selection of lower value business and destocking within the fibers and dyes supply chain. Average selling prices increased due to the implementation of price increases but was offset by the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher contribution margins from our focus on higher value business and lower fixed costs.

Pigments and Additives

Pro forma for the acquisition of Rockwood Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide businesses, revenues decreased in our Pigments and Additives division for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices. Sales volumes decreased primarily as a result of lower end use demand in Europe which is our largest market. Average selling prices decreased primarily as a result of high titanium dioxide industry inventory levels and the foreign currency exchange impact of a stronger U.S. dollar against major European currencies. The decrease in pro forma adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower contribution margins for titanium dioxide.

Corporate, LIFO and Other

Adjusted EBITDA from Corporate, LIFO and Other increased by $7 million to a loss of $37 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 compared to a loss of $44 million for the same period in 2014. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of a net benefit from LIFO inventory valuation income and loss from benzene sales of $7 million.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Outstanding Debt

As of March 31, 2015, we had $1,806 million of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity compared to $1,601 million at December 31, 2014.

On March 31, 2015 we issued EUR300 million (approximately $326 million) of 4.25% senior notes due 2025. We used the proceeds to redeem $289 million of our outstanding 8.625% senior subordinated notes due 2021 and pay associated accrued interest in April. We expect to save approximately $11 million in annual interest expense as a result of this refinancing.

Total capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $149 million. We expect to spend approximately $525 million on base capital expenditures in 2015, net of reimbursements. In addition, in 2015 we expect to spend approximately $100 million combined on our new Chinese MDI facility, the completion of our Augusta, Georgia color pigments facility and replacement of Rockwood computer systems.

Based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase accounting for the Rockwood Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide businesses; we expect our annual depreciation and amortization rate to be approximately $400 million.

Income Taxes

During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded an income tax expense of $2 million and paid $11 million in cash for income taxes. Our adjusted effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was 25%.

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

Earnings Conference Call Information

We will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2015 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. ET.



    Call-in numbers for the conference call:

    U.S. participants                        (888) 713 - 4213

    International participants               (617) 213 - 4865

    Passcode                                         50577489

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=PJ3979ADY

Webcast Information

The conference call will be available via webcast and can be accessed from the company's website at ir.huntsman.com.

Replay Information

The conference call will be available for replay beginning April 30, 2015 and ending May 7, 2015.



    Call-in numbers for the replay:

    U.S. participants               (888) 286 - 8010

    International participants      (617) 801 - 6888

    Replay code                             22645057

Upcoming Conferences

During the second quarter a member of management will present at the following conferences:


    --  Wells Fargo Industrial and Construction Conference, May 5, 2015
    --  Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference, May 19, 2015
    --  Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference, June 3,
        2015
    --  Jefferies Industrials Conference, August 11, 2015

A webcast of the presentations, where applicable, along with accompanying materials will be available at ir.huntsman.com.


    Table 1 - Results of Operations
    -------------------------------


                                          Three months ended

                                              March 31,
                                              ---------

    In millions, except per share
     amounts, unaudited                       2015             2014
    -----------------------------             ----             ----


    Revenues                                $2,589           $2,755

    Cost of goods sold                       2,139            2,305
                                             -----            -----

    Gross profit                               450              450

    Operating expenses                         280              261

    Restructuring, impairment and plant
     closing costs                              93               39
                                               ---              ---

    Operating income                            77              150

    Interest expense                          (56)            (48)

    Equity in income of investment in
     unconsolidated affiliates                   2                2

    Loss on early extinguishment of debt       (3)               -

    Other (expense) income                     (1)               1

    Income before income taxes                  19              105

    Income tax expense                         (2)            (36)

    Income from continuing operations           17               69

    Loss from discontinued operations,
     net of tax(3)                             (2)             (7)

    Net income                                  15               62

    Net income attributable to
     noncontrolling interests, net of tax     (10)             (8)

    Net income attributable to Huntsman
     Corporation                                $5              $54
                                               ===              ===



    Adjusted EBITDA(1)                        $285             $329


    Adjusted net income(1)                     $98             $105



    Basic income per share                   $0.02            $0.22

    Diluted income per share                 $0.02            $0.22

    Adjusted diluted income per share(1)     $0.40            $0.43


    Common share information:

    Basic shares outstanding                 243.9            240.9

    Diluted shares                           247.2            244.5

    Diluted shares for adjusted diluted
     income per share                        247.2            244.5


    See end of press release for footnote
     explanations


    Table 2 - Results of Operations by Segment
    ------------------------------------------


                                               Three months ended

                                                   March 31,             Better /
                                                   ---------

    In millions,
     unaudited                                    2015              2014          (Worse)
    ------------                                  ----              ----           ------


    Segment Revenues:

    Polyurethanes                                 $890            $1,200                  (26)%

    Performance
     Products                                      656               765                  (14)%

    Advanced Materials                             290               319                   (9)%

    Textile Effects                                206               224                   (8)%

    Pigments &
     Additives                                     572               318                    80%

    Eliminations and
     other                                        (25)             (71)                   65%
                                                   ---               ---


    Total                                       $2,589            $2,755                   (6)%
                                                ======            ======


    Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):

    Polyurethanes                                 $105              $167                  (37)%

    Performance
     Products                                      121               118                     3%

    Advanced Materials                              58                46                    26%

    Textile Effects                                 17                16                     6%

    Pigments &
     Additives                                      21                26                  (19)%

    Corporate, LIFO
     and other                                    (37)             (44)                   16%


    Total                                         $285              $329                  (13)%
                                                  ====              ====


    See end of press release for footnote
     explanations


    Table 3 - Pro Forma (2) Results of Operations by Segment
    --------------------------------------------------------


                                                             Three months ended

                                                                 March 31,             Better /
                                                                 ---------

    In millions, unaudited, pro forma                           2015              2014          (Worse)
    ---------------------------------                           ----              ----           ------


    Segment Revenues:

    Polyurethanes                                               $890            $1,207                  (26)%

    Performance Products                                         656               765                  (14)%

    Advanced Materials                                           290               319                   (9)%

    Textile Effects                                              206               224                   (8)%

    Pigments & Additives                                         572               689                  (17)%

    Eliminations and other                                      (25)             (71)                   65%
                                                                 ---               ---


    Pro forma total                                           $2,589            $3,133                  (17)%
                                                              ======            ======


    Segment Adjusted EBITDA(2):

    Polyurethanes                                               $105              $169                  (38)%

    Performance Products                                         121               118                     3%

    Advanced Materials                                            58                46                    26%

    Textile Effects                                               17                16                     6%

    Pigments & Additives                                          21                73                  (71)%

    Corporate, LIFO and other                                   (37)             (44)                   16%


    Pro forma total                                             $285              $378                  (25)%
                                                                ====              ====


    See end of press release for footnote explanations


    Table 4 - Factors Impacting Sales Revenues
    ------------------------------------------


                                                                  Three months ended

                                                                March 31, 2015 vs. 2014
                                                                -----------------------

                                                        Average Selling Price(a)
                                                        -----------------------

                                                                 Local                                     Exchange      Sales Mix        Sales

    Unaudited                                                   Currency                                     Rate        & Other(c)     Volume(b)       Total
    ---------                                                   --------                                     ----        ---------      --------        -----


    Polyurethanes                                                            (4)%                                   (6)%             6%           (22)%       (26)%

    Performance Products                                                     (2)%                                   (5)%             2%            (9)%       (14)%

    Advanced Materials                                                         5%                                   (7)%           (1)%            (6)%        (9)%

    Textile Effects                                                            3%                                   (4)%             4%           (11)%        (8)%

    Pigments & Additives                                                     (7)%                                   (8)%           104%            (9)%         80%

    Total Company                                                            (2)%                                   (6)%             9%            (7)%        (6)%


    (a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials.

    (b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials.

    (c) Includes full revenue impact from the October 1, 2014 acquisition of the Performance Additives and

            Titanium Dioxide businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.


    Table 5 - Factors Impacting Pro Forma (2) Sales Revenues
    --------------------------------------------------------


                                                                  Three months ended

                                                                March 31, 2015 vs. 2014
                                                                -----------------------

                                                        Average Selling Price(a)
                                                        -----------------------

                                                                 Local                  Exchange Sales Mix        Sales

    Unaudited, pro forma                                        Currency                  Rate    & Other       Volume(b)       Total
    --------------------                                        --------                  ----    -------       --------        -----


    Polyurethanes                                                           (10)%          NA                6%           (22)%       (26)%

    Performance Products                                                     (7)%          NA                2%            (9)%       (14)%

    Advanced Materials                                                       (2)%          NA              (1)%            (6)%        (9)%

    Textile Effects                                                          (1)%          NA                4%           (11)%        (8)%

    Pigments & Additives                                                    (17)%          NA                1%            (1)%       (17)%

    Total Company                                                           (10)%          NA                7%           (14)%       (17)%


    NA = foreign exchange rate data not available

    (a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials.

    (b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials.


    Table 6 - Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
    ----------------------------------------------------------


                                                                                                                                   Income Tax                        Net Income                          Diluted Income

                                                                        EBITDA                       Expense                  Attrib. to HUN Corp.                    Per Share
                                                                       ------                       -------                   --------------------                   ---------

                                                                 Three months ended            Three months ended              Three months ended                Three months ended

                                                                    March 31,                 March 31,                    March 31,                      March 31,
                                                                    ---------                 ---------                    ---------                      ---------

    In millions, except per share
     amounts, unaudited                                             2015             2014                       2015              2014                 2015                        2014                     2015           2014
    -----------------------------                                   ----             ----                       ----              ----                 ----                        ----                     ----           ----


    GAAP(1)                                                         $159             $261                       $(2)            $(36)                  $5                         $54                    $0.02          $0.22

    Adjustments:

    Acquisition and integration
     expenses, purchase accounting
     adjustments                                                       9                8                        (2)              (2)                   7                           6                     0.03           0.02

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax(3)                                         1                7                        N/A              N/A                   2                           7                     0.01           0.03

    Loss on early extinguishment of
     debt                                                              3                -                       (1)                -                   2                           -                    0.01              -

    Certain legal settlements and
     related expenses                                                  1                -                         -                -                   1                           -                       -             -

    Amortization of pension and
     postretirement actuarial
     losses                                                           18               13                        (5)              (4)                  13                           9                     0.05           0.04

    Restructuring, impairment and
     plant closing and transition
     costs                                                            94               40                       (26)             (11)                  68                          29                     0.28           0.12


    Adjusted(1)                                                     $285             $329                      $(36)            $(53)                 $98                        $105                    $0.40          $0.43
                                                                    ====             ====                       ====              ====                  ===                        ====                    -----          -----


    Adjusted income tax expense                                                                                                                      36                          53

    Net income attributable to
     noncontrolling interests, net
     of tax                                                                                                                                          10                           8


    Adjusted pre-tax income(1)                                                                                                                     $144                        $166
                                                                                                                                                   ====                        ====


    Adjusted effective tax rate                                                                                                                     25%                        32%



                                                                                                                           Income Tax                  Net (Loss) Income                Diluted (Loss) Income

                                                                      EBITDA                   Expense                Attrib. to HUN Corp.                 Per Share
                                                                     ------                    -------               --------------------                 ---------

                                                               Three months ended         Three months ended           Three months ended             Three months ended

                                                                  December 31,               December 31,                 December 31,                   December 31,

    In millions, except per share
     amounts, unaudited                                                         2014                       2014                          2014                            2014
    -----------------------------                                               ----                       ----                          ----                            ----


    GAAP(1)                                                         $141                                      $(12)                                $(38)                                            $(0.16)

    Adjustments:

    Acquisition and integration
     expenses, purchase accounting
     adjustments                                                      40                                        (4)                                   36                                                0.15

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax(2)                                         1                                        N/A                                    1                                                   -

    Gain on disposition of
     businesses/assets                                               (1)                                         -                                  (1)                                                  -

    Loss on early extinguishment of
     debt                                                             28                                       (10)                                   18                                                0.07

    Amortization of pension and
     postretirement actuarial
     losses                                                           14                                          -                                   14                                                0.06

    Restructuring, impairment and
     plant closing and transition
     costs                                                            69                                       (18)                                   51                                                0.21


    Adjusted(1)                                                     $292                                      $(44)                                  $81                                               $0.33
                                                                    ====                                       ====                                   ===                                               -----


    Adjusted income tax expense                                                                                                                      44

    Net income attributable to
     noncontrolling interests, net
     of tax                                                                                                                                           3


    Adjusted pre-tax income(1)                                                                                                                     $128
                                                                                                                                                   ====


    Adjusted effective tax rate                                                                                                                     34%


    See end of press release for
     footnote explanations


    Table 7 - Pro Forma (2) Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                     Pro Forma EBITDA
                                                                     ----------------

                                                                    Three months ended

                                                                        March 31,
                                                                      ---------

    In millions, except per
     share amounts, unaudited,
     pro forma                                                          2015           2014
    --------------------------                                          ----           ----


    GAAP(1)                                                             $159           $308

    Adjustments:

    Allocation of Rockwood
     general corporate overhead                                            -             7

    Acquisition and integration
     expenses, purchase
     accounting adjustments                                                9              2

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax(3)                                             1              7

    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                                                               3              -

    Certain legal settlements
     and related expenses                                                  1              -

    Amortization of pension and
     postretirement actuarial
     losses                                                               18             14

    Restructuring, impairment
     and plant closing and
     transition costs                                                     94             40


    Pro forma adjusted(2)                                               $285           $378
                                                                        ====           ====




                                                                   Pro Forma EBITDA
                                                                  ----------------

                                                                  Three months ended

                                                                     December 31,

    In millions, except per
     share amounts, unaudited
     pro forma                                                                  2014
    -------------------------                                                   ----


    GAAP(1)                                                             $191

    Adjustments:

    Acquisition and integration
     expenses, purchase
     accounting adjustments                                              (2)

    Loss from discontinued
     operations, net of tax(2)                                             1

    Gain on disposition of
     businesses/assets                                                   (1)

    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                                                              28

    Amortization of pension and
     postretirement actuarial
     losses                                                               14

    Restructuring, impairment
     and plant closing and
     transition costs                                                     69


    Pro forma adjusted(2)                                               $300
                                                                        ====


    See end of press release for
     footnote explanations


    Table 8 - Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
    ------------------------------------------------


                                                           Three months ended
                                                           ------------------

                                                     March 31,                    December 31,
                                                     ---------

    In
     millions,
     unaudited                                       2015                    2014               2014
    ----------                                       ----                    ----               ----


    Net
     income
     (loss)
     attributable
     to
     Huntsman
     Corporation                                       $5                     $54              $(38)

    Interest
     expense                                           56                      48                 57

    Income
     tax
     expense
     from
     continuing
     operations                                         2                      36                 12

    Income
     tax
     expense
     from
     discontinued
     operations(3)                                      1                       -                 -

     Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                      95                     123                110


    EBITDA(1)                                         159                     261                141
                                                      ---                     ---                ---


    Pro
     forma
     adjustments
     to:

    Net
     income
     (loss)
     attributable
     to
     Huntsman
     Corporation                                        -                     15                 26

    Interest
     expense                                            -                     15                  1

    Income
     tax
     expense
     from
     continuing
     operations                                         -                      9                 13

     Depreciation
     and
     amortization                                       -                      8                 10


    Pro
     forma
     EBITDA(2)                                       $159                    $308               $191
                                                     ====                    ====               ====


    See end
     of press
     release
     for
     footnote
     explanations


    Table 9 - Selected Balance Sheet Items
    --------------------------------------


                                            March 31,          December 31,

    In millions                                           2015                 2014
    -----------                                           ----                 ----

                                           (unaudited)


    Cash                                                $1,003                 $870

    Accounts and notes
     receivable, net                                     1,668                1,707

    Inventories                                          1,869                2,025

    Other current assets                                   347                  437

    Property, plant and
     equipment, net                                      4,250                4,423

    Other assets                                         1,614                1,540


    Total assets                                       $10,751              $11,002
                                                       =======              =======


    Accounts payable                                    $1,191               $1,275

    Other current
     liabilities                                           754                  790

    Current portion of debt                                529                  267

    Long-term debt                                       4,829                4,933

    Other liabilities                                    1,675                1,786

    Total equity                                         1,773                1,951


    Total liabilities and
     equity                                            $10,751              $11,002
                                                       =======              =======


    Table 10 - Outstanding Debt
    ---------------------------


                                       March 31,         December 31,

    In millions                                     2015                2014
    -----------                                     ----                ----

                                      (unaudited)


    Debt:

    Senior credit facilities                      $2,512              $2,528

    Accounts receivable programs                     214                 229

    Senior notes                                   1,862               1,596

    Senior subordinated notes                        493                 531

    Variable interest entities                       198                 207

    Other debt                                        79                 109


    Total debt - excluding affiliates              5,358               5,200
                                                   -----               -----


    Total cash                                     1,003                 870
                                                   -----                 ---


    Net debt- excluding affiliates                $4,355              $4,330
                                                  ======              ======


    Table 11 - Summarized Statement of Cash Flows
    ---------------------------------------------


                                                  Three months ended

                                                      March 31,
                                                      ---------

    In millions, unaudited                            2015              2014
    ----------------------                            ----              ----


    Total cash at beginning of period(a)              $870              $529


    Net cash provided by (used in) operating
     activities                                         34              (67)

    Net cash used in investing activities             (81)            (104)

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
     activities                                        189              (71)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash            (8)              (1)

    Change in restricted cash                          (1)                -


    Total cash at end of period(a)                  $1,003              $286
                                                    ======              ====


    Supplemental cash flow information:

    Cash paid for interest                           $(48)            $(54)

    Cash paid for income taxes                        (11)             (46)

    Cash paid for capital expenditures               (149)            (107)

    Depreciation and amortization                       95               123


    Changes in primary working capital:

    Accounts and notes receivable                    $(49)           $(149)

    Inventories                                         54             (172)

    Accounts payable                                   (2)              107


    Total cash provided by (used in) primary
     working capital                                    $3            $(214)
                                                       ===             =====



    (a) Includes restricted cash.


    Footnotes
    ---------


             (1)    We use EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to measure
                     the operating performance of our business.
                     We provide adjusted net income because we
                     feel it provides meaningful insight for the
                     investment community into the performance of
                     our business.  We believe that net income
                     (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation
                     is the performance measure calculated and
                     presented in accordance with generally
                     accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
                     ("GAAP") that is most directly comparable to
                     EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net
                     income.  Additional information with respect
                     to our use of each of these financial
                     measures follows:


                    EBITDA is defined as net income (loss)
                     attributable to Huntsman Corporation before
                     interest, income taxes, and depreciation and
                     amortization. EBITDA 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 Table 5 above.


                    Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the
                     following from EBITDA:  (a) acquisition and
                     integration expenses, purchase accounting
                     adjustments; (b) loss (gain) on initial
                     consolidation of subsidiaries; (c) EBITDA
                     from discontinued operations; (d) loss (gain)
                     on disposition of businesses/assets; (e)
                     loss on early extinguishment of debt; (f)
                     extraordinary loss (gain) on the acquisition
                     of a business; (g) certain legal settlements
                     and related expenses; (h) amortization of
                     pension and postretirement actuarial losses
                     (gains); and (i) restructuring, impairment,
                     plant closing and transition costs (credits).
                      The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to
                      EBITDA is set forth in Table 4 above.


                    Adjusted net income (loss) is computed by
                     eliminating the after tax impact of the
                     following items from net income (loss)
                     attributable to Huntsman Corporation: (a)
                     acquisition and integration expenses,
                     purchase accounting adjustments; (b) impact
                     of certain foreign tax credit elections; (c)
                     loss (gain) on initial consolidation of
                     subsidiaries; (d) loss (income) from
                     discontinued operations; (e) discount
                     amortization on settlement financing
                     associated with the terminated merger; (f)
                     loss (gain) on disposition of businesses/
                     assets; (g) loss on early extinguishment of
                     debt; (h) extraordinary loss (gain) on the
                     acquisition of a business; (i) certain legal
                     settlements and related expenses; (j)
                     amortization of pension and postretirement
                     actuarial losses (gains); and (k)
                     restructuring, impairment, plant closing and
                     transition costs (credits).   We do not
                     adjust for changes in tax valuation
                     allowances because we do not believe it
                     provides more meaningful information than is
                     provided under GAAP.  The reconciliation of
                     adjusted net income (loss) to net income
                     (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation
                     common stockholders is set forth in Table 4
                     above.


             (2)    Pro forma adjusted as if it had occurred at
                     the beginning of the relevant period to (a)
                     include the October 1, 2014 acquisition of
                     the Performance Additives and Titanium
                     Dioxide businesses of Rockwood Holdings,
                     Inc.; (b) to exclude the related sale of our
                     TR52 product line - used in printing inks -
                     to Henan Billions Chemicals Co., Ltd. in
                     December 2014; (c) to exclude the allocation
                     of general corporate overhead by Rockwood.


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

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2014 revenues of approximately $13 billion including the acquisition of Rockwood's performance additives and titanium dioxide businesses. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 100 manufacturing and R&D facilities in more than 30 countries and employ approximately 16,000 associates within our 5 distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.

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