Huntsman Announces Strong Second Quarter 2021 Earnings

Rhea-AI Summary

Huntsman Corporation reported a robust second quarter in 2021 with revenue of $2,024 million, sharply up from $1,247 million year-on-year. The company posted a net income of $172 million compared to a net loss of $59 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $334 million, significantly higher than $54 million in Q2 2020. Despite challenges, Huntsman maintained a strong balance sheet with $1.9 billion in liquidity and a net leverage of 1.0x. Noteworthy is the reduction in annual cash interest expenses by $9 million following the refinancing of debt.

Positive

• Net income rose to $172 million from a loss of $59 million YoY.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased to $334 million from $54 million YoY.
• Revenue grew to $2,024 million from $1,247 million YoY.
• Strong balance sheet with total liquidity of $1.9 billion.
• Refinanced debt will reduce annual cash interest expenses by approximately $9 million.

Negative

• Free cash flow from continuing operations was a use of $83 million.
• Operating cash flow from continuing operations was a use of $7 million.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --

Second Quarter Highlights

• Second quarter 2021 net income of $172 million compared to net loss of $59 million in the prior year period; second quarter 2021 diluted earnings per share of $0.70 compared to loss per share of $0.28 in the prior year period.

• Second quarter 2021 adjusted net income of $191 million compared to adjusted net loss of $30 million in the prior year period; second quarter 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.86 compared to adjusted loss per share of $0.14 in the prior year period.

• Second quarter 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $334 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $54 million in the prior year period.

• Second quarter 2021 net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $7 million. Free cash flow from continuing operations was a use of $83 million for the second quarter 2021.

• Balance sheet is strong with a net leverage of 1.0x and total liquidity of approximately $1.9 billion. On May 26, 2021, the Company completed a $400 million offering of 2.95% senior notes due 2031. The net proceeds from the offering, along with cash on hand, were used to redeem in full $400 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.125% senior notes due 2022. These actions will reduce Huntsman's annual cash interest expense by approximately $9 million.

• Received the $28 million earnout in May 2021 from the November 2020 divestiture of our India-based do-it-yourself consumer adhesives business. Gross proceeds from the divestiture totaled approximately $285 million, a 15x multiple on 2019 adjusted EBITDA of the divested business.

 

		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
In millions, except per share amounts		2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues		$     2,024		$     1,247		$     3,861		$     2,840
Net income (loss)		$        172		$        (59)		$        272		$        649
Adjusted net income (loss) (1)		$        191		$        (30)		$        338		$         35
Diluted income (loss) per share		$       0.70		$     (0.28)		$       1.07		$       2.90
Adjusted diluted income (loss) per share(1)		$       0.86		$     (0.14)		$       1.52		$       0.16
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		$        334		$         54		$        623		$        219
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from continuing operations		$          (7)		$         85		$        (23)		$         45
Free cash flow from continuing operations(2)		$        (83)		$         30		$      (197)		$        (71)
Adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations(6)		$        (80)		$         38		$      (194)		$        (61)

See end of press release for footnote explanations and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures.

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today reported second quarter 2021 results with revenues of $2,024 million, net income of $172 million, adjusted net income of $191 million and adjusted EBITDA of $334 million. 

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

"We are pleased with second quarter earnings as demand in many of our businesses returned to pre-pandemic levels. The recent acquisitions and synergies already captured in Gabriel, CVC and our Huntsman Building Solutions franchise and several cost optimization initiatives that are well underway, are all contributing to our earnings improvement. We are also making good progress on our organic capital investments, including our MDI splitter project in Geismar, Louisiana, which we now expect to start up in early 2022. We are focused on delivering a strong EBITDA performance and high free cash flow in the second half of 2021.  We remain committed to maintain a strong balance sheet and a balanced deployment of our capital including further investments to secure growth. We will showcase our strategic initiatives and the continued transformation of the entire portfolio at our New York City Investor Day on November 9, 2021."

Segment Analysis for 2Q21 Compared to 2Q20

Polyurethanes

The increase in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period of 2020 was largely due to higher MDI average selling prices and higher sales volumes. MDI average selling prices increased mostly in China and Europe. Sales volumes increased primarily due to stronger demand in relation to the ongoing recovery from the global economic slowdown, partially offset by the scheduled turnaround at our Rotterdam, Netherlands facility. The increase in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher MDI margins resulting from higher MDI pricing and higher sales volumes as well as stronger earnings from our PO/MTBE joint venture in China, partially offset by higher raw material costs. 

Performance Products

The increase in revenues in our Performance Products segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period of 2020 was primarily due to higher average selling prices and higher sales volumes. Average selling prices increased primarily due to stronger demand in relation to the ongoing recovery from the global economic slowdown as well as in response to an increase in raw material costs. Sales volumes also increased primarily due to stronger demand. The increase in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to increased revenue and margins, partially offset by increased fixed costs.

Advanced Materials

The increase in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily due to higher sales volumes, higher average selling prices and the favorable net impact of our recent acquisitions and divestiture. Excluding our recent acquisitions and divestiture and except for our global aerospace business, sales volumes increased across all our specialty markets, primarily in relation to the ongoing recovery from the global economic slowdown. Average selling prices increased largely due to the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar against major international currencies and in response to higher raw material costs. The increase in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher sales volumes and the benefit from our recent acquisitions.

Textile Effects

The increase in revenues in our Textile Effects segment for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period of 2020 was due to higher sales volumes, partially offset by lower average selling prices. Sales volumes increased primarily due to increased demand resulting from the ongoing recovery from the global economic slowdown, particularly in Asia. The increase in segment adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to higher sales revenues.

Corporate, LIFO and other

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, adjusted EBITDA from Corporate and other decreased by $16 million to a loss of $48 million from a loss of $32 million for the same period of 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, our adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations was a use of $80 million as compared to positive adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations of $38 million in the prior year period.  As of June 30, 2021, we had approximately $1.9 billion of combined cash and unused borrowing capacity.

During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we spent $76 million on capital expenditures as compared to $55 million in the same period of 2020.  For 2021 we expect to spend approximately $355 million to $360 million on capital expenditures.  The increase in capital expenditures is related to accelerated spending on our splitter investment at our Geismar, Louisiana facility. 

Income Taxes

In the second quarter 2021, our adjusted effective tax rate was 20%.  For 2021, our adjusted effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 22% - 24%. 

Earnings Conference Call Information

We will hold a conference call to discuss our second quarter 2021 financial results on Friday July 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Webcast link: https://78449.themediaframe.com/dataconf/productusers/hun/mediaframe/45633/indexl.html

Participant dial-in numbers:
Domestic callers:	(877) 402-8037
International callers:	(201) 378-4913

The conference call will be accompanied by presentation slides that will be accessible via the webcast link and Huntsman's investor relations website, ir.huntsman.com.  Upon conclusion of the call, the webcast replay will be accessible via Huntsman's website.

Upcoming Conferences
During the third quarter 2021, a member of management is expected to present at:
Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference on August 3, 2021
Seaport Virtual Summer Conference on August 24, 2021
UBS Chemicals Virtual Conference on September 8, 2021

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

Table 1 – Results of Operations
		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
In millions, except per share amounts		2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues		$     2,024		$     1,247		$     3,861		$     2,840
Cost of goods sold		1,593		1,085		3,038		2,381
Gross profit		431		162		823		459
Operating expenses, net		211		212		453		452
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs		11		19		35		22
Operating income (loss)		209		(69)		335		(15)
Interest expense		(18)		(21)		(37)		(39)
Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates		46		2		84		4
Fair value adjustments to Venator investment		(6)		4		(25)		(106)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		(27)		-		(27)		-
Other income, net		9		7		16		17
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		213		(77)		346		(139)
Income tax (expense) benefit		(42)		13		(76)		6
Income (loss) from continuing operations		171		(64)		270		(133)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)		1		5		2		782
Net income (loss)		172		(59)		272		649
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax		(16)		(3)		(33)		(6)
Net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation		$        156		$        (62)		$        239		$        643
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		$        334		$         54		$        623		$        219
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)		$        191		$        (30)		$        338		$         35
Basic income (loss) per share		$       0.71		$     (0.28)		$       1.08		$       2.90
Diluted income (loss) per share		$       0.70		$     (0.28)		$       1.07		$       2.90
Adjusted diluted income (loss) per share(1)		$       0.86		$     (0.14)		$       1.52		$       0.16
Common share information:
Basic weighted average shares		221		220		221		221
Diluted weighted average shares		223		220		223		221
Diluted shares for adjusted diluted income per share		223		220		223		223
See end of press release for footnote explanations.

 

Table 2 – Results of Operations by Segment
		Three months ended						Six months ended
		June 30,				Better /		June 30,				Better /
In millions		2021		2020		(Worse)		2021		2020		(Worse)
Segment Revenues:
Polyurethanes		$     1,155		$        730		58%		$     2,223		$     1,618		37%
Performance Products		371		228		63%		676		520		30%
Advanced Materials		299		192		56%		577		433		33%
Textile Effects		207		102		103%		400		282		42%
Corporate and Eliminations		(8)		(5)		n/m		(15)		(13)		n/m
Total		$     2,024		$     1,247		62%		$     3,861		$     2,840		36%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):
Polyurethanes		$        208		$         31		571%		$        415		$        115		261%
Performance Products		88		29		203%		151		87		74%
Advanced Materials		58		30		93%		102		78		31%
Textile Effects		28		(4)		n/m		53		16		231%
Corporate, LIFO and other		(48)		(32)		(50%)		(98)		(77)		(27%)
Total		$        334		$         54		519%		$        623		$        219		184%
n/m = not meaningful
See end of press release for footnote explanations.

 

Table 3 – Factors Impacting Sales Revenue
		Three months ended
		June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
		Average Selling Price(a)
		Local		Exchange		Sales Mix		Sales
		Currency		Rate		& Other		Volume(b)		Total
Polyurethanes		35%		6%		4%		13%		58%
Performance Products		39%		6%		(7%)		25%		63%
Advanced Materials		8%		7%		16%		25%		56%
Textile Effects		(11%)		8%		14%		92%		103%
		Six months ended
		June 30, 2021 vs. 2020
		Average Selling Price(a)
		Local		Exchange		Sales Mix		Sales
		Currency		Rate		& Other		Volume(b)		Total
Polyurethanes		26%		5%		0%		6%		37%
Performance Products		21%		5%		(5%)		9%		30%
Advanced Materials		5%		5%		6%		17%		33%
Textile Effects		(8%)		4%		6%		40%		42%
(a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials.
(b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials.

 

Table 4 – Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures
						Income Tax								Diluted Income (Loss)
		EBITDA				(Expense) Benefit				Net Income (Loss)				Per Share
		Three months ended				Three months ended				Three months ended				Three months ended
		June 30,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
In millions, except per share amounts		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income (loss)		$        172		$        (59)						$        172		$        (59)		$       0.77		$      (0.27)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(16)		(3)						(16)		(3)		(0.07)		(0.01)
Net income (loss) attributable to Huntsman Corporation		156		(62)						156		(62)		0.70		(0.28)
Interest expense from continuing operations		18		21
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations		42		(13)		$        (42)		$          13
Income tax expense from discontinued operations(3)		-		1
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations		73		69
Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments		5		8		-		-		5		8		0.02		0.04
EBITDA / Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)		(1)		(6)		N/A		N/A		(1)		(5)		-		(0.02)
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses/assets		(30)		1		4		-		(26)		1		(0.12)		-
Income from transition services arrangements		(3)		(5)		1		1		(2)		(4)		(0.01)		(0.02)
Fair value adjustments to Venator Investment(a)		6		(4)		-		-		6		(4)		0.03		(0.02)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		27		-		(6)		-		21		-		0.09		-
Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses		8		4		(2)		(1)		6		3		0.03		0.01
Certain non-recurring information technology project implementation costs		3		1		(1)		-		2		1		0.01		-
Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses		21		19		(5)		(4)		16		15		0.07		0.07
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs		12		19		(2)		(3)		10		16		0.04		0.07
Plant incident remediation (credits) costs		(3)		1		1		-		(2)		1		(0.01)		-
Adjusted(1)		$        334		$          54		$        (52)		$            6		$        191		$        (30)		$       0.86		$      (0.14)
Adjusted income tax expense (benefit)(1)										$          52		$          (6)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax										16		3
Adjusted pre-tax income (loss)(1)										$        259		$        (33)
Adjusted effective tax rate(4)										20%		18%
Effective tax rate										20%		17%
						Income Tax								Diluted Income
		EBITDA				(Expense) Benefit				Net Income				Per Share
		Six months ended				Six months ended				Six months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
In millions, except per share amounts		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020		2021		2020
Net income		$        272		$        649						$        272		$        649		$       1.22		$       2.93
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(33)		(6)						(33)		(6)		(0.15)		(0.03)
Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation		239		643						239		643		1.07		2.90
Interest expense from continuing operations		37		39
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations		76		(6)		$        (76)		$            6
Income tax expense from discontinued operations(3)		-		239
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations		147		136
Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments		14		21		(2)		(3)		12		18		0.05		0.08
EBITDA / Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)		(2)		(1,021)		N/A		N/A		(2)		(782)		(0.01)		(3.53)
Gain on sale of businesses/assets		(30)		(1)		4		-		(26)		(1)		(0.12)		-
Income from transition services arrangements		(4)		(5)		1		1		(3)		(4)		(0.01)		(0.02)
Fair value adjustments to Venator Investment(a)		25		106		-		-		25		106		0.11		0.48
Loss on early extinguishment of debt		27		-		(6)		-		21		-		0.09		-
Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses		10		6		(3)		(1)		7		5		0.03		0.02
Certain non-recurring information technology project implementation costs		4		2		(1)		-		3		2		0.01		0.01
Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses		43		37		(10)		(8)		33		29		0.15		0.13
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs		36		22		(8)		(4)		28		18		0.13		0.08
Plant incident remediation costs		1		1		-		-		1		1		-		-
Adjusted(1)		$        623		$        219		$       (101)		$          (9)		$        338		$          35		$       1.52		$       0.16
Adjusted income tax expense(1)										$        101		$            9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax										33		6
Adjusted pre-tax income(1)										$        472		$          50
Adjusted effective tax rate(4)										21%		18%
Effective tax rate										22%		4%
(a) Represents the changes in market value in Huntsman's remaining interesting in Venator.
N/A = not applicable
See end of press release for footnote explanations.

 

Table 5 – Selected Balance Sheet Items
		June 30,		December 31,
In millions		2021		2020
Cash		$               510		$            1,593
Accounts and notes receivable, net		1,122		910
Inventories		1,193		848
Other current assets		209		217
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,551		2,505
Other noncurrent assets		2,921		2,640
Total assets		$            8,506		$            8,713
Accounts payable		$            1,041		$               876
Other current liabilities		529		510
Current portion of debt		44		593
Long-term debt		1,521		1,528
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,486		1,533
Huntsman Corporation stockholders' equity		3,727		3,519
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries		158		154
Total liabilities and equity		$            8,506		$            8,713

 

Table 6 – Outstanding Debt
		June 30,		December 31,
In millions		2021		2020
Debt:
Revolving credit facility		$                 -		$                 -
Accounts receivable programs		-		-
Senior notes		1,491		2,047
Variable interest entities		41		50
Other debt		33		24
Total debt - excluding affiliates		1,565		2,121
Total cash		510		1,593
Net debt - excluding affiliates(5)		$            1,055		$               528
See end of press release for footnote explanations.

 

Table 7 – Summarized Statement of Cash Flows
		Three months ended				Six months ended
		June 30,				June 30,
In millions		2021		2020		2021		2020
Total cash at beginning of period		$            673		$         1,594		$         1,593		$            525
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from continuing operations		(7)		85		(23)		45
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations(3)		-		(5)		(1)		(40)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(46)		(359)		(369)		1,152
Net cash used in financing activities		(112)		(63)		(691)		(417)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		2		2		1		(11)
Total cash at end of period		$            510		$         1,254		$            510		$         1,254
Free cash flow from continuing operations(2):
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		$              (7)		$             85		$            (23)		$             45
Capital expenditures		(76)		(55)		(174)		(116)
Free cash flow from continuing operations		(83)		30		(197)		(71)
Taxes paid on sale of businesses		3		8		3		10
Adjusted free cash flow from continuing operations(6):		$            (80)		$             38		$          (194)		$            (61)
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest		$            (31)		$            (35)		$            (47)		$            (40)
Cash paid for income taxes		(68)		(19)		(76)		(55)
Cash paid for restructuring and integration		(8)		(9)		(17)		(14)
Cash paid for pensions		(14)		(26)		(28)		(46)
Depreciation and amortization		73		69		147		136
Change in primary working capital:
Accounts and notes receivable		$            (97)		$            213		$          (214)		$            179
Inventories		(176)		171		(332)		79
Accounts payable		79		(257)		173		(196)
Total change in primary working capital		$          (194)		$            127		$          (373)		$             62
See end of press release for footnote explanations.

 

Footnotes
(1)	We use adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business and for planning and evaluating the performance of our business segments.  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) 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 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income (loss).  Additional information with respect to our use of each of these financial measures follows:
	Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per share, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
	Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the following from net income (loss):  (a) net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax; (b) interest; (c) income taxes; (d) depreciation and amortization; (e) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); (f) restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs (credits); and further adjusted for certain other items set forth in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA in Table 4 above.
	Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per share are computed by eliminating the after tax impact of the following items from net income (loss): (a) net income attributable to noncontrolling interest; (b) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses (gains); (c) restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs (credits); and further adjusted for certain other items set forth in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in Table 4 above.  The income tax impacts, if any, of each adjusting item represent a ratable allocation of the total difference between the unadjusted tax expense and the total adjusted tax expense, computed without consideration of any adjusting items using a with and without approach.
	We do not provide reconciliations for adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss) or adjusted diluted income (loss) per share on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, (a) business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting adjustments, (b) merger costs, and (c) certain legal and other settlements and related costs. Each of such adjustments have not yet occurred, are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
(2)	Management internally uses free cash flow measure: (a) to evaluate our liquidity, (b) evaluate strategic investments, (c) plan stock buyback and dividend levels and (d) evaluate our ability to incur and service debt. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is not a defined term under U.S. GAAP, and it should not be inferred that the entire free cash flow amount is available for discretionary expenditures.
(3)	During the third quarter 2019, we entered into an agreement to sell our Chemical Intermediates Businesses. Results from these businesses, including the associated gain on sale, was treated as discontinued operations until the completion of the sale on January 3, 2020.
(4)	We believe adjusted effective tax rate provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the businesses' operational profitability and that may obscure underlying business results and trends. In our view, effective tax rate is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to adjusted effective tax rate.
	The reconciliation of historical adjusted effective tax rate and effective tax rate is set forth in Table 4 above. We do not provide reconciliations for adjusted effective tax rate on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of certain items, such as, but not limited to, (a) business acquisition and integration expenses, (b) merger costs, and (c) certain legal and other settlements and related costs. Each of such adjustments has not yet occurred, are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
(5)	Net debt is a measure we use to monitor how much debt we have after taking into account our total cash. We use it as an indicator of our overall financial position, and calculate it by taking our total debt, including the current portion, and subtracting total cash.
(6)	Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow, as described above, adjusted by excluding the taxes paid in connection with the sale of our Chemical Intermediates Businesses and the sale of our India-based DIY business.  We believe that adjusted free cash flow provides a useful comparison from period to period because it excludes the impact of cash taxes unrelated to our operations. Additionally, the proceeds received from the sale of our Chemical Intermediates Businesses and the sale of our India-based DIY business were classified as cash provided by investing activities and therefore was not factored into our free cash flow.  As result, we believe the adjustment to exclude the taxes paid associated with these transactions provides a meaningful measure of our free cash flow.

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2020 revenues of approximately $6 billion. 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 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four 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:
Certain information in this release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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 under the caption "Risk Factors" 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, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions, timing of proposed transactions, and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other 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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FAQ

What were Huntsman's earnings per share for Q2 2021?

Huntsman's diluted earnings per share for Q2 2021 was $0.70.

How did Huntsman's revenue perform in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020?

Revenue in Q2 2021 was $2,024 million, a 62% increase from $1,247 million in Q2 2020.

What is Huntsman's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2021?

Huntsman's adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2021 was $334 million.

What is the financial outlook for Huntsman in the second half of 2021?

Huntsman aims to deliver strong EBITDA performance and high free cash flow in the second half of 2021.

What did Huntsman announce regarding its debt management?

Huntsman completed a $400 million offering of senior notes to refinance debt, reducing annual cash interest expense.