Full Year 2012 Highlights
Net income attributable to Huntsman Corporation increased to $363 million compared to $247 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA improved 15% to $1,396 million compared to the prior year period.
Adjusted diluted income per share improved 33% to $2.25 compared to the prior year period.
Fourth Quarter 2012 Highlights
Adjusted EBITDA was $233 million compared to $243 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted diluted income per share was $0.24 compared to $0.28 in the prior year period.
Net loss attributable to Huntsman Corporation was $40 million compared to $105 million of income in the prior year period. The decrease from the prior year period was primarily due to a $78 million loss on early extinguishment of debt (compared to $2 million in the prior year period) and $40 million of restructuring costs (compared to $4 million of credits in the prior year period).
Increased Common Dividend
The company＇s board of directors has declared a $0.125 per share cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2013 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2013.