UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2013
Huntsman Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32427 |
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42-1648585 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
Huntsman International LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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333-85141 |
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87-0630358 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
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500 Huntsman Way |
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Salt Lake City, Utah |
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84108 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 584-5700
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 29, 2013, Huntsman International LLC (“HI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation (“HC”), entered into a Master Amendment No. 3 to the European Receivables Loan Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2013 (the “European Master Amendment”), among, inter alia, HI, Huntsman Receivables Finance LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Vantico Group S.à r.l. (the “Master Servicer”), a private limited company formed under the laws of Luxembourg, Barclays Bank plc, as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto.
The European Master Amendment, among other things, extends the scheduled commitment termination date of the loan facility to April 28, 2016, reduces the facility applicable margin rate and makes certain other amendments to HI’s existing European accounts receivable securitization program.
On April 29, 2013, HI also entered into a Master Amendment No. 3 to the U.S. Receivables Loan Agreement, U.S. Servicing Agreement and Transaction Documents, dated as of April 29, 2013 (the “U.S. Master Amendment” and, together with the European Master Amendment, the “Amendments”), among, inter alia, HI, Huntsman Receivables Finance II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the Master Servicer, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto.
The U.S. Master Amendment, among other things, extends the scheduled commitment termination date of the loan facility to April 28, 2016, reduces facility applicable margin rates and makes certain other amendments to HI’s existing U.S. accounts receivable securitization program.
The foregoing does not constitute a complete summary of the terms of the Amendments. The descriptions of the terms of the Amendments are qualified in their entirety by reference to such agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information included in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Master Amendment No. 3 to the U.S. Receivables Loan Agreement, U.S. Servicing Agreement and Transaction Documents dated as of April 29, 2013. |
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10.2 |
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Master Amendment No. 3 to the European Receivables Loan Agreement dated as of April 29, 2013. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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HUNTSMAN CORPORATION HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC |
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/S/ JOHN R. HESKETT |
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John R. Heskett |
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Vice President, Planning and Treasurer |
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Dated: May 2, 2013 |
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