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): September 27, 2011
Huntsman Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-32427 |
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42-1648585 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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Huntsman International LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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333-85141 |
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87-0630358 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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500 Huntsman Way |
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Salt Lake City, Utah |
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84108 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants 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 2.05 Costs Associated With Exit or Disposal Activities.
On September 27, 2011, Huntsman Corporation (the Company), informed employees of its plans to implement a significant restructuring in its Textile Effects division, including the possible closure of its production facilities and business support offices in Basel, Switzerland, as part of an on-going strategic program aimed at improving its long-term global competitiveness. The planned restructuring could result in approximately 500 job losses and 100 positions moving to other sites across the organization. Consultations with labor representatives have commenced and the planned restructuring, including the possible closures, is targeted for completion by the end of 2013.
In connection with the restructuring, the Company anticipates that it will incur costs, including employee severance and termination benefits, facility closure costs and other restructuring related costs. Because the restructuring plan has not yet been finalized, at this time the Company is unable in good faith to make a determination of the cost estimates required by paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of Item 2.05 and will file an amended report on Form 8-K after it makes a determination of such estimates.
On September 27, 2011, the Company issued a press release regarding the planned restructuring. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated September 27, 2011. |
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 |
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HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC |
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/s/ Kurt Ogden |
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Kurt Ogden |
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Vice President, Investor Relations |
Dated: September 28, 2011