DEBT (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
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Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2010
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated VIE's
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated VIE's
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2011
Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Arabian Amines Company
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2010
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated VIE's
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated VIE's
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term loans
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Term loans
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term loans
Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term loans
Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term loans
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Term loans
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Term loans
Australian borrowings
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Term loans
Australian borrowings
AUD
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior Credit Facilities
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable programs
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable programs
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable programs
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable programs
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2012
EU A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
EU A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2011
EU A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
EU A/R Program Maturing April 2014
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2012
U.S. A/R Program
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior notes
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Senior notes
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior notes
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Senior notes
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior subordinated notes
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Senior subordinated notes
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior subordinated notes
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Senior subordinated notes
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) debt
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
HPS (China) debt
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) debt
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
HPS (China) debt
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) secured term and working capital loan facilities
U.S. dollar borrowings
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) secured term and working capital loan facilities
RMB borrowings
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) secured term and working capital loan facilities
RMB borrowings
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CNY
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) working capital loans and commercial drafts
RMB borrowings
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
HPS (China) working capital loans and commercial drafts
RMB borrowings
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CNY
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Dec. 31, 2012
Other debt instruments
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other debt instruments
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Other debt instruments
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other debt instruments
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
Sasol Huntsman GmbH and Co. KG
EUR (€)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Dec. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Mar. 06, 2012
Revolving Facility
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Maximum
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Mar. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
Australian borrowings
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Revolving Facility
Australian borrowings
AUD
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Oct. 31, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Sep. 24, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Sep. 07, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Apr. 02, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Mar. 07, 2011
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Mar. 06, 2012
Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Sep. 07, 2012
Term Loan C
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Apr. 02, 2012
Term Loan C
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Term Loan C
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Sep. 07, 2012
Extended Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Apr. 02, 2012
Extended Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Extended Term Loan B
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Sep. 07, 2012
Extended Term Loans B Series 2
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Jun. 30, 2012
Extended Term Loans B Series 2
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Dec. 31, 2012
Extended Term Loans B Series 2
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Jun. 03, 2012
Extended Term Loans B Series 2
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Maximum
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Dec. 31, 2012
Intercompany Note
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Minimum
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Dec. 31, 2012
2016 Senior Notes, June 2016
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
2020 Senior Notes, November 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Nov. 19, 2012
2020 Senior Notes, November 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
2020 Senior Notes, November 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Prior to August 17, 2020
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Dec. 31, 2012
2020 Senior Notes, November 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
On or after August 17, 2020
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Dec. 31, 2012
2020 Senior Notes, November 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Occurrence of certain change of control events
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2020
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
Senior Subordinated Notes, March 2021
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
SIDF Facility
Arabian Amines Company
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2012
SIDF Facility
Arabian Amines Company
SAR
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Dec. 31, 2012
Multi- purpose Islamic term facility
Arabian Amines Company
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Australian credit facilities
Australian borrowings
Australian subsidiary
USD ($)
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Mar. 31, 2012
Australian credit facilities
Australian borrowings
Australian subsidiary
AUD
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Debt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total debt - excluding debt to affiliates | $ 3,702 | $ 3,942 | $ 270 | $ 281 | $ 180 | $ 3,702 | $ 3,942 | $ 270 | $ 281 | $ 1,565 | $ 1,696 | $ 1,565 | $ 1,696 | $ 241 | $ 237 | $ 241 | $ 237 | $ 568 | $ 472 | $ 568 | $ 472 | $ 892 | $ 976 | $ 892 | $ 976 | $ 94 | $ 167 | $ 94 | $ 167 | $ 72 | $ 113 | $ 72 | $ 113 | $ 126 | 472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total current portion of debt | 288 | [1] | 212 | [1] | 193 | 16 | 288 | [1] | 212 | [1] | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term portion | 3,414 | [1] | 3,730 | [1] | 77 | 264 | 93 | 3,414 | [1] | 3,730 | [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates-current | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes payable to affiliates-noncurrent | 4 | 4 | 599 | 439 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total debt | 3,706 | 3,946 | 4,401 | 4,481 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Decrease in the interest rate margin (as a percent) | 0.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undrawn commitment fee (as a percent) | 0.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committed amount before increase | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Committed Amount | 90 | 68 | 6 | 5 | 400 | 400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principal Outstanding | 193 | 346 | 419 | 637 | 342 | 346 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount Outstanding | 90 | 90 | 151 | 114 | 147 | 114 | 8 | 56 | 354 | 30 | 190 | 193 | 393 | 637 | 342 | 200 | 400 | 400 | 350 | 530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference rate | USD LIBOR or CP rate | GBP LIBOR, USD LIBOR or EURIBOR | GBP LIBOR, USD LIBOR or EURIBOR | LIBOR | Peoples Bank of china rate | Peoples Bank of china rate | Peoples Bank of china rate | Peoples Bank of china rate | US LIBOR | US LIBOR | US LIBOR | US LIBOR | US LIBOR | LIBOR | U.S. A/R Program | LIBOR | U.S. A/R Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Increase in the interest rate margin (as a percent) | 3.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate principal of Term Loan B prior to amendment | 650 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reference rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 0.48% | 90.00% | 90.00% | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.25% | 2.50% | 2.75% | (0.25%) | (0.10%) | (0.25%) | (0.10%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount of letter of credit and bank guarantees issued and outstanding | 5 | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average interest rate at period end (as a percent) | 3.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate (as a percent) | 1.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 5.50% | 4.875% | 8.625% | 8.625% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minimum number of months prior to the maturity date of the debt instrument | 3 months | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepayment of term loan | 50 | 58 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Future percentage of amortization of the principal amount | 1.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount repaid | 12 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 120 | 50 | 309 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | 80 | 7 | 183 | 80 | 7 | 37 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of principal amount at which the entity may redeem some or all of the notes | 100.00% | 100.00% | 101.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A/R Programs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum Funding Availability | 250 | 250 | 297 | 225 | 291 | 225 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reduction in applicable margin on borrowings (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument covenant consolidated leverage ratio | 3.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable pledged as collateral | 520 | 633 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying value | 168 | 542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 11.73% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variable interest entity ownership percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of guarantee, given by Zamil Group | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of interest in Zamil Group | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding loan due to Huntsman Corporation | 695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding loan due from Huntsman International | 695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due from Huntsman International, current | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Due to Huntsman Corporation, current | $ 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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