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Clariant首席执行长HariolfKottmann将出任合并后新公司世界女足锦标赛：瑞士队夺魁称霸的董事长

　　两家公司将从本次合并中受益。在极具吸引力的终端市场和不同的地区分布方面世界女足锦标赛：瑞士队夺魁称霸，合并后的企业将取得显著改善的增长。Huntsman Clariant将利用可持续发展中的共享知识及拥有的更强大的联合创新平台世界女足锦标赛：瑞士队夺魁称霸，这些知识和平台有助于开发新产品，以提供卓越的回报和推动股东价值。

　　首席执行官CEO评论

　　“这是一个发生在正确时间点的完美交易。科莱恩和亨斯迈联手致力于获得更广泛的全球影响力，创造更持续的创新能力和实现新的增长机会。”科莱恩公司首席执行官Hariolf Kottmann表示，“这符合所有利益相关者的利益。Peter Huntsman和我有同样的战略眼光，我期待与他进行合作。”

　　亨斯迈公司总裁兼首席执行官PeterR.Huntsman评论说：“我对本次合并感到非常乐观，并期待与Hariolf Kottmann紧密合作，在过去十年中，他一直是我非常欣赏和信任的人。我们也期待着和他在世界各地的才华横溢的同事密切合作。我们将共同创造全球特种化学品的领导者，并提供综合的资产负债表，提供巨大的财务实力和灵活性。“

　　交易亮点

　　全股权平等交易合并

　　科莱恩公司股东将持有新公司52%的股份，亨斯迈股东持有48％的股份

　　科莱恩和亨斯迈的理事会同票同权

　　合并后的企业全球总部设在在瑞士Pratteln，业务总部设在得克萨斯州Woodlands

　　在瑞士证券交易所和纽约证券交易所上市，进行双重证券交易。

　　公司管理

　　合并后的公司将在瑞士注册成立，由科莱恩和亨斯迈董事会管理，并将遵循瑞士公司管理标准。目前科莱恩公司首席执行官Hariolf Kottmann将担任新公司的董事会主席一职，亨斯迈公司现任总裁兼首席执行官PeterR.Huntsman将成为新公司的首席执行官。亨斯迈创始人兼董事长JonHuntsman将担任荣誉主席和董事会成员。本次合并得到科莱恩和亨斯迈家族股东的强烈承诺。该公司将在瑞士证券交易所和纽约证券交易所上市。HuntsmanClariant将使用国际财务报告准则，从2018年第一季度开始将以美元报告。

　　该交易预计将在2017年年底前完成，科莱恩和亨斯迈有信心可以及时获得所需监管部门的批准。

　　以下英文来自科莱恩官网：

　　CLARIANT AND HUNTSMAN TO COMBINE IN MERGER OF EQUALS

　　Merger of equals to create a leading global specialty chemical company with approximately $20 billion enterprise value at announcement

　　More than $3.5 billion value creation through annual cost synergies in excess of $400 million

　　Enhanced returns from improved growth profile in highly attractive end markets and key geographies such as the United States and China

　　Opportunities for stronger joint innovation platforms and shared knowledge in sustainability

　　Stronger balance sheet and cash flow generation; plan to continue Clariant’s attractive dividend policy

　　Transaction targeted to close by year end 2017

　　Previously announced IPO of Huntsman’s Pigments and Additives business (Venator) to continue as planned in summer 2017

　　Muttenz, Switzerland, May 22, 2017 - Clariant (SIX:爱游戏体育 CLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced that their Boards of Directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction.

　　The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis[1], the combination of both companies will create a leading global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise value of approximately $20 billion at announcement.

　　The combined entity will benefit from each other’s strengths. It will have a significantly improved growth profile in highly attractive end markets and geographies. HuntsmanClariant will leverage shared knowledge in sustainability and boast a much stronger joint innovation platform. This will enable the development of new products in order to deliver superior returns and drive shareholder value.

　　CEO Comments

　　“This is the perfect deal at the right time. Clariant and Huntsman are joining forces to gain much broader global reach, create more sustained innovation power and achieve new growth opportunities,” said Hariolf Kottmann, CEO of Clariant. “This is in the best interest of all of our stakeholders. Peter Huntsman and I share the same strategic vision and I look forward to working with him.”

　　Peter R. Huntsman, President and CEO of Huntsman, commented: “I could not be more enthusiastic about this merger and look forward to working closely with Hariolf Kottmann, a man I have admired and trusted for the past decade. We also look forward to a close association with his immensely talented colleagues around the world. Together, we will create a global leader in specialty chemicals with a combined balance sheet providing substantial financial strength and flexibility.”

　　Transaction highlights

　　All-stock merger of equals transaction

　　Clariant shareholders: 52%, Huntsman shareholders: 48%

　　Huntsman shareholders receive 1.2196 shares in HuntsmanClariant for each Huntsman share (each existing Clariant share will remain outstanding as a share in HuntsmanClariant)

　　Board of Directors with equal representation from Clariant and Huntsman

　　Global Headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland, Operational Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas

　　Dual stock exchange direct listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange

　　Value Creation

　　The new company will accelerate value creation for shareholders through a more robust combination of technology, products and talent. The combined company expects to realize more than $3.5 billion of value creation from approximately $400 million in annual cost synergies. The full synergy run-rate will be achieved within two years of closing. These synergies will be realized by reducing operational costs and improving procurement. The targeted synergies represent roughly 3 percent of total combined 2016 revenue with one-time costs up to $500 million. There will also be additional cash-tax savings.

　　Corporate Governance

　　The combined company, incorporated in Switzerland, will be governed by a Board of Directors with equal representation from Clariant and Huntsman and will follow Swiss Corporate Governance standards. Hariolf Kottmann, current Clariant CEO, shall become Chairman of the Board of HuntsmanClariant. Peter Huntsman, current Huntsman President and CEO, will become CEO of HuntsmanClariant. Jon Huntsman, founder and Chairman of Huntsman, shall become Chairman Emeritus and board member of HuntsmanClariant. The merger enjoys strong commitment from both Clariant and Huntsman family shareholders. The company will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. HuntsmanClariant will use IFRS, and beginning in Q1 2018 will report in USD and will start filing 10Qs and 10Ks consistent with SEC requirements.

　　Timing

　　The transaction is targeted to close by year end 2017, subject to Clariant and Huntsman shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Clariant and Huntsman are confident that the required regulatory approvals can be obtained in a timely manner.

　　This presentation contains financial measures that are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”). For reconciliation of Huntsman’s non-GAAP measures please refer to the related presentation posted on our website, www.huntsman.com.

　　Note to Publication

　　Both Clariant and Huntsman have simultaneously published Media Releases with identical content.

　　Advisors

　　Citi and UBS AG are serving as Clariant’s financial advisors for the transaction, with Homburger and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton serving as its legal advisors.

　　BofA Merrill Lynch and Moelis & Company LLC are serving as Huntsman’s financial advisors for the transaction, with Kirkland & Ellis, Bär & Karrer and Vinson & Elkins acting as its legal advisors.

　　[1] Includes annual $400 million in run-rate cost synergies; pro forma adjusted for Venator.

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