Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank Announce Settlement with Huntsman Corporation

FRANKFURT AM MAIN & NEW YORK & ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (“Credit Suisse”) and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”), today announced that they have entered into an agreement with Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman”) to end all litigation among Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and their affiliates and Huntsman.

“While we believe strongly in the merits of our case, we felt it was in our best interests to resolve the litigation for USD 316 million each. We are pleased to have the litigation behind us.”

Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank have chosen to resolve the matter for USD 316 million each. In addition, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank will each provide USD 550 million of senior debt financing to Huntsman International LLC, a subsidiary of Huntsman, to be repaid over seven years. These loans will benefit Huntsman's capital structure and strengthen the Banks' historically strong lending relationships with Huntsman.

The Banks said, “While we believe strongly in the merits of our case, we felt it was in our best interests to resolve the litigation for USD 316 million each. We are pleased to have the litigation behind us.”

Credit Suisse

As one of the world's leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its clients with private banking, investment banking and asset management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 46,700 people. Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Group's registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank (XETRA: DBKGN.DE / NYSE: DB) is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 80,277 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC, is the investment banking and securities arm of Deutsche Bank in the United States.

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