Huntsman and Olin Announce All-Stock Merger of Equals to Form OlinHuntsman Corporation
HUN sits 82% above its 52-week low of $7.295 on elevated volume (5.0× avg).
Summary
Huntsman and Olin have agreed to an all-stock merger of equals, forming OlinHuntsman Corporation, a significant move to combine their chemical businesses.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · HUN
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Merger Agreement Signed
Huntsman and Olin entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger on June 15, 2026, to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.
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New Entity Formation
The combined company will be named OlinHuntsman Corporation and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Exchange Ratio Set
Each outstanding share of Huntsman common stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.5476 shares of Olin common stock.
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Leadership Structure Announced
Kenneth Lane (Olin CEO) will serve as CEO of the combined company, and Peter Huntsman (Huntsman CEO) will be non-executive Chair of the board. The board will have 10 members, with equal representation from both companies' independent directors.
Analysis · HUN · Industrial Applications And Services
Huntsman Corporation and Olin Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement for an all-stock merger of equals, creating a new combined entity, OlinHuntsman Corporation. This is a transformational event for both companies, fundamentally altering their strategic direction, operational footprint, and financial structure. The merger aims to create a larger, more diversified chemical company, but also introduces significant integration challenges and potential for disruption.
At the time of this filing, HUN was trading at $13.29 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.3B. The 52-week trading range was $7.30 to $16.09. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 10 out of 10.