0000950123-07-008285 8-K 3 20070604 8.01 9.01 20070605 20070605 Celanese CORP 0001306830 2820 980420726 DE 1231 8-K 34 001-32410 07899493 1601 W. LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75234 972-443-4000 1601 W. LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75234 Blackstone Crystal Holdings Capital Partners (Cayman) IV Ltd. 20041022 8-K 1 y35747e8vk.htm FORM 8-K Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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): June 4, 2007 CELANESE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-32410 98-0420726 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 1601 West LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75234-6034 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 443-4000 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS Item 8.01 Other Events Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits SIGNATURES Exhibit Index EX-99.1: PRESS RELEASE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Item 8.01 Other Events On June 4, 2007, Celanese Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to $330 million of its Series A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, from time to time. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated June 4, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 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. CELANESE CORPORATION By /s/ Kevin J. Rogan Name: Kevin J. Rogan Title: Assistant Secretary Date: June 4, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Exhibit Index Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated June 4, 2007 EX-99.1 2 y35747exv99w1.htm EX-99.1: PRESS RELEASE [[Image Removed: (CELANESE LOGO)]] Investor News Release Celanese Corporation Investor Relations 1601 West LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75234-6034 Mark Oberle Phone: +1 972 443 4464 Fax: +1 972 332 9373 mark.oberle@celanese.com Web site: www.celanese.com Celanese Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Plan DALLAS, June 4, 2007 -— The Board of Directors of Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), on June 4, 2007, authorized the Company to repurchase up to $330 million of its Series A common stock, par value $0.0001. The authorization gives management discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purchased from time to time. “Our solid financial position allows us to undertake this program, while retaining the financial flexibility necessary to invest in our growth strategy,” said David Weidman, chairman and chief executive officer. About Celanese: As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.7 billion in 2006, with over 60% generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence and execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 8,900 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company’s website at www.celanese.com. Forward-looking statements (statements which are not historical facts) in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company.