0001306830-11-000061 8-K 3 20110801 5.02 9.01 20110802 20110802 Celanese CORP 0001306830 2820 980420726 DE 1231 8-K 34 001-32410 111002091 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 form8-k.htm FORM 8K form8-k.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES 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): August 2, 2011 CELANESE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 001-32410 98-0420726 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS of incorporation) Employer 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)) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. James S. Alder, Senior Vice President, Operations and Technical, of Celanese Corporation has elected to retire effective October 31, 2011 after 37 years of service. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Alder’s retirement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. The information contained in this Item 9.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ James R. Peacock III Name: James R. Peacock III Title: Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary Date: August 2, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibit Index Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE ex99-1.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Image Removed]] Exhibit 99.1 News Release Celanese Corporation 1601 West LBJ Freeway Dallas, Texas 75234-6034 Celanese Announces Retirement of Jim Alder; John Wardzel Promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations DALLAS (August 2, 2011) – Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced the retirement of Jim Alder, senior vice president, Operations & Technical, effective October 31, 2011. In his more than 37 years with Celanese, Alder has successfully led global organizations in operations, research and development, and commercial. In his current assignment, he led the company’s productivity and sustainability improvement programs and industry-leading safety achievements. “It has been an honor to work with Jim, and I express my gratitude for his many contributions to the company’s success. On behalf of our executive leadership team and Celanese employees worldwide, I would like to thank Jim for his many years of capable service and wish him well in his retirement,” said Dave Weidman, chairman and chief executive officer. Celanese also announces the promotion of John Wardzel to the position of senior vice president of Operations, effectively immediately. Wardzel, who will be accountable for Celanese’s global manufacturing operations, has worked for Celanese since 2003 and has led operations for Celanese’s Ticona Engineering Polymers and the company’s Consumer Specialties and Industrial Specialties business segments. Wardzel will report to Celanese Chief Operating Officer Doug Madden. #### Contacts: Investor Relations Media Relations Jon Puckett Travis Jacobsen Phone: +1 972 443 4965 Phone: +1 972 443 3750 Telefax: +1 972 332 9373 Telefax: +1 972 443 8519 jon.puckett@celanese.com william.jacobsen@celanese.com About Celanese Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical products which are used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our products, essential to everyday living, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for operational excellence, sustainability and premier safety performance, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 7,250 employees worldwide and had 2010 net sales of $5.9 billion, with approximately 72% generated outside of North America. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its global product offerings, visit www.celanese.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release may contain “forward-looking statements,” which include information concerning the company’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs and other information that is not historical information. When used in this release, the words “outlook,” “forecast,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and beliefs and various assumptions. There can be no assurance that the company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed as forward-looking statements. Certain of these risk factors are discussed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. Celanese® is a registered trademark of Celanese International Corporation.