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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):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-99.1: PRESS RELEASE

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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

 

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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

 

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Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit Number   Description
 
   
99.1
  Press Release dated June 4, 2007

 

 

(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.