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): October 2, 2006
CELANESE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE
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001-32410
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98-0420726
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On October 3, 2006, Celanese Corporation (“the Company”) issued a press release announcing
that the Company had declared a cash dividend of $0.265625 on its 4.25% convertible perpetual
preferred stock and a cash dividend of $0.04 on its Series A common stock. Both cash dividends are
for the period August 1, 2006 and ending on and including October 31, 2006 and are payable on
November 1, 2006 to holders of record as of October 15, 2006. A copy of the press release is
attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein solely for purposes of
this Item 8.01.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated October 3, 2006
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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.
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CELANESE CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Steven M. Sterin
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Name:
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Steven M. Sterin
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Title:
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Vice President and
Corporate Controller
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Date:
October 3, 2006
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated October 3, 2006
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Investor Information
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Celanese Corporation
Investor Relations
1601 West LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75234-6034
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Mark Oberle
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Phone: +1 972 443 4464
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Fax: +1 972 332 9373
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Mark.Oberle@celanese.com
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CELANESE CORPORATION DECLARES
COMMON AND PREFERRED SHARE DIVIDENDS
DALLAS,
October 3, 2006 — CELANESE CORPORATION (
NYSE:CE
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quarterly dividends of $0.04 per share on its common stock and $0.265625 per share on its 4.25%
convertible perpetual preferred stock, both payable on November 1, 2006.
The dividends are payable for the period from August 1, 2006 and ending on and including
October 31, 2006 to owners of record as of October 15, 2006.
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to
every day living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in
North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.1 billion in 2005, with approximately 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 9,300
employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company’s
website at
www.celanese.com
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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.