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Celanese Corporation Announces 20 Percent Dividend Increase;
Increases Share Repurchase Plan
DALLAS, April 25, 2011 – Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a 20 percent increase in the company’s quarterly common stock cash dividend. The dividend rate increased from $0.05 to $0.06 per share of common stock on a quarterly basis and from $0.20 to $0.24 per share of common stock on an annual basis. The new dividend rate will be applicable to dividends payable beginning in August 2011.
The company also announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in its existing share repurchase authorization to a total of $200 million of its Series A common stock. As of March 31, 2011, the company had $71 million remaining under its previously announced plan that authorized up to $500 million. The authorization gives management discretion in determining the timing and conditions under which shares may be repurchased.
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| Investor Relations | Media |
| Mark Oberle | W. Travis Jacobsen |
| Phone: +1 972 443 4464 | Phone: +1 972 443 3750 |
| Telefax: +1 972 443 8519 | Telefax: +1 972 443 8519 |
| Mark.Oberle@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.
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