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Celanese Corporation produces chemistry and specialty material solutions through businesses that include the Acetyl Chain and Engineered Materials. Company updates commonly cover acetyl-chain pricing and supply actions for acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer, acetyl derivatives, dispersions, EVA, solvents, and related products, along with engineered-materials developments in specialty polymers used across automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer markets.
Celanese news also includes earnings releases, dividend declarations, manufacturing-footprint actions, nylon and POM production updates, carbon capture and utilization applications in binders for airlaid nonwovens, and board governance changes.
Celanese Corporation has successfully restructured its joint venture with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, focusing on its Korea Engineering Plastics Co. (KEP). This restructuring allows KEP to manufacture and supply products independently, enhancing access to original equipment manufacturers and markets outside of China. The restructuring is expected to provide immediate financial benefits with an increase in adjusted EBIT of $25-$40 million and an EPS accretion of $0.15-$0.20 over three years.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) will host a conference call on April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its first quarter results. The earnings press release will be available on April 28, 2022, after market close. Interested parties can join the call via webcast or phone, with a replay accessible from April 29 to May 13, 2022. Celanese, a leader in chemical and specialty materials, reported $8.5 billion in net sales for 2021 and employs around 8,500 people worldwide.
DuPont has entered into a definitive agreement to divest a majority of its Mobility & Materials segment to Celanese Corporation for $11 billion. This transaction values the business at an enterprise multiple of approximately 14x 2021 operating EBITDA. The divested businesses generated $3.5 billion in net sales and $0.8 billion in operating EBITDA in 2021. The deal, anticipated to close by the end of 2022, marks a significant step in DuPont's transformation strategy and is expected to generate substantial value for shareholders. Additionally, DuPont plans to sell the Delrin® business by Q1 2023.
Celanese (NYSE: CE) has announced the acquisition of a majority of the Mobility & Materials business from DuPont for $11.0 billion. This strategic move aims to position Celanese as a leading global specialty materials company, generating approximately $450 million in synergies and providing immediate accretion to adjusted EPS. The deal will significantly enhance cash flow, with total debt projected to drop below 3.0x EBITDA within two years. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2022, pending regulatory approvals.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) has elected Rahul Ghai and Michael Koenig to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to eleven members, ten of whom are independent. Ghai, previously with Otis Worldwide Corporation, brings extensive financial expertise, while Koenig, CEO of Nobian Industrial Chemicals, adds significant materials manufacturing experience. Both will serve immediately and stand for re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This strategic addition aims to enhance Celanese's leadership and support its global growth initiatives.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.68 per share on its common stock, scheduled for payment on March 8, 2022. Shareholders of record as of February 22, 2022 will receive this dividend. In 2021, Celanese reported net sales of $8.5 billion.
Celanese Corporation reported record GAAP diluted earnings per share of $17.06 and adjusted EPS of $18.12 for 2021, supported by net sales of $8.5 billion, a 51% increase from 2020. The company effectively countered $1.1 billion in inflationary costs, achieving an operating profit of $1.9 billion. In Q4, GAAP diluted EPS was $4.83, with net sales reaching $2.3 billion. The outlook for 2022 forecasts adjusted earnings of $15.00 per share, reflecting strong demand despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) will host a conference call on January 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its fourth quarter 2021 results. The earnings press release will be distributed after market close on January 27, 2022. The call will be available through a webcast and phone, with a replay available from January 28 to February 11. Celanese, a leading global chemical producer, reported $5.7 billion in net sales for 2020, employing approximately 7,700 people worldwide.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) has successfully acquired the Santoprene™ TPV elastomers business from Exxon Mobil Corporation for $1.15 billion. This strategic acquisition enhances Celanese's engineered materials portfolio, adding renowned trademarks such as Santoprene™ and expanding production capacity with two world-scale facilities in Florida and Wales. The deal includes customer contracts and a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio, bolstering Celanese's position in targeted growth areas and promising significant shareholder value.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) has announced a collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM) to develop mechanical recycling solutions for polyoxymethylene (POM). This initiative aims to create a new product called POM ECO-R, derived from both post-industrial and post-consumer sources, offering up to 30% recycled content. The partnership addresses customer demands for sustainable materials while ensuring product quality. Celanese's existing product, POM ECO-B, is bio-based but distinct from the recycled POM ECO-R.