Celanese (CE) director Ganesh Moorthy granted 2,975 restricted shares in annual award

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MOORTHY GANESH reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Celanese Corp director Ganesh Moorthy reported an annual equity compensation grant in the form of restricted stock units. He received 2,975 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share under the company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan. These restricted stock units vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, meaning the shares become fully owned after that period. Following this award, Moorthy directly holds 8,990 shares of Celanese common stock and indirectly holds 3,000 shares through the Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust. This filing reflects routine director compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

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Insider MOORTHY GANESH

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,975	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,990 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,000 shares (Indirect, By Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust)

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Key Figures

RSU grant shares: 2,975 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 8,990 shares +2 more

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RSU grant shares 2,975 shares Annual grant of restricted stock units on May 11, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for the 2,975-share grant

Direct holdings after grant 8,990 shares Common stock directly owned following the reported award

Indirect trust holdings 3,000 shares Common stock held via Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust

Vesting schedule 1 year RSUs vest in full on the one-year anniversary of grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan, Revocable Living Trust, grant, award, or other acquisition

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restricted stock units financial

"Annual grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan financial

"Annual grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan."

Revocable Living Trust financial

"By Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/13/2026 - 04:14 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MOORTHY GANESH

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O CELANESE CORPORATION

222 W. LAS COLINAS BLVD., SUITE 900N

(Street)

IRVING

TEXAS

75039

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Celanese Corp [ CE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/11/2026		A		2,975⁽¹⁾	A	$0	8,990	D
Common Stock								3,000	I	By Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Annual grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Blake Feikema, Attorney-in-Fact for Ganesh Moorthy	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Celanese (CE) director Ganesh Moorthy report in this Form 4?

Ganesh Moorthy reported receiving 2,975 shares of Celanese common stock as a grant or award. The award is part of his annual equity compensation and was issued under the company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan.

How many Celanese (CE) shares did Ganesh Moorthy acquire in this transaction?

Ganesh Moorthy acquired 2,975 shares of Celanese common stock via a grant with a stated price of $0.00 per share. This was characterized as a grant or award acquisition rather than an open-market stock purchase.

When do Ganesh Moorthy’s new restricted stock units in Celanese (CE) vest?

The restricted stock units vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the grant date. After this one-year period, the full 2,975-share award becomes fully vested, subject to the terms of the company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan.

What are Ganesh Moorthy’s total direct Celanese (CE) holdings after the grant?

After the reported grant, Ganesh Moorthy directly holds 8,990 shares of Celanese common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position as of the reporting date following the 2,975-share compensation award.

Does Ganesh Moorthy hold Celanese (CE) shares indirectly through a trust?

Yes. The filing shows 3,000 Celanese common shares held indirectly through the Ganesh and Hema Moorthy Revocable Living Trust. These trust-held shares are reported as indirect ownership separate from his 8,990 directly held shares.

Is Ganesh Moorthy’s Celanese (CE) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

No. The transaction is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 2,975 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. It reflects equity compensation under the incentive plan, not an open-market purchase or sale.