Celanese (NYSE: CE) grants RSUs and stock options to SVP Elliott

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Elliott Todd L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Celanese Corp senior vice president Todd L. Elliott reported equity awards that increase his direct holdings. On February 27, 2026, he received 17,558 nonqualified stock options and 12,579 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cash cost.

The RSUs, each representing one future share of common stock, vest with 33% on February 15, 2027, 33% on February 15, 2028, and 34% on February 15, 2029, subject to continued employment. The stock options vest on the same 33%, 33%, 34% annual schedule beginning February 15, 2027.

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^*

Elliott Todd L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CELANESE CORPORATION

222 W LAS COLINAS BLVD, STE 900N

(Street)

IRVING TX 75039

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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

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

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		12,579(1)	A	$0	37,945	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy)(2)	$49.09	02/27/2026		A		17,558		(3)	02/26/2036	Common Stock	17,558	$0	17,558	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock. The RSUs will vest, subject to continued employment, with respect to 33% of the RSUs on each of February 15, 2027 and February 15, 2028, and with respect to 34% of the RSUs on February 15, 2029.

2. Time-based employee stock options granted under the Plan.

3. The options vest and become exercisable, subject to continued employment, in three annual installments of 33%, 33% and 34% beginning February 15, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine Dryden, Attorney-in-Fact for Todd L. Elliott	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Celanese (CE) grant to Todd L. Elliott?

Celanese granted Todd L. Elliott 17,558 nonqualified stock options and 12,579 time-based restricted stock units. Both awards were reported at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation grants rather than open-market purchases.

When do Todd L. Elliott’s new RSUs from Celanese (CE) vest?

The RSUs vest over three years, subject to continued employment. Celanese scheduled 33% to vest on February 15, 2027, another 33% on February 15, 2028, and the remaining 34% on February 15, 2029, each RSU converting into one share.

What is the vesting schedule for Todd L. Elliott’s Celanese (CE) stock options?

The nonqualified stock options vest in three annual installments. Celanese set 33% to vest and become exercisable on February 15, 2027, another 33% on February 15, 2028, and the final 34% on February 15, 2029, conditioned on continued employment.

Are Todd L. Elliott’s Celanese (CE) awards open-market purchases?

No, these are compensation grants, not market purchases. The Form 4 identifies both the RSUs and nonqualified stock options with transaction code “A” for award or other acquisition, and a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating employer-granted equity.

How many Celanese (CE) common shares does Todd L. Elliott hold after the grant?

After the reported RSU-related common stock acquisition, Todd L. Elliott directly holds 37,945 common shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the February 27, 2026 transaction reported in the Form 4 filing.