Celanese Corp director Jay V. Ihlenfeld received a small phantom stock award as part of deferred compensation. On this date, he acquired 6.0600 phantom stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Celanese common stock. These units reflect dividend equivalents on compensation deferred under the company’s 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan and will be paid in common shares according to that plan’s terms. Following this grant, Ihlenfeld directly holds a total of 10241.1190 phantom stock units linked to Celanese common stock.
Celanese Corp director Kathryn Hill reported an acquisition of 0.675 shares of phantom stock on March 10, 2026. This entry reflects dividend equivalents credited on compensation deferred under Celanese’s 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan. Each phantom share represents the right to receive one share of Celanese common stock, bringing her total phantom holdings to 1,141.194 shares.
GALANTE EDWARD G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Celanese Corp director Edward G. Galante received a small grant of 4.028 phantom stock units on Celanese common stock. These units were credited as dividend equivalents on compensation he deferred under the company’s 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan and are settled in common shares under that plan’s terms.
Following this award, Galante holds a total of 6,806.793 phantom stock units tied to Celanese common stock. This filing reflects a routine, compensation-related accrual rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.
Celanese Corporation is asking shareholders to vote on key governance and compensation items at its 2026 virtual annual meeting. Shareholders will elect nine directors to one-year terms, ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and cast an advisory vote on executive compensation.
The proxy highlights an actively refreshed, largely independent Board, with 8 of 9 nominees independent and an independent Chair. It emphasizes strong governance features such as annual director elections, majority voting, proxy access, no supermajority provisions and no poison pill, plus robust shareholder engagement.
Celanese reports 2025 net sales of $9,544 million, a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(10.44), adjusted EPS of $3.98, a net loss of $1,165 million, operating EBITDA of $1,893 million, operating cash flow of $1,146 million and free cash flow of $773 million, and frames these results within a strategy focused on free cash flow, deleveraging, portfolio optimization and long-term value creation.
Celanese Corporation reported that on February 27, 2026, Timothy Go resigned from its Board of Directors, effective the same day. The company states that his resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. The Board and the company expressed appreciation for his service as a director.
Richardson Scott A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Celanese Corp CEO Scott A. Richardson reported equity awards on February 27, 2026. He was granted 70,663 nonqualified stock options and 50,623 time-based restricted stock units under the company’s 2018 Global Incentive Plan, vesting in installments from February 15, 2027 through February 15, 2029. He also reports 595.4436 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Murray Mark Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Celanese Corp senior vice president Mark Christopher Murray received new equity awards. On February 27, 2026, he was granted 14,561 nonqualified stock options with time-based vesting and 10,431 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units under the company’s 2018 Global Incentive Plan. The options and RSUs vest in three annual tranches from February 15, 2027 through February 15, 2029, subject to continued employment.
McGilvray Aaron M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Celanese Corp Chief Accounting Officer Aaron M. McGilvray received new equity awards. He was granted nonqualified stock options for 2,355 shares and time-based restricted stock units covering 1,687 shares of common stock at no cost.
The RSUs vest 33% on February 15, 2027 and 2028, and 34% on February 15, 2029, if employment continues. The options vest in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34% beginning February 15, 2027. He also reports indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan.
Celanese Corp reported that its SVP & CFO, Chuck Kyrish, received an equity compensation grant. He acquired 15,678 time-based restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of common stock under the company’s Amended and Restated 2018 Global Incentive Plan.
Kyrish was also granted 21,884 time-based nonqualified stock options under the same plan. The RSUs vest in portions of 33%, 33%, and 34% on February 15 of 2027, 2028, and 2029, while the options vest in three annual installments of 33%, 33%, and 34% beginning February 15, 2027, all subject to continued employment.