DALLAS, January 15, 2009 -- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading global chemical company, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter results on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Central time/9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Commenting on results will be David Weidman, chairman and chief executive officer, and Steven Sterin, senior vice president and chief financial officer. This call will be available by webcast at www.celanese.com in the investor section or by phone at the following numbers:

Dial-in Number: 800.901.5259
Secondary Dial-in Number: 617.786.4514
Participant Passcode: 67718384

The company will distribute its fourth quarter earnings press release before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Tuesday, February 3. The release will also be available at www.celanese.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available on demand on February 3, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. Central time/1:00 p.m. Eastern time until February 10, 2009, at the following numbers:

Primary Replay Number: 888.286.8010
Secondary Replay Number: 617.801.6888
Passcode: 38552184

The webcast replay will be available on demand at www.celanese.com.

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As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.4 billion in 2007, with approximately 70% generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence and execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 8,400 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.