Celanese Corporation reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net sales were $1,616 million against $1,501 million a year ago. Operating profit was $944 million against loss of $290 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations before tax was $955 million against loss of $263 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations was $656 million or $4.16 diluted per share against loss of $167 million or $1.05 diluted per share a year ago. Net earnings attributable to Celanese Corporation was $654 million or $4.15 diluted per share against loss of $169 million or $1.06 diluted per share a year ago. Adjusted EBIT was $244 million or $1.04 per share against $279 million a year ago. Operating EBITDA was $319 million against $355 million a year ago. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the company generated $154 million of operating cash flow driven by continued strong earnings. Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $37 million. As of December 31, 2013, the company's net debt was less than $2.1 billion, a $59 million decrease from December 31, 2012.

For the year, the company reported net sales were $6,510 million against $6,418 million a year ago. Operating profit was $1,508 million against $175 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations before tax was $1,609 million against $321 million a year ago. Earnings from continuing operations was $1,101 million or $6.91 diluted per share against $376 million or $2.35 diluted per share a year ago. Net earnings attributable to Celanese Corporation was $1,101 million or $6.91 diluted per share against $372 million or $2.33 diluted per share a year ago. Adjusted EBIT was $1,056 million or or $4.50 per share against $962 million or $4.07 per share a year ago. Operating EBITDA was $1,358 million against $1,262 million a year ago.