Celanese Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,432 million compared to USD 1,689 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 68 million compared to USD 259 million a year ago. Net income was USD 43 million compared to USD 99 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to USD 0.73 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.36 compared to USD 0.75 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 6,297 million compared to USD 7,155 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 834 million compared to USD 1,334 million a year ago. Net income was USD 852 million compared to USD 1,207 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.93 compared to USD 9.03 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 6.88 compared to USD 8.99 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 6.89 compared to USD 8.95 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 6.84 compared to USD 8.91 a year ago.