Celanese Corporation Reports First Quarter 2011 Results; Raises Outlook for Remainder of Year
First quarter highlights: Net sales were $1,589 million, up 14% from prior year period Operating profit was $188 million versus ($14) million in prior year period Net earnings were $142 million versus $14 million in prior year period Operating EBITDA was $304 million, up 26% from prior year period Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.87 versus $0.06 in prior year period Adjusted EPS was $0.96, up 50% from prior year period