Celanese Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,689 million compared to USD 1,593 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 259 million compared to USD 240 million a year ago. Net income was USD 99 million compared to USD 203 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.73 compared to USD 1.5 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.75 compared to USD 1.49 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 7,155 million compared to USD 6,140 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,334 million compared to USD 857 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,207 million compared to USD 843 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 9.03 compared to USD 6.21 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 8.99 compared to USD 6.11 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 8.95 compared to USD 6.19 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 8.91 compared to USD 6.09 a year ago.