Celanese (CE)

Company ID: 132 | CIK: 0001306830
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-06-30plant_closurein_progress2025-102026-12-31BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of Lanaken facility announced October 2025; manufacturing operations to cease during second half of 2026 (expected completion date reflects end of that window). H1 2026 charges: $24M restructuring plus $35M accelerated depreciation in cost of sales. Company expects roughly $60M of additional exit and shutdown costs through 2027. No employee count disclosed.
2026-06-30plant_closurein_progressSouth Korea and SingaporeEngineered Materialsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closures of facilities in Ulsan, South Korea and Sakra, Singapore announced during the six months ended June 30, 2026; exact announcement dates not disclosed. Related employee termination benefits are included in restructuring charges and accelerated depreciation was recorded, but no employee counts or separately stated charges are given.
2026-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-widerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits from company-wide business optimization projects are included in restructuring charges for both the three/six months ended June 30, 2026 and the prior-year periods; amounts and headcount impacts not separately disclosed.
2026-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2026-02-02Engineered Materialsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of the Micromax business completed February 2, 2026 for $493M, generating a $50M gain; no headcount impact disclosed. Announcement date not disclosed in filing.
2026-06-30plant_closurein_progress2025-10-012027-12-31BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced Oct 2025. Manufacturing to cease H2 2026. $24M restructuring charge recorded in Q2 2026. Total expected exit costs $60M through 2027.
2026-06-30plant_closurein_progress2026-06-30South Korea; SingaporeEngineered MaterialsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of facilities in Ulsan, South Korea and Sakra, Singapore announced during Q2 2026. Associated with accelerated depreciation and restructuring costs.
2026-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company-wide business optimization projects. $22M restructuring charge recorded in Q2 2026 (part of $46M total for the quarter).
2026-06-30restructuringin_progressLanaken Belgium [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 25,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 46,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31plant_closurein_progress2025-102026-12-31BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Lanaken facility closure announced October 2025; manufacturing to cease in H2 2026. Q1 2026 charge of $8M restructuring plus $19M accelerated depreciation. Company expects about $100M of additional exit and shutdown costs through 2027. No employee count disclosed.
2026-03-31restructuringin_progressCompany-widerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company-wide business optimization projects driving employee termination benefits; part of the $20M total Q1 2026 restructuring charge (which also includes the Lanaken closure). No separate charge amount or employee count disclosed.
2026-03-31plant_closureannounced2026-05-052026-07-31SingaporeNylon business (Engineered Materials)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Intended closure of the Sakra facility announced May 5, 2026; unit expected to operate through end of July 2026. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2026-03-31restructuringannounced2026-05-05United StatesNylon 6,6 polymerization production (Richmond, Virginia; Washington, West Virginia)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced alongside the Sakra closure as part of repositioning the nylon business; described as optimization of production facilities rather than closure. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2026-03-31plant_closurein_progress2025-10-012027-12-31Lanaken, BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 27 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced Oct 2025. Q1 2026 charges: $8M restructuring (employee termination costs) and $19M accelerated depreciation. Total expected exit/shutdown costs through 2027 are $100M, including employee termination costs. Manufacturing operations to cease in H2 2026.
2026-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Excludes the Lanaken plant closure costs captured separately.
2026-03-31restructuringin_progressLanaken Belgium [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2026-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31plant_closurein_progress2025-10-282027-12-31BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 140 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Intended closure of Lanaken facility announced October 28, 2025; manufacturing to cease during second half of 2026. Expected additional exit and shutdown costs of $140 million, including employee termination costs, through 2027. FY2025 charges: $7M restructuring and $11M accelerated depreciation. Headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2025 employee termination benefits for company-wide business optimization projects; announcement date and affected headcount not disclosed.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2026-02-02GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 492 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of Micromax business to Element Solutions completed February 2, 2026 (after fiscal year-end) for $492 million purchase price; classified as held for sale at December 31, 2025. Associated charge value reflects purchase price, not a restructuring charge. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-012024-12-31BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Mechelen, Belgium facility closure; operations fully ceased during FY2024. FY2025 reflects residual employee termination benefits of $3M. Program announced February 2024.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2025 employee termination benefits classified as 'Other' in the restructuring footnote; details not disclosed.
2025-12-31plant_closureannounced2025-10-282026-06-30Lanaken, BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 140 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Intended closure announced Oct 2025; manufacturing operations to cease in second half of 2026. Expected exit and shutdown costs of $140 million through 2027, including employee termination costs.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-012024-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 58 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Announced Feb 2024; fully ceased operations Dec 31, 2024. Includes $55M restructuring and $3M accelerated depreciation in 2025/2024 respectively.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-10-012024-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 52 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Announced Oct 2023; fully ceased operation of PA66 and certain HPN polymerization units during 2024. Includes $16M restructuring and $36M accelerated depreciation in 2024.
2025-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2026-02-02GlobalEngineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Sale of Micromax business to Element Solutions Inc. completed Feb 2, 2026 for $492 million. Classified as held for sale as of Dec 31, 2025.
2025-12-31plant_closureannounced2025-10-282026-12-31Lanaken, BelgiumAcetyl ChainUSD 140 (millions)Item 1A. Risk Factors
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Intended closure announced Oct 28, 2025. Operations to cease in H2 2026. Expected exit/shutdown costs of $140 million through 2027, including employee termination costs. Employee count not specified.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-012024-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 3 (millions)Note 4 - Acquisitions, Dispositions and Plant Closures
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced Feb 2024. Fully ceased operations Dec 31, 2024. Restructuring charge of $3 million recorded in 2025. Employee count not specified.
2025-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-10-012024-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 0 (millions)Note 4 - Acquisitions, Dispositions and Plant Closures
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced Oct 2023. Fully ceased operation of PA66 and certain HPN polymerization units in 2024. No restructuring charge recorded in 2025. Employee count not specified.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 56 (millions)Note 24 - Other (Charges) Gains, Net
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company-wide business optimization projects. Severance charge of $56 million recorded in 2025. Employee count not specified.
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressLanaken, Belgium [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressMechelen, Belgium [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressUentrop, Germany [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member]USD 68,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member] / Company-wide Business Optimization Projects [Member]USD 56,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member] / Lanaken, Belgium [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member] / Uentrop, Germany [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member] / Mechelen, Belgium [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressOne-time Termination Benefits [Member] / Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 39,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 18,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 68,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-09-30restructuringin_progressCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefit additions of $56M for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 ($5M in Q3 2025); segment split of additions: Engineered Materials $35M, Acetyl Chain $4M, Other $17M. Liability balance $29M at quarter-end. No employee counts, announcement date, or completion date disclosed.
2025-09-30plant_closureannounced2025-10-282026-12-31Belgiumsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Lanaken, Belgium facility closure announced 2025-10-28; manufacturing to cease during the second half of 2026 (date shown is period end). Expected exit and shutdown costs, excluding employee termination, of $70M-$90M ($55M-$65M accelerated depreciation; $15M-$25M plant closure costs), incurred fiscal 2026-2028. Employee termination costs subject to works council consultation; no headcount or cost amount disclosed.
2025-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2025-05-052026-03-31Engineered Materialsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Micromax portfolio divestiture; intent announced 2025-05-05, assets classified held for sale at 2025-09-30 ($471M assets, $62M liabilities), purchase and sale agreement signed with Element Solutions Inc. on 2025-10-28 for approximately $500M cash. Expected close in Q1 2026 (date shown is quarter end). No headcount impact disclosed.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 56 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
2025-09-30plant_closureannounced2025-10-282026-12-31BelgiumManufacturingsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Intended closure of Lanaken facility; expects exit/shutdown costs of $70M-$90M excluding employee termination costs which are subject to works council consultation.
2025-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 35,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 17,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2025-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 56,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide (Engineered Materials, Acetyl Chain, Other)USD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits for company-wide business optimization projects; $51M additions in 1H 2025 ($20M in Q2), $76M cash payments in 1H; liability $40M at 6/30/25. No employee counts or announcement date disclosed.
2025-06-30plant_closurein_progressBelgium; GermanyEngineered Materialsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Previously announced closures of Mechelen, Belgium facility and Uentrop, Germany polymerization units; charges did not recur in 1H 2025 (vs. $56M accelerated depreciation and restructuring in 1H 2024). No employee counts disclosed in this filing.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 51,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalEngineered Materials; Acetyl Chain; OtherUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits for company-wide business optimization; $31M additions in Q1 2025, $43M balance at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2025-03-31divestiture_reductionannounced2025-05-05GlobalMicromax portfoliosubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Intent to divest Micromax product portfolio for cash generation and deleveraging; no headcount disclosed.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Specific headcount affected is not disclosed.
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2025-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 31,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-292028-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Operations fully ceased during Q4 2024; $55M restructuring charge plus $35M accelerated depreciation recorded in 2024. Additional exit/shutdown costs of approximately $20M expected through 2028.
2024-12-31plant_closurein_progress2023-10-01Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
PA66 polymerization unit fully ceased and HPN polymerization units partially ceased during 2024; $16M restructuring charge plus $36M accelerated depreciation recorded in current fiscal year. Announced October 2023 (prior fiscal year).
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits for company-wide business optimization projects in 2024, excluding the Mechelen and Uentrop plant closures (total 2024 restructuring additions were $106M across all programs).
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-292024-12-31BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 90 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of Mechelen facility. Fully ceased operations in 2024. Exit and shutdown costs of $90 million incurred in 2024, with approx. $20 million expected through 2028.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-10-012024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 52 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units in Uentrop. Fully ceased PA66 operations and partially ceased HPN operations in 2024.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2024-02-292028-12-31BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 20 (millions)Item 1. Business - Human Capital Resources
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of Mechelen facility. Operations fully ceased in Q4 2024. Expected additional exit/shutdown costs of approx $20M through 2028, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs.
2024-12-31plant_closurecompleted2023-10-012024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 52 (millions)Item 1. Business - Human Capital Resources
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units at Uentrop facility. PA66 unit fully ceased operation in 2024; HPN partially ceased. Total exit/shutdown costs of $52M recognized in 2024 ($16M restructuring, $36M accelerated depreciation).
2024-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-09-012023-09-30GlobalEngineered MaterialsItem 1. Business - Human Capital Resources
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Formation of Nutrinova joint venture. Contributed employees of food ingredients business. Retained 30% interest. No specific headcount reduction disclosed in this filing.
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 89,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 16,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 106,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2024-09-30plant_closurein_progress2023-10Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
PA66 polymerization unit fully ceased and HPN units partially ceased during nine months ended 2024-09-30; $36M accelerated depreciation in cost of sales also recorded. No employee count disclosed.
2024-09-30plant_closurein_progress2024-02-292024-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 46 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Operations planned to cease in Q4 2024; $34M accelerated depreciation in cost of sales also recorded. Company expects ~$30M additional exit and shutdown costs through 2028. No employee count disclosed.
2024-09-30plant_closurein_progress2023-10-01Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units. $16M restructuring and $36M accelerated depreciation recorded for nine months ended Sept 30, 2024.
2024-09-30plant_closurein_progress2024-02-292028-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 80 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of facility to optimize production costs. $46M restructuring and $34M accelerated depreciation recorded for nine months ended Sept 30, 2024. Additional costs of approx $30M expected through 2028.
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 77,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 87,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-06-30plant_closurein_progress2023-102027-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units; $14M restructuring plus $34M accelerated depreciation in H1 2024; additional ~$11M expected through 2027. No employee count disclosed.
2024-06-30plant_closurein_progress2024-02-292028-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Facility closure planned to cease operations Q4 2024; $26M restructuring plus $20M accelerated depreciation in H1 2024; additional ~$68M expected through 2028. No employee count disclosed.
2024-06-30plant_closurein_progress2023-10-012027-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units. $14M restructuring costs incurred in H1 2024. Additional $11M expected through 2027.
2024-06-30plant_closurein_progress2024-02-292028-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of facility announced Feb 2024. $26M restructuring costs incurred in H1 2024. Additional $68M expected through 2028.
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 51,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 59,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-03-31plant_closurein_progress2023-102025-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
PA66 polymerization unit fully ceased and HPN units partially ceased during Q1 2024. Q1 restructuring charge $5M plus $37M accelerated depreciation. Additional exit/shutdown costs of ~$36M expected through 2025. No employee count disclosed.
2024-03-31plant_closureannounced2024-02-292024-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered Materialsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Facility closure announced Feb 29, 2024; operations planned to cease Q4 2024. Q1 accelerated depreciation of $8M recorded. Additional exit/shutdown costs of ~$130M expected through 2025. No employee count disclosed.
2024-03-31plant_closurein_progress2023-10-012025-12-31Uentrop, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 36 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units. Expected additional exit and shutdown costs of approx $36 million through 2025, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs.
2024-03-31plant_closureannounced2024-02-292025-12-31Mechelen, BelgiumEngineered MaterialsUSD 130 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Intended closure of facility to optimize production costs. Expected additional exit and shutdown costs of approx $130 million through 2025, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs.
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-12-31plant_closurein_progress2023-10-312024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 70 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Planned closure of Polyamide 66 and High-Performance Nylon polymerization units at Uentrop to optimize production costs. 2023 charges totaled $18M (accelerated depreciation $14M, loss on disposition $4M); approximately $70M of additional exit and shutdown costs expected in 2024, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs. Employees affected not disclosed.
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits additions of $52M during FY2023, primarily related to company-wide business optimization projects. Roll-forward: $6M opening balance, $52M additions, $40M cash payments, $18M closing balance. Employees affected not disclosed; no announcement date stated.
2023-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-09-272023-09-27GlobalEngineered Materials (food ingredients business)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Formation of food ingredients JV with Mitsui; Celanese contributed employees of the food ingredients business and retained a 30% interest. Employees contributed not disclosed. A $515M gain was recognized in Engineered Materials.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023-12-31EuropeEngineered Materials (compounding operations)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Consolidation of compounding operations in Kaiserslautern and Wehr (Germany) and Ferrara Marconi (Italy) into the European Compounding Center of Excellence at Forli, Italy; announced July 2020, completed during 2023. Employees affected not disclosed.
2023-12-31plant_closureannounced2023-10-312024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 70 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Planned closure of Polyamide 66 and High-Performance Nylon polymerization units at Uentrop, Germany. Expected to incur additional exit and shutdown costs of approximately $70 million in 2024, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023-01-012023-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects during the year ended December 31, 2023.
2023-12-31plant_closureannounced2023-10-312024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 70 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Planned closure of PA66 and HPN polymerization units in Uentrop, Germany. Expected to incur additional exit and shutdown costs of approximately $70 million in 2024, inclusive of estimated employee termination costs.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023-01-012023-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects during the year ended December 31, 2023.
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 52,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefit additions of $40M for nine months ended 2023-09-30 (balance $21M at quarter-end); no employee counts disclosed. Split by segment: Engineered Materials $34M additions, Acetyl Chain $1M, Other $5M.
2023-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2023-09-272023-09-27Food ingredients business (Nutrinova joint venture with Mitsui & Co.)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Celanese contributed employees of its food ingredients business and retained a 30% interest; Mitsui acquired 70% for $503M. No employee count disclosed.
2023-09-30plant_closureannounced2023-10-312024-12-31Germany (Uentrop facility)Engineered Materials — Polyamide 66 and High-Performance Nylon polymerization unitssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Exit and shutdown costs excluding employee termination estimated at $110M–$125M (accelerated depreciation $75M–$85M; plant closure costs $35M–$40M), all expected in 2024. Employee termination costs subject to works council consultation; no headcount disclosed.
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the three months ended Sept 30, 2023. Total YTD charge was $40 million.
2023-09-30plant_closureannounced2023-10-312024-12-31GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 110 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Planned closure of Polyamide 66 and High-Performance Nylon polymerization units in Uentrop. Expected exit/shutdown costs of $110M-$125M (excluding employee termination costs). Employee termination costs subject to works council consultation. All costs expected in 2024.
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 34,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 40,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressCompany-wideEngineered MaterialsUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits from Company-wide business optimization projects; segment share of $33M additions to the severance liability during six months ended 2023-06-30 ($10M recognized in Q2); $18M paid, $21M balance at 2023-06-30. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressCompany-wideAcetyl ChainUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Segment share of six-month additions to employee termination benefits liability for Company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressCompany-wideOtherUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Segment share of six-month additions to employee termination benefits liability for Company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count disclosed.
2023-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2023-06-22GlobalEngineered Materials (food ingredients business)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed with Mitsui to form Nutrinova food ingredients JV; Company retains 30%, Mitsui buys 70% for $473M; business classified held for sale at 2023-06-30; expected close in second half of 2023; no headcount disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted5,0002022-11-01GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Approximately 5,000 employees acquired with the M&M business from DuPont; acquisition closed November 2022, included for context as the acquisition is described in this quarter's filing.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded for Company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count disclosed.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progress2023-03-31GlobalCompany-wideUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded $23 million of employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2023-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted5,0002022-02-172022-11-01GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of a majority of DuPont's Mobility & Materials business added approximately 5,000 employees across manufacturing, technical and commercial organizations; purchase price $11.0 billion.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-012022-12-16Silao, MexicoEngineered MaterialsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing operations ceased December 16, 2022 with decommissioning in 2023; total exit and shutdown costs of $11 million comprising $8M asset impairments, $1M restructuring, $10M accelerated amortization, offset by $8M plant/office closure gain. Employees affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31restructuringin_progress2020-07-012023-12-31Europe (Germany, Italy)Engineered MaterialsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence consolidation at Forli, Italy, combining compounding operations in Kaiserslautern and Wehr (Germany) and Ferrara Marconi (Italy); expected completion during 2023. Employees affected not disclosed.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-092022-12-16MexicoEngineered MaterialsUSD 11 (millions)Note 4 - Acquisitions, Dispositions and Plant Closures
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Silao, Mexico compounding facility ceased manufacturing operations on December 16, 2022. Total exit and shutdown costs were $11 million. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2022-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted5,0002022-11-012022-11-01GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Acquisition of majority of DuPont Mobility & Materials business included approximately 5,000 employees.
2022-12-31plant_closurecompleted2022-09-012022-12-16MexicoEngineered MaterialsUSD 11 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ceased manufacturing operations at Silao, Mexico facility. Total exit and shutdown costs were $11 million.
2022-12-31restructuringin_progressMEXICO / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2022-09-30plant_closureannounced2022-09-302022-12-31Silao, MexicoEngineered MaterialsUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Nine-month 2022 charges: $8M asset impairments, $3M restructuring, $3M accelerated amortization. Additional exit/shutdown costs of ~$13M expected through 2023; decommissioning in 2023. No employee count disclosed.
2022-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted5,0002022-02-172022-11-01GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
DuPont Mobility & Materials acquisition; company expects to acquire approximately 5,000 employees across manufacturing, technical, and commercial organizations. Closed 2022-11-01 (subsequent event, Note 19).
2022-09-30plant_closureannounced2022-09-302023-12-31Silao, MexicoEngineered MaterialsUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company announced cessation of manufacturing operations by end of 2022, with decommissioning in 2023. Charges include $8M asset impairments, $3M restructuring, and $3M accelerated amortization. Additional costs of ~$13M expected through 2023. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-09-30acquisition_additionannounced5,0002022-02-172022-11-01GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Acquisition of DuPont Mobility & Materials business. Expected to acquire approximately 5,000 employees. Closed November 1, 2022 (Subsequent Event).
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressMEXICO / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2022-06-30acquisition_additionannounced5,0002022-02-172022-12-31GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
M&M Acquisition of DuPont's Mobility & Materials business; approximately 5,000 employees expected across manufacturing, technical, and commercial organizations; closing anticipated around end of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals.
2022-06-30acquisition_additionannounced5,0002022-02-172022-12-31GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 11,000 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Signed definitive agreement to acquire majority of DuPont Mobility & Materials business; expects to acquire approx. 5,000 employees. Closing expected around end of 2022.
2022-03-31acquisition_additionannounced5,0002022-02-172022-12-31GlobalEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement to acquire majority of DuPont Mobility & Materials business for $11.0 billion; expects to acquire approximately 5,000 employees across manufacturing, technical, and commercial organizations; expected to close around end of 2022 subject to regulatory approvals.
2022-03-31acquisition_additionannounced5,0002022-02-172022-12-31GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 11,000 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Signed definitive agreement to acquire majority of DuPont Mobility & Materials business; expects to acquire approx. 5,000 employees. Closing expected around end of 2022.
2021-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-012021-12-01GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 1,150 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired the Santoprene TPV elastomers business of Exxon Mobil for $1.15 billion all-cash; included employees of the TPV elastomer business and both production facilities. Headcount added not disclosed; $21 million of transaction costs expensed to SG&A.
2021-12-31plant_closurein_progress2020-07-012023-12-31Europe (Germany, Italy)Engineered Materials — compounding operationsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence at Forli, Italy consolidating compounding operations in Kaiserslautern, Wehr (Germany) and Ferrara Marconi (Italy); announced July 2020, expected completion by 2023. A $26 million long-lived asset impairment related to these facilities was recorded in 2020 (prior year); no 2021 charge or affected-employee count disclosed.
2021-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalOther Activities / Company-wideUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Restructuring charge of $5 million recorded for the year ended December 31, 2021 (vs. $20 million in 2020 and $23 million in 2019). Filer provides no employee-count, announcement-date, or completion detail for the 2021 activity; only 2020 and 2019 employee termination benefit narratives are given.
2021-12-31restructuringcompleted20212021-12-31GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Restructuring charges of $5 million recorded in 2021. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-09-30plant_closurein_progress2020-072022-12-31Italy (Forli); also Kaiserslautern, Germany; Wehr, Germany; Ferrara Marconi, ItalyEngineered Materials — compounding operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence consolidation announced July 2020; no employee count disclosed. Additional exit/shutdown costs of ~$12M expected through 2022. YTD 2021 accelerated depreciation $5M, plant/office closure net gain $9M.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $5M recorded for nine months ended 2021-09-30; no employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2021-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2021-06-302021-12-31GlobalEngineered Materials — Santoprene TPV elastomers businessUSD 1,150 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreement to acquire Exxon Mobil Santoprene TPV business for $1.15B all-cash; includes employees of the TPV business but no headcount disclosed. Expected to close Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progress2022-12-31ItalyEngineered MaterialsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company recorded $5 million in employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects during the nine months ended Sept 30, 2021. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-09-30plant_closurecompletedItalyEngineered MaterialsUSD -9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company recorded a $9 million gain related to the termination of its Ferrara Marconi, Italy office lease. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-09-30plant_closurein_progress2022-12-31ItalyEngineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Exit and shutdown costs related to Forli, Italy consolidation. Net charge of $4 million for nine months ended Sept 30, 2021 (accelerated depreciation $5M, plant/office closures benefit $9M). Company expects additional costs of approx $12M through 2022. Employee count not disclosed.
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2021-06-302021-12-31GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 1,150 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement to acquire ExxonMobil's Santoprene TPV elastomers business for $1.15B all-cash; includes employees of the TPV business; expected close Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals.
2021-06-30plant_closurein_progress2020-07-012022-12-31Italy, GermanyEngineered Materialsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence consolidation at Forli, Italy, consolidating operations from Kaiserslautern, Wehr, and Ferrara Marconi; additional exit/shutdown costs of ~$16M expected through 2022; no employee count disclosed.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progress2022-12-31ItalyEngineered MaterialsUSD -6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Exit and shutdown costs related to the Forli, Italy consolidation. Includes $3M accelerated depreciation and ($9M) plant/office closures. Company expects additional costs of approx $16M through 2022.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporateUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Restructuring charges recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Liability roll-forward shows additions of $4M and cash payments of $4M.
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31plant_closurein_progress2020-07-282022-12-31Italy (Forli); consolidation of sites in Kaiserslautern, Germany; Wehr, Germany; Ferrara Marconi, ItalyEngineered MaterialsUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence consolidation announced July 2020; $22M additional exit and shutdown costs expected through 2022. Employee termination costs remaining estimated at less than $10M through 2022 (per Item 5). No employee count disclosed.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressNot specifiedCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Q1 2021 recorded $2M of employee termination benefits related to company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count disclosed.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progress2020-07-282022-12-31EuropeEngineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Consolidation of compounding operations in Kaiserslautern, Wehr, and Ferrara Marconi into Forli, Italy. Q1 2021 charge of $2M for accelerated depreciation. Note 12 reports $2M in employee termination benefits for business optimization projects. Item 5 states remaining employee termination costs will total less than $10M through 2022.
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2021-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progress2020-07-012022-12-31GlobalCompany-wideUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits for company-wide business optimization projects; includes $6M related to the European Compounding Center consolidation. Additional exit and shutdown costs of approximately $44M expected through 2022.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progress2020-07-012022-12-31Italy, GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
European Compounding Center of Excellence at Forli, Italy; consolidates compounding operations in Kaiserslautern, Wehr (Germany) and Ferrara Marconi (Italy). 2020 costs: $26M asset impairments, $6M restructuring, $2M accelerated depreciation. The $6M restructuring is a subset of the $20M total restructuring charge.
2020-12-31acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalAcetyl Chainbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Nouryon's redispersible polymer powders business (Elotex brand); headcount added not disclosed.
2020-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2020-10-092020-10-09JapanEngineered Materialsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of 45% joint venture equity interest in Polyplastics Co., Ltd. to Daicel for approximately $1.6B; headcount impact not disclosed.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progress2020-01-012022-12-31GlobalEngineered MaterialsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Global restructuring program implemented largely as a result of cost cutting initiatives. $20 million in restructuring charges recorded in 2020. Small number of positions eliminated.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progress2020-07-012022-12-31EuropeEngineered MaterialsUSD 26 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Establishment of European Compounding Center of Excellence at Forli, Italy, including consolidation of operations in Kaiserslautern, Germany; Wehr, Germany; and Ferrara Marconi, Italy. $26 million asset impairment recorded.
2020-12-31restructuringcompleted2020GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded $20 million of employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2020-12-31plant_closurein_progress2020-072022-12-31Europe (Germany, Italy)Engineered MaterialsUSD 34 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Consolidation of compounding operations to Forli, Italy. Includes $26M asset impairments, $6M restructuring, and $2M accelerated depreciation. Expected to incur additional $44M through 2022.
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company-wide business optimization / global restructuring program; $17M employee termination benefits recorded in nine months ended 2020-09-30; restructuring liability balance $13M at period end; no employee count disclosed
2020-09-30plant_closurein_progressItaly; GermanyEngineered MaterialsUSD 26 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Consolidation of compounding operations from Kaiserslautern (DE), Wehr (DE), and Ferrara Marconi (IT) into a Compounding Center of Excellence at Forli, Italy; $26M long-lived asset impairment; no employee count disclosed
2020-09-30plant_closurecompletedUnited StatesEngineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of manufacturing operations in Lebanon, Tennessee; $4M long-lived asset impairment recorded in nine months ended 2020-09-30; no employee count disclosed
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 17 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
YTD employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits additions of $11M in H1 2020; $10M balance at 2020-06-30. MD&A notes some positions eliminated under a global restructuring program driven by cost cutting. No employee count disclosed.
2020-06-30plant_closurein_progressEurope (Germany, Italy)Engineered MaterialsUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Q2 2020 long-lived asset impairment of $25M from consolidating compounding operations at Kaiserslautern (DE), Wehr (DE), and Ferrara Marconi (IT) into a Compounding Center of Excellence in Forli, Italy. No employee count disclosed.
2020-06-30plant_closurecompletedUnited States (Lebanon, Tennessee)Engineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
H1 2020 long-lived asset impairment of $4M related to closure of manufacturing operations in Lebanon, Tennessee. No employee count disclosed.
2020-06-30acquisition_additioncompletedEuropeAcetyl Chainbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Nouryon's redispersible polymer powders business (Elotex) added $28M goodwill and $16M intangibles in H1 2020. No headcount added disclosed.
2020-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2020-07-20JapanEngineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement to sell 45% JV equity interest in Polyplastics Co., Ltd. to Daicel for ~$1.6B cash; expected close H2 2020. No headcount impact disclosed.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
YTD employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Headcount not disclosed.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 11,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide (primarily Other and Engineered Materials segments per restructuring liability table)USD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded during Q1 2020 for company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count or completion date disclosed. Restructuring liability balance of $13M at 2020-03-31.
2020-03-31plant_closurein_progressUnited States (Lebanon, Tennessee)Engineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Long-lived asset impairment recorded for closure of manufacturing operations in Lebanon, TN; charge is asset write-down, not severance. No employee count disclosed.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded $6 million of employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-03-31plant_closurecompletedLebanon, TennesseeEngineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded $4 million long-lived asset impairment loss related to closure of manufacturing operations. Employee count not disclosed.
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2020-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-12-31plant_closurein_progress2019-06-282021-03-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 83 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations at Ocotlán, Mexico; $83M long-lived asset impairment recorded in 2019. Total 2019 exit and shutdown costs were $104M (including $4M restructuring, $9M accelerated depreciation). Additional exit and shutdown costs of approximately $12M expected through Q1 2021. No employee count disclosed.
2019-12-31plant_closurecompleted2018-06-30MexicoAcetate Towrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of the acetate tow manufacturing unit at the same Ocotlán, Mexico location was initiated in June 2018; program continued into 2019 with $1M loss on disposition and $7M other costs recorded in 2019. Announcement date is approximate (month only disclosed).
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide business optimizationUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in 2019 primarily related to company-wide business optimization projects; $13M restructuring liability balance at year-end. No employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2019-01-022019-01-02IndiaEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of 100% of Next Polymers Ltd., an India-based engineering thermoplastics compounder; net cash outflow of $91M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2019-02-132019-02-13United StatesAcetyl Chainbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of a 365kt synthesis gas production unit from Linde AG at the Clear Lake, Texas facility. Asset purchase; headcount added not disclosed.
2019-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2020-01-302020-06-30Global (Europe and Asia)Acetyl Chainsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed to acquire Nouryon's redispersible polymer powders business (Elotex brand), including production facilities across Europe and Asia; expected to close Q2 2020. Headcount added not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringcompleted2019-06-282021-03-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 104 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations in Ocotlan, Mexico. Total costs of $104 million recorded in 2019 include $83 million asset impairment, $4 million restructuring, $9 million accelerated depreciation, $1 million loss on disposition, and $7 million other. Additional exit costs of approximately $12 million expected through Q1 2021.
2019-12-31restructuringcompleted2019-01-01GlobalCorporate and OtherUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits primarily related to business optimization projects. Included in Other (charges) gains, net.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progress2019-01-012021-03-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes $23 million in employee termination benefits for business optimization projects. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31plant_closurein_progress2019-06-282021-03-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 104 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations in Ocotlan, Mexico. Total exit/shutdown costs of $104 million recorded in 2019, including $83 million asset impairment and $4 million restructuring. Additional costs of approx $12 million expected through Q1 2021. Headcount not disclosed.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 24,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30plant_closurein_progress2019-06-282020-03-31Ocotlán, MexicoAcetate TowUSD 95 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations; nine-month charges comprise $83M asset impairment, $3M restructuring, $7M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on disposition, $1M other. Additional exit and shutdown costs of approximately $12M expected through Q1 2020. No employee count disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in nine months ended September 30, 2019 for company-wide business optimization projects; no employee count or announcement date disclosed. Restructuring liability balance of $16M at quarter-end.
2019-09-30plant_closurein_progress2019-06-282020-03-31Ocotlán, MexicoAcetate TowUSD 95 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations. Total exit/shutdown costs of $95M recorded for nine months ended Sept 30, 2019 (includes $83M asset impairments, $3M restructuring, $7M accelerated depreciation). Additional costs of approx $12M expected through Q1 2020. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / Other ActivitiesUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects. Recorded during nine months ended Sept 30, 2019. Employee count not disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 21,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30plant_closureannounced2019-06-282020-03-31Ocotlán, MexicoAcetate TowUSD 85 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations; Q2 2019 charges comprised $83M asset impairment, $1M restructuring, $1M accelerated depreciation. Additional ~$20M expected through Q1 2020, primarily employee termination benefits and accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide business optimization projectsUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits accrued during six months ended June 30, 2019 across segments: Engineered Materials $7M, Acetate Tow $1M, Acetyl Chain $2M, Other $5M. Restructuring liability balance at June 30, 2019 was $15M. No employee counts disclosed.
2019-06-30plant_closureannounced2019-06-282020-03-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 85 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake manufacturing operations in Ocotlan, Mexico. Includes $83M asset impairments, $1M restructuring, and $1M accelerated depreciation. Additional exit costs of approx $20M expected through Q1 2020, primarily employee termination benefits.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wideUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to Company-wide business optimization projects for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 15,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-03-31restructuringin_progressrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Restructuring line item within Other (charges) gains, net was a $1 million net gain for the quarter; no employee count, severance amount, or completion timing disclosed.
2019-03-31plant_closurein_progressUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plant/office closures charge of $1 million recorded in the quarter; no facility names, affected employee counts, or closure dates disclosed.
2019-03-31voluntary_separationcompleted12019-01-31United StatesCorporateother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Executive retires effective January 31, 2019 (last day of work December 31, 2018); includes 2018 bonus eligibility and prorated vesting of one RSU award (4,125 units).
2019-03-31voluntary_separationcompleted12019-02-28United StatesCorporateother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Executive retires effective February 28, 2019 with an optional earlier separation date; includes 2018 bonus eligibility and prorated vesting of three listed equity awards.
2019-03-31restructuringcompletedUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Company recorded $1 million gain within restructuring during Q1 2019. No employee count disclosed.
2018-12-31plant_closurein_progress2018-06-06MexicoAcetate TowUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Consolidation of global acetate manufacturing via closure of the Ocotlán, Mexico acetate tow unit (acetate flake unit remains operational). Total 2018 exit and shutdown costs of $19M: $2M restructuring, $15M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on asset disposition, $1M other. Employees affected not disclosed; no significant exit costs expected in 2019.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide (restructuring additions recorded in Acetate Tow and Acetyl Chain segments)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
2018 employee termination benefits tied to efforts to align businesses around core value drivers; $4M total additions per restructuring reserve rollforward, of which $2M relates to the Ocotlán closure also captured above (dollars overlap with that record's $19M total). Employees affected not disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-01United StatesEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of 100% of Omni Plastics, L.L.C., a custom engineered thermoplastics compounder, adding compounding capacity in the Americas; $146M net assets acquired. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2019-01-02IndiaEngineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Post-fiscal-year-end acquisition of Next Polymers Ltd., an India-based engineering thermoplastics compounder, funded with cash on hand; not expected to be material to 2019. Acquired headcount not disclosed.
2018-12-31restructuringcompleted2018-06-06MexicoAcetate TowUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of acetate tow manufacturing unit in Ocotlán, Mexico. Total exit and shutdown costs of $19 million recorded in 2018, including $2 million in restructuring charges, $15 million in accelerated depreciation, $1 million in loss on disposition, and $1 million in other costs. Company does not expect significant exit costs in 2019.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalVariousUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $4 million recorded in 2018 related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Breakdown: $2 million Acetate Tow, $2 million Acetyl Chain.
2018-12-31restructuringcompleted2018GlobalVariousUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2018-12-31plant_closurein_progress2018-06-06MexicoAcetate TowUSD 19 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate tow manufacturing unit in Ocotlan, Mexico. Includes $2M restructuring, $15M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on disposition, and $1M other.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Chain [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30plant_closurein_progress2018-06-062018-12-31Ocotlán, MexicoAcetate TowUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Nine-month 2018 costs: $2M restructuring, $12M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on asset disposition. About $5M of additional exit/shutdown costs, mainly accelerated depreciation, expected through year-end 2018. No employee count disclosed; acetate flake unit unaffected.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressMultipleAcetate Tow; Industrial Specialties; Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
YTD 2018 additions to employee termination benefits of $5M (Acetate Tow $2M, Industrial Specialties $3M), primarily to align businesses around core value drivers; $1M paid during period; reserve balance $6M at 2018-09-30. The $2M Acetate Tow addition relates to the Ocotlán closure also captured above. No employee counts disclosed.
2018-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-012018-02-01AmericasEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of 100% of Omni Plastics, L.L.C. closed 2018-02-01; net assets acquired $146M. No headcount added disclosed.
2018-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2018-10-102019-03-31IndiaEngineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed 2018-10-10 to acquire Next Polymers Ltd., an India-based engineering thermoplastics compounder; expected to close in Q1 2019 and not material to 2019 results. No headcount disclosed.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progress2018-06-062018-12-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate tow manufacturing unit in Ocotlan, Mexico. $2 million restructuring charge recorded for nine months ended Sept 30, 2018. Additional exit/shutdown costs of approx $5 million expected through remainder of 2018.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. $4 million recorded for nine months ended Sept 30, 2018.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30plant_closureannounced2018-06-062018-12-31Ocotlán, MexicoAcetate TowUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate tow manufacturing unit; acetate flake unit unaffected. Q2 2018 charges: $1M restructuring, $3M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on asset disposition. Additional ~$16M expected through remainder of 2018, primarily accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressMultiple segmentsUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in six months ended June 30, 2018 to align businesses around core value drivers; restructuring reserve balance of $7M at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2018-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-012018-02-01AmericasEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Omni Plastics completed February 1, 2018, adding compounding capacity in the Americas. No headcount added disclosed.
2018-06-30plant_closurein_progress2018-06-062018-12-31MexicoAcetate TowUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate tow manufacturing unit in Ocotlan, Mexico. $1M restructuring, $3M accelerated depreciation, $1M loss on disposition. Additional $16M expected.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-01AmericasEngineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of 100% of Omni Plastics, L.L.C. completed 2018-02-01; adds compounding capacity in the Americas. No headcount disclosed.
2018-03-31othercompleted2018-03-19EuropeAcetate Towbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Abandonment of proposed cellulose derivatives JV with Blackstone entities after European Commission conditions could not be agreed; no workforce impact quantified.
2018-03-31restructuringcompletedUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
No restructuring charges recorded in Q1 2018. Note 14 shows $0 million for restructuring in the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $2 million in the same period of 2017.
2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetate Tow [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-12-31restructuringcompleted2017-12-312017-12-31GlobalAdvanced Engineered Materials; Consumer Specialties; Other ActivitiesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2017 additions to employee termination benefits reserve totaled $4 million, described as ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Reserve balance fell from $16M to $3M during 2017. No employee counts disclosed; announcement date not specified, so fiscal year-end used as placeholder.
2017-12-31plant_closurein_progress2017-12-31ChinaAcetyl Intermediates — Nanjing ethanol production unitUSD 52 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Notice of termination of a key raw materials supplier contract at the Nanjing, China ethanol unit; recorded $51 million of plant/office closure costs (a $22M contract termination charge and a $21M reduction to a non-income tax receivable), reported as $52 million in Other (charges) gains, net. $29 million added to the restructuring reserve during 2017. No employee headcount disclosed; announcement date not specified.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-032017-05-03GlobalAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of the nylon compounding division of Nilit Group completed May 3, 2017, adding manufacturing, technology and commercial facilities. Acquired headcount not disclosed; $3 million of transaction costs expensed to SG&A.
2017-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2018-02-012018-02-01AmericasAdvanced Engineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Subsequent-event acquisition of Omni Plastics, L.L.C. completed February 1, 2018 for $158 million of cash and revolver borrowings; adds compounding capacity in the Americas. Acquired headcount not disclosed; not expected to be material to 2018 results.
2017-12-31restructuringcompleted2017-01-012017-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $4 million recorded in 2017 related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017-01-012017-12-31ChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Notice of termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at ethanol production unit in Nanjing, China. Recorded $51 million of plant/office closure costs including $22 million contract termination charge and $21 million reduction to non-income tax receivable. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2017-12-31restructuringcompleted2017GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2017-12-31plant_closurecompleted2017ChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Notice of termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at ethanol production unit in Nanjing. Includes $22M contract termination and $21M reduction to non-income tax receivable.
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30plant_closurein_progressNanjing, ChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Termination of a key raw materials supplier contract at the ethanol production unit; includes a $24M contract termination charge and an $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. Employee headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded during nine months ended September 30, 2017, related to aligning businesses around core value drivers. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2017-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-032017-05-03GlobalAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of the nylon compounding division of Nilit Group completed May 3, 2017. Headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No specific headcount disclosed.
2017-09-30plant_closurein_progressChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Notice of termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at ethanol production unit in Nanjing. Charge includes $24M contract termination and $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. No specific headcount disclosed.
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressMultipleMultiple segmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Six months ended June 30, 2017: $4M additions for employee termination benefits, primarily to align businesses around core value drivers. Reserve balance $6M at period end. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30plant_closurein_progressNanjing, ChinaAcetyl Intermediates — ethanol production unitUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Notice of termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at Nanjing ethanol unit; estimated $50M plant/office closure costs including $24M contract termination charge and $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. Restructuring reserve $23M at period end. No employee count disclosed.
2017-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2017-05-032017-05-03GlobalAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of nylon compounding division of Nilit Group on May 3, 2017; includes manufacturing, technology and commercial facilities. Headcount added not disclosed.
2017-06-30otherannounced2017-06-18GlobalConsumer Specialties — cellulose derivatives businessother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreement to form JV combining Celanese cellulose derivatives with Blackstone's Rhodia Acetow business; Celanese 70% / Blackstone 30%. Closing subject to antitrust approvals. Carve-out costs of ~$40M anticipated pre-closing. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-06-30plant_closurein_progressChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at ethanol production unit in Nanjing. Includes $24M contract termination charge and $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31plant_closurein_progress2017-03-31Nanjing, ChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 53 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Notice of termination of a key raw materials supplier contract at the ethanol production unit; charge comprises a $27M contract termination and an $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. No employee count disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progress2017-01-01GlobalMultiple segments (Consumer Specialties, Other)USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded during Q1 2017 as part of ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No employee count disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-31ChinaAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 53 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Notice of termination of contract with key raw materials supplier at ethanol production unit in Nanjing. Includes $27M contract termination charge and $18M reduction to non-income tax receivable. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-31GlobalCorporateUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Employee count not disclosed.
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 29,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-012016-12-01ItalyAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired 100% of the stock of thermoplastic compounder SO.F.TER. S.p.A. on December 1, 2016; no headcount disclosed. Transaction costs of $3 million expensed to SG&A; goodwill of $106 million recorded.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressNot specifiedMultiple segmentsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2016 activity only: $11 million of employee termination benefits tied to efforts to align businesses around core value drivers (includes $3 million of special termination benefits). Restructuring reserve for employee termination benefits was $16 million at December 31, 2016; no employees-affected count disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2017-02-01Not specifiedAdvanced Engineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed February 1, 2017 to acquire Nilit Plastics' nylon compounding business; expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2017 subject to regulatory approvals; no headcount disclosed and not expected to be material to 2017 results.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-01-012016-12-31GlobalAll SegmentsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2016-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2016-12-012016-12-01ItalyAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Acquired 100% of stock of SO.F.TER. S.p.A. on December 1, 2016. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
2016-12-31restructuringcompleted2016-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31Lanaken, BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 24 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
50% capacity reduction at acetate tow facility. Employee termination costs recorded in 2015.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31Tarragona, SpainIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAE emulsions facility. Employee termination benefits recorded in 2015.
2016-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-31Meredosia, IllinoisIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAE emulsions facility. Employee termination benefits recorded in 2015.
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 10,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segments (Advanced Engineered Materials, Consumer Specialties, Industrial Specialties, Acetyl Intermediates, Other)USD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $11M recorded in nine months ended 2016-09-30 ($3M in Q3), tied to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No employee count disclosed. Restructuring reserve additions of $8M during the nine-month period; reserve balance $20M at quarter-end.
2016-09-30acquisition_additionannounced2016-10-132016-12-31ItalyAdvanced Engineered Materialssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed to acquire 100% of SO.F.TER. Group (Forlì, Italy), including engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers operations. Expected to close Q4 2016; no headcount disclosed. Company does not expect the acquisition to be material to 2016 financial position or results.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2016, related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segments (Advanced Engineered Materials, Consumer Specialties, Industrial Specialties, Acetyl Intermediates, Other)USD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Ongoing employee termination benefits program to align businesses around core value drivers; $8M recorded in six months ended June 30, 2016. Restructuring reserve of $21M at June 30, 2016. No employee headcount affected disclosed.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No specific headcount disclosed.
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segments (Advanced Engineered Materials, Industrial Specialties, Other Activities)USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $5M recorded in Q1 2016 as part of ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers; no employee count disclosed. Restructuring reserve balance was $26M at 2016-03-31.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressOther ActivitiesUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded primarily related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Includes $1 million of special termination benefits.
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2016-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-04-222015-12-01BelgiumConsumer Specialties (acetate tow facility, Lanaken)USD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
50% capacity reduction; consultation completed and manufacturing ceased December 2015. Total exit and shutdown costs of $34M include $24M employee termination benefits and $10M accelerated depreciation. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-03-012015-12-04SpainIndustrial Specialties (VAE emulsions facility, Tarragona)USD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale process launched March 2015; conventional emulsions facility sold December 4, 2015 and VAE emulsions facility closed after no credible buyer found. Total exit and shutdown costs of $16M include $6M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairment and $9M accelerated depreciation. Announcement date approximate (month only per filing).
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-10-012015-12-15United StatesIndustrial Specialties (VAE emulsions facility, Meredosia, Illinois)USD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure announced October 2015; operations ceased December 15, 2015. Total exit and shutdown costs of $22M include $1M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairment, $19M accelerated depreciation and $1M other. Item 1A notes unionized employees began departing in December 2015 with most expected to depart by end of Q1 2016; effects bargaining concluded without labor dispute. Announcement date approximate (month only per filing).
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-31GlobalMultiple segments (portfolio alignment)USD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in 2015 related to efforts to align businesses around core value drivers; announcement date not disclosed. Total 2015 employee termination benefits across all actions were $53M (Note 18).
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-012015-12-31BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 34 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
50% capacity reduction at Lanaken acetate tow facility. Charges include $24M employee termination benefits and $10M accelerated depreciation.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-042015-12-31SpainIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 16 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of VAE emulsions facility in Tarragona. Charges include $6M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairments, and $9M accelerated depreciation.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-152015-12-31United StatesIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 22 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of VAE emulsions facility in Meredosia, Illinois. Charges include $1M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairments, $19M accelerated depreciation, and $1M other.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-01-012015-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 21 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. $21M in employee termination benefits recorded.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-10-012016-03-31United StatesIndustrial SpecialtiesItem 1A. Risk Factors
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of Meredosia, Illinois VAE emulsions facility. Unionized employees began departing in Dec 2015; majority expected to depart by end of Q1 2016. Agreement reached on severance without labor dispute.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-04-222015-12-01BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 34 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
50% capacity reduction at Lanaken acetate tow facility. Charges include $24M employee termination benefits and $10M accelerated depreciation.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-03-012015-12-04SpainIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAE emulsions facility in Tarragona. Charges include $6M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairments, and $9M accelerated depreciation.
2015-12-31plant_closurecompleted2015-12-152015-12-15United StatesIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAE emulsions facility in Meredosia, Illinois. Charges include $1M employee termination benefits, $1M asset impairments, $19M accelerated depreciation, and $1M other.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-01-012015-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Recorded $21M in employee termination benefits.
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 52,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 25,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 9,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-12-31United StatesIndustrial Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Intent to cease operations of the vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions unit in Meredosia, Illinois; exit costs of $20M to $25M expected in Q4 2015. No employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30plant_closureannouncedSpainIndustrial Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Contemplated closure of VAE and conventional emulsions units in Tarragona, Spain; $4M accelerated depreciation recorded in Q3 2015. No employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Ethanol technology development unit in Clear Lake, Texas no longer in use; $39M accelerated depreciation recorded in YTD 2015 within R&D expenses. No employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progress2015-04-22BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced intention to consult with employee representatives on a potential 50% capacity reduction at the acetate tow plant in Lanaken; consultation continued into Q4 2015. No termination benefits or impairment charges recorded YTD 2015; no employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressMultipleMultiple segmentsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $20M recorded YTD (including $6M in Q3 2015) related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers; restructuring reserve of $15M at quarter-end. No employee count disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No specific headcount disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Year-to-date employee termination benefits related to ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. No specific headcount disclosed.
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-09-302015-12-31Meredosia, IllinoisIndustrial Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Intent to cease operations of VAE emulsions unit. Expected exit costs of $20-25 million in Q4 2015. No headcount disclosed.
2015-09-30plant_closureannounced2015-09-30Tarragona, SpainIndustrial Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Contemplated closure of VAE and conventional emulsions units. No headcount disclosed.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progress2015-04-22Lanaken, BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Consultation on potential 50% capacity reduction at acetate tow plant. No employee termination benefits or impairment charges incurred in Q3.
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segments (Advanced Engineered Materials, Consumer Specialties, Industrial Specialties, Acetyl Intermediates, Other)USD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in 2015 as part of efforts to align businesses around core value drivers; $10M in Q2 and $14M YTD. No employee counts disclosed. Reserve balance $14M at 2015-06-30 after $6M cash payments.
2015-06-30restructuringannounced2015-04-22BelgiumConsumer Specialties — acetate tow plant, LanakenMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company announced intent to consult with employee representatives on a potential 50% capacity reduction at the Lanaken acetate tow plant; consultation expected to continue into Q3 2015. No significant termination or impairment charges recorded in Q2 2015.
2015-06-30plant_closurein_progressGlobalAcetyl Intermediates and other segments (plant/office closures reserve)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plant/office closure reserve rolled forward from $7M at 2014-12-31 to $1M at 2015-06-30, with $5M cash payments and $1M FX movement during the period; relates primarily to prior-year Roussillon (France) and Tarragona (Spain) facility closures. No employee counts disclosed.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded $10 million in employee termination benefits for ongoing efforts to align businesses around core value drivers. Employee count not disclosed.
2015-06-30plant_closureannounced2015-04-22BelgiumConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced intention to consult on potential 50% capacity reduction at acetate tow plant in Lanaken. Consultation expected to continue into Q3. No significant charges incurred in Q2.
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 14,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCompany-wide (business optimization projects)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded in Q1 2015 for company-wide business optimization; no employee count or completion date disclosed. Restructuring reserve additions of $4M spread across Advanced Engineered Materials ($1M), Industrial Specialties ($1M), and Other ($2M).
2015-03-31othercompletedGlobalAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Damages paid to settle a claim from a raw materials supplier; commercial dispute, not a workforce action per se, but recorded within Other (Charges) Gains, Net alongside workforce items.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Company-wide business optimization projects.
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2015-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-112013-12-31France and SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closures of the Roussillon acetic anhydride and Tarragona VAM facilities were completed in December 2013; the FY2014 amount is residual severance. Note 18 also reports $2 million of contract termination adjustments for Tarragona in 2014. Total FY2014 employee termination benefits across all segments were $7 million; headcount affected not disclosed.
2014-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2014-10-012014-12-31United StatesOther Activitiesother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Limited-time lump-sum or annuity election for vested US qualified pension participants who had terminated on or before May 31, 2014; election window Oct 1 to Nov 14, 2014, with $143 million of lump sums paid in December 2014 producing a $78 million settlement gain. Applies to former employees rather than current headcount; participant counts not disclosed.
2014-12-31othercompleted2013-112014-12-31United StatesOther Activitiesother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Postretirement health care lump-sum buyout: $40 million of payments made during 2014 to participants irrevocably waiving future benefits; US postretirement health care plan terminated for US participants on December 31, 2014. Participant counts not disclosed.
2014-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-102014-10-20United StatesAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of substantially all assets of Cool Polymers, Inc. (North Kingstown, Rhode Island), completed October 20, 2014; headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2014-12-31othercompleted2014-04-30United StatesConsumer SpecialtiesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Three-year collective bargaining agreement concluded in April 2014 at the Narrows, Virginia site, the largest union location, settling without labor dispute. Covered employee count not disclosed; two remaining US agreements expire in 2016 and 2017.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-11-012013-12-31France, SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 104 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon, France and VAM facility in Tarragona, Spain. Charges include employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, and asset impairments.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2012-11-012012-11-30United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Cessation of manufacturing of acetate flake and acetate tow at Spondon, Derby, UK facility in November 2012.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-112013-12FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon. Employee termination benefits of $20 million recorded in 2013. Additional $4 million in termination benefits recorded in 2014 related to this closure.
2014-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-112013-12SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAM facility in Tarragona. Employee termination benefits of $14 million recorded in 2013. Additional $2 million in contract termination adjustments recorded in 2014.
2014-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2014-10-012014-11-14United StatesCorporate / All Segmentsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Limited-time voluntary buyout program for US qualified defined benefit pension plan participants. Resulted in settlement gain of $78 million.
2014-12-31restructuringcompleted2014-03-272014-12-31United StatesConsumer Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Elimination of eligibility in US postretirement health care plan for Narrows, Virginia bargaining unit. Generated prior service credit of $5 million.
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-112013-12Roussillon, FranceAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetic anhydride facility closure; manufacturing ceased Dec 2013. Exit costs in Other (charges) gains, net. No employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30plant_closurein_progress2013-112013-12Tarragona, SpainAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
VAM facility closure; manufacturing ceased Dec 2013. Includes $10M non-cash reduction to take-or-pay termination penalties. No employee count disclosed.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progress2013-11-01FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to closure of Roussillon acetic anhydride facility.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progress2013-11-01SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to closure of Tarragona VAM facility.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon. Operations ceased in Dec 2013. $2M employee termination benefits recorded in H1 2014.
2014-06-30plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAM facility in Tarragona. Operations ceased in Dec 2013. $1M employee termination benefits recorded in H1 2014 (combined with Roussillon in text, split by reserve rollforward).
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Business optimization project. $1M employee termination benefits recorded in H1 2014.
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31Roussillon, FranceAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetic anhydride facility closure; manufacturing ceased Dec 2013. $2M total employee termination benefits recorded in Q1 2014 across both Roussillon and Tarragona closures. No employee count disclosed.
2014-03-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31Tarragona, SpainAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) facility closure; manufacturing ceased Dec 2013. $2M total employee termination benefits recorded in Q1 2014 across both Roussillon and Tarragona closures. No employee count disclosed.
2014-03-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon. Operations ceased in Dec 2013. $2M employee termination benefits recorded in Q1 2014.
2014-03-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-012013-12-31SpainAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) facility in Tarragona. Operations ceased in Dec 2013. Costs included in the $2M total termination benefits for Roussillon and Tarragona.
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2014-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-042013-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetic anhydride facility; consultation process completed 2013-12-10 and all manufacturing ceased December 2013. Total 2013 exit costs were $12M (employee termination benefits $6M, asset impairments $3M, contract termination costs $3M) plus $1M gain on disposition and $1M other plant shutdown costs. Employees affected not disclosed
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-042013-12-31SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Vinyl acetate monomer facility; consultation process completed 2013-12-10 and all manufacturing ceased December 2013. Total 2013 exit costs were $75M (employee termination benefits $14M, asset impairments $31M, contract termination costs $30M) plus $1M loss on disposition and $2M other plant shutdown costs. Employees affected not disclosed
2013-12-31othercompleted2013-12-31SingaporeAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 46 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
During Q4 2013 the company assessed its Singapore acetic acid production unit based on local demand conditions, operating cost, contractual obligations and an interim arbitration ruling, and recorded a $46M long-lived asset impairment fully writing off the related property, plant and equipment. No facility closure or headcount reduction was explicitly disclosed; announcement date not specified beyond the quarter ended 2013-12-31
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-042013-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon. Employee termination benefits of $6 million recorded.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-042013-12-31SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of VAM facility in Tarragona. Employee termination benefits of $14 million recorded.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-08-012012-11-30United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Cessation of manufacturing acetate tow and flake at Spondon site in Nov 2012. No specific 2013 employee count disclosed for this action.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-11-042013-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 20 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon. $20M employee termination benefits recorded.
2013-12-31plant_closurecompleted2013-12-102013-12-31SpainAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of VAM facility in Tarragona. $14M employee termination benefits recorded.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-12-312013-12-31United StatesOther Activitiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
US qualified defined benefit pension plan frozen and closed to new participants. Resulted in $61M curtailment gain.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 23,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressIndustrial Specialties and Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Business optimization project; $3M employee termination benefits recorded in nine months ended 2013-09-30. No employee count disclosed.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressIndustrial Specialties, Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to a business optimization project. Employee count not disclosed.
2013-09-30plant_closurecompletedUnited KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Cessation of production of acetate flake and tow at Spondon facility in November 2012. No specific headcount reduction disclosed for this quarter.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressIndustrial Specialties; Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Business optimization project recorded $3M of employee termination benefits in six months ended June 30, 2013; no employee count disclosed. Restructuring reserve balance was $20M at June 30, 2013.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressIndustrial Specialties, Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to a business optimization project. Headcount not disclosed.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 3,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesIndustrial Specialties; Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits recorded for a business optimization project; no headcount affected disclosed. Restructuring reserve balance was $25M at 2013-03-31 (vs. $30M at 2012-12-31).
2013-03-31plant_closurein_progress2013-12-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered Materials (POM operations)USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Kelsterbach, Germany POM site closure and relocation to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park under 2006 Fraport settlement; $2M relocation-related charge in Q1 2013. Site operations ceased prior to 2011-07-31; title transfer to Fraport due by 2013-12-31. No employee count disclosed.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressIndustrial Specialties, Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to a business optimization project.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressGermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Costs associated with the relocation of polyoxymethylene (POM) operations.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-082012-11United Kingdom (Spondon, Derby)Consumer Specialties (Acetate Products)USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetate tow and flake manufacturing ceased in November 2012; Clarifoil film production continues at the site. FY2012 employee termination benefits of $5M plus an $8M long-lived asset impairment were recorded; affected-employee headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-072009-12France (Pardies)Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased December 2009; FY2012 reflects residual employee termination benefit payments of $2M plus $8M of other plant shutdown costs. Affected-employee headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-112013-12-31Germany (Kelsterbach to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park)Advanced Engineered Materials (POM operations)USD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
POM operations at Kelsterbach ceased before July 31, 2011 and the new Frankfurt facility opened September 2011; FY2012 amount is residual relocation expense ($7M), with no FY2012 employee termination benefits. Title transfer to Fraport due by December 31, 2013. Affected-employee headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-01-032012-01-03United StatesIndustrial Specialties (Emulsions)USD 23 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of two emulsions product lines from Ashland Inc. completed January 3, 2012 for $23M; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2012-12-31plant_closurecompleted2010-08-012012-11-30United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Ceased manufacturing acetate tow and flake at Spondon, Derby site in Nov 2012. $13M exit costs recorded in 2012 ($5M termination benefits, $8M asset impairments).
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-11-012012-12-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Relocation of POM operations from Kelsterbach to Frankfurt Hoechst. $7M relocation expenses recorded in 2012.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-01-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations at Spondon, Derby site.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-01-012012-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to Pardies, France 'Project of Closure'.
2012-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-01-012012-12-31GlobalOther ActivitiesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to business optimization projects.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 1,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 2,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 5,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of Spondon acetate flake and tow operations announced August 2010; expected during Q4 2012. $4M employee termination benefit additions recorded in Consumer Specialties for nine months ended 2012-09-30. No employee count disclosed.
2012-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2012-01-032012-01-03United StatesIndustrial Specialtiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Ashland Inc. assets (Vinac and Flexbond product lines) completed 2012-01-03; no headcount added disclosed.
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFranceConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded for Pardies, France Project of Closure during the nine months ended Sept 30, 2011. No specific headcount disclosed.
2012-09-30plant_closurein_progress2012-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits recorded for planned closure of Spondon, Derby facility. Closure expected in Q4 2012.
2012-09-30restructuringcompletedGermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to relocation of polyacetal (POM) operations in Kelsterbach. Operations ceased prior to July 31, 2011.
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Corporate and Other [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Acetyl Intermediates [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Industrial Specialties [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Consumer Specialties [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Severance [Member] / Advanced Engineered Materials [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / no-ai-xblr
2012-06-30plant_closureannounced2010-082012-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialtiesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby; expected during H2 2012. Employee termination benefits of $5M recorded in H1 2011; $1M in H1 2012. No employee count disclosed.
2012-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2012-01-032012-01-03Industrial Specialtiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Vinac® and Flexbond® product lines from Ashland Inc.; no headcount added disclosed.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $1 million recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2012. No specific employee count disclosed.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $1 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2012. No specific employee count disclosed.
2012-06-30plant_closurecompleted2011-07-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation costs of $2 million for Q2 2012. Operations ceased prior to July 31, 2011.
2012-06-30plant_closurecompleted2011-07-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation costs of $2 million for YTD 2012. Operations ceased prior to July 31, 2011.
2012-03-31plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialtiesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby, UK; expected during H2 2012. Employee termination benefit accruals disclosed by segment in Note 13 but no employee count given.
2012-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-01-032012-01-03Industrial Specialtiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Vinac® and Flexbond® product lines from Ashland Inc.; no headcount disclosed.
2012-03-31plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl Intermediatesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pardies, France facility closure completed December 2009; residual restructuring accruals remain on balance sheet.
2012-03-31restructuringin_progressGlobalAdvanced Engineered Materials, Consumer Specialties, Acetyl Intermediates, OtherUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Additions to employee termination benefits reserves of $1 million recorded during the quarter. No specific employee count disclosed.
2012-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2012-01-03GlobalIndustrial SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Completed acquisition of certain assets from Ashland Inc., including Vinac and Flexbond product lines. Headcount impact not quantified.
2011-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-082012-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialties — Acetate Products (Spondon, Derby)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2011 activity: $4M employee termination benefits plus $10M plant shutdown costs (incl. $7M accelerated depreciation). Total program expense previously guided at $35M–$45M; closure expected during 2012. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31plant_closurein_progress2009-07FranceAcetyl Intermediates (Pardies)USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased December 2009; FY2011 reflects residual $4M employee termination benefits and $3M other plant shutdown costs, plus $1M gain on asset disposition. Site no longer operating.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-112011-09-26GermanyAdvanced Engineered Materials — Ticona (Kelsterbach to Frankfurt Hoechst relocation)USD 47 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2011: $47M costs expensed (including $8M employee termination benefits) and $171M capitalized; Kelsterbach POM operations ceased before 2011-07-31 and new Frankfurt plant opened 2011-09-26. Cumulative expensed costs since inception $106M. No affected-employee count disclosed; residual capex of ~€30M expected in 2012.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobalOther Activities — business optimization projectUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2011 employee termination benefits of $6M related to a business optimization project; program began in 2009 and continued through the year. No announcement date or affected-employee count disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-02-062011-02-06GlobalIndustrial Specialties — Emulsions (Crown Paints Limited emulsions process technology)USD 8 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Cash consideration of $8M for a business primarily consisting of emulsions process technology; no headcount transferred disclosed.
2011-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2011-032011-03Not disclosedAdvanced Engineered Materials — Una SA equity investmentother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Equity method investment in Una SA divested March 2011; no headcount or charge disclosed.
2011-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2012-01-032012-01-03GlobalIndustrial Specialties — Emulsions (Ashland Vinac® and Flexbond® product lines)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Subsequent-event acquisition completed 2012-01-03, after fiscal year-end; no headcount or purchase price disclosed in this filing.
2011-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-042012United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby. $4 million in employee termination benefits recorded in 2011. Total expected exit costs $35-45 million.
2011-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-072009-12FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Pardies, France 'Project of Closure'. Ceased operations in Dec 2009. $4 million in employee termination benefits recorded in 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-112011-09GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Relocation of Ticona Kelsterbach operations to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park. $8 million in employee termination benefits recorded in 2011. New facility opened Sept 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalOther ActivitiesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Business optimization project. $6 million in employee termination benefits recorded in 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress2010-042012United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of Spondon, Derby facility. $4 million employee termination benefits recorded in 2011. Closure expected to occur during 2012.
2011-12-31restructuringin_progress2009FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies, France 'Project of Closure'. $4 million employee termination benefits recorded in 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-112011-09-26GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 8 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Relocation of Ticona Kelsterbach operations to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park. $8 million employee termination benefits recorded in 2011. New facility started up September 26, 2011.
2011-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalOther ActivitiesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Business optimization project. $6 million employee termination benefits recorded in 2011.
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialties — acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations, Spondon, DerbyUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Nine months ended 2011 employee termination benefits of $3M; total expected exit and shutdown costs of $35–45M including $15M accelerated depreciation. No employee count disclosed.
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl Intermediates — Pardies facility Project of ClosureUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased December 2009; residual employee termination benefits of $4M recorded in nine months ended September 30, 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-09-30restructuringcompleted2006-11-012011-09-26GermanyAdvanced Engineered Materials — Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial ParkUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $5M recorded in nine months ended September 30, 2011; new POM facility opened September 26, 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-04-012012-12-31Spondon, Derby, United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations. $3 million in employee termination benefits recorded for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2011. Total expected expenses $35-45 million.
2011-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-01Pardies, FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Project of Closure. $4 million in employee termination benefits recorded for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2011.
2011-09-30restructuringin_progressKelsterbach, GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Relocation of Ticona operations to Frankfurt Hoechst Industrial Park. $5 million in employee termination benefits recorded for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2011.
2011-06-30plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake and tow operations announced August 2010; $5M employee termination benefits recorded in H1 2011. Total expected expenses of $35-45M per MD&A. No employee count disclosed.
2011-06-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased December 2009; residual employee termination benefits of $2M recorded in H1 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-06-30restructuringin_progress2006-11-012011-07-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation; $16M relocation costs plus $4M employee termination benefits in Q2 2011. Operations to cease by July 31, 2011. No employee count disclosed.
2011-06-30plant_closurein_progress2010-04-012012-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby. $5 million employee termination benefits recorded for six months ended June 30, 2011. Total expected exit costs $35-$45 million.
2011-06-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-01FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies facility closure. $2 million employee termination benefits recorded for six months ended June 30, 2011.
2011-06-30restructuringin_progress2006-11-012011-07-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Relocation of Ticona operations from Kelsterbach to Hoechst Industrial Park. $4 million employee termination benefits recorded for three months ended June 30, 2011. Operations ceased July 31, 2011.
2011-03-31plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of acetate flake and tow operations announced August 2010. Q1 2011 charges: $2M employee termination benefits and $4M accelerated depreciation. Total expected expenses $35-45M. No employee headcount disclosed. Filer notes it is reconsidering options for the facility based on market assessments.
2011-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012011-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pardies facility closure; manufacturing ceased December 2009. Q1 2011 charge: $1M employee termination benefits. No employee headcount disclosed.
2011-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2011-02-062011-02-06United KingdomIndustrial Specialtiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired emulsions process technology business from Crown Paints Limited on February 6, 2011. No headcount associated with the acquisition was disclosed.
2011-03-31plant_closurein_progress2010-08-01Spondon, Derby, United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 6 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations. Q1 2011 charges include $2M employee termination benefits and $4M accelerated depreciation. Total expected expenses $35-45M.
2011-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-07-01Pardies, FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Project of Closure. Q1 2011 charges include $1M employee termination benefits.
2011-03-31plant_closurein_progress2006-11-012011-07-31Kelsterbach, GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Relocation of Ticona operations to Hoechst Industrial Park. Cease operations at Kelsterbach by July 31, 2011. Q1 2011 charges of $13M.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-042011-12-31United Kingdom (Spondon, Derby)Consumer Specialties — Acetate ProductsUSD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2010 charges: $15M employee termination benefits plus $72M long-lived asset impairment (total $87M exit costs) and $6M accelerated depreciation; operations expected to cease in latter part of 2011; no employee count disclosed
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-072009-12-31France (Pardies)Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased December 2009; FY2010 residual exit costs of $12M include $6M employee termination benefits, $1M impairment, contract termination and reindustrialization costs; no employee count disclosed
2010-12-31restructuringin_progressNot specifiedMultiple segments — business optimization projectsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination costs recorded in FY2010 for business optimization projects begun in 2009; no employee count disclosed. Total FY2010 employee termination benefits across all programs were $32M
2010-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-052010-05-31Not specifiedAdvanced Engineered Materialsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Product-line acquisition from DuPont Performance Polymers for $46M cash; no headcount added disclosed
2010-12-31plant_closureannounced2010-04-012011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Announced plan to close acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby. Expected annual cash savings of $40 million to $60 million. Exit costs of $15 million recorded in 2010.
2010-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-012010-12-31GlobalMultipleUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Business optimization projects undertaken beginning in 2009 and continuing throughout 2010 resulted in $11 million in employee termination costs recorded in 2010.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012010-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Pardies, France 'Project of Closure' resulted in $6 million in employee termination benefits recorded in 2010.
2010-12-31plant_closurein_progress2010-08-012011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations in Spondon, Derby. Recorded $15 million in employee termination benefits in 2010. Total expected exit costs $35-45 million.
2010-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 6 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies, France 'Project of Closure'. Ceased all manufacturing operations in Dec 2009. Recorded $6 million in employee termination benefits in 2010.
2010-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-012010-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 11 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Business optimization projects undertaken beginning in 2009 and continuing throughout 2010. Recorded $11 million in employee termination costs in 2010.
2010-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-04-272011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of Spondon acetate flake and tow operations; $14M employee termination benefits in Q3 2010; $72M asset impairment in Q1 2010; total project cost estimated $80–120M with $40–60M annual savings. No employee headcount disclosed.
2010-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pardies, France closure completed December 2009; $4M employee termination benefits recorded YTD 2010 as exit costs wind down. No employee headcount disclosed.
2010-09-30plant_closurein_progress2010-04-272011-12-31Spondon, Derby, United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced closure of acetate flake and tow manufacturing operations. $14 million in employee termination benefits recorded for Q3 2010. Total expected project cost $80-$120 million.
2010-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-01Pardies, FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Project of Closure. $2 million in employee termination benefits recorded for Q3 2010. Operations ceased in Dec 2009.
2010-06-30plant_closurein_progress2010-042011-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialties — acetate flake and tow manufacturing, Spondon, DerbyUSD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Long-lived asset impairment of $72M recorded in Q1 2010; formal employee consultation concluded 2010-07-27; no employee count disclosed.
2010-06-30plant_closurein_progress2009-072011-06-30FranceAcetyl Intermediates — Pardies facilityUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Manufacturing ceased Dec 2009; $18M exit costs recorded in H1 2010 with up to $10M contingent termination benefits; no employee count disclosed.
2010-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2010-05-052010-05-05GlobalAdvanced Engineered Materials — Zenite LCP and Thermx PCT product lines from DuPont Performance Polymersbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Cash consideration $46M; no headcount added disclosed.
2010-06-30plant_closurein_progress2010-04-012011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 72 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced April 2010 plan to close acetate flake and tow operations in Spondon, Derby. Recorded $72M asset impairment. Consultation concluded July 2010; closure expected latter part of 2011.
2010-06-30plant_closurecompleted2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies facility closure completed Dec 2009. Recorded $9M exit costs in H1 2010 (employee termination, asset impairment, contract termination, reindustrialization).
2010-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012009-12-31Pardies, FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Exit costs of $7M recorded in Q1 2010 ($1M employee termination, $3M contract termination, $3M reindustrialization). MD&A separately cites $16M total exit costs and up to $14M contingent employee termination benefits, with substantially all remaining costs expected through mid-2011. No employee headcount disclosed.
2010-03-31plant_closureannounced2010-04-272011-12-31Spondon, Derby, United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 72 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Proposed closure of acetate manufacturing facility announced 2010-04-27; $72M long-lived asset impairment recorded in Q1 2010 (PP&E written down to $31M fair value). Facility expected to operate through late 2011 pending labor consultation. No employee headcount disclosed.
2010-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-012009-12-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered Materialsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of FACT GmbH (long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics) for €5M ($7M) completed December 2009; no headcount added disclosed.
2010-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-07-012009-07-01Industrial Specialtiesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) business to Sekisui for $168M net cash; no headcount removed disclosed.
2010-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012011-06-30FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies facility closure. Q1 2010 exit costs of $7M recorded ($1M employee termination, $3M contract termination, $3M reindustrialization). Additional $2M environmental, $4M inventory write-offs, $3M shutdown costs recorded. Up to $14M additional contingent employee termination benefits possible.
2010-03-31plant_closureannounced2010-04-272011-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesUSD 72 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Proposed closure of Spondon, Derby acetate facility. $72M long-lived asset impairment recorded in Q1 2010. Consultation with labor unions to begin. Facility expected to operate through late 2011.
2009-12-31restructuringin_progressMultipleCompany-wide (production capacity and staffing alignment)USD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Efforts begun in Q1 2009 to align capacity and staffing with a prolonged lower-demand environment; $40M of employee termination benefits recorded in FY2009. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-12-01FranceAcetyl Intermediates — Pardies, France facility (acetic acid and VAM)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
"Project of Closure"; total FY2009 exit costs of $89M comprising $60M employee termination benefits, $17M contract termination costs and $12M long-lived asset impairment. Production ceased 2009-12-01. Additional $9M accelerated depreciation and $8M environmental remediation reserves recorded; up to $17M contingent employee termination benefits may follow. Exit costs expected to result in cash outflows over a two-year period.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompletedMexicoAcetyl Intermediates — Cangrejera, Veracruz VAM production unitUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
VAM production unit shut down in February 2009; FY2009 charges comprised $1M employee termination benefits and $1M long-lived asset impairment.
2009-12-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesAdvanced Engineered Materials — Ticona plant, Shelby, North Carolina (polyester polymer production)USD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Capacity reduction announced in response to declines in automotive and electronic demand; FY2009 charges of $2M employee termination benefits and $1M long-lived asset impairment.
2009-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-07-01United States; SpainIndustrial Specialties — polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) businessdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
PVOH business sold to Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. in July 2009 for a net cash purchase price of $168M, producing a $34M gain on disposition; includes long-term supply agreements so not treated as a discontinued operation. PVOH production sites in the US and Spain transferred. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2009-12-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered Materials — FACT GmbH (long fiber reinforced thermoplastics)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired in December 2009 for €5 million ($7 million); ten-year lease entered with seller for property and buildings. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringannouncedMultipleManufacturing and administrative functionsUSD 100 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Forward-looking plan for FY2010 to realize an incremental $100M of fixed spending reductions driven by structural streamlining of manufacturing and administrative functions; amount is a spending target, not a severance charge. No headcount disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-01GlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 105 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $105 million recognized in 2009. Includes $40 million for aligning production capacity/staffing with lower demand, $60 million for Pardies, France closure, $1 million for Cangrejera, Mexico shutdown, and $2 million for Shelby, NC capacity reduction. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-12-01FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 89 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Project of Closure for Pardies, France facility. Ceased production December 1, 2009. Exit costs of $89 million included $60 million employee termination benefits, $17 million contract termination, $12 million asset impairment. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-02-01MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of VAM production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico. Costs included $1 million employee termination benefits and $1 million asset impairment. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-01United StatesAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Capacity reduction at Ticona manufacturing plant in Shelby, North Carolina. Costs included $2 million employee termination benefits and $1 million asset impairment. Headcount not disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-01GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 40 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Efforts to align production capacity and staffing levels with prolonged lower demand. Employee termination benefits of $40 million recognized.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-12-01FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Project of Closure at Pardies, France facility. Ceased production Dec 1, 2009. Exit costs included $60M employee termination benefits, $17M contract termination, $12M asset impairment.
2009-12-31plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-02-01MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shutdown of VAM production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico. Employee termination benefits of $1 million and asset impairment of $1 million.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-01United StatesAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Reduction of capacity by ceasing polyester polymer production at Ticona plant in Shelby, North Carolina. Employee termination benefits of $2 million.
2009-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-072009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 85 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pardies, France 'Project of Closure' exit costs of $85M comprise $58M employee termination benefits, $20M contract termination costs and $7M long-lived asset impairment; no employee count disclosed. Separately recorded $9M accelerated depreciation (nine months) and $3M environmental remediation reserves; up to $17M additional contingent employee termination benefits may be incurred. Also referenced in Note 15 and MD&A.
2009-09-30restructuringin_progress2009-01GlobalAll segmentsUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company-wide effort begun in Q1 2009 to align production capacity and staffing with a prolonged lower-demand environment; $33M of employee termination benefits recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-09-30plant_closurecompleted2009-03-31MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) production unit at Cangrejera, Mexico shut down; VAM production ceased during Q1 2009. $1M employee termination benefits plus $1M long-lived asset impairment recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. No employee count disclosed; announcement date not stated.
2009-09-30plant_closureannouncedUnited StatesAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plans announced during Q3 2009 to reduce capacity by ceasing polyester polymer production at the Ticona plant in Shelby, North Carolina, citing weak automotive and electronic demand; $2M of employee termination benefits recorded in the quarter. No employee count or completion date disclosed.
2009-09-30voluntary_separationcompleted12009-08-31United StatesCorporateUSD 680,000 (units)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Executive (John O'Dwyer) voluntary resignation/retirement effective August 31, 2009; separation pay of $680,000 (base salary plus target bonus) payable 50% after a six-month delay and the remainder in 13 bi-weekly installments, plus prorated 2009 bonus and equity vesting terms.
2009-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-07-012009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 85 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Pardies facility closure. Exit costs include $58M employee termination benefits, $20M contract termination, $7M asset impairment. Up to $17M additional contingent employee termination benefits possible.
2009-09-30restructuringin_progress2009-01-01GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 33 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Efforts to align production capacity and staffing levels with prolonged lower demand. Employee termination benefits of $33M recorded for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2009.
2009-09-30plant_closurecompleted2009-03-31MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shutdown of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) production unit in Cangrejera. $1M employee termination benefits and $1M long-lived asset impairment losses.
2009-09-30plant_closurein_progress2009-09-30United StatesAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Cessation of polyester polymer production at Ticona manufacturing plant in Shelby, North Carolina due to declines in automotive and electronic sectors.
2009-06-30restructuringin_progress2009-01-01GlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 29 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $29M for six months ended June 30, 2009 to align capacity and staffing with prolonged lower demand; includes $1M for Cangrejera VAM shutdown. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-30plant_closureannounced2009-07-082009-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 95 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pardies, France closure; expected exit costs of $90–100M primarily in H2 2009, including $70M personnel-related. Midpoint of range shown. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2009-07-012009-07-01GlobalIndustrial Specialtiessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of PVOH business to Sekisui Chemical completed July 1, 2009 for ~$173M. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-30plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-03-31MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Cangrejera, Mexico VAM unit shutdown in Q1 2009; $1M employee termination benefits and $1M long-lived asset impairment. No employee count disclosed.
2009-06-30restructuringin_progress2009-01-01GlobalAll SegmentsUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Efforts to align production capacity and staffing levels with prolonged lower demand. Employee termination benefits of $28 million recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2009-06-30plant_closurecompleted2009-02-012009-02-28MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shutdown of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico. Employee termination benefits of $1 million and asset impairments of $1 million recognized. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2009-06-30plant_closureannounced2009-07-08FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 90 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced formal intent to cease all manufacturing operations at Pardies, France facility. Expected exit costs of $90 million to $100 million, primarily in H2 2009, consisting of $70 million in personnel-related exit costs and $20-30 million in other facility-related shutdown costs. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progress2009-01-01GlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $21M to align production capacity and staffing with prolonged lower demand. No employee count disclosed. Total restructuring reserve additions for the quarter were $23M across all segments.
2009-03-31plant_closurecompleted2009-01-012009-03-31Cangrejera, MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
VAM production unit shutdown; $1M employee termination benefits plus $1M long-lived asset impairment recognized in Q1 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2009-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-01-01Pardies, FranceAcetyl IntermediatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure project initiated for acetic acid and VAM units following assessment phase begun January 2009. No employee count or charge disclosed in this filing.
2009-03-31divestiture_reductionannounced2009-04-272009-12-31GlobalIndustrial Specialtiessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement to divest primary assets of PVOH business for ~$173M cash; expected to close during 2009. No headcount impact disclosed.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progress2009-03-31GlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Efforts to align production capacity and staffing levels with prolonged lower demand. Charge consists of employee termination benefits.
2009-03-31plant_closurecompleted2009-02-282009-02-28MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shutdown of VAM production unit in Cangrejera. Includes $1M employee termination benefits and $1M asset impairment.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-07-012008-12-31United States (Pampa, Texas)Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Operations ceased at the site in December 2008 following a July 2007 agreement to sell the facility. 2008 charges comprised $13M severance and retention plus a $23M long-lived asset impairment; no employee count disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced2009-02-122009-02-28Mexico (Cangrejera, Veracruz)Acetyl Intermediates — VAM production unitUSD 4 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Shutdown announced after fiscal year-end (Feb 12, 2009) with cessation effective end of February 2009; a $4M impairment on the unit was recorded in Q4 2008. Cited cost structure and lower anticipated demand.
2008-12-31restructuringin_progress2008-12-01France (Pardies) and other facilitiesAcetyl Intermediates ($76M) and Advanced Engineered Materials ($16M)USD 92 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Long-lived asset impairment of $92M recorded in December 2008 for potential closure of acetic acid and VAM production at Pardies, France, the Cangrejera VAM unit and certain other facilities, driven by the changed global economic environment. No employee counts disclosed.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-04-012008-05-31Slovenia (Koper)Industrial Specialties — Emulsionsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Permanent shutdown of the Koper emulsions site decided April 2008 and approved by local shareholders May 2008; employee severance was less than $1M. Facility idle and being marketed for sale at year-end.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-01-012008-12-31United Kingdom and SloveniaIndustrial Specialties — PVOH and Emulsions businessesUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Continuing activity in FY2008 under the multi-year plan to simplify and optimize the Emulsions and PVOH businesses; Slovenia and UK facilities were shut down during 2008. FY2008 charge of $3M for employee termination benefits and accelerated depreciation; larger charges were taken in FY2007 and are not re-extracted here. No employee counts disclosed.
2008-12-31restructuringin_progress2008-12-31GlobalCorporate / enterprise-wide fixed cost structureMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company initiated fixed cost reductions and an assessment of its manufacturing footprint in response to prolonged weak demand, targeting $100M-$120M of annual savings. Additional FY2008 employee termination benefits of $8M relate to other business optimization plans (Note 18). No headcount reduction target disclosed.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-12-31GlobalMultiple SegmentsUSD 21 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $21 million recognized in 2008. Includes $13 million related to Pampa, Texas facility shutdown and $8 million for other business optimization plans.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-12-31United StatesAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of Pampa, Texas facility. $23 million long-lived asset impairment and $13 million severance/retention charges recognized.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced2009-02-122009-02-28MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Announced shutdown of VAM production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico effective end of February 2009. $4 million impairment loss recorded in Q4 2008.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-12-31SloveniaIndustrial SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of Slovenia facility during 2008. Employee severance less than $1 million.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-12-31United KingdomIndustrial SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of United Kingdom facility during 2008.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-12-31GlobalMultiple SegmentsUSD 21 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $21 million recognized in 2008. Includes $13 million related to Pampa, Texas facility shutdown and $8 million for other business optimization plans.
2008-12-31plant_closurecompleted2008-12-31United StatesAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Long-lived asset impairment losses of $23 million related to the shutdown of the Pampa, Texas facility.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced2009-02-122009-02-28MexicoAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced shutdown of VAM production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico effective end of February 2009. Impairment loss of $4 million recorded for Q4 2008.
2008-12-31plant_closureannounced2008-12-31FranceAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 76 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Long-lived asset impairment losses of $76 million related to potential closure of acetic acid and VAM production facility in Pardies, France.
2008-09-30plant_closurein_progress2008-04Koper, SloveniaIndustrial Specialties (Emulsions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Permanent shutdown of emulsions production site approved by shareholders in May 2008; severance of less than $1 million. Facility idle with assets marketed for sale.
2008-09-30plant_closurein_progressPampa, Texas, United StatesAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Planned shutdown of Pampa facility; $21M long-lived asset impairment and $7M severance charges in Q3 2008. Company will maintain chemical operations at site until at least 2009.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to strategy to simplify and optimize business portfolio.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progressGlobalVariousUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to strategy to simplify and optimize business portfolio.
2008-09-30plant_closurecompleted2008-04SloveniaIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Permanent shutdown of Koper emulsions production site; employee severance less than $1 million.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progressGermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation costs expensed.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progressGermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Ticona Kelsterbach plant relocation costs expensed.
2008-06-30plant_closurecompleted2008-04-01Koper, SloveniaIndustrial Specialties (Emulsions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Permanent shutdown of emulsions production site; shareholder vote in May 2008 approved April 2008 decision. Severance under $1M. Facility idle; assets being marketed for sale.
2008-06-30plant_closurein_progressPampa, Texas, United StatesAcetyl IntermediatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Planned shutdown of Pampa facility; accelerated depreciation recorded. Company will maintain chemical operations at site until at least 2009. No employee count disclosed.
2008-06-30plant_closurecompleted2008-04-01SloveniaIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Permanent shutdown of Koper, Slovenia emulsions production site approved April 2008. Employee severance less than $1 million included in Other (charges) gains, net for Q2 2008.
2008-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $11 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, related to strategy to simplify and optimize business portfolio.
2008-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalCorporate / All SegmentsUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, related to strategy to simplify and optimize business portfolio.
2008-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $7M added to restructuring reserves in Q1 2008, tied to portfolio simplification and optimization; reserves went from $45M to $40M after $12M of cash payments. No employee counts disclosed.
2008-03-31plant_closurein_progressUnited StatesAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plant/office closures charge of $7M, primarily accelerated depreciation for the planned shutdown of the Pampa, Texas facility; charge is not purely severance. No employee count disclosed. Related July 2007 sale agreement with Babcock & Brown; operations to continue at the site until at least 2009.
2008-03-31plant_closurein_progress2011-06-30GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Ticona operations transitioning from Kelsterbach to the Hoechst Industrial Park by mid-2011 under a 2007 settlement with Fraport (EUR 670 million over five years, accounted for as deferred proceeds). $2M costs expensed in Q1 2008; $21M capitalized. No employee count disclosed.
2008-03-31plant_closureannounced2008-04-16SloveniaIndustrial Specialtiessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced permanent shutdown of the Koper, Slovenia emulsions production site, pending local shareholder approval expected in May 2008; will result in separation of employees at the site, with assistance per legal requirements. Company does not expect a material effect on results or cash flows. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2008-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits related to strategy to simplify and optimize business portfolio. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-03-31plant_closurein_progress2009-12-31Pampa, TexasAcetyl IntermediatesUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plant/office closures includes accelerated depreciation expense primarily related to planned shutdown of Pampa, Texas plant. Operations maintained until at least 2009. Employee count not disclosed.
2008-03-31plant_closureannounced2008-04-16Koper, SloveniaIndustrial Specialtiessubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced intent to permanently shut down emulsions production site. Decision will result in separation of employees located at the site. Employee count not disclosed.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0762006-12-132007-02-28Germany; United States (Oberhausen, Bay City, Bishop)Acetyl Intermediates — oxo products and derivatives businessesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Approximately 1,076 employees reduced on sale of the oxo products and derivatives businesses to Advent International, triggering pension settlement and remeasurement. Count is disclosed in the pension footnote; the divestiture itself is in Note 5.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted1752007-06-30Canada (Edmonton, Alberta)Acetyl Intermediates — methanol operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Shutdown finalized in the second quarter of 2007; reduction of approximately 175 employees triggered a final settlement gain of less than $1 million and a final cash payout of approximately CDN $30 million ($29 million) paid in Q3 2007.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-06-30Canada (Edmonton, Alberta)Consumer Specialties — Acetate Products (flake facility)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Filer states the Edmonton flake facility was shut down during the second quarter of 2007; no headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-12-31France (Roussillon)Industrial Specialties — PVOHItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Filer states the Roussillon, France facility was shut down during the fourth quarter of 2007; no headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-312007-09-30United Kingdom (Little Heath)Consumer Specialties — Acetate Products (tow plant)USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of the tow production plant acquired in the Acetate Products Limited acquisition; $13 million of reserves recorded in conjunction with the closure, included in 2007 restructuring additions. Plant closed in September 2007 as contemplated prior to acquisition closing.
2007-12-31restructuringin_progressGlobal (Emulsions and PVOH sites including Warrington, UK)Industrial Specialties — Emulsions and PVOHUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Program to simplify and optimize the Emulsions and PVOH businesses; $14 million of employee termination benefits plus $3 million long-lived asset impairment and $5 million accelerated depreciation at Warrington, all within 2007 Industrial Specialties charges. Total 2007 restructuring reserve additions were $46 million; reserve balance $45 million at year-end.
2007-12-31plant_closurein_progress2007-07-312009-12-31United States (Pampa, Texas)Acetyl IntermediatesUSD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreement reached July 31, 2007 to sell the Pampa facility to Babcock & Brown; chemical operations to be maintained at the site until at least 2009. 2007 charges include $4 million employee termination benefits and $5 million accelerated depreciation. No headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-08-20Canada (Edmonton and Westlock, Alberta)Industrial Specialties — AT Plastics Films businessUSD 7 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Films business sold to British Polythene Industries PLC for $12 million; loss on sale of approximately $7 million recorded in 2007. Not treated as a discontinued operation. No headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-12-31Canada (Edmonton, Alberta)Consumer Specialties; Acetyl IntermediatesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Assets at the Edmonton facility sold to a real estate developer for approximately $35 million in December 2007; gain of approximately $37 million recorded, with approximately $16 million of asset retirement obligations derecognized. Certain environmental liabilities retained. No headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-31United KingdomConsumer Specialties — Acetate Products Limited (APL)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of the cellulose acetate flake, tow and film business of Acetate Products Limited for approximately £57 million ($112 million) plus £4 million ($7 million) direct acquisition costs; contributed $227 million of 2007 net sales. No acquired headcount disclosed.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-01-012007-12-31GlobalEmulsions and PVOH businessesUSD 32 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $32 million recorded for plan to simplify and optimize Emulsions and PVOH businesses. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Closed tow production plant at Little Heath, UK during 2007 following acquisition of Acetate Products Limited. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31CanadaAcetyl IntermediatesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shut down Edmonton flake facility during second quarter of 2007. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31FranceIndustrial SpecialtiesMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of Roussillon, France facility during fourth quarter of 2007. Headcount impact not disclosed.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-01-012007-12-31GlobalEmulsions, PVOH, CorporateUSD 32 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $32 million recorded in 2007. Includes charges related to plan to simplify and optimize Emulsions and PVOH businesses ($14 million) and other restructuring activities.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31United KingdomConsumer SpecialtiesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closed tow production plant at Little Heath, United Kingdom during 2007 following acquisition of Acetate Products Limited.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31FranceIndustrial SpecialtiesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shutdown Roussillon, France facility during fourth quarter of 2007.
2007-12-31plant_closurecompleted2007-01-012007-12-31CanadaConsumer SpecialtiesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Shut down Edmonton flake facility during second quarter of 2007.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-01-012007-12-31GermanyAdvanced Engineered MaterialsUSD 5 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Kelsterbach plant relocation costs of $5 million expensed in 2007.
2007-09-30restructuringin_progress2007-05-31GlobalIndustrial Specialties (Emulsions and PVOH businesses)USD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plan announced May 2007 to simplify and optimize Emulsions and PVOH; $15M employee termination benefits plus $3M long-lived asset impairment recorded in nine months. Certain assets of ~$16M being depreciated on accelerated basis over three months to two years. Headcount not disclosed.
2007-09-30plant_closurein_progress2007-03-142007-12-31United KingdomConsumer Specialties (Acetate tow production, Little Heath plant)USD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of tow production plant acquired in the APL acquisition; $12M of restructuring reserves recorded during the nine months. Headcount not disclosed.
2007-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0762006-12-132007-02-28Global (Germany, United States)Acetyl Intermediates (oxo products and derivatives businesses)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale to Advent International closed 2007-02-28; reduction of approximately 1,076 employees triggered settlement and remeasurement of affected pension plans, increasing PBO by $44M with an $11M settlement gain recorded in Gain on disposal of discontinued operations.
2007-09-30plant_closurecompleted1752007-04-302007-06-30Canada (Edmonton, Alberta)Acetyl Intermediates (methanol operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Shutdown finalized during Q2 2007; reduction of approximately 175 employees triggered final settlement gain of less than $1M and a ~$3M decrease in PBO. Final cash payout of approximately CDN $30 million ($29 million) paid in Q3 2007.
2007-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2007-08-202007-08-20Canada (Edmonton and Westlock, Alberta)Industrial Specialties (AT Plastics Films business)USD 7 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sold to British Polythene Industries PLC for $12M; $7M loss recorded in Q3 2007. Not treated as discontinued operation due to continuing cash flows with AT Plastics Polymers business. Headcount not disclosed.
2007-09-30restructuringin_progress1,0762007-02-28GlobalOxo products and derivatives businessesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Reduction of approximately 1,076 employees triggered by the sale of oxo products and derivatives businesses in February 2007. Resulted in a settlement gain of $11 million.
2007-09-30plant_closurecompleted1752007-06-302007-06-30Edmonton, CanadaAcetyl Intermediatesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Finalized shutdown of Edmonton, Canada methanol operations in Q2 2007. Resulted in reduction of approximately 175 employees.
2007-09-30restructuringin_progress2007-05-31GlobalIndustrial SpecialtiesUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plan to simplify and optimize Emulsions and PVOH businesses. Recorded approximately $15 million of employee termination benefits during the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
2007-09-30plant_closureannounced2007-03-142007-12-31Little Heath, United KingdomConsumer Specialtiesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced plans to close the acquired tow production plant at Little Heath, United Kingdom during 2007 following the acquisition of APL.
2007-06-30restructuringin_progress2007-05Chemical Products — Emulsions and PVOH businessUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plan announced May 2007 to simplify and optimize the Emulsions and PVOH business; $16M of employee termination benefits recorded in the quarter. An additional $3M long-lived asset impairment was recorded; assets with ~$16M book value will be depreciated on an accelerated basis over three months to two years. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2007-06-30plant_closurein_progress2007-03-142007United KingdomAcetate Products — Little Heath tow production plantUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure of the tow plant acquired in the APL acquisition announced March 14, 2007, to occur during 2007; $9M of restructuring reserves generated by the closure. Employees affected not disclosed.
2007-06-30plant_closurecompleted1752007-06-30Canada (Edmonton)Chemical Products — methanol operationsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Shutdown of Edmonton methanol operations finalized during Q2 2007; reduction of approximately 175 employees triggered a pension settlement loss of less than $1 million. Operations reported within discontinued operations.
2007-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0762006-12-132007-02-28Germany and United States (Oberhausen and Marl, Germany; Bay City and Bishop, Texas)Chemical Products — oxo products and derivatives businessesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale to Advent International completed February 28, 2007. Reduction of approximately 1,076 employees triggered settlement and remeasurement of affected pension plans: projected benefit obligation increased $44M with offset to AOCI, and an $11M settlement gain recorded in gain on disposal of discontinued operations.
2007-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-312007-01-31United KingdomAcetate Products — cellulose acetate flake, tow and film business of Acetate Products Limitedbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Purchase price approximately £57 million ($112 million) plus ~£4 million ($7 million) direct acquisition costs. Employees added not disclosed; pro forma financial information not provided as the acquisition was not material to results of operations.
2007-06-30plant_closurein_progress2006-11-292011-06-30Germany (Kelsterbach, relocating to Hoechst Industrial Park, Rhine Main area)Technical Polymers TiconaEUR 2 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Final settlement with Fraport signed June 12, 2007; Ticona administration and operations to transition from Kelsterbach by mid-2011 with closure of the plant. Fraport to pay EUR 670 million over five years; EUR 20 million received through June 30, 2007 and accounted for as deferred income. Approximately EUR 6 million of relocation costs incurred, of which EUR 2 million in 2007 other (charges) gains, net and EUR 3 million capitalized. Employees affected not disclosed.
2007-06-30restructuringin_progress2007-05-01Emulsions and PVOH businessUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plan to simplify and optimize Emulsions and PVOH business; recorded $16 million employee termination benefits for three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
2007-06-30plant_closurecompleted1,0762007-02-282007-02-28Germany, TexasOxo products and derivatives businessesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Sale of oxo products and derivatives businesses resulted in reduction of approximately 1,076 employees triggering pension settlement.
2007-06-30plant_closurecompleted1752007-06-302007-06-30Edmonton, CanadaMethanol operationsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Finalized shutdown of Edmonton, Canada methanol operations resulting in reduction of approximately 175 employees.
2007-06-30plant_closureannounced2007-03-142007-12-31Little Heath, United KingdomAcetate Products (APL acquisition)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plans announced to close acquired tow production plant at Little Heath, UK during 2007.
2007-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0762007-02-282007-02-28Germany and United States (Oberhausen, Marl, Bay City, Bishop)Chemical Products — oxo products and derivatives businessesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of oxo/derivatives businesses reduced headcount by approximately 1,076 employees, triggering pension plan settlement and remeasurement; also referenced in MD&A and Note 4.
2007-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2007-01-312007-01-31United KingdomAcetate Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Acetate Products Limited cellulose acetate flake, tow and film business; purchase price approximately GBP 57 million ($112 million). No headcount added disclosed.
2007-03-31plant_closureannounced2007-03-142007-12-31United KingdomAcetate Products — tow productionbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced plans to close the acquired Little Heath tow production plant during 2007; no employee count or charge disclosed.
2007-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Restructuring reserve roll-forward shows $3 million of employee termination benefit additions during the quarter, with $5 million of cash uses; no employee counts disclosed.
2007-03-31plant_closureannounced2006-11-292011-06-30GermanyTechnical Polymers Ticona — Kelsterbach plantsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Relocation/closure of Kelsterbach site with Fraport paying EUR 670 million over five years; Fraport supervisory board approved final settlement on 2007-05-08, after quarter end. No employee count disclosed.
2007-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1,0762007-02-282007-02-28Germany, United StatesChemical Products (Oxo products and derivatives)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Reduction triggered by sale of oxo products and derivatives businesses; resulted in pension settlement and remeasurement.
2007-03-31plant_closureannounced2007-03-142007-12-31United KingdomAcetate Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plans announced to close tow production plant at Little Heath during 2007 following acquisition of APL.
2006-12-31plant_closurein_progress2005-08-012007-12-31Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaChemical ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Formaldehyde unit shut down mid-2004; closure of the Edmonton facility announced August 2005 and scheduled for 2007. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurein_progress2004-10-012007-03-31Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Part of the acetate restructuring announced October 2004; Edmonton flake facility scheduled to shut down in early 2007. Tow operations were shut down in Q2 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31restructuringin_progress2004-10-012007-03-31United States, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, United KingdomAcetate ProductsUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetate flake and tow consolidation program announced October 2004; majority of planned restructuring completed by end of 2006 with on-track completion by early 2007. FY2006 total restructuring charge was $11 million (employee termination benefits $12 million, plant/office closures $1 million gain); restructuring reserve at December 31, 2006 was $35 million. No employee count disclosed for FY2006 activity.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-07-012006-09-30United StatesChemical Productsdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Pentaerythritol (PE) operations discontinued during the third quarter of 2006; results reported in discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2006-12-132007-03-31Germany, United StatesChemical ProductsUSD 8 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Definitive agreement signed December 13, 2006 to sell oxo products and derivatives businesses, including European Oxo GmbH, to Advent International for EUR 480 million; expected completion Q1 2007. Approximately $8 million of incremental divestiture costs recorded in FY2006. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31restructuringin_progress2006-11-292011-06-30Kelsterbach, GermanyTechnical Polymers TiconaMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Settlement with Fraport reached November 29, 2006 to relocate Ticona administration and operations from Kelsterbach by mid-2011 and close the plant; Fraport to pay EUR 650 million over five years. EUR 20 million ($26 million) received by December 31, 2006, recorded as deferred income. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2006-08-012007-01-31United KingdomAcetate Productssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreement signed August 2006 to acquire the cellulose acetate flake, tow and film business of Acetate Products Limited for approximately GBP 57 million ($110 million); transaction closed January 31, 2007. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31othercompleted2006-12-312007-01-31GermanyCorporateUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
FY2006 SG&A included $23 million of executive severance and legal costs associated with the Squeeze-Out of CAG minority shareholders and related restructuring. No employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-12-312007-03-31GlobalAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Restructuring activities to consolidate acetate flake and tow manufacturing were completed by early 2007. No specific employee count disclosed.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-09-302006-09-30United StatesChemical ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Pentaerythritol (PE) operations discontinued during the third quarter of 2006.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-12-312006-12-31GlobalCorporateUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $12 million recorded in 2006. Includes severance associated with relocation of corporate offices and lockout settlement at Meredosia plant.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-12-31GlobalCorporate / VariousUSD 12 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $12 million recorded in 2006. Includes severance associated with relocation of corporate offices and lockout settlement at Meredosia plant.
2006-12-31plant_closurecompleted2006-09-30GlobalChemical ProductsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Discontinued Pentaerythritol (PE) operations during the third quarter of 2006.
2006-12-31plant_closureannounced2006-12-312007-12-31CanadaChemical ProductsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced intention to close formaldehyde unit in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 2007. Shutdown occurred in mid-2004.
2006-12-31plant_closureannounced2006-12-312007-03-31CanadaAcetate ProductsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Intention to shutdown Edmonton flake facility in early 2007.
2006-12-31restructuringcompleted2006-12-31United StatesAcetate ProductsItem 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Closed Charlotte, NC administrative and R&D facility. Relocated Rock Hill, SC administrative functions to Dallas HQ. Sold Rock Hill and Charlotte sites in Dec 2005.
2006-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2006-09-30Chemical Productsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Company discontinued Pentaerythritol (PE) operations during Q3 2006; results reclassified to discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2006-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits of $11M added to restructuring reserve during nine months ended 2006-09-30; no employee count or announcement date disclosed.
2006-09-30otherin_progressGermanyCorporate / ExecutiveUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Executive severance and legal costs of $23M related to the Squeeze-Out of CAG minority shareholders recorded in SG&A for nine months ended 2006-09-30; no employee count disclosed.
2006-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $11 million recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. No specific employee count disclosed.
2006-09-30restructuringcompleted600United Statesrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Reduction of nearly 600 U.S. employees triggering a curtailment loss of $2 million for the pension plan during the three months ended September 30, 2005. Included in YTD 2006 context as part of ongoing restructuring reserves.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Employee termination benefits charge of $11M recorded in Q2 2006 and H1 2006; restructuring reserve ended June 30, 2006 at $55M ($43M employee termination benefits, $12M plant/office closures). No employee counts or completion dates disclosed.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressGermanyCorporate / ExecutiveUSD 23 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Executive severance and legal costs associated with the CAG Squeeze-Out; $23M for H1 2006 ($13M in Q2 2006). Charge bundles severance with legal costs; no employee count disclosed.
2006-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-07-01North America / EuropeChemical Products (Acetyls; Specialty Polymers and Films)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetex Corporation acquired July 2005 for $270M plus $16M direct costs and $247M assumed debt; contributed $146M net sales and $8M operating profit in Q2 2006. No headcount added disclosed.
2006-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-10-012005-12-31Technical Polymers Ticona (Cyclo-olefin Copolymer business)USD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
COC business divested in Q4 2005 with $24M asset impairment charge recorded in Q2 2005; referenced in current-period special charges comparison. No headcount disclosed.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $11 million recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2006. No employee count disclosed.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plant/office closures charge of $2 million recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2006. No employee count disclosed.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits of $11 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2006. No employee count disclosed.
2006-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plant/office closures charge of $0 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2006.
2006-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits charged in Q1 2006. No headcount disclosed.
2006-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD -2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plant/office closures gain recorded in Q1 2006. No headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted2004-10-012005-04-30United StatesAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Rock Hill, South Carolina production site closure announced October 2004; closure occurred April 2005. Site sold October 2005 with a $23 million gain including reversal of $12 million asset retirement obligations and $7 million environmental reserves.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2004-10-012007-12-31United States, Canada, Mexico, BelgiumAcetate ProductsUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Multi-year program to consolidate acetate flake and tow manufacturing from five sites to three by early 2007 and exit acetate filament (ceased April 2005). FY2005 restructuring additions of $35 million comprise $27 million employee termination benefits and $8 million plant/office closures; restructuring reserve at December 31, 2005 was $65 million. Filer states the curtailment reduced nearly 600 U.S. employees, triggering a pension plan curtailment.
2005-12-31plant_closureannounced2005-08-012007-12-31CanadaChemical Products / Acetate Products — Edmonton, AlbertaUSD 18 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced August 2005 shutdown of the Edmonton methanol unit, to close late 2006 or early 2007. FY2005 charges comprise $12 million for a change in environmental remediation strategy and $6 million of severance related to the closure.
2005-12-31restructuringin_progress2005-05-012005-12-31United StatesCorporate — administrative office relocationUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced May 2005 intention to close Bedminster, New Jersey administrative offices and relocate functions to Dallas, Texas; Rock Hill administrative functions relocated to Dallas in July 2005. FY2005 severance related to relocation of corporate offices was $10 million.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-02-012005-02-28United States, Canada, United Kingdom, NetherlandsChemical Products — emulsions (Vinamul)USD 208 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired Vinamul, the North American and European emulsion polymer business of National Starch and Chemical Company (ICI), for $208 million plus $9 million direct acquisition costs. No employee headcount disclosed. Vinamul contributed $343 million net sales and a $15 million operating loss in 2005.
2005-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2005-07-012005-07-31Europe, North AmericaChemical Products — acetyls; Other Activities — AT PlasticsUSD 270 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquired Acetex Corporation for $270 million plus $16 million direct acquisition costs, assuming $247 million of debt net of $54 million cash acquired. No employee headcount disclosed. Acetex contributed $247 million net sales and a $4 million operating loss in 2005.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-12-012005-12-31GermanyTechnical Polymers Ticona — cyclo-olefin copolymer (COC)USD 35 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sold COC business to a Daicel/Polyplastics venture in December 2005 for an approximate $35 million loss; a $25 million impairment was recorded in FY2005 (and $32 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2004). No employee headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-04-012005-04-30United StatesTechnical Polymers Ticona — Vectran polyarylate fiber businessItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sold Vectran polyarylate fiber business to Kuraray America Inc. in April 2005. No employee headcount or charge disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-05-012005-05-31United StatesTechnical Polymers Ticona — polybenzamidazole (PBI) fiber and polymer businessItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sold PBI business to PBI Performance Products, Inc. in May 2005. No employee headcount or charge disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-07-012005-09-30EuropeChemical Products — emulsion powders businessUSD 25 (millions)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreed in July 2005 to sell emulsion powders business to ICI subsidiaries for approximately $25 million; closed September 2005. Business had $30 million net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. No employee headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-12-012005-12-31United StatesPerformance Products — omega-3 DHA businessItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sold omega-3 DHA business in December 2005; a $3 million gain was recognized on the sale. No employee headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31othercompleted2005-08-012005-12-31GermanyChemical Products — Estech neopolyol esters venture with HatcoUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced August 2005 intention to wind up Estech GmbH; a $10 million impairment was recorded in equity in net earnings of affiliates in FY2005. No employee headcount disclosed.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-10-012005-12-31GlobalAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Exit of acetate filament business; production ceased in April 2005. Consolidation of flake and tow production to three sites.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted2004-10-012005-04-30South Carolina, USAAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Rock Hill production site closed in April 2005.
2005-12-31plant_closurecompleted2005-08-012005-12-31Edmonton, CanadaChemical ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Shutdown of Edmonton methanol unit announced August 2005.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted6002004-10-012005-12-31United StatesAcetate ProductsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Reduction of nearly 600 U.S. employees triggered by plant closures and consolidation of acetate flake and tow operations.
2005-09-30restructuringin_progress6002004-10-01United StatesAcetate Productsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acetate filament plant closures and consolidation of acetate flake/tow operations from five locations to three; triggered a pension curtailment. Filer states 'nearly 600' employees.
2005-09-30plant_closurecompleted2005-10-072005-10-07United StatesAcetate Productssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of Rock Hill, SC acetate manufacturing facility to Greens of Rock Hill LLC; production had been phased out earlier in 2005 as part of acetate restructuring. No employee count disclosed.
2005-09-30plant_closurein_progressCanadaChemical Products / Acetate ProductsUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Edmonton methanol plant closure; Q3 2005 special charges included $12M for change in environmental remediation strategy and $6M severance associated with the closure. No employee count disclosed.
2005-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporateUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Severance related to relocation of corporate offices (Bedminster, NJ to Dallas, TX by mid-2006). No employee count disclosed.
2005-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-07-012005-07-01North America, EuropeChemical Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Acetex Corporation for $270M; no headcount added disclosed.
2005-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-02-012005-02-01United States, Canada, United Kingdom, NetherlandsChemical Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Vinamul emulsion polymer business from ICI for $208M; no headcount added disclosed.
2005-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2005-07-012005-09-01United States, Canada, United Kingdom, NetherlandsChemical Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Sale of emulsion powders business to ICI for ~$25M; closed September 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-09-30restructuringin_progress2004-10-01United StatesAcetate ProductsUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Q3 2005 charges include $6M severance for Edmonton Methanol plant closure and $3M for corporate office relocation. Total Q3 restructuring charge was $10M.
2005-09-30plant_closurein_progressEdmonton, CanadaChemical ProductsUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Environmental remediation strategy change related to closure of Edmonton Methanol plant.
2005-09-30restructuringin_progress6002004-10-01United StatesAcetate ProductsUSD 2 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Curtailment loss of $2M recorded in Q3 2005 related to reduction of nearly 600 US employees from acetate filament/flake/tow consolidation.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalMultiple segmentsUSD 10 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Six months ended June 30, 2005 restructuring charges of $10M ($9M employee termination benefits, $1M plant/office closures). Restructuring reserve at June 30, 2005 was $69M. No employee counts disclosed.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progressGlobalTicona (Cyclo-olefin Copolymer business)USD 24 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Asset impairment charge of $24M in Q2 2005 related to decision to divest the COC business. No employee count disclosed.
2005-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2005-02-012005-02-28United States, Canada, United Kingdom, NetherlandsChemical Products (emulsion polymers)USD 208 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Vinamul (ICI's North American and European emulsion polymer business) for $208M. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-06-30acquisition_additionannounced2005-07-012005-07-31Europe, North AmericaChemical Products (acetyls), Performance Products (specialty polymers and film)USD 270 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Post-quarter acquisition of Acetex Corporation for $270M plus assumption of $235M debt. Headcount added not disclosed.
2005-06-30divestiture_reductionannounced2005-07-01GlobalChemical Products (emulsion powders business)USD 25 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Post-quarter agreement to sell emulsion powders business to ICI for ~$25M; subject to regulatory approval. Headcount removed not disclosed.
2005-06-30plant_closurein_progress2006-06-30United StatesAcetate Products / Corporate (Bedminster, NJ financial functions to Dallas)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Closure and relocation of Bedminster, NJ financial functions to Dallas announced, targeted for mid-2006. Also discontinued certain acetate flake and filament operations and relocated Acetate Products HQ to Dallas. No employee counts disclosed.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 9 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Plant/office closures for the six months ended June 30, 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-06-30othercompletedCorporateUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Termination of advisor monitoring services for the six months ended June 30, 2005.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Employee termination benefits for the three months ended June 30, 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Includes $2 million for employee termination benefits and $1 million for plant/office closures. No employee count disclosed.
2005-03-31othercompletedCorporateUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Termination of advisor monitoring services with Blackstone Management Partners.
2004-12-31restructuringin_progress2004-10-012007-12-31United States, Canada, Mexico, BelgiumAcetate ProductsUSD 50 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Strategic restructuring of acetate business: discontinue filament production by mid-2005, consolidate flake/tow from five sites to three. $50M asset impairment plus $12M asset retirement obligations. Approximately $40M severance liabilities recorded in Q4 2004 with corresponding increase to goodwill. Site closures include Rock Hill SC (2005), Edmonton Alberta (2007), Narrows VA filament (mid-2005), Ocotlan Mexico filament (mid-2005).
2004-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2004-12-01GlobalTechnical Polymers Ticona (COC business)USD 32 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Plan approved December 2004 to dispose of cyclo-olefin copolymer (COC) business; $32M non-cash asset impairment recorded. COC revenues were $8M and operating loss $(59)M for the nine months ended December 31, 2004.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2004-09-30United StatesAcetate Products — administrative and R&DItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Charlotte, North Carolina administrative and R&D facility closed; functions relocated to Rock Hill and Narrows. Relocation substantially completed during Q3 2004.
2004-12-31plant_closureannounced2005-03-012005-09-30United StatesAcetate Products — administrativesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Announced March 2005 relocation of Rock Hill administrative functions to Dallas corporate headquarters; expected completion Q3 2005.
2004-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2004-11-012005-02-28United States, Canada, United Kingdom, NetherlandsChemical Products — EmulsionsUSD 208 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Acquisition of Vinamul Polymers (North American and European emulsion polymer business of ICI) for $208M, completed February 2005. Headcount added not disclosed. Primarily financed with $200M borrowings under amended senior credit facilities.
2004-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2004-10-27CanadaChemical Products; Specialty Polymers and FilmsUSD 261 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML
Agreement to acquire Acetex Corporation for approximately $261M plus assumption of ~$231M debt. Shareholder approval obtained January 12, 2005; closing conditioned on regulatory approvals. Headcount added not disclosed. Expected to be financed via $242M delayed draw term loan.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-10-012005-06-30GlobalAcetate ProductsUSD 50 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Announced October 2004. Plans to discontinue acetate filament production by mid-2005 and consolidate flake/tow operations. Resulted in $50 million asset impairment charges and $12 million asset retirement obligations. No specific employee count disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-01GlobalTechnical Polymers TiconaUSD 32 (millions)Item 1. Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
December 2004 approval to dispose of Cyclo-olefin Copolymer (COC) business. Resulted in $32 million asset impairment charges. No specific employee count disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-04-01GlobalCorporateUSD 60 (millions)Note 2
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML
Initial liabilities of $60 million recorded primarily for employee severance and related costs in connection with preliminary plan to exit or restructure certain activities following acquisition of CAG. No specific employee count disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-102005-06GlobalAcetate ProductsUSD 50 (millions)Item 1. Business - Acetate Products
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Announced plans to consolidate acetate flake and tow manufacturing by early 2007 and exit acetate filament business by mid-2005. Resulted in $50 million asset impairment charges. Employee count affected not explicitly disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12GlobalTechnical Polymers TiconaUSD 32 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Major Events In 2004
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Approved plan to dispose of Cyclo-olefin Copolymer (COC) business. Resulted in $32 million asset impairment charges. Employee count affected not explicitly disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12GlobalCorporate / Other ActivitiesUSD 40 (millions)Item 1. Business - Acetate Products
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0
Recorded severance liabilities of approximately $40 million in the fourth quarter of 2004 related to acetate restructuring. Employee count affected not explicitly disclosed.