potential liability for remedial actions and increased costs under existing or future environmental regulations , including those relating to climate change ; 35 potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation , or from changes in the laws , regulations or policies of governments or other governmental activities in the countries in which we operate ; changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates ; our level of indebtedness , which could diminish our ability to raise additional capital to fund operations or limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or the chemicals industry ; and various other factors , both referenced and not referenced in this annual report . many of these factors are macroeconomic in nature and are , therefore , beyond our control . should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize , or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect , our actual results , performance or achievements may vary materially from those described in this annual report as anticipated , believed , estimated , expected , intended , planned or projected . we neither intend nor assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements , which speak only as of their dates . overview we are a global technology and specialty materials company . we are one of the world 's largest producers of acetyl products , which are intermediate chemicals , for nearly all major industries , as well as a leading global producer of high performance engineered polymers that are used in a variety of high-value applications . as a recognized innovator in the chemicals industry , we engineer and manufacture a wide variety of products essential to everyday living . our broad product portfolio serves a diverse set of end-use applications including paints and coatings , textiles , automotive applications , consumer and medical applications , performance industrial applications , filter media , paper and packaging , chemical additives , construction , consumer and industrial adhesives , and food and beverage applications . our products enjoy leading global positions due to our large global production capacity , operating efficiencies , proprietary production technology and competitive cost structures . our large and diverse global customer base primarily consists of major companies in a broad array of industries . we hold geographically balanced global positions and participate in diversified end-use applications . we combine a demonstrated track record of execution , strong performance built on shared principles and objectives , and a clear focus on growth and value creation . known for operational excellence and execution of our business strategies , we deliver value to customers around the globe with best-in-class technologies and solutions . 2011 highlights : we opened a state-of-the art polyacetal ( “ pom ” ) production facility in frankfurt hoechst industrial park , germany . with a nameplate capacity of 140,000 tons per year , the new pom plant is the world 's largest and strengthens our ticona engineering polymers business , including its global operations and advanced technical capabilities . we published independent third-party analyses of celanese tcx ® , our proprietary technology for ethanol production . under non-disclosure agreements to protect intellectual property rights and maintain confidentiality , fluor corporation and worleyparsons evaluated our advanced ethanol technology that uses basic hydrocarbon feedstocks . we doubled the capacity of our vinyl acetate ethylene ( “ vae ” ) unit in nanjing , china . the expanded unit started production in the second quarter of 2011 and is expected to meet the increased global demand for innovative specialty solutions in vinyl-based emulsions . we nearly doubled production capacity at our celstran ® long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic ( “ lft ” ) manufacturing unit in nanjing , china during the fourth quarter of 2011. the unit came online in 2008 with an initial nameplate capacity of 5,000 tons per year . we successfully completed a public offering of $ 400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes at 5.875 % due 2021 . we used the net proceeds from the offering , plus cash on hand , to retire $ 516 million of existing senior secured credit facility indebtedness that was set to mature in 2014 . polyplastics co. , ltd. ( “ polyplastics ” ) , one of the company 's strategic equity affiliates , announced a 90,000 ton per year expansion to increase polyacetal production capacity in malaysia that is expected to be operational in early 2014. the expansion is currently anticipated to be funded by polyplastics . 36 we announced plans for one , and possibly two , industrial ethanol production facilities in china . in addition , we plan to accelerate our entry into the industrial ethanol business six to 12 months earlier than previously expected , by modifying and enhancing our existing integrated acetyl facility at the nanjing chemical industrial park with our tcx ® advanced technology , adding approximately 200,000 tons of ethanol production capacity by mid-2013 . we broke ground on the previously announced plans for a technology development unit for ethanol production at our facility in clear lake , texas , which is now expected to be commissioned by mid-2012 . we also intend to construct a new research and development facility at our clear lake site to continue the advancement of our acetyl and tcx ® technologies . we announced the expansion of our ethylene vinyl acetate ( “ eva ” ) capacity at our edmonton manufacturing facility due to strong growth in strategic , high-value segments . global eva production increases are fueled by demand in the photovoltaic cell industry in china , strong demand for eva in other parts of asia , and demand for eva in innovative applications like controlled-release excipients and medical packaging . story_separator_special_tag operating profit decreased by $ 110 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 mainly due to an increase in other charges related to the relocation of our pom production facility to frankfurt hoechst industrial park . in addition , aem experienced higher depreciation related to this new pom plant , higher raw material costs and additional spending on innovation , distribution , energy costs and inflation . other charges were higher than in the prior year reflecting the absence of a decrease in legal fees and recoveries associated with plumbing actions in 2010 as well as the higher costs incurred in 2011 associated with the relocation and expansion of our ticona kelsterbach , germany pom production operations . these higher costs were partially offset by our expanded gross margins and higher volumes . for the year ended december 31 , 2011 , an increase in equity in net earnings ( loss ) of affiliates partially offset the decrease in earnings ( loss ) from continuing operations before tax . the increase in net earnings ( loss ) of affiliates was primarily driven by higher earnings in our ibn sina affiliate , which provides an economic hedge against raw material costs used in our ticona operations and is constructing a 50,000 ton pom production facility . operating and financial results of our polyplastics strategic affiliate were modestly impacted by the march 2011 natural disasters in japan and a plant turnaround during the year ended december 31 , 2011 . 44 consumer specialties replace_table_token_17_th our consumer specialties segment consists of our acetate products and nutrinova businesses . our acetate products business produces and supplies cellulose acetate flake , film and tow , primarily used in filter products applications . our nutrinova business produces and sells sunett ® , a high intensity sweetener , and food protection ingredients , such as sorbates and sorbic acid , for the food , beverage and pharmaceuticals industries . net sales for consumer specialties increased $ 63 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 . acetate products pricing increased while volumes stayed relatively flat year over year . nutrinova 's volumes increased slightly reflecting higher demand and new applications for sunett ® , offsetting its decrease in pricing . sorbates product price increases more than offset its slight decrease in volumes . operating profit increased $ 63 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared with the same period in 2010 primarily due to the absence of the long-lived asset impairment losses of $ 72 million incurred in 2010 associated with management 's assessment of the closure of our acetate flake and tow production operations in spondon , derby , united kingdom . higher raw material and energy costs and increased spending on planned maintenance and reliability efforts were offset by higher acetate pricing . during the year ended december 31 , 2011 , the company incurred an additional $ 4 million in other charges relating to severance associated with the spondon shut down . in 2010 , other charges included the $ 72 million for asset impairment losses . 45 industrial specialties replace_table_token_18_th our industrial specialties segment includes our emulsions and eva performance polymers businesses . the emulsions business is a leading global producer of vinyl acetate based emulsions and develops products and application technology to improve performance , create value and drive innovation in applications such as paints and coatings , adhesives , construction , glass fiber , textiles and paper . celanese emulsions products are sold under globally and regionally recognized brands including ecovae ® , mowilith ® , vinamul ® , celvolit ® , britecoat tm , tufcor tm , and avicor tm . eva performance polymers , the specialty polymers business of celanese , is a leading north american manufacturer of a full range of low-density polyethylene and specialty eva resins and compounds . sold under the ateva ® and vitaldose tm trade names , these products are used in many applications , including flexible packaging films , lamination film products , hot melt adhesives , medical products , automotive , carpeting and photovoltaic cells . net sales increased in our industrial specialties segment by $ 187 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 . increased net sales were a result of geographic growth , and higher volumes of innovative applications from our emulsions business , favorable currency impact and higher pricing in both our emulsions and our eva performance polymers businesses . operating profit increased by $ 11 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 . the increase in operating profit is attributed to higher volumes and increased pricing offset by higher raw material costs , increased spending on plant maintenance , additional spending on innovation , higher depreciation with the completion of our china facility expansion , as well as the impact of an insurance recovery in 2010 related to events of force majeure at our eva performance polymers facility in edmonton , alberta , canada in 2008 and 2009 . 46 acetyl intermediates replace_table_token_19_th our acetyl intermediates segment produces and supplies acetyl products , including acetic acid , vinyl acetate monomer ( “ vam ” ) , acetic anhydride and acetate esters . these products are generally used as raw materials for colorants , paints , adhesives , coatings , textiles and medicines . this business segment also produces organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical , agricultural and chemical products . net sales increased by $ 469 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 due to higher pricing and favorable foreign currency impacts offset partially by lower volumes . volumes decreased primarily due to planned and unplanned outages at our nanjing facility and industry destocking at the end of

net cash used in financing activities net cash used in financing activities decreased $ 135 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 from a cash outflow of $ 388 million in 2010 to a cash outflow of $ 253 million in 2011 . the decrease in cash used in financing activities is primarily related to lower net borrowings and fewer stock repurchase transactions when compared to the same period in 2010. on may 6 , 2011 , we completed an offering of $ 400 million of 5.875 % senior unsecured notes due 2021 ( the “ 5.875 % notes ” ) . we used the proceeds from the issuance of the 5.875 % notes and cash on hand to prepay the outstanding balance of $ 516 million on our term b loan facility . net cash used in financing activities increased from a cash outflow of $ 112 million in 2009 to a cash outflow of $ 388 million for the same period in 2010. the $ 276 million increase primarily relates to the net pay down on long-term debt of $ 297 million and $ 48 million used to repurchase shares of the company 's series a common stock . in addition , exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents was an unfavorable currency impact of $ 2 million in 2011 compared to a unfavorable impact of $ 18 million in 2010 and a favorable impact of $ 63 million in 2009. debt and other obligations senior notes in september 2010 , celanese us completed an offering of $ 600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625 % senior unsecured notes due 2018 in a private placement conducted pursuant to rule 144a under the securities act of 1933 , as amended ( the “ securities act ” ) .


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     ```net cash used in financing activities net cash used in financing activities decreased $ 135 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 from a cash outflow of $ 388 million in 2010 to a cash outflow of $ 253 million in 2011 . the decrease in cash used in financing activities is primarily related to lower net borrowings and fewer stock repurchase transactions when compared to the same period in 2010. on may 6 , 2011 , we completed an offering of $ 400 million of 5.875 % senior unsecured notes due 2021 ( the “ 5.875 % notes ” ) . we used the proceeds from the issuance of the 5.875 % notes and cash on hand to prepay the outstanding balance of $ 516 million on our term b loan facility . net cash used in financing activities increased from a cash outflow of $ 112 million in 2009 to a cash outflow of $ 388 million for the same period in 2010. the $ 276 million increase primarily relates to the net pay down on long-term debt of $ 297 million and $ 48 million used to repurchase shares of the company 's series a common stock . in addition , exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents was an unfavorable currency impact of $ 2 million in 2011 compared to a unfavorable impact of $ 18 million in 2010 and a favorable impact of $ 63 million in 2009. debt and other obligations senior notes in september 2010 , celanese us completed an offering of $ 600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625 % senior unsecured notes due 2018 in a private placement conducted pursuant to rule 144a under the securities act of 1933 , as amended ( the “ securities act ” ) .
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 Suspicious Activity Report : potential liability for remedial actions and increased costs under existing or future environmental regulations , including those relating to climate change ; 35 potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation , or from changes in the laws , regulations or policies of governments or other governmental activities in the countries in which we operate ; changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates ; our level of indebtedness , which could diminish our ability to raise additional capital to fund operations or limit our ability to react to changes in the economy or the chemicals industry ; and various other factors , both referenced and not referenced in this annual report . many of these factors are macroeconomic in nature and are , therefore , beyond our control . should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize , or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect , our actual results , performance or achievements may vary materially from those described in this annual report as anticipated , believed , estimated , expected , intended , planned or projected . we neither intend nor assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements , which speak only as of their dates . overview we are a global technology and specialty materials company . we are one of the world 's largest producers of acetyl products , which are intermediate chemicals , for nearly all major industries , as well as a leading global producer of high performance engineered polymers that are used in a variety of high-value applications . as a recognized innovator in the chemicals industry , we engineer and manufacture a wide variety of products essential to everyday living . our broad product portfolio serves a diverse set of end-use applications including paints and coatings , textiles , automotive applications , consumer and medical applications , performance industrial applications , filter media , paper and packaging , chemical additives , construction , consumer and industrial adhesives , and food and beverage applications . our products enjoy leading global positions due to our large global production capacity , operating efficiencies , proprietary production technology and competitive cost structures . our large and diverse global customer base primarily consists of major companies in a broad array of industries . we hold geographically balanced global positions and participate in diversified end-use applications . we combine a demonstrated track record of execution , strong performance built on shared principles and objectives , and a clear focus on growth and value creation . known for operational excellence and execution of our business strategies , we deliver value to customers around the globe with best-in-class technologies and solutions . 2011 highlights : we opened a state-of-the art polyacetal ( “ pom ” ) production facility in frankfurt hoechst industrial park , germany . with a nameplate capacity of 140,000 tons per year , the new pom plant is the world 's largest and strengthens our ticona engineering polymers business , including its global operations and advanced technical capabilities . we published independent third-party analyses of celanese tcx ® , our proprietary technology for ethanol production . under non-disclosure agreements to protect intellectual property rights and maintain confidentiality , fluor corporation and worleyparsons evaluated our advanced ethanol technology that uses basic hydrocarbon feedstocks . we doubled the capacity of our vinyl acetate ethylene ( “ vae ” ) unit in nanjing , china . the expanded unit started production in the second quarter of 2011 and is expected to meet the increased global demand for innovative specialty solutions in vinyl-based emulsions . we nearly doubled production capacity at our celstran ® long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic ( “ lft ” ) manufacturing unit in nanjing , china during the fourth quarter of 2011. the unit came online in 2008 with an initial nameplate capacity of 5,000 tons per year . we successfully completed a public offering of $ 400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes at 5.875 % due 2021 . we used the net proceeds from the offering , plus cash on hand , to retire $ 516 million of existing senior secured credit facility indebtedness that was set to mature in 2014 . polyplastics co. , ltd. ( “ polyplastics ” ) , one of the company 's strategic equity affiliates , announced a 90,000 ton per year expansion to increase polyacetal production capacity in malaysia that is expected to be operational in early 2014. the expansion is currently anticipated to be funded by polyplastics . 36 we announced plans for one , and possibly two , industrial ethanol production facilities in china . in addition , we plan to accelerate our entry into the industrial ethanol business six to 12 months earlier than previously expected , by modifying and enhancing our existing integrated acetyl facility at the nanjing chemical industrial park with our tcx ® advanced technology , adding approximately 200,000 tons of ethanol production capacity by mid-2013 . we broke ground on the previously announced plans for a technology development unit for ethanol production at our facility in clear lake , texas , which is now expected to be commissioned by mid-2012 . we also intend to construct a new research and development facility at our clear lake site to continue the advancement of our acetyl and tcx ® technologies . we announced the expansion of our ethylene vinyl acetate ( “ eva ” ) capacity at our edmonton manufacturing facility due to strong growth in strategic , high-value segments . global eva production increases are fueled by demand in the photovoltaic cell industry in china , strong demand for eva in other parts of asia , and demand for eva in innovative applications like controlled-release excipients and medical packaging . story_separator_special_tag operating profit decreased by $ 110 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 mainly due to an increase in other charges related to the relocation of our pom production facility to frankfurt hoechst industrial park . in addition , aem experienced higher depreciation related to this new pom plant , higher raw material costs and additional spending on innovation , distribution , energy costs and inflation . other charges were higher than in the prior year reflecting the absence of a decrease in legal fees and recoveries associated with plumbing actions in 2010 as well as the higher costs incurred in 2011 associated with the relocation and expansion of our ticona kelsterbach , germany pom production operations . these higher costs were partially offset by our expanded gross margins and higher volumes . for the year ended december 31 , 2011 , an increase in equity in net earnings ( loss ) of affiliates partially offset the decrease in earnings ( loss ) from continuing operations before tax . the increase in net earnings ( loss ) of affiliates was primarily driven by higher earnings in our ibn sina affiliate , which provides an economic hedge against raw material costs used in our ticona operations and is constructing a 50,000 ton pom production facility . operating and financial results of our polyplastics strategic affiliate were modestly impacted by the march 2011 natural disasters in japan and a plant turnaround during the year ended december 31 , 2011 . 44 consumer specialties replace_table_token_17_th our consumer specialties segment consists of our acetate products and nutrinova businesses . our acetate products business produces and supplies cellulose acetate flake , film and tow , primarily used in filter products applications . our nutrinova business produces and sells sunett ® , a high intensity sweetener , and food protection ingredients , such as sorbates and sorbic acid , for the food , beverage and pharmaceuticals industries . net sales for consumer specialties increased $ 63 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 . acetate products pricing increased while volumes stayed relatively flat year over year . nutrinova 's volumes increased slightly reflecting higher demand and new applications for sunett ® , offsetting its decrease in pricing . sorbates product price increases more than offset its slight decrease in volumes . operating profit increased $ 63 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 as compared with the same period in 2010 primarily due to the absence of the long-lived asset impairment losses of $ 72 million incurred in 2010 associated with management 's assessment of the closure of our acetate flake and tow production operations in spondon , derby , united kingdom . higher raw material and energy costs and increased spending on planned maintenance and reliability efforts were offset by higher acetate pricing . during the year ended december 31 , 2011 , the company incurred an additional $ 4 million in other charges relating to severance associated with the spondon shut down . in 2010 , other charges included the $ 72 million for asset impairment losses . 45 industrial specialties replace_table_token_18_th our industrial specialties segment includes our emulsions and eva performance polymers businesses . the emulsions business is a leading global producer of vinyl acetate based emulsions and develops products and application technology to improve performance , create value and drive innovation in applications such as paints and coatings , adhesives , construction , glass fiber , textiles and paper . celanese emulsions products are sold under globally and regionally recognized brands including ecovae ® , mowilith ® , vinamul ® , celvolit ® , britecoat tm , tufcor tm , and avicor tm . eva performance polymers , the specialty polymers business of celanese , is a leading north american manufacturer of a full range of low-density polyethylene and specialty eva resins and compounds . sold under the ateva ® and vitaldose tm trade names , these products are used in many applications , including flexible packaging films , lamination film products , hot melt adhesives , medical products , automotive , carpeting and photovoltaic cells . net sales increased in our industrial specialties segment by $ 187 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 . increased net sales were a result of geographic growth , and higher volumes of innovative applications from our emulsions business , favorable currency impact and higher pricing in both our emulsions and our eva performance polymers businesses . operating profit increased by $ 11 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 . the increase in operating profit is attributed to higher volumes and increased pricing offset by higher raw material costs , increased spending on plant maintenance , additional spending on innovation , higher depreciation with the completion of our china facility expansion , as well as the impact of an insurance recovery in 2010 related to events of force majeure at our eva performance polymers facility in edmonton , alberta , canada in 2008 and 2009 . 46 acetyl intermediates replace_table_token_19_th our acetyl intermediates segment produces and supplies acetyl products , including acetic acid , vinyl acetate monomer ( “ vam ” ) , acetic anhydride and acetate esters . these products are generally used as raw materials for colorants , paints , adhesives , coatings , textiles and medicines . this business segment also produces organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical , agricultural and chemical products . net sales increased by $ 469 million for the year ended december 31 , 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 due to higher pricing and favorable foreign currency impacts offset partially by lower volumes . volumes decreased primarily due to planned and unplanned outages at our nanjing facility and industry destocking at the end of

