SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16
OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the month of August, 2017

(Commission File No. 1-14862 )

 

 
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
 
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 


Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)



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Braskem reports record first quarter consolidated EBITDA of R$3.6 billion

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Braskem – Consolidated:

4   In 1Q17, Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$1,147 million, advancing 4 4 % from the year-ago period, due to (i) the increases of 2% in the average international spread   1 for the thermoplastic resins produced by Braskem in Brazil and of 64% in the spreads for basic petrochemicals in the international market; (ii) sales volume growth in all segments; and (iii) the good performance of the Mexico complex, which in the same period last year was still in the ramp-up phase. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$3,607 million, increasing 16% from 1Q16.

4   In 1Q17, Braskem posted Consolidated net income of R$1,914 million and Parent Company net income of R$1,808 million, representing quarterly earnings per share 2 (excluding treasury shares) of R$2.26 per common share or class A preferred share, and of R$0.61 per class B preferred share.

4   Given the Company’s solid cash generation and commitment to financial health, corporate leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 1.57, down 6% from the prior year, due to the US$30 million decrease in net debt in U.S. dollar combined with the 6% increase in EBITDA in the last 12 months.

4   Under the Global Settlement announced in December, the Company paid financial penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice ("DoJ") of US$94.8 million in March and to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of US$65 million in April.

4   The Recordable and Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate, considering both Team Members and Partners per million hours worked, was 0.90 in the quarter, or 4% lower than in 1Q16.

4   At the end of 1Q17, the cost-cutting program delivered an effective gain of R$373 million and a recurring gain of R$405 million, with 76% of the initiatives planned completed. With this milestone, the Company has exceeded the financial expectations for the project. Braskem will continue to focus on productivity and the actions already implemented will serve as a foundation for the next steps.

Petrochemical Industry:

4   The average spread of key basic petrochemicals in the quarter stood at US$482/ton, increasing 64% and 48% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, reflecting the products’ international prices, particularly butadiene and benzene prices.

4   In the United States, the PP-propylene spread was US$573/ton, down 33% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. The decline is mainly explained by the higher USG price reference for propylene, given the maintenance shutdowns at local refineries in the period, which limited the product’s supply, and the delay in the startup of a new propane dehydrogenator in the region.

 

 

Petrochemical Scenario*   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
US$/t   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Basic Petrochemicals Spread   482   325   293   48%   64%  
Resins Spread            
Brazil   6 57   6 49   6 42   1%   2%  
United States   573   588   860   -2%   -33%  
Europe   453   438   491   3%   -8%  
Mexico   1,018   941   878   8%   16%  
* Source: IHS
 

1  Difference between the price of petrochemicals and the price of naphtha, ethane and propane in accordance with the feedstock mix of the units in Brazil.

2   Does not consider the result with discontinued operations.

 


 
 

Brazil:

4   Brazilian demand for resins (PE, PP and PVC) came to 1.2 million tons in 1Q17, growing 5% from 1Q16 and in line with the previous quarter. In the period, the Company’s market share expanded 2 p.p., with total sales of 844 kton, representing increases of 8% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, surpassing the Brazilian market’s growth in the period. 

4   In the quarter, the crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 95%, up 6 p.p. from 1Q16 and 5 p.p. from 4Q16, reflecting the good operating performance of all crackers, the normalization of operations at the cracker in Bahia following the scheduled shutdown in 4Q16, the higher supply of local feedstock as well as the delivery of imported ethane from the United States at the Rio de Janeiro cracker.

4   The good operating performance supported basic petrochemical production of 2.2 million tons in the quarter, growing 5% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. As a result, resin production came to 1.3 million tons, increasing 9% and 4% compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively.

4   Braskem’s resin exports in the quarter amounted to 418 kton, increasing 1% in relation to both 1Q16 and 4Q16. Exports of basic petrochemicals came to 334 kton, advancing 27% and 23% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, and setting a new record for the Company in the quarter.

4   In April, Braskem concluded the sale of its subsidiary quantiQ to GTM, for which it received payment of R$450 million, with the remaining R$100 million to be paid in up to 12 months, subject to adjustments typical to transactions of this kind.

4   In 1Q17, the units in Brazil, including exports, posted EBITDA of R$2,391 million (US$761 million) to account for 68% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

United States and Europe:

4   In January, the new plant in La Porte, Texas to produce ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) started operating, which will enable Braskem to better serve its clients in North America as well as Europe through exports.

4   In the quarter, the PP plants in the United States and Europe operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 101%, increasing 1 p.p. from 1Q16 and 6 p.p. from 4Q16, with the latter increase due to the scheduled shutdown of the Marcus Hook unit in that period. In this scenario, sales in the quarter came to 534 kton, increasing 7% and 6% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, and setting a new record for the quarter.

4   In 1Q17, the units in the United States and Europe posted EBITDA of US$188 million (R$592 million), representing 17% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

Mexico:

4   In the quarter, the polyethylene plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 97%, 24 p.p. higher than in 4Q16. PE production in the quarter amounted to 250 kton, growing 29% compared to 4Q16, in line with the Company’s plans.

4   PE sales in the quarter came to 264 kton, growing 33% from 4Q16, with 47% of this amount sold in the Mexican market and 53% exported, mainly to Europe and Asia.

4   In 1Q17, EBITDA from the Mexico unit stood at US$171 million (R$536 million), representing 15% of the Company’s consolidated segments.

Compliance:

4   As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to acting with ethics, transparency and integrity, since last year Braskem launched a Compliance Program with 151 general initiatives. In the quarter, 17 additional compliance initiatives were completed, including:

§   Increasing the number of compliance professionals working in the Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit departments, which included hiring new Chief Compliance Officers in the United States and Mexico.

§   Approving the Global Internal Audit Plan and the launch of fieldwork.

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§   Approving the Internal Audit Guidelines, Corporate Credit Card Guidelines and Investigation Protocols – Ethics Hotline.

§   Continuing the training program focused on the Compliance System, applicable legislation and raising awareness.

§   Setting corporate targets related to compliance for all Leaders at the Company.

§   Approving the Global Multi-Year Plan for Compliance Communication.

§   Drafting the Procedure for Relations with Government Officials, which regulates interactions with politicians and executives at state-owned companies.

§   Formal and effective participation in UN Anticorruption and ETHOS Integrity working groups.

§   Enhancement of the supplier registration and approval process by implementing a third-party risk and integrity assessment.

§   In April, were hired two external monitors appointed by the US and Brazilian authorities, who will work together in a coordinated manner, and whose main objective is to confirm that the Company will comply with all the commitments entered into in the Global Agreement.

 

1.    BRAZIL

Braskem’s results in Brazil are formed by the following segments: Basic Petrochemicals, Polyolefins & Vinyls.

In 1Q17, the segments in Brazil posted net revenue of R$9,536 million and EBITDA of R$2,391 million, accounting for 74% and 68%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated segments.

 

 
Financial Overview (R$ million)  
BRAZIL
1Q17  
Net Revenue   9,536  
Cost of Good Sold   (7,029)  
Gross Profit   2,507  
Gross Margin   26%  
SG&A   (483)  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   12  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (112)  
EBITDA   2,391  
EBITDA Margin   25%  

 

1.1.         BASIC PETROCHEMICALS

The Basic Petrochemicals segment is formed by and operates four petrochemical complexes (Camaçari, Triunfo, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) producing olefins, aromatics and utilities.

These units have total annual ethylene production capacity of 3,952 kton, of which approximately 78% is naphtha-based, 16% is gas-based and the remainder is ethanol-based. Of the total ethylene produced by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit, approximately 80% is transferred for use by Braskem’s Polyolefins and Vinyls units.

Total annual propylene production capacity is 1,585 kton, of which approximately 65% on average is transferred for use by the Company’s Polyolefins segment.

The following table provides a financial overview of this segment:

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Financial Overview (R$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Net Revenue   6,564   6,548   5,950   0%   10%  
Cost of Good Sold   (5,200)   (5,285)   (4,798)   -2%   8%  
Gross Profit   1,364   1,263   1,152   8%   18%  
Gross Margin   21%   19%   19%   1.5 p.p.   1.4 p.p.  
SG&A   (188)   (179)   (151)   5%   25%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (27)   (305)   (53)   -91%   -49%  
EBITDA   1,414   1,076   1,239   31%   14%  
EBITDA Margin   22%   16%   21%   5.1 p.p.   0.7 p.p.  
Net Revenue - US$ million   2,088   1,989   1,522   5%   37%  
EBITDA - US$ million   450   329   317   37%   42%  

Capacity Utilization:

The average cracker capacity utilization rate in 1Q17 was 95%, increasing 6 p.p. and 5 p.p. from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. This performance is explained by the good operating performance of all crackers, the normalization of operations at the cracker in Bahia after the scheduled shutdown in 4Q16, and the higher supply of local feedstock as well as the delivery of imported ethane from the United States at the Rio de Janeiro cracker.

Production:

The good operating performance in the quarter supported record-high basic petrochemicals production volume, of 2.2 million tons.

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B) (A)/(C)   
Production            
Ethylene   879,795   844,392   831,422   4%   6%  
utilization rate   95%   90%   89%   5 p.p.   6 p.p.  
Propylene   365,233   330,266   341,327   11%   7%  
Cumene   42,059   54,513   56,553   -23%   -26%  
Butadiene   107,607   95,021   100,802   13%   7%  
BTX*   251,029   234,028   249,741   7%   1%  
Others   529,325   576,310   497,561   -8%   6%  
Total Production   2,175,049   2,134,529   2,077,406   2%   5%  
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

Basic petrochemicals sales volume to third parties in the Brazilian market came to 451 kton, down 1% from the same period last year, in line with domestic client demand.

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Sales - Brazilian Market            
Ethylene   127,753   115,902   127,181   10%   0%  
Propylene   85,226   75,036   60,747   14%   40%  
Cumene   41,352   52,431   49,530   -21%   -17%  
Butadiene   44,428   47,187   49,832   -6%   -11%  
BTX*   152,650   168,721   167,354   -10%   -9%  
Total Brazilian Market   451,409   459,276   454,645   -2%   -1%  
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue was US$1,651 million in 1Q17, up 29% from the same period last year, which is basically explained by the higher prices for basic petrochemicals in the international market due to their lower supply in the global market and to healthy operating performance levels. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$5,190 million, advancing 4% from the same period of 2016.

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Sales Volume – Export Market:

Exports of basic petrochemicals came to 205 kton, which set a new record for the Company and was 16% higher than in 1Q16, taking advantage of windows of opportunities of higher spreads arising from the preparations for the cycle of general maintenance shutdowns in Europe and Asia.

 

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)      (A)/(C)
Sales - Export Market            
Ethylene   34,500   7,917   23,784   336%   45%  
Propylene   7,828   7,501   19,314   4%   -59%  
Cumene   -   -   -   -   -  
Butadiene   57,498   52,167   52,907   10%   9%  
BTX*   105,402   95,965   80,311   10%   31%  

Total Exports  

205,227   163,550   176,317   25%   16%  
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

 

Net Revenue - Export Market:

In 1Q17, net revenue from basic petrochemical exports was US$437 million, increasing 78% from 1Q16, reflecting the higher prices for key basic petrochemicals, mainly butadiene 3 and benzene 4 , which registered price increases of 240% and 62%, respectively, from the same period last year, and higher export volumes of Ethylene to Asia. In Brazilian real, net revenue from exports was R$1,373 million in 1Q17, or 43% higher than in the same period of 2016.

COGS: naphtha, HLR (refinery gas), ethane and propane are the main feedstocks used by the Basic Petrochemicals segment to produce olefins and aromatics. Petrobras supplies 100% of the HLR, ethane and propane consumed by Braskem and around 70% of the naphtha, with the remainder met by imports from various suppliers.

In 1Q17, cost of goods sold stood at R$5,200 million, increasing 8% from 1Q16, which is mainly explained by the higher production volume and by the increase in costs driven by higher raw material prices in the international market. In U.S. dollar, cost of goods sold in the quarter came to US$1,654 million, increasing 35% from 1Q16.

In 1Q17, the average ARA naphtha price reference was US$486/ton, increasing 51% from 1Q16 and 10% from 4Q16, in line with the variation in the Brent oil price reference, which rose 58% and 9% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, influenced by the market’s positive expectations regarding an OPEC agreement to reduce production.

For the supply of naphtha in the Brazilian market (average of n-1 quote), the average international price reference in the quarter was US$487/ton, increasing 46% from 1Q16 and 17% from 4Q16.

Accompanying the 46% increase in natural gas prices in the United States, the USG price reference for ethane, the feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, averaged 23¢/gal (US$173/ton) in 1Q17, or 48% higher than in the same period last year. This growth is mainly explained by the investment in logistics debottlenecking, which resulted in higher ethane export volumes.

The Rio de Janeiro cracker also began to receive, in February, ethane imports from the United States, of approximately 6.4 kton in the quarter, which enabled it to mitigate the effects from the feedstock’s lower supply in Brazil due to the scheduled shutdown of REDUC in the same month.

Meanwhile, the average USG price reference for propane stood at 71¢/gal (US$372/ton), increasing 85% compared to 1Q16, which is explained mainly by higher export volumes to Asia and Europe and by stronger demand for heating given the more severe winter in North America.

 


3  Source: IHS, price references for the U.S. Gulf region.

4  Source: IHS, price references for the U.S. Gulf region.

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SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to R$188 million, corresponding to 3% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

EBITDA:

In 1Q17, EBITDA from Basic Petrochemicals was US$450 million, advancing 42% compared to 1Q16. The highlights in the quarter were: (i) international spreads for basic petrochemicals, particularly butadiene, benzene and cumene, which in relation to 1Q16 increased 474%, 76% and 71%, respectively, according to IHS. In Brazilian real, EBITDA from the Basic Petrochemicals segment was R$1,414 million, increasing 14% compared to 1Q16.

 

1.2.         POLYOLEFINS

The Polyolefins segment is formed by 18 industrial plants in Brazil producing polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), which includes the production of Braskem’s Green PE from renewable feedstock.

The industrial operations consist of the PE and PP plants located in the petrochemical complexes of Triunfo, Camaçari, São Paulo, Paulínia and Rio de Janeiro, which have combined annual production capacity of 3,055 kton of PE, with 200 kton of Green PE and 1,850 kton of PP.

In 1Q17, the UTEC business, which previously was part of the Polyolefins segment, became part of the United States and Europe segment.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Polyolefins unit:

 
Financial Overview (R$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Net Revenue   4,845   4,730   5,092   2%   -5%  
Cost of Good Sold   (3,805)   (3,718)   (4,032)   2%   -6%  
Gross Profit   1,040   1,013   1,060   3%   -2%  
Gross Margin   21%   21%   21%   0.1 p.p.   0.6 p.p.  
SG&A   (331)   (342)   (310)   -3%   7%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (38)   (84)   (33)   -55%   14%  
EBITDA   781   694   828   13%   -6%  
EBITDA Margin   16%   15%   16%   1.4 p.p.   -0.2 p.p.  
Net Revenue - US$ million   1,540   1,437   1,306   7%   18%  
EBITDA - US$ million   249   200   212   24%   17%  

Capacity Utilization:

The PE industrial units operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 91% in the quarter, up 8 p.p. from 1Q16, when capacity utilization was affected by the limited supply of ethane to the Rio de Janeiro cracker. Compared to 4Q16, which was affected by a scheduled shutdown on one of the lines at the Bahia cracker, the average capacity utilization rate increased 4 p.p.

The PP industrial units operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 96% in 1Q17, increasing 7 p.p. and 11 p.p. compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, due to the higher supply of propylene by Petrobras.

Production:

Due to the higher average capacity utilization, production by the Polyolefins segment came to 1,109 kton in 1Q17.

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Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Production            
PE's   672,078   667,187   629,737   1%   7%  
utilization rate   91%   87%   83%   4 p.p.   8 p.p.  
PP   437,272   393,676   408,228   11%   7%  
utilization rate   96%   85%   89%   11 p.p.   7 p.p.  
Utilization rate does not comprises capacity of the hibernated PP plant in Bahia from 1Q16 onwards

 

Brazilian Market:

The estimated market for polyolefins (PE and PP) in 1Q17 reached 969 kton, up 6% from 1Q16, due to a general restriction in demand this quarter. Compared to 4Q16, the estimated market for polyolefins expanded 1%, influenced by seasonality.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

Braskem’s sales volume accompanied the performance of Brazil’s polyolefins demand and grew 7% from the same period last year. Market share reached 73%, up 1 p.p. from 1Q16.

Explained by seasonality, sales volume in Brazil grew by 3% compared to 4Q16.

 

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales - Brazilian Market            
PE's   420,438   419,557   391,425   0%   7%  
PP   284,822   266,864   269,267   7%   6%  
Total Brazilian Market   705,260   686,421   660,692   3%   7%  

 

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue in 1Q17 came to US$1,064 million, increasing 23% from 1Q16, supported by the stronger sales volume and higher prices in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue amounted to R$3,344 million, or 1% lower than in 1Q16, reflecting the average 20% appreciation in the local currency in the comparison period.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

In 1Q17, export sales volume by the Polyolefins unit increased 3% from 1Q16, led by exports of PE and PP, mainly to South America. Compared to 4Q16, exports grew by 4%.

 

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales - Export Market            
PE's   240,530   233,859   244,227   3%   -2%  
PP   150,341   142,174   136,580   6%   10%  
Total Exports   390,871   376,032   380,807   4%   3%  

Net Revenue - Export Market:

Net revenue from exports amounted to US$476 million in the quarter, advancing 9% from 1Q16, supported by sales volume growth given the higher prices in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue decreased 12%, influenced by the average Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

COGS: ethylene and propylene are the main feedstocks used to make PE and PP, respectively. For PE production, 100% of the ethylene used is supplied by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit, as is 65% of the propylene used to make PP, with the remainder supplied by Petrobras.

In 1Q17, cost of goods sold (COGS) of the Polyolefins Unit amounted to R$3,805 million, down 6% compared to 1Q16. The growth in production and sales volume and the increases in the price references for both European ethylene and USG propylene were offset by the stronger Brazilian real.

The average U.S. Gulf (USG) price reference for propylene stood at US$1,040/ton, up 52% from the same quarter last year, which is basically explained by the maintenance shutdowns at refineries and higher propylene export volume in the quarter. The European (NWE) price reference for ethylene, which is used for internal transfers, averaged US$1,084/ton in the quarter, up 16% from 1Q16.

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SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$331 million, increasing 7% compared to 1Q16, influenced by the higher sales volumes and corresponding to 6.8% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

EBITDA:

EBITDA in the quarter came to US$249 million, increasing 17% from 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and higher international spreads for polyolefins. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$781 million, down 6%, influenced by the 20% average Brazilian real appreciation between the periods. EBITDA margin stood at 16%, stable in relation to 1Q16.

 

1.3.         VINYLS

 

The Vinyls segment is formed by the industrial and commercial operations of the PVC, Chlorine and Caustic Soda units, as well as other products such as hydrogen and sodium hypochlorite.

The industrial operations include three PVC plants located in the petrochemical complexes in Camaçari and Alagoas and the two chlor-alkali plants located in the same two petrochemical complexes.

The Company’s annual production capacity is 710 kton of PVC and 539 kton of caustic soda.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Vinyls unit:

Financial Overview (R$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Net Revenue   808   794   746   2%   8%  
Cost of Good Sold   (690)   (730)   (671)   -5%   3%  
Gross Profit   118   64   75   84%   57%  
Gross Margin   15%   8%   10%   6.5 p.p.   4.6 p.p.  
SG&A   (38)   (67)   (54)   -43%   -30%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (18)   (51)   (6)   -   183%  
EBITDA   149   38   84   293%   77%  
EBITDA Margin   18%   5%   11%  13.6 p.p.   7.2 p.p.  
Net Revenue - US$ million   257   241   192   7%   34%  
EBITDA - US$ million   47   12   21   305%   123%  

Capacity Utilization:

The PVC plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 90%, 14 p.p. higher than in 1Q16, a period affected by scheduled shutdowns in Alagoas and Bahia. Compared to 4Q16, the average capacity utilization fell by 1 p.p.

Production:

The production of caustic soda was 4% lower than the volume produced in 1Q16. In relation to 4Q16, the volume was 10% lower due to the preparation for the 2Q17 maintenance turnaround in Alagoas.

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Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Production            
PVC   158,347   162,873   125,906   -3%   26%  
utilization rate   90%   91%   71%   -1 p.p.   14 p.p.  
Caustic Soda   101,637   113,282   105,727   -10%   -4%  
Total Production   259,984   276,156   231,633   -6%   12%  

Brazilian Market:

The estimated PVC market in 1Q17 was 251 kton, in line with the market in 1Q16. Compared to 4Q16, the Brazilian PVC market also remained stable with a 1% drop.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

In 1Q17, PVC sales increased 16% and 1% compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. Meanwhile, market share stood at 55%.

 
Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales - Brazilian Market            
Brazilian Market - PVC   251,434   253,731   250,627   -1%   0%  
Braskem Sales   139,017   137,377   119,698   1%   16%  
Market Share   55%   54%   48%   1 p.p.   8 p.p.  

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue in 1Q17 amounted to US$230 million, increasing 37% from 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and better prices for PVC and Caustic Soda in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue from the unit’s domestic sales came to R$722 million, up 10% from the same period last year.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

Due to the demand for PVC in the domestic market, part of PVC production (27 kton) was exported in 1Q17.

Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales - International Market            
PVC   27,198   39,035   34,256   -30%   -21%  
Total Exports   27,198   39,035   34,256   -30%   -21%  

Net Revenue - Export Market:

Net revenue from the segment’s exports grew 18% compared to 1Q16, to US$27 million. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$86 million, down 5% from 1Q16.

COGS: Ethylene and salt are the main inputs used by the Vinyls segment to produce caustic soda, chlorine and PVC. The ethylene is 100% supplied by the Basic Petrochemicals segment. In salt consumption, Braskem holds significant cost advantages over some competitors thanks to its low-cost extraction of sodium chloride (especially compared to sea salt) and low transportation costs, given its industrial unit’s proximity to the salt mine.

In 1Q17, the unit’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to R$690 million, increasing 3% from 1Q16, influenced by the higher production and sales volume.

SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to R$38 million, down 30% from 1Q16 and corresponding to 4.7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

 

 

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EBITDA:

EBITDA in the quarter was US$47 million, advancing 123% in relation to 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and better international spreads for PVC. In Brazilian real, EBITDA amounted to R$149 million, up 77% from 1Q16, with EBITDA margin of 18%, expanding 7 p.p..

 

2.    UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

The segment’s results are formed by six industrial units in the United States and two in Europe, with aggregate annual production capacity of 2,115 kton, with 1,570 kton in the United States and 545 kton in Europe.

In 1Q17, the segment posted net revenue of R$2,425 million (US$771 million) and EBITDA of R$592 million (US$188 million), accounting for 19% and 17%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and EBITDA.

The following table provides a financial overview of the United States and Europe segment:

Financial Overview (US$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Net Revenue   771   607   649   27%   19%  
Cost of Good Sold   (549)   (472)   (4 09 )   16%   3 4 %  
Gross Profit   222   135   23 9   65%   - 7 %  
Gross Margin   29%   22%   3 7 %   6.6 p.p.   - 8 .1 p.p.  
SG&A   (53)   (45)   (28)   18%   86%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   0   (7)   (3)   -   -  
EBITDA   188   103   2 22   83%   -1 5 %  
EBITDA Margin   24%   17%   34%   7.5 p.p.   -9. 9 p.p.  
Net Revenue - R$ million   2,425   1,997   2,535   21%   -4%  
EBITDA - R$ million   592   336   8 68   76%   -3 2 %  

Capacity Utilization:

The segment registered a capacity utilization rate of 101% in 1Q17, increasing 6 p.p. and 1 p.p. from 4Q16 and 1Q16, respectively. The increase compared to 4Q16 is explained by the scheduled shutdown at the Marcus Hook unit in the United States, which included the debottlenecking to expand production capacity at the plant, which restarted operations on the first day of 2017.

Compared to 1Q16, the increase is explained by the excellent operating performance and lack of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance shutdowns at the segment’s units.

Production:

 
Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Production            
PP   525,867   482,170   499,233   9%   5%  
utilization rate   101%   95%   100%   6 p.p.   1 p.p.  
OBS: PP production Capacity expanded by 105 kt, effective 01/01/2017            

Market:

United States

Demand in the U.S. PP market was stable in relation to the year-ago period. The increased caution adopted by converters with regard to domestic PP prices led to lower volumes of imported PP goods in the period, which mainly benefitted the consumer goods and nonwovens industries, which registered demand growth of 5%.

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Compared to 4Q16, U.S. PP demand also strengthened, explained by seasonality, which benefited the caps & closures and film sectors, and by the need for producers to rebuild inventories, which had been low since end-2016.

Europe

The high number of maintenance shutdowns at PP plants in the Middle East during 1Q17, which affected 15% of the region’s total polymer production capacity, led to lower exports to Europe in the period and consequently higher prices in the region.

PP demand in Europe strengthened in relation to both 1Q16 and 4Q16, driven primarily by the automotive, consumer goods and construction material industries, which registered good performances in early 2017, and by the higher prices for polystyrene and engineering plastics, which led consumers to seek out other products to substitute these resins.

Sales Volume:

Sales growth in the quarter is explained by the lack of scheduled maintenance shutdowns in the period and by stronger demand in the United States and Europe.

 
  Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
  UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales              
PP     534,338   502,067   499,577   6%   7%  

Net Revenue:

In 1Q17, net revenue was US$771 million, up 19% from 1Q16, which is explained by higher PP prices, the automotive industry’s growth in Europe and the sales volume growth supported by the capacity expansion projects in the United States.

In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$2,425 million in 1Q17, down 4% from 1Q16, due to the 20% Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

COGS: The main feedstock used to make PP in the United States and Europe is propylene, which is supplied to the Company’s industrial units by various local producers.

In 1Q17, the segment’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to US$549 million, or 3 4 % higher than in 1Q16.

The average price reference for U.S. Gulf (USG) propylene in 1Q17 was US$1,040/ton, 52% higher than in 1Q16, which is explained by the shutdowns at refineries, which limited the product’s supply, and by the delay in the startup of a dehydrogenator in the region.

The average price reference for propylene in Europe in 1Q17 was US$870/ton, 36% higher than in 1Q16, which is explained by the scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns at both crackers and propylene production units using propane as feedstock and by the strong demand for propylene derivatives in the region in the period.

SG&A Expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses in 1Q17 came to US$5 3 million, corresponding to 7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

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EBITDA:

EBITDA amounted to US$188 million in the quarter, down 1 5 % from 1Q16, which is explained by the reduction in the PP-propylene spread 5 (33% in USA and 8% in Europe) due to higher raw material prices in both regions. In Brazilian real, EBITDA was R$592 million, accounting for 17% of consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

3.    MEXICO 6

The segment comprises an ethane-based cracker, two high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plants and one low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant with combined annual PE production capacity of 1,050 kton.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Mexico unit:

 
Financial Overview (US$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
MEXICO   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Net Revenue   299   217   31   38%   868%  
Cost of Good Sold   (161)   (129)   (30)   25%   431%  
Gross Profit   138   88   1   58%   21647%  
Gross Margin   46%   40%   2%   5.8 p.p.    44.2 p.p.  
SG&A   (21)   (19)   (7)   9%   188%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   2   (12)   (0)   -   -597%  
Operating Profit   119   56   (7)   112%   -1788%  
Operational Margin   40%   26%   -23%   -   62.6 p.p.  
EBITDA   171   102   (7)   67%   -2540%  
EBITDA Margin   57%   47%   -23%   9.9 p.p. 79.6 p.p.  
Net Revenue - R$ million   940   714   31   32%   2941%  
EBITDA - R$ million   536   336   (7)   59%   -7766%  

 

Production and Capacity Utilization:

 
Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
MEXICO   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Production            
PE   249,925   193,189   -   29%   n.a  
utilization rate   97%   73%   -   23 p.p.   n.a  

Sales Volume:

PE sales volume came to 264 kton, 47% of which was sold in Mexico’s domestic market, mainly to the packaging, retail, manufacturing and construction industries, which accounted for 78% of domestic sales.

Exports represented 53% of total sales.

 
Performance (tons)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
MEXICO   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Sales            
Mexican Market   124,248   81,862   25,924   52%   379%  
Exports   139,881   116,843   118   20%   n.a  
Total Sales   264,129   198,706   26,043   33%   914%  

 


5  As of 2Q16, the U.S. PP spread was changed to better reflect the U.S. market: difference between the U.S. PP (GP-homopolymer) price and the U.S. Propylene (polymer grade) price.

6  This unit includes the results of Braskem Idesa SAPI and of the other subsidiaries of Braskem S.A. in Mexico.

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Net Revenue:

In 1Q17, net revenue came to US$299 million, increasing 38% from 4Q16, supported by sales volume growth in the period.

The sales price of Braskem Idesa’s PE in the Mexican market is based on the price of resins sold in the U.S. Gulf region, which registered an average price 7 of US$1,191/ton in 1Q17, up 7% from 4Q16, due to the limited supply of PE due to maintenance shutdowns in North America.

COGS:

For its ethane supply, Braskem Idesa has a long-term contract with the subsidiary of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the Mexican state-owned oil and gas company, whose price is based on the USG ethane price reference.

In 1Q17, COGS came to US$161 million, increasing 25% from 4Q16, reflecting the higher sales volume. The average USG price reference for ethane stood at US$173/ton in 1Q17, down 2% from the previous quarter, reflecting: (i) the lower price for natural gas; and (ii) the higher price of petrochemical co-products (especially butadiene), which reduced the competitive advantage of ethane as a feedstock and consequently demand for the product.

SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to US$21 million, 9% higher than in 4Q16, reflecting the higher sales volume and corresponding to 7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

 

EBITDA:

In 1Q17, EBITDA amounted to US$171 million, advancing 67% compared to 4Q16, with EBITDA margin of 57%, representing expansion of 10 p.p. from 4Q16, driven by sales volume growth and higher petrochemical spreads in the international market. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$536 million, 59% higher than in 4Q16, influenced by the 20% average Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

 


7  71.4% (HDPE USA) and 28.6% (LDPE USA), as per the capacity mix of the Braskem Idesa units in Mexico. 

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Financial Results Braskem Idesa  

The financial result of Braskem Idesa mainly reflects the debt contracted under the project finance structure and the loan to Braskem Idesa from the project’s shareholders.

In 1Q17, the net financial result was income of R$272 million, which is explained by the exchange variation gain on the outstanding balance of the loan, given the Mexican peso’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which offset the recognition of the financial expense of R$31 million related to the transition of hedge accounting to the statement of operations.

As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding principal of the loan with the project’s shareholders was US$1,912 million.

 
Financial Result Braskem Idesa   1Q17   4Q16     1Q16   Change   Change  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)     (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Financial Expenses   (243)   (253)   (23)   -4%   980%  
Interest Expenses   (204)   (249)   5   -18%   -4484%  
Others   (40)   (4)   (27)   837%   46%  
Financial Revenue   1   1   1   68%   -2%  
Interest   1   1   1   57%   -8%  
Others   0   0   (0)   n.a.   n.a.  
Foreign Exchange Variation, net   514   (384)   (25)   -234%   -2196%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)   573   (412)   (39)   -239%   -1574%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)   (59)   28   14   -310%   -511%  
Net Financial Result   272   (636)   (46)   -143%   -695%  

 

4.    CONSOLIDATED

The Consolidated figures are formed by the results from the Brazil, United States & Europe and Mexico segments adjusted by eliminations and reclassifications.

The following table presents a financial overview of the consolidated results in the first quarter of 2017:

 
  Financial Overview Consolidated Net Revenue     Cost of Good   Gross Profit   SG&A   Investment in
Subsidiary and  
  Other
Operating
  OperationalR EBITDA  
(R$ million)     Sold       Associated   Income   esult    
          Companies   (expenses)      
Brazil   9,536   (7,029)   2,507   (483)   12   (112)   1,924   2,391  
United States and Europe   2,425   (1,726)   699   (166)   -   0   533   592  
Mexico   940   (505)   435   (66)   -   5   374   536  
Segments Total   12,901   (9,261)   3,640   (715)   12   (106)   2,831   3,518  
Other Segments   4   (5)   (0)   -   -       8  
Consolidated before eliminations   12,905   (9,265)   3,640   (715)   12   (106)   2,831   3,527  
Eliminations and reclassifications   (306)   354   48   25   -   5   77   81  
Total Braskem   12,600   (8,912)   3,688   (691)   12   (102)   2,908   3,607  

 

§   Net Revenue

In 1Q17, net revenue amounted to US$4.0 billion, advancing 32% on the same quarter last year, which is explained by (i) the good sales volume of the Mexico complex; (ii) the recovery in domestic demand; and (iii) higher prices in the international market for resins and basic petrochemicals, especially butadiene, whose price rose by 240% from the same period last year.

In the case of resins, delays at ethane-based greenfield projects in the United States and improved demand contributed to the higher polyethylene prices in relation to 1Q16. In Brazilian real, net revenue came to R$12.6 billion, up 6% on the same period last year.

The share of the Brazilian market in the Company’s total net revenue (ex-resales of naphtha and condensate) in 1Q17 stood at 51%, down 2 p.p. from 1Q16, influenced by the ramp-up of the operations in Mexico and by the Company’s geographic diversification strategy.

Foreign markets accounted for 49% of the Company’s total net revenue, divided between exports from Brazil (23%) and sales by international units (26%). Export revenue in U.S. dollar came to US$2.0 billion in the quarter, up 36% from 1Q16.

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§   Cost of goods sold

Consolidated cost of goods sold (COGS) in 1Q17 amounted to US$2,836 million (R$8,912 million).

Excluding the COGS from resales (R$65 million), consolidated COGS were R$8,847 million, up 10% from 1Q16 (R$8,0 12 million), which is explained by (i) the startup of Braskem Idesa; (ii) sales volume growth; and (iii) higher prices for feedstock, especially naphtha and propylene. Compared to 4Q16, consolidated COGS ex-resale increased 9%.

In 1Q17, naphtha accounted for 41.1% of total COGS, declining 4.3 p.p. from 1Q16, which is explained by (i) the stronger Brazilian real in the period; (ii) the startup of the petrochemical complex in Mexico from 2Q16; and (iii) the higher capacity utilization rates in the United States.

 

§   SG&A Expenses

General and administrative expenses in 1Q17 amounted to R$691 million, increasing 9% from 1Q16, reflecting sales volume growth and higher expenses with the Mexico complex, which include those with launching the activities of the sales teams and with leasing freight cars.

In U.S. dollar, expenses amounted to US$220 million, 35% higher than in 1Q16.

 

§   EBITDA

Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA 8 in 1Q17 was US$1,147 million, advancing 4 4 % on 1Q16, which is explained by the increases of 2% in resin spreads and 64% in basic petrochemical spreads in the international market


8  EBITDA is defined as the net result in the period plus taxes on profit (income tax and social contribution), the financial result and depreciation, amortization and depletion. The Company opts to present adjusted EBITDA, which excludes or adds other items from the statement of operations that help improve the information on its potential gross cash generation.

EBITDA is used by the Company’s management as a measure of performance, but does not represent cash flow for the periods presented and should not be considered a substitute for net income or an indicator of liquidity. The Company believes that in addition to serving as a measure of operating performance, EBITDA allows for comparisons with other companies. However, note that EBITDA is not a measure established in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and is presented herein in accordance with Instruction 527 issued on October 4, 2012 by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM).

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and by the good performance of the Mexico complex, which in the same period last year was still in the ramp-up phase. The substantial expansion in basic petrochemical spreads was driven mainly by one-off price increases for butadiene and benzene. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$3,607 million, increasing 16% from 1Q16.

 

§   Net Financial Result 9

In 1Q17, the net financial result was an expense of R$644 million, compared to an expense of R$903 million in 4Q16:

·          Financial expenses improved R$162 million from 4Q16, mainly due to the reductions in interest expenses and tax liabilities. The 3% Brazilian real appreciation in the comparison period was partially offset by the transition to the statement of operations of hedge accounting for exports, of R$337 million in 1Q17.

·          Financial income increased by R$33 million, mainly due to the R$21 million increase in interest income from financial investments in Brazilian real and to the end-of-period appreciation in the Brazilian real.

Excluding the effects from exchange variation, the net financial result in the quarter was an expense of R$429 million, representing a reduction of R$195 million from the expense in the prior-year period.

The following table shows the composition of Braskem’s net financial result, excluding Braskem Idesa:

    

Financial Result Ex-Braskem Idesa   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16     Change   Change  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Financial Expenses   (656)   (818)   (768)   -20%   -15%  
Interest Expenses   (434)   (466)   (539)   -7%   -20%  
Net Interest on Fiscal Provisions   (38)   (164)   (27)   -77%   37%  
Others   (184)   (188)   (201)   -2%   -8%  
Financial Revenue   227   194   238   17%   -4%  
Interest   200   179   222   12%   -10%  
Others   27   16   16   73%   69%  
Foreign Exchange Variation, net   (216)   (280)   (874)   -23%   -75%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)   (67)   (109)   (427)   -39%   -84%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)   (149)   (171)   (446)   -13%   -67%  
Net Financial Result   (644)   (903)   (1,404)   -29%   -54%  

 

 

 

 

 


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§   Net Income/Loss 10

Net Profit (R$ million)   1Q17   1Q16   Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
Net Profit (Loss)   1,914   7 96   14 1 %  
Attributable to        
Company's shareholders   1,808   823   12 0 %  
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa   107   (28)   -483%  
 
Net Profit (Loss) per share        
Common Shares   2.26   1 .02   12 2 %  
Class 'A' Preferred Shares   2.26   1 .02   122%  
Class 'B' Preferred Shares   0.61   0.61   0%  

 

§   Liquidity and Capital Resources:

On March 31, 2017, the Company’s consolidated gross debt (excluding the US$3.1 billion balance of debt at Braskem Idesa) stood at US$7,463 million, down 1% from the end of the previous quarter.

The balance of cash and investments amounted to US$2,230 million,  1% lower than  the balance at December 31, 2016. This balance does not include (i) US$133 million in financial investments given as guarantee to cover Braskem’s obligation related to the constitution of a reserve account for the project finance of the subsidiary Braskem Idesa, and (ii) the cash balance at Braskem Idesa of US$58 million.

Accordingly, Braskem’s consolidated net debt stood at US$5,233 million at the end of 1Q17, or 1% lower than in the previous quarter.  

Financial leverage measured by the ratio of net debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar ended the first quarter of 2017 at 1.57, down 6% from the ratio at the end of the prior quarter. In Brazilian real, the leverage ratio stood at 1.51.

Compared to March 31, 2016, the combination of the US$101 million decline in net debt in U.S. dollar and the 7% growth in EBITDA in the last 12 months had a positive impact on the leverage ratio, which fell by 9%.

 
Debt   Mar-17     Dec-16     Mar-16     Chg.   Chg.  
US$ million   (A)     (B)     (C)     (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Consolidated Debt   10,526     10,623     10,673     -1%   -1%  
in R$   1,566   15%   1,582   15%   1,591   15%   -1%   -2%  
in US$   8,960   85%   9,041   85%   9,082   85%   -1%   -1%  
Project Finance - Mexico   (3,063)     (3,110)     (3,250)     -1%   -6%  
in US$   (3,063)    100%   (3,110)    100%   (3,250)    100%   -1%   -6%  
Gross Debt Ex-Project Finance   7,463     7,513     7,423     -1%   1%  
in R$   1,566   21%   1,582   21%   1,591   21%   -1%   -2%  
in US$   5,897   79%   5,932   79%   5,832   79%   -1%   1%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   (2,230)     (2,250)     (2,089)     -1%   7%  
in R$   (1,147)   51%   (1,204)   54%   (698)   33%   -5%   64%  
in US$   (1,083)   49%   (1,046)   46%   (1,391)   67%   4%   -22%  
Net Debt   5,233     5,263     5,334     -1%   -2%  
in R$   420   8%   377   7%   894   17%   11%   -53%  
in US$   4,814   92%   4,886   93%   4,440   83%   -1%   8%  
EBITDA LTM   3,337     3,152     3,105     6%   7%  
Net Debt / EBITDA   1.57x     1.67x     1.72x     -6%   -9%  
Note: the table above does not consider the debt related to the Mexico project of US$3.1 billion because the same was structured in the project finance model and, therefore, must be repayed with the project's cash generation. The Mexico's cash is also not considered  
 

10   The net profit (loss) per share does not include the result with discontinued operations.

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Through a Global Settlement with authorities in Brazil and abroad, the Company undertook to pay approximately US$957 million, equivalent to approximately R$3.1 billion. Including the recognition of the face value of the Leniency Agreement on March 31, 2017 and the payment of US$94.8 million referring to the portion of the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Global Settlement in the Company’s balance of net debt, the adjusted leverage ratio in USD ended 1Q17 at 1.81.

Debt   Mar-17   Dec-16   Mar-16   Chg.   Chg.  
US$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Adjusted Net Debt   6,044   6,139   5,334   -2%   13%  
Net Debt   5,233   5,263   5,334   -1%   -2%  
Leniency Agreement*   957   957     0%   n.a.  
Repayment   (95)       0%   n.a.  
Value Adjustment   (52)   (82)     -37%   n.a.  
EBITDA LTM   3,337   3,152   3,105   6%   7%  
Adjusted Net Debt / EBITDA   1.81x   1.95x   1.72x   -7%   5%  
*Face value of the Leniency Agreement

On March 31, 2017, the average debt term was 14.5 years and, considering only dollar-denominated debt, the average debt term was 17.1 years. The weighted average cost of servicing the Company's debt was exchange variation + 5.64%.

In line with its strategy to maintain high liquidity and its financial health, the Company also maintains two stand-by credit facilities in the amounts of US$750 million and R$500 million, both of which mature in 2019. None of the stand-by credit facilities was used in the period.

Braskem’s liquidity position of US$2,230 million is sufficient to cover the payment of all obligations maturing over the next 25 months. Considering the stand-by credit facilities, this coverage is 32 months.

The following chart details on Braskem’s debt amortization schedule as of March 31, 2017:

§   Currency Hedging Program

In 4Q16, Braskem launched a currency hedging program to mitigate the exposure of its cash flows to liabilities denominated in Brazilian real and not pegged to the U.S. dollar (energy, water, payroll, sustaining CAPEX, etc.).

The strategy was adopted solely for non-speculative purposes. Under the program, the contracting of derivatives is limited to the extent of exposure, in compliance with Braskem’s Financial Policy.

With the exclusive purpose of protecting its cash flow, the program adopts two strategies using derivative instruments: (i) purchase of put options (“Puts”) and (ii) purchase of put options associated with the sale of call options (“Zero-Cost Collar” or “ZCC”), contracted for a maximum period of 24 months.

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Both alternatives offer protection in the event the Brazilian real appreciates while simultaneously enabling the capture of competitiveness gains in the event the local currency depreciates.

In the case of ZCCs, however, this potential benefit is limited to the strike price of the call option. In scenarios in which the exchange rate exceeds such strike prices, their effects will be recognized on the financial statements as a gain in EBITDA and a corresponding financial expense.

Management may suspend the program at any time that it, for whatever reason, deems such decision in the best interest of the Company.

 

§   Risk-rating agencies:

Braskem maintained investment grade ratings at Standard & Poor's (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB-) and its credit risk is above Brazil’s sovereign risk at the three main rating agencies (S&P, Fitch and Moody’s).

In 1Q17, Moody’s upgraded Braskem’s outlook from negative to stable, after upgrading its outlook for Brazil’s sovereign credit rating.

In April, Standard & Poor's reaffirmed Braskem’s rating on the global scale at BBB-, reflecting: (i) its position in the Brazilian petrochemical market; (ii) the diversification of its feedstock profile; (iii) its geographic diversification; and (iv) its broad client base and strong capacity to distribute products. The maintenance of the negative outlook reflects Brazil’s sovereign credit rating.

 

§   Investment 11 :

In 1Q17, Braskem’s units in Brazil, the United States and Europe made 16% of the total investments planned for the year.

The investment of R$20 million in strategic projects in Brazil refers to the project to diversify the feedstock profile of the cracker in Bahia, which already reached 39.2% completion in 1Q17, with startup slated for the second half of 2017.

At the United States and Europe units, of the total of US$11 million (R$35 million) in strategic investments, US$8.7 million (R$27.2 million) refers to expenses with studies for the project to build a new PP plant in the United States.

 
Consolidated Investments   1Q17 2017e   1Q17 2017e  
(ex-Braskem Idesa)   R$ million   US$ million
 
Brasil   237   84%   1,619      92% 75   84%   464   92%  
Operational   217   91%   1,368    85%   69   91%   392   85%  
Strategics   20   9%   251    15%   6   9%   72   15%  
United States and Europe   45   16%   142    8%   14   16%   41   8%  
Operational   11   23%   123      87% 3   23%   35   87%  
Strategics   35   77%   19      13% 11   77%   5   13%  
Total   283   100%   1,761    100%   90   100%   505   100%  
 
Braskem Idesa Investments   1Q17 2017e   1Q17 2017e  
  R$ million   US$ million
Operational   2   100%   53      100% 1   100%   15   100%  
Strategics   -     -     -     -    
Total   2   100%   53      100% 1   100%   15   100%  

 

 


11  Includes operating investments, maintenance shutdowns and acquisition of spare parts.

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§   Indicators

 

Indicators   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Var.   Var.  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Operationals            
EBITDA   3,607   2,379   3,1 16   51.6%   15 .8%  
EBITDA Margin (%)   28.6   19.8   26.2   8.9 p.p.   2. 5 p.p.  
SG&A/Net Revenue (%)   5.2   6.3   5.0   -1.0 p.p.   0.2 p.p.  
 
Financials            
Net Debt*   19,149   20,007   18,984   -4.3%   0.9%  
Net Debt/EBITDA LTM*   1.74   1.82   1.72   -4.0%   1.4%  
EBITDA/ Interest Paid LTM*   7.36   8.49   7.10   -13.2%   3.6%  
 
Company Valuation            
Share Price (Final)   31.75   34.25   21.06   -7.3%   50.7%  
Shares Outstanding**   796   796   796   0.0%   0.0%  
Market Cap   25,274   27,264   16,767   -7.3%   50.7%  
Net Debt   25,870   27,023   18,984   -4.3%   36.3%  
Braskem   19,149   20,007   18,984   -4.3%   0.9%  
Braskem Idesa (75%)***   6,721   7,016     -4.2%   n.a.  
Enterprise Value (EV)   51,144   54,287   35,752   -5.8%   43.1%  
EBITDA LTM   11,742   11,373   11,034   3.2%   6.4%  
Braskem   10,974   11,009   11,034   -0.3%   -0.5%  
Braskem Idesa (75%)   768   363     111.4%   n.a.  
EV/EBITDA   4.4   4.8   3.2   -8.8%   34.4%  
EPS   0.7   (0.5)   4.5   -229.2%   -84.2%  
Dividend Yield (%)   7.9   7.3   2.9   0.6 p.p.   5.0 p.p.  
FCF Yield (%)   9.4   8.2   15.8   1.2 p.p.   -6.4 p.p.  
*Does not consider Net Debt, EBITDA and Interest Paid of Braskem Idesa
** Does not consider shares held in treasury
***Considers US$ 133 million of market security given as collateral to cover Braskem's obligation related to the constitution of a reserve account for the Braskem Idesa's project finance

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EXHIBITS LIST:

 

EXHIBIT I:

Consolidated Statement of Operations

22

EXHIBIT II:

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

22

EXHIBIT III:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

23

EXHIBIT IV:

Consolidated Cash Flow

24

EXHIBIT V:

Statement of Operations – Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

25

EXHIBIT VI:

Balance Sheet Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

25

EXHIBIT VII:

Cash Flow Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

2 6

EXHIBIT VIII:

Production Volume

2 7

­EXHIBIT IX:

Sales Volume – Domestic Market

2 8

EXHIBIT X:

Sales Volume - Export Market

29

EXHIBIT XI:

Consolidated Net Revenue

3 0

 

DISCLAIMER

This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not solely historical data, but rather reflect the targets and expectations of Braskem’s management. Words such as "anticipate," "wish," "expect," "foresee," "intend," "plan," "predict," "project," "aim" and similar terms seek to identify statements that necessarily involve known and unknown risks. Braskem does not undertake any liability for transactions or investment decisions based on the information contained in this document.

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT I

Consolidated Statement of Operations

Income Statement (R$ million)   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change    Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Gross Revenue   14,754   14,012   13,832   5%   7%  
Net Revenue   12,600   12,046   11,915   5%   6%  
Cost of Good Sold   (8,912)   (8,938)   (8,6 16 )   0%   3%  
Gross Profit   3,688   3,108   3, 301   19%   1 2 %  
Selling Expenses   (346)   (391)   (307)   -12%   13%  
General and Administrative Expenses   (311)   (362)   (285)   -14%   9%  
Expenses with Research and Technology   (34)   (42)   (43)   -20%   -21%  
Other Net Income (expenses)   (102)   (3,559)   (138)   -97%   -26%  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   12   7   2   77%   624%  
Operating Profit Before Financial Result   2,908   (1,240)   2,5 31   -335%   1 5 %  
Net Financial Result   (385)   (1,569)   (1,485)   -75%   -74%  
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution   2,523   (2,809)   1,0 45   -190%   14 1 %  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   (617)   188   (261)   -428%   137%  
Discontinued operations result   9   4   11   151%   -18%  
Net Profit (Loss)   1,914   (2,617)   7 96   -173%   14 1 %  
Attributable to            
Company's shareholders   1,808   (2,531)   823   -171%   12 0 %  
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa   107   (86)   (28)   -224%   -483%  

 

EXHIBIT II

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

 
EBITDA Statement R$ million   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change   Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
Net Profit   1,914   (2,617)   7 96   -173%   14 1 %  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   617   (188)   261   -428%   137%  
Financial Result   385   1,569   1,485   -75%   -74%  
Depreciation, amortization and depletion   702   727   5 70   -3%   2 3 %  
Cost   653   631   5 30   3%   2 3 %  
Expenses   49   95   39   -48%   25%  
Basic EBITDA   3,619   (509)   3, 111   -810%   1 6 %  
Provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (i)   (0)   (1)   3   -73%   -105%  
Adjustments in discontinued operations result (ii)   -   4   3   -100%   -100%  
Results from equity investments (iii)   (12)   (7)   (2)   77%   624%  
Others (iv)   -   2,893   -   -100%   0%  
Adjusted EBITDA   3,607   2,379   3,1 16   52%   16%  
EBITDA Margin   28.6%   19.8%   26. 2 %   9 p.p.   2 p.p.  
Adjusted EBITDA US$ million   1,147   727   79 5   58%   4 4 %  
         

(i)    Represents the accrual and reversal of provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (investments, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets) that were adjusted to form EBITDA, since there is no expectation of their financial realization and if in fact realized they would be duly recorded on the statement of operations.

(ii)   Corresponds to the results of quantiQ and IQAG.

(iii) Corresponds to results from equity investments in associated companies and joint ventures.

(iv) Adjustments made in the year because they do not impact operating cash generation as per the Company’s understanding. The largest impact is related to the provision for the Leniency Agreement.

 

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EXHIBIT III

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

ASSETS (R$ million)   Mar-17   Dec-16   Change  
  (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
Current   16,281   15,897   2%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   6,617   6,702   -1%  
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading   1,011   1,190   -15%  
Accounts Receivable   2,243   1,634   37%  
Inventories   5,546   5,238   6%  
Recoverable Taxes   592   826   -28%  
Dividends and Interest on Equity   15   15   0%  
Prepaid Expenses   74   102   -27%  
Related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Derivatives operations   5   8   -45%  
Other Receivables   178   181   -2%  
Assets held for sale   375   360   4%  
Non Current   35,409   35,566   0%  
Marketable Securities/ Held-to-Maturity   0   0   n.a.  
Accounts Receivable   65   70   -8%  
Advances to suppliers   58   62   -6%  
Taxes Recoverable   1,157   1,088   6%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   1,182   1,653   -28%  
Compulsory Deposits and Escrow Accounts   237   233   2%  
Related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Insurance claims   51   51   0%  
Derivatives operations   30   29   3%  
Other receivables   136   141   -4%  
Investments   105   92   14%  
Property, Plant and Equipament   29,607   29,337   1%  
Intangible Assets   2,781   2,809   -1%  
Total Assets   52,065   51,822   0%  
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (R$ million)   Mar-17   Dec-16   Change  
  (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
 
Current   21,545   23,038   -6%  
Suppliers   5,070   6,545   -23%  
Financing   3,012   2,594   16%  
Braskem Idesa Financing   9,911   10,438   -5%  
Derivatives operations   30   29   4%  
Salary and Payroll Charges   376   562   -33%  
Taxes Payable   1,049   624   68%  
Dividends   3   3   -1%  
Advances from Customers   220   203   8%  
Leniency Agreement Provision   1,291   1,354   -5%  
Sundry Provisions   83   113   -26%  
Accounts payable to related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Other payables   397   476   -17%  
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale   102   95   7%  
Non Current   25,985   27,063   -4%  
Suppliers   229   202   14%  
Financing   19,635   20,737   -5%  
Braskem Idesa Financing   0   0   n.a.  
Derivatives operations   799   861   -7%  
Taxes Payable   31   24   30%  
Accounts payable to related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa   1,597   1,621   -1%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   809   511   58%  
Post-employment Benefit   161   162   -1%  
Provision for losses on subsidiaries   0   0   n.a.  
Advances from Customers   115   163   -29%  
Contingencies   1,002   985   2%  
Leniency Agreement Provision   1,277   1,499   -15%  
Sundry Provisions   206   206   0%  
Other payables   124   93   34%  
Shareholders' Equity   4,534   1,721   163%  
Capital   8,043   8,043   0%  
Capital Reserve   232   232   0%  
Profit Reserves   835   835   0%  
Other Comprehensive Income*   -5,552   -6,322   -12%  
Treasury Shares   -50   -50   0%  
Retained Earnings (Losses)   1,815   0   n.a.  
Company's Shareholders   5,323   2,739   94%  
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa   (789)   (1,018)   -22%  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   52,065   51,822   0%  

 

* At the reporting date for the quarterly information at March 31, 2017, these clauses were not being complied with obligations customary in project finance contracts. In this sense, the entire balance of non-current liabilities, in the amount of R$9,015 million, was reclassified to current liabilities, in accordance with CPC 26 and its corresponding accounting standard IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements).

According to the standards mentioned above, such reclassification is required when a contractual breach entitles creditors to request the immediate repayment of the obligations in the short-term. In this context, note that none of its creditors has requested said immediate repayment of obligations and Braskem Idesa has been settling this obligation in accordance with its original maturity schedule. Additionally, Braskem Idesa has already entered into agreements with its creditors to obtain approvals for said contractual breach in order to return the entire amount reclassified from current liabilities to non-current liabilities

** Includes the exchange variation of financial liabilities designated as hedge accounting.

 

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EXHIBIT IV

Consolidated Cash Flow

 

Consolidated Cash Flow   1Q17   4Q16   1Q16   Change Change  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B) (A)/(C)  
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution and the            
result of discontinued operations   2,523   (2,803)   1,062   -190%   138%  
Adjust for Net Income Restatement            
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion   702   728   571   -4%   23%  
Equity Result   (12)   (7)   (2)   77%   624%  
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net   215   1,028   365   -79%   -41%  
Provision for Leniency Agreement   -   2,853   -   -100%   n.a.  
Provision for losses and write-offs of long-lived assets   9   24   20   -62%   -53%  
Cash Generation before Working Capital   3,437   1,824   2,015   88%   71%  
Operating Working Capital Variation            
Financial investments held for trading   188   254   (279)   -26%   -168%  
Account Receivable from Customers   (604)   371   525   -263%   -215%  
Inventories   (316)   296   278   -207%   -214%  
Recoverable Taxes   206   65   316   218%   -35%  
Advanced Expenses   28   38   8   -27%   238%  
Other Account Receivables   4   421   (8)   -99%   -145%  
Suppliers   (1,283)   (1,242)   (1,884)   3%   -32%  
Taxes Payable   26   (446)   (203)   -106%   -113%  
Long-Term Incentives   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.  
Advances from Customers   (31)   (39)   (5)   -20%   483%  
Leniency Agreement   (297)   -   -      
Other Provisions   (13)   441   (5)   -103%   162%  
Other Account Payables   (263)   57   32   -565%   -917%  
Operating Cash Flow   1,082   2,040   791   -47%   37%  
Interest Paid   (472)   (463)   (448)   2%   5%  
Income Tax and Social Contribution   (41)   (306)   (95)   -87%   -57%  
Net Cash provided by operating activities   569   1,271   248   -55%   129%  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets   0   0   0   98%   171%  
Effect of the discontinuation of the subsidiary's cash   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.  
Additions to Fixed and Intangible Assets   (272)   (819)   (562)   -67%   -52%  
Additions to Intangible Assets   (1)   (15)   (5)   -96%   -87%  
Option Premium in the US dollar sale   (2)   -   -   n.a.   n.a.  
Financial investments held to Maturity   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.  
Cash used in Investing Activities   (275)   (833)   (567)   -67%   -52%  
Financing            
Obtained Borrowings   660   1,286   804   -49%   -18%  
Payment of Borrowings   (886)   (1,146)   (968)   -23%   -8%  
Braskem Idesa Financing   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.  
Captações   -   -   91   n.a.   -100%  
Pagamentos   (198)   (99)   (80)   100%   147%  
Dividends Paid   (0)   (999)   (0)   -100%   675%  
Cash used in Financing Activities   (424)   (959)   (154)   -56%   175%  
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly Controlled   46   60   238   -24%   -81%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)   (85)   (461)   (234)   -82%   -64%  
Represented by            
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period   6,702   7,239   7,043   -7%   -5%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period   6,617   6,778   6,809   -2%   -3%  
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (85)   (461)   (234)   -82%   -64%  

 

 

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EXHIBIT V

Statement of Operations – Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated   Braskem Idesa          
Income Statement (R$ million)   Ex Braskem Idesa   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated  
  1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16  
Net Revenue   11,813   11,817   894   121   (108)   (23)   12,600   11,915  
Cost of Good Sold   (8,540)   (8,507)   (483)   (118)   111   12   (8,912)   (8,613)  
Gross Profit   3,274   3,310   411   3   3   (11)   3,688   3,301  
Selling Expenses   (306)   (290)   (40)   (16)   -   -   (346)   (307)  
General and Administrative Expenses   (286)   (284)   (31)   (12)   7   11   (311)   (285)  
Research and Development Expenses   (34)   (43)   -   -   -   -   (34)   (43)  
Other Net Operating Income (expenses)   332   (82)   -   -   (320)   84   12   2  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   (113)   (136)   11   (1)   -   -   (102)   (138)  
Operating Profit Before Financial Result   2,868   2,475   351   (27)   (310)   84   2,908   2,531  
Net Financial Result   (644)   (1,404)   272   (46)   (14)   (36)   (385)   (1,485)  
Financial Expenses   (656)   (768)   (243)   (23)   64   -   (836)   (790)  
Financial Revenues   227   238   1   1   (64)   (74)   165   165  
Exchange Variation, net   (216)   (874)   514   (25)   (14)   38   285   (860)  
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution   2,223   1,071   623   (73)   (324)   47   2,523   1,045  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   (425)   (258)   (193)   (2)   -   -   (617)   (261)  
Discontinued operations result   9   11   -   -   -   -   9   11  
Net Profit (Loss)   1,808   823   430   (75)   (324)   47   1,914   796  

EXHIBIT VI

Balance Sheet - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated   Braskem Idesa          
Balance Sheet (R$ million)   Ex Braskem Idesa   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated  
  Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16  
Current   15,321   14,999   1,020   967   (60)   (69)   16,281   15,897  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   6,435   6,500   182   202   -   -   6,617   6,702  
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading   1,011   1,190   -   -   -   -   1,011   1,190  
Accounts Receivable   1,961   1,456   342   247   (60)   (69)   2,243   1,634  
Inventories   5,139   4,863   407   375   -   -   5,546   5,238  
Recoverable Taxes   515   711   77   115   -   -   592   826  
Other receivables   260   279   11   27   -   -   271   306  
Non Current   27,749   28,099   12,978   12,806   (5,318)   (5,340)   35,409   35,566  
Taxes Recoverable   1,157   1,088   0   0   -   -   1,157   1,088  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   134   190   1,048   1,464   -   -   1,182   1,653  
Related parties   4,638   4,691   -   -   (4,638)   (4,691)   -   -  
Other receivables   651   649   31   30   -   -   682   678  
Property, Plant and Equipament   18,540   18,814   11,747   11,171   (680)   (649)   29,607   29,337  
Intangible Assets   2,629   2,668   152   141   -   -   2,781   2,809  
Assets held for sale   375   360   -   -   -   -   375   360  
Total Assets   43,446   43,458   13,998   13,773   (5,378)   (5,409)   52,065   51,822  
 
Current   11,268   12,135   10,235   10,878   (60)   (69)   21,443   22,943  
Suppliers   4,926   6,335   204   279   (60)   (69)   5,070   6,545  
Financing   3,012   2,594   -   -   -   -   3,012   2,594  
Braskem Idesa Financing   (0)   -   9,911   10,438   -   -   9,911   10,438  
Salary and Payroll Charges   361   540   15   22   -   -   376   562  
Taxes Payable   1,035   611   14   13   -   -   1,049   624  
Other payables   1,934   2,053   91   126   -   -   2,025   2,179  
Non Current   26,752   28,489   6,236   6,326   (7,002)   (7,753)   25,985   27,063  
Financing   19,635   20,737   -   -   -   -   19,635   20,737  
Braskem Idesa Financing   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Accounts payable to related parties   -   -   4,634   4,699   (4,634)   (4,699)   -   -  
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa   -   -   1,597   1,621   -   -   1,597   1,621  
Provision for losses on subsidiaries   2,368   3,054   -   -   (2,368)   (3,054)   -   -  
Other payables   4,749   4,699   4   7   -   -   4,753   4,706  
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale   102   95   -   -   -   -   102   95  
Shareholders' Equity   5,323   2,739   (2,473)   (3,431)   1,684   2,413   4,534   1,721  
Attributable to Company's Shareholders   5,323   2,739   (2,473)   (3,431)   2,473   3,431   5,323   2,739  
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa   -   -   -   -   (789)   (1,018)   (789)   (1,018)  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   43,446   43,458   13,998   13,773   (5,378)   (5,409)   52,065   51,822  

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EXHIBIT VII

Cash Flow - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated   Braskem Idesa          
Consolidated Cash Flow (R$ million)   Ex Braskem Idesa   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated  
  1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16   1Q17   1Q16  
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution                  
and the result of discontinued operations   2,223   1,087   623   (73)   (324)   47   2,523   1,062  
Adjust for Net Income (Loss) Restatement   608   1,167   (18)   (166)   324   (47)   914   954  
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion   550   571   162   0   (10)   -   702   571  
Equity Result   (332)   82   -   -   320   (84)   (12)   (2)  
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net   381   495   (180)   (166)   14   36   215   365  
Provision for losses - fixed assets   9   20   0   -   -   -   9   20  
Cash Generation before Working Capital   (2,110)   (1,254)   (245)   30   -   -   (2,355)   (1,225)  
Financial investments held for trading   188   (279)   -   -   -   -   188   (279)  
Account Receivable from Customers   (500)   436   (95)   20   (9)   69   (604)   525  
Inventories   (286)   264   (30)   14   -   -   (316)   278  
Recoverable Taxes   167   280   39   36   -   -   206   316  
Advanced Expenses   27   (2)   1   10   -   -   28   8  
Other Account Receivables   (11)   (4)   15   (5)   -   -   4   (8)  
Suppliers   (1,218)   (1,606)   (75)   (208)   9   (69)   (1,283)   (1,884)  
Taxes Payable   93   (290)   (67)   87   -   -   26   (203)  
Advances from Customers   (28)   (5)   (4)   (0)   -   -   (31)   (5)  
Leniency Agreement   (297)   -   -   -   -   -   (297)   -  
Other Account Payables   (246)   (49)   (30)   76   -   -   (276)   27  
Operating Cash Flow   721   1,000   360   (209)   -   -   1,082   791  
Interest Paid   (350)   (448)   (122)   -   -   -   (472)   (448)  
Income Tax and Social Contribution   (40)   (95)   (1)   -   -   -   (41)   (95)  
Net Cash provided by operating activities   332   458   237   (209)   -   -   569   248  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Additions to Fixed Assets   (249)   (243)   (24)   (324)   -   -   (273)   (567)  
Cash used in Investing Activities   (251)   (243)   (24)   (324)   -   -   (275)   (567)  
Financing                  
Obtained Borrowings   660   804   -   -   -   -   660   804  
Payment of Borrowings   (886)   (968)   -   -   -   -   (886)   (968)  
Braskem Idesa Financing                  
Obtained Borrowings   -   -   -   91   -   -   -   91  
Payment of Borrowings   -   -   (198)   (80)   -   -   (198)   (80)  
Related Parties                  
Obtained (Payment of) Borrowings   21   (503)   (21)   503   -   -   -   -  
Dividends   (0)   (0)   -   -   -   -   (0)   (0)  
Cash used in Financing Activities   (205)   (667)   (219)   513   -   -   (424)   (154)  
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly   59   225   (13)   14   -   -   46   238  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)   (65)   (228)   (19)   (7)   -   -   (85)   (234)  
Represented by                  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period   6,500   6,909   202   135   -   -   6,702   7,043  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period   6,435   6,681   182   128   -   -   6,617   6,809  
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (65)   (228)   (19)   (7)   -   -   (85)   (234)  

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT VIII

Production Volume

 

PRODUCTIONCONSOLIDATED

 
tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17  
 
Polyolefins            
PE's   629,737   699,663   711,879   667,187   672,078  
PP   408,228   387,043   403,527   393,676   437,272  
Total   1,037,965   1,086,706   1,115,407   1,060,862   1,109,350  
 
Vinyls            
PVC   125,906   148,604   156,655   162,873   158,347  
Caustic Soda   105,727   102,071   119,827   113,282   101,637  
Chlorine   12,160   11,625   11,804   12,574   11,948  
Total   243,793   262,300   288,286   288,730   271,932  
 
Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene   831,422   880,739   903,308   844,392   879,795  
Propylene   341,327   367,036   361,837   330,266   365,233  
High Purity Propane   1,021   692   878   744   931  
Butadiene   100,802   106,708   109,156   95,021   107,607  
Paraxylene   51,230   50,420   48,516   46,027   45,434  
Benzene   165,845   170,399   187,020   166,644   188,466  
Toluene   32,666   27,916   32,449   21,357   17,129  
Orthoxylene   13,987   12,329   15,084   14,018   14,476  
Isoprene   3,912   3,309   5,433   2,889   5,391  
Butene 1   11,746   16,879   19,039   19,039   19,039  
Dicyclopentadien   4,702   3,544   7,872   7,872   7,872  
Hydrogen   1,015   1,490   1,791   1,372   1,565  
ETBE/ MTBE   74,978   91,146   82,927   66,650   87,695  
Aromatic Chain (RAP)   30,898   35,864   32,183   34,122   33,299  
Piperylene   5,111   4,614   7,400   3,675   6,792  
Gasoil   16,239   9,782   1,633   23,739   10,207  
C4 Heavies   7,084   9,909   7,820   6,223   9,107  
BTE Fuel Oil   21,819   21,206   17,647   14,934   14,624  
Unilene   1,708   3,600   3,365   3,243   3,286  
PIB   4,889   4,043   5,692   6,605   5,039  
Mixed Xylenes   16,472   13,601   16,239   11,867   11,807  
AB9 Solvent   6,663   3,284   12,257   9,438   7,803  
Coperaf1   1,632   5,842   77   2,941   3,308  
Aguarras   5,313   4,062   6,592   8,677   6,985  
Fuel   245,558   213,330   204,582   320,719   265,024  
Aromatic C7C8   5,867   391   (393)   333   (375)  
Cumene   56,553   36,935   45,935   54,513   42,059  
Nonene   5,181   4,142   6,206   5,498   4,995  
Tetramer   4,759   4,249   6,425   3,696   3,297  
Other Basic Petrochemicals   7,007   8,666   7,445   8,015   7,159  
Total   2,077,406   2,116,126   2,156,415   2,134,529   2,175,049  
 
United States and Europe            
PP   499,233   513,415   512,361   482,170   525,867  
 
Mexico            
PE   -   83,538   166,453   193,189   249,925  

 

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EXHIBIT IX

Sales Volume - Domestic Market – Main Products

 

Domestic Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17  
 
Polyolefins            
PE's*   391,425   436,529   457,951   419,557   420,438  
PP   269,267   276,145   293,399   266,864   284,822  
Vinyls            
PVC   119,698   132,913   138,327   137,377   139,017  
Caustic Soda   109,652   112,912   112,370   101,673   105,956  
 
Main Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene   127,181   125,343   143,440   115,902   127,753  
Propylene   60,747   72,419   83,109   75,036   85,226  
Benzene   117,216   120,119   125,794   111,411   97,455  
Butadiene   49,832   50,492   50,940   47,187   44,428  
Toluene   11,952   10,521   10,398   9,647   11,129  
Paraxylene   38,185   41,726   32,327   47,663   44,066  
Cumene   49,530   41,158   51,352   52,431   41,352  
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards. And, does not consider UTEC sales  
from 1Q17 onwards            

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT X

Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products

 

Export Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
 
tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17  
Polyolefins            
PE's*   244,227   275,322   270,825   233,859   240,530  
PP   136,580   151,072   136,429   142,174   150,341  
Vinyls            
PVC   34,256   27,145   16,483   39,035   27,198  
Caustic Soda   -   -   -   5,837   7,543  
EDC   -   -   -   -   -  
Main Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene   23,784   19,637   12,856   7,917   34,500  
Propylene   19,314   28,340   24,157   7,501   7,828  
Benzene   57,771   37,211   63,440   78,266   99,193  
Butadiene   52,907   49,613   58,980   52,167   57,498  
Toluene   17,291   19,209   18,972   17,699   6,209  
Gasoline (m³)   -   136,575   25,670   31,977   27,567  
Paraxylene   5,250   16,396   15,993   -   -  
Ortoxileno   -   -   -   -   -  
Isopropene   3,223   4,046   3,210   2,485   4,114  
Butene 1   1,575   2,248   4,427   60   1,847  
ETBE/ MTBE   69,939   82,995   92,298   65,502   82,654  
Mixed Xylene   80   4,981   6,237   4,355   1,013  
Cumeno   -   -   -   -   -  
Polybutene   2,302   2,370   2,608   1,903   3,597  
Petrochemical Resins   1,185   1,412   1,271   691   990  
BTX**   80,311   72,817   98,405   95,965   105,402  
United States and Europe            
PP   499,577   503,980   502,850   502,067   534,338  
Mexico            
PE   26,043   54,000   152,904   198,706   264,129  
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards. And, does not consider UTEC sales  
from 1Q17 onwards            
**BTX - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene          

 

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EXHIBIT XI

Consolidated Net Revenue

Net Revenue
 
R$ million   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17  
 
Polyolefins   5,092   5,316   5,170   4,730   4,845  
Domestic Market   3,383   3,575   3,633   3,311   3,344  
Export Market   1,709   1,741   1,536   1,419   1,501  
 
Vinyls   742   732   736   797   813  
Domestic Market   651   665   691   672   718  
Export Market   90   68   45   125   95  
 
Basic Petrochemicals (Most Relevan   2,603   2,513   2,646   2,595   3,328  
Domestic Market   1,926   1,576   1,828   1,842   2,076  
Ethylene/Propylene   609   598   684   570   657  
Butadiene   116   134   142   175   274  
Cumene   142   100   122   137   110  
BTX*   442   410   377   400   421  
Others   617   334   504   560   615  
 
Export Market   676   937   818   753   1,252  
Ethylene/Propylene   142   150   109   46   157  
Butadiene   150   160   191   248   456  
BTX*   180   167   222   213   318  
Others   204   460   296   246   320  
 
United States and Europe   2,535   2,298   2,066   1,997   2,425  
 
Mexico   123   215   537   714   940  
PE   123   213   529   706   923  
Mexico Others**   -   2   8   8   17  
 
Resale***   634   402   642   904   66  
 
Others****   187   245   184   307   183  
Total   11,915   11,722   11,981   12,046   12,600  
*BTX = Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene            
** Others Mexico = Fuel and Utilities            
***Naphtha, condensate and crude oil            
****Includes pre-marketing activity in Mexico until 1Q16          

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 1 4 , 2017
  BRASKEM S.A.
 
 
  By:      /s/     Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
 
    Name: Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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