SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
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 November, 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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EBITDA reached US$3 billion in first nine months

Brazilian resin market grew 6% compared to 2Q17

 

HIGHLIGHTS:                                                          

Braskem - Consolidated:

4   In 3Q17, consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$868 million, down 6% from 3Q16, mainly due to the scheduled shutdown of the Rio de Janeiro cracker and the unscheduled shutdowns of two PP units in the United States due to Hurricane Harvey. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$2,746 million, decreasing 9% from 3Q16. Compared to 2Q17, EBITDA fell 8%, due to the capital gain from the divestment of quantiQ, in the amount of US$ 88 million.

4   In the year to date, Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA was US$2,960 million, 15% higher than in 9M16, with positive impacts from: (i) the 36% increase in chemical spreads in the international market; (ii) the expansion in production capacity and higher sales volume at units in the United States and Europe; (iii) the capital gain of US$88 million from the conclusion of the quantiQ divestment; and (iv) the higher sales of PE and PP in the Brazilian market. In Brazilian real, EBITDA amounted to $9,382 million, advancing 3% from 9M16, influenced by the Brazilian real appreciation in the comparison period.

4   In 3Q17, Braskem posted net income of R$764 million in the Consolidated and net income of R$799 million in the Parent Company. In the year to date, consolidated net income amounted to R$3,820 million, while net income attributable to shareholders came to R$3,697 million, corresponding to earnings of R$4.64 per common share and class “A" preferred share 1 .

4   The Company recorded free cash flow of R$1,068 million in 3Q17, up 6% from the prior quarter. In the year to date, free cash flow was R$2,503 million.

4   Corporate leverage measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar stood at 1.65x at the end of 3Q17, or 1.82x including the financial penalty under the Global Settlement.

4   The recordable and lost-time injury frequency rate, considering both Team Members and Partners per million hours worked, stood at 0.99 in the quarter, down 7% from 2Q17.

4   In October, the Company raised US$1.75 billion through a bond issue in the international market, of which US$500 million is due in five years and US$1.25 billion in ten years. The issue, for which demand exceeded the offer by 8.2 times, represents the largest funding transaction and with the lowest cost ever in the Braskem’s history.

4   In keeping with its commitment to sustainable development in the plastics chain, Braskem created the Recycling & Wecycle Platform 2 area, which aims to leverage its sponsorship of initiatives, businesses and sustainable solutions related to the circular economy for plastics, especially recycling.

 
Main Financial Results   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   12,162   11,870   11,981   2%   2%   36,632   35,618   3%  
EBITDA   2,746   3,029   3,001   -9%   -9%   9,382   9,127   3%  
Net Profit (Loss)*   799   1,090   889   -27%   -10%   3,697   2,120   74%  
Free Cash Flow Generation**   1,068   1,012   2,299   6%   -54%   2,503   2,032   23%  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   3,788   3,715   3,690   2%   3%   11,512   10,077   14%  
EBITDA (US$ million)   868   945   924   -8%   -6%   2,960   2,577   15%  
*Net Profit (Loss) Attributable to Company's Shareholders

Petrochemical Industry:

4   The spread for the key chemicals 3 produced by Braskem in 3Q17, calculated as the difference between international price references for chemicals and naphtha, was US$363/t, or 21% lower than in 2Q17,

 


  1 The amount for the class “B’ preferred share is R$0.61.

  2 The Wecycle platform, created to foster businesses and initiatives that value plastic waste, seeks to develop solutions, products and processes involving plastics recycling. Having a work platform with this focus strengthens Braskem's commitment to Brazil's plastics chain and to the use of innovation and technology to drive sustainability.

 

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reflecting the better balance between the production of and demand for these products in the international market in the period.

 

 
Main Financial Results   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   12,162   11,870   11,981   2%   2%   36,632   35,618   3%  
EBITDA   2,746   3,029   3,001   -9%   -9%   9,382   9,127   3%  
Net Profit (Loss)*   799   1,090   889   -27%   -10%   3,697   2,120   74%  
Free Cash Flow Generation**   1,068   1,012   2,299   6%   -54%   2,503   2,032   23%  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   3,788   3,715   3,690   2%   3%   11,512   10,077   14%  
EBITDA (US$ million)   868   945   924   -8%   -6%   2,960   2,577   15%  
*Net Profit (Loss) Attributable to Company's Shareholders

4   In the quarter, the average international spread of the resins produced by Braskem in Brazil 4 , calculated as the difference between international price references for the resins and naphtha, was US$650/t, down 4% from 2Q17, mainly due to the 7% increase in the naphtha price in the international market, in line with the oil price variation.

4   The PP spread in the United States, calculated as the difference between the U.S. price references for polypropylene and propylene, was US$584/t, increasing 2% from 2Q17, reflecting the strong demand for polypropylene, especially in the housewares, thermoformed films, nonwovens and distributors segments.

4   The PP spread in Europe, calculated as the difference between the European price references for polypropylene and propylene, was US$544/t, increasing 8% from 2Q17, reflecting the combination of strong demand for the resin from various industries and the high supply of propylene from crackers that resumed operations after scheduled maintenance shutdowns.

4   The PE spread in Mexico, calculated as the difference between the U.S. price references for polyethylene and ethylene, was US$951/t, down 1%, due to the 5% increase in the ethane price in the period.

Compliance:

4    In keeping with its commitment to acting ethically, with transparency and integrity, the Company launched last year a comprehensive Compliance Program comprising various initiatives to improve its Compliance system. In the third quarter, 27 of these initiatives were concluded, which included:

§   developing and publishing the Directive on Donations & Sponsorships; and

§   creating and publishing three procedures (Audit, Corporate Credit Card, Promotional Gifts/Gifts/Entertainment/Hospitality).

Highlights by Segment:

Brazil:

4    Brazilian demand for resins (PE, PP and PVC) reached 1.3 million tons in 3Q17, growing 6% in relation to 2Q17. In the period, the Company's market share reached 69%, with sales of 915 kton, representing growth of 10% from 2Q17, faster than the overall industry. In the nine-month period, demand for resins grew 4% on the same period last year.

4    In 3Q17, the crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 92%, down 1 p.p. from 2Q17, mainly due to the scheduled shutdown of the Rio de Janeiro cracker. In this scenario, chemicals production in the quarter amounted to 2.2 million tons, while resin production came to 1.1 million tons.

4    To meet the growing demand for PE in the Brazilian market, the Company reduced its export volume, especially in regions other than South America, by 7% compared to 2Q17. In the case of PP exports, due to the impacts from Hurricane Harvey on the U.S. market, the Company increased its exports by 14% to capture opportunities in the North American market.

 


3   Difference between the prices of key chemicals (15% ethylene, 10% propylene, 35% BTX, 10% butadiene, 5% cumene and 25% fuels, based on the capacity mix of Braskem’s industrial units in Brazil) and the price of naphtha – Source: IHS

4   Difference between the price of resins based on the capacity mix of Braskem’s industrial units in Brazil and the price of naphtha – Source: IHS.

 

 

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4    In the year to date, the units in Brazil, including the result from exports, posted EBITDA of R$6,723 million, accounting for 69% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA.

United States and Europe:

4    In the quarter, the plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 94%, down 1 p.p. and 7 p.p. from 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively, due to the unscheduled shutdowns of the Seadrift and Oyster Creek units (both in Texas) due to the passage of Hurricane Harvey along the U.S. Gulf Coast. In this scenario, production in the quarter came to 522 kton.

4    In the year to date, the units in the United States and Europe posted EBITDA of US$472 million (R$1,496 million), representing 16% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA.

Mexico:

4    In the quarter, the polyethylene plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 87%, or 4 p.p. higher than in 2Q17, reflecting the higher supply of ethane.

4    PE sales in 3Q17 were 236 kton, in line with sales volume in the prior quarter, led by 18% increase in sales to Mexico’s domestic market.

4    In the year to date, EBITDA from the Mexico unit stood at US$448 million (R$1,421 million), corresponding to 15% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA.

 

1.     BRAZIL

Braskem’s results in Brazil 5 are formed by the following segments: Chemicals, Polyolefins & Vinyls.

  

BRAZIL   3Q17   2Q17   Chg. 9M17
(A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
Financial Overview (R$ million)          
Net Revenue   9,635   9,412   2%   28,584  
COGS   (7,345)   (7,178)   2%   (21,553)  
Gross Profit   2,290   2,234   3%   7,031  
Gross Margin   24%   24%   0 p.p.   25%  
SG&A   (662)   (437)   52%   (1,582)  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   (228)   142   -260%   (198)  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   6   11   -39%   29  
EBITDA   1,930   2,402   -20%   6,723  
EBITDA Margin   20%   26%   -5 p.p.   24%  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   3,045   2,929   4%   9,008  
EBITDA (US$ million)   610   747   -18%   2,118  

 

 


5 Braskem’s result in Brazil corresponds to the sum of the results from the Chemicals, Polyolefins and Vinyls units, excluding eliminations from the revenues and costs with transfers of products among these segments. In 2Q17, EBITDA from Brazil includes the capital gain from the divestment of quantiQ, of R$277 million, which is not allocated to any operating segment.

 

 

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1.1.      CHEMICALS 6

The Basic Petrochemicals Segment changed its name to the Chemicals Segment, seeking to adopt nomenclature more closely aligned with the segment’s markets.

 
CHEMICALS   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
  (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Operating Overview (ton)                  
Production                  
Ethylene   865,570   870,521   903,308   -1%   -4%   2,615,886   2,615,469   0%  
Utilization Rate   92%   93%   96%   -1 p.p.   -4 p.p.   93%   93%   0 p.p.  
Propylene   367,016   352,654   361,837   4%   1%   1,084,903   1,070,200   1%  
Cumene   52,714   50,611   45,935   4%   15%   145,385   139,423   4%  
Butadiene   107,782   106,067   109,156   2%   -1%   321,456   316,667   2%  
BTX*   257,576   235,484   267,985   9%   -4%   744,090   766,461   -3%  
Others   535,349   502,488   468,193   7%   14%   1,567,163   1,441,727   9%  
Total   2,186,008   2,117,826   2,156,415   3%   1%   6,478,883   6,349,947   2%  
Sales - Brazilian Market (Main Chemicals)                  
Ethylene   133,786   131,467   143,440   2%   -7%   393,006   395,964   -1%  
Propylene   104,778   75,743   83,109   38%   26%   265,747   216,276   23%  
Cumene   52,409   52,862   51,352   -1%   2%   146,623   142,040   3%  
Butadiene   48,520   46,300   50,940   5%   -5%   139,248   151,264   -8%  
BTX*   163,741   156,552   168,518   5%   -3%   472,944   508,237   -7%  
Total   503,235   462,924   497,359   9%   1%   1,417,568   1,413,781   0%  
Exports (Main Chemicals)                  
Ethylene   18,397   11,947   12,856   54%   43%   64,844   56,276   15%  
Propylene   9,210   21,489   24,157   -57%   -62%   38,527   71,812   -46%  
Cumene   -   -   -   0%   0%   -   -   0%  
Butadiene   57,278   60,981   58,980   -6%   -3%   175,757   161,500   9%  
BTX*   89,734   85,722   98,405   5%   -9%   280,858   251,533   12%  
Total   174,619   180,140   194,398   -3%   -10%   559,986   541,120   3%  
Financial Overview (R$ million)                  
Net Revenue   5,958   5,951   6,409   0%   -7%   18,473   18,515   0%  
COGS   (4,858)   (4,967)   (5,178)   -2%   -6%   (15,025)   (14,900)   1%  
Gross Profit   1,100   984   1,231   12%   -11%   3,448   3,615   -5%  
Gross Margin   18%   17%   19%   1 p.p.   -1 p.p.   19%   20%   -1 p.p.  
SG&A   (207)   (188)   (194)   10%   6%   (583)   (501)   16%  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   (70)   (53)   (64)   31%   9%   (150)   (168)   -11%  
EBITDA   1,117   1,023   1,274   9%   -12%   3,554   3,834   -7%  
EBITDA Margin   19%   17%   20%   2 p.p.    -1 p.p.   19%   21%   -2 p.p.  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   1,884   1,854   1,975   2%   -5%   5,826   5,252   11%  
EBITDA (US$ million)   353   320   392   10%   -10%   1,122   1,085   3%  
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

Capacity Utilization:

The crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 92% in 3Q17, down 2 p.p. from 2Q17, due to the scheduled shutdown of the Rio de Janeiro cracker for approximately 30 days. Excluding the Rio de Janeiro cracker, the average capacity utilization rate in the quarter was 97%.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

The sales volume of key chemicals to third parties in the Brazilian market in 3Q17 came to 503 kton, up 9% and 1% from 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively, driven by higher sales of propylene and paraxylene.

 


6 The Chemicals segment is formed by and operates four chemical 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 Chemicals 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.

 

 

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Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

In 3Q17, net revenue came to R$1,580 million, in line with 2Q17 and 4% higher than in 2Q16, reflecting the higher sales volume in the period. In Brazilian real, net revenue amounted to R$4,999 million, 2% higher than in 3Q16.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

Exports of key chemicals amounted to 175 kton in 3Q17, representing decreases of 3% from 2Q17 and 10% from 3Q16, explained by the shift in the sales mix of certain chemical products, especially propylene.

Net Revenue - Export Market:

In 3Q17, net revenue from exports of chemicals came to US$303 million, up 16% from 2Q17, due to higher prices in the international market. Compared to 2Q16, net revenue grew by 34%. In Brazilian real, net revenue from exports was R$960 million, up 14% from 2Q17 and down 36% from 3Q16.

COGS 7 :

In 3Q17, COGS came to R$4,858 million, down 2% from 2Q17, due to the lower cost of naphtha purchased in the Brazilian market. In U.S. dollar, COGS amounted to US$1,536 million, down 1% from 2Q17.

In 3Q17, the ARA naphtha price reference was US$463/t, up 7% from 2Q17, which is in line with the 6% increase in the Brent oil price reference, due to the coordinated efforts by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other key producers to limit oil output.

For naphtha supply in the Brazilian market (average of n-1 quote), the average international price reference in 3Q17 was US$429/ton, down 6% from 2Q17.

The USG price reference for ethane, the main feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, averaged 26 ¢/gal (US$193/ton), increasing 5% compared to 2Q17, mainly explained by higher ethane exports from the U.S. Gulf region to Europe and India.

The USG reference price for propane in 3Q17 was 77 ¢/gal (US$401/ton), increasing 22% from 2Q17, mainly due to the stronger export volumes to Asia and the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showing lower feedstock inventories.

SG&A Expenses 8 :

In 3Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$207 million, corresponding to 3% of the segment’s net revenue.

EBITDA:

In 3Q17, EBITDA from the segment came to US$353 million, advancing 10% from 2Q17. In Brazilian real, EBITDA amounted to R$1,117 million, up 9% from 2Q17.

 


7 Cost of goods sold: naphtha, HLR (refinery gas), ethane and propane are the main feedstocks used by the Chemicals segment to produce olefins and aromatics. Petrobras supplies 100% of the HLR, and most of the ethane, propane and naphtha consumed by Braskem, with the remainder met by imports from various suppliers.

8 Selling, general and administrative expenses.

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1.2.      POLYOLEFINS 9

 

POLYOLEFINS 3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
(A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Operating Overview (ton)                  
Production                  
PE   670,673   679,176   711,879   -1%   -6%   2,021,927   2,041,279   -1%  
Utilization Rate   88%   90%   93%   -2 p.p.   -5 p.p.   89%   89%   0 p.p.  
PP   430,534   417,182   403,527   3%   7%   1,284,988   1,198,799   7%  
Utilization Rate   92%   90%   87%   2 p.p.   5 p.p.   93%   87%   6 p.p.  
Total   1,101,207   1,096,358   1,115,407   0%   -1%   3,306,915   3,240,078   2%  
Sales - Brazilian Market                  
PE   477,676   441,775   457,951   8%   4%   1,339,889   1,285,905   4%  
PP   309,945   280,500   293,399   10%   6%   875,267   838,811   4%  
Market Share   73%   72%   73%   1 p.p.   0 p.p.   72%   73%   -1 p.p.  
Total   787,621   722,275   751,350   9%   5%   2,215,156   2,124,716   4%  
Exports                  
PE   222,992   238,690   270,825   -7%   -18%   702,212   790,374   -11%  
PP   136,175   119,467   136,429   14%   0%   405,983   424,081   -4%  
Total   359,168   358,157   407,254   0%   -12%   1,108,195   1,214,455   -9%  
Financial Overview (R$ million)                  
Net Revenue   4,961   4,860   5,170   2%   -4%   14,666   15,577   -6%  
COGS   (3,957)   (3,798)   (4,073)   4%   -3%   (11,561)   (12,257)   -6%  
Gross Profit   1,004   1,062   1,096   -5%   -8%   3,105   3,320   -6%  
Gross Margin   20%   22%   21%   -2 p.p.   -1 p.p.   21%   21%   0 p.p.  
SG&A   (336)   (309)   (323)   9%   4%   (976)   (943)   3%  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   (67)   -24   (43)   176%   57%   (129)   (121)   7%  
EBITDA   704   832   849   -15%   -17%   2,317   2,597   -11%  
EBITDA Margin   14%   17%   16%   -3 p.p.   -2 p.p.   16%   17%   -1 p.p.  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   1,569   1,512   1,592   4%   -1%   4,621   4,413   5%  
EBITDA (US$ million)   223   259   261   -14%   -14%   731   736   -1%  

Capacity Utilization:

In 3Q17, the average capacity utilization of PE and PP (especially the former) were affected by the scheduled shutdown of the Rio de Janeiro cracker.

Brazilian Market:

Influenced by seasonality and by the retail and appliance/electronics industries, the estimated market for polyolefins (PE and PP) in 3Q17 reached 1,079 kton, up 7% from 2Q17. Compared to 3Q16, the estimated market for polyolefins grew 5%, led by sales of PE to the packaging market, especially for retail consumer goods, and PE to the automotive industry.

Sales Volume - Brazilian Market:

In 3Q17, Braskem’s sales volume outperformed the overall industry, increasing 9% compared to 2Q17, supporting a market share gain of 1 p.p., to 73%. Compared to 3Q16, sales volume in Brazil grew 5%, in line with Brazilian demand for polyolefins.

 

 


9 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 chemical 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. 

 

 

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Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue in 3Q17 came to US$1,128 million, advancing 7% from 2Q17, supported by sales volume growth and higher PP prices in the international market. This sales volume growth and higher average prices more than offset the 2% average appreciation in the Brazilian real between the periods. As a result, net revenue amounted to R$3,570 million, or 5% higher than in 2Q17. 

Compared to 3Q16, influenced by higher sales volume, net revenue grew 1% in U.S. dollar and fell 2% in Brazilian real, mainly on the 3% average appreciation in the Brazilian real.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

Reflecting the higher demand for resins in the Brazilian market, export sales volume from the Polyolefins Unit decreased 12% compared to 3Q16. Exports to South American countries remained strong, since they are priority markets for the Company.

Net Revenue - Export Market:

Net revenue was US$440 million, down 3% and 7% compared to 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively, mainly due to the lower export volume.

COGS 10 :

In 3Q17, COGS at the Polyolefins Unit came to R$3,957 million, increasing 4% from 2Q17, mainly due to the higher sales volume.

The average USG propylene price reference in 3Q17 was US$919/t, up 2% from 2Q17, explained by the passage of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, which affected the region’s refineries and crackers and significantly reduced the supply of propylene in the market. The European (NWE) price reference for ethylene, which is used for internal transfers, averaged US$1,145/t in the quarter, in line with 2Q17.

Compared to 3Q16, the COGS of the Polyolefins Unit decreased 3%. The 10% increase in the price references for NWE ethylene and USG propylene were neutralized by the lower sales volume and stronger Brazilian real.

SG&A Expenses:

In 3Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$336 million, corresponding to 6% of the segment’s net revenue.

EBITDA:

EBITDA amounted to US$223 million, down 14% from 2Q17, due to the narrowing of international polyolefin spreads. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$704 million, declining 15%, influenced by the 2% average Brazilian real appreciation between the periods.

 

 


10 Cost of goods sold: 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 Chemicals Unit, as is 65% of the propylene used to make PP, with the remainder supplied by Petrobras.

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1.3.      VINYLS 11

 

VINYLS   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
  (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Operating Overview (ton)                  
Production                  
PVC   157,052   138,489   156,655   13%   0%   453,888   431,165   5%  
Utilization Rate   88%   78%   88%   10 p.p.   0 p.p.   85%   81%   4 p.p.  
Caustic Soda   108,807   88,637   119,827   23%   -9%   299,081   327,624   -9%  
Total   265,859   227,127   276,482   17%   -4%   752,970   758,790   -1%  
Sales - Brazilian Market                  
PVC   127,193   112,263   138,327   13%   -8%   378,473   390,937   -3%  
Market Share   51%   47%   51%   4 p.p.   0 p.p.   51%   51%   0 p.p.  
Caustic Soda   105,748   94,133   112,370   12%   -6%   305,838   334,934   -9%  
Total   232,942   206,396   250,697   13%   -7%   684,310   725,871   -6%  
Exports                  
PVC   37,078   9,280   16,483   300%   125%   73,556   77,884   -6%  
Financial Overview (R$ million)                  
Net Revenue   800   649   740   23%   8%   2,257   2,222   2%  
COGS   (683)   (562)   (692)   22%   -1%   (1,936)   (2,085)   -7%  
Gross Profit   117   87   48   35%   143%   321   137   134%  
Gross Margin   15%   13%   6%   2 p.p.   9 p.p.   14%   6%   8 p.p.  
SG&A   (36)   (38)   (61)   -5%   -41%   (112)   (170)   -34%  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   (19)   (32)   (6)   -40%   225%   (69)   (21)   226%  
EBITDA   146   87   75   67%   93%   382   203   88%  
EBITDA Margin   18%   13%   10%   5 p.p.   8 p.p.   17%   9%   8 p.p.  
Net Revenue (US$ million)   253   202   228   25%   11%   713   629   13%  
EBITDA (US$ million)   46   27   23   69%   98%   121   57   111%  

Capacity Utilization:

The average capacity utilization rate of PVC stood at 88% in 3Q17, increasing 10 p.p. compared to 2Q17, reflecting the scheduled shutdown of the Alagoas unit during that period.

Brazilian Market:

The estimated PVC market in 3Q17 was 248 kton, growing 3% from 2Q17, due to seasonality. Compared to 3Q16, the estimated PVC market contracted 8%, mainly due to the performance of the construction and infrastructure industries.

Sales Volume - Brazilian Market:

In 3Q17, PVC sales grew 13% on the prior quarter, outstripping demand in the Brazilian market. In this scenario, Braskem’s market share stood at 51%, gaining 4 p.p. on 2Q17.

Compared to the year-ago period, PVC sales decreased 8%, in line with the decline in the Brazilian market.

 


11 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 chemical complexes in Camaçari and Alagoas and the two chlor-alkali plants located in the same two chemical complexes.

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

 

 

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Net Revenue - Domestic Market:

Net revenue in the period came to US$220 million, advancing 14% from 2Q17, explained by the higher sales volume. Sales volume growth more than offset the 2% Brazilian real depreciation in the period, while net revenue amounted to R$696 million, increasing 12% from 2Q17.

Compared to 3Q16, the higher prices for PVC and caustic soda in the international market more than offset the contraction in sales volume.

Sales Volume - Export Market:

To offset the contraction in the domestic market, PVC exports in the quarter came to 37 kton, which is 300% and 125% more than in 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively. The main export destinations for PVC are India and Turkey.

COGS 12 :

In 3Q17, cost of goods sold amounted to R$683 million, increasing 22% from 2Q17, influenced by the higher production and sales volume. Compared to 3Q16, COGS fell 1%, due to the lower sales volume.

SG&A Expenses:

In 3Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$36 million, corresponding to 5% of the segment’s net revenue.

EBITDA:

Supported mainly by sales volume growth, EBITDA in U.S. dollar advanced 69% compared to 2Q17, to US$46 million. In Brazilian real, despite the currency’s appreciation in the period, EBITDA amounted to R$146 million, growing 67% from 2Q17.

 

 

 

 


12 Cost of goods sold: 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 Chemicals 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.

 

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2. UNITED STATES AND EUROPE 13

  

USA AND EUROPE 3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
(A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Operating Overview (ton)                  
Production                  
PP USA   363,696   381,304   361,691   -5%   1%   1,116,918   1,077,607   4%  
Utilization Rate   92%   97%   98%   -5 p.p.   -6 p.p.   95%   98%   -3 p.p.  
PP EUR   158,050   138,488   150,671   14%   5%   450,488   447,402   1%  
Utilization Rate   100%   89%   110%   11 p.p.   -10 p.p.   101%   110%   -9 p.p.  
Total   521,746   519,792   512,361   0%   2%   1,567,406   1,525,009   3%  
Utilization Rate   94%   95%   101%   -1 p.p.   -7 p.p.   97%   101%   -5 p.p.  
Sales                  
PP USA   395,124   375,916   358,562   5%   10%   1,151,191   1,059,146   9%  
PP EUR   153,106   139,752   144,288   10%   6%   447,046   447,261   0%  
Total   548,231   515,668   502,850   6%   9%   1,598,237   1,506,407   6%  
Financial Overview (US$ million)                  
Net Revenue   774   719   636   8%   22%   2,265   1,940   17%  
COGS   (583)   (577)   (446)   1%   31%   (1,708)   (1,278)   34%  
Gross Profit   192   142   190   35%   1%   556   663   -16%  
Gross Margin   25%   20%   30%   5 p.p.   -5 p.p.   25%   34%   -9 p.p.  
SG&A   (40)   (41)   (40)   -2%   -1%   (133)   (100)   34%  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   (6)   (1)   (5)   826%   14%   (6)   (13)   -53%  
EBITDA   164   120   161   37%   2%   472   596   -21%  
EBITDA Margin   21%   17%   25%   4 p.p.   -4 p.p.   21%   31%   -10 p.p.  
Net Revenue (R$ million)   2,449   2,310   2,066   6%   19%   7,184   6,899   4%  
EBITDA (R$ million)   519   385   524   35%   -1%   1,496   2,137   -30%  

Capacity Utilization:

The average capacity utilization rate for PP stood at 94% in 3Q17, down 1 p.p. and 7 p.p. from 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively, due to the unscheduled shutdowns in late August at the Seadrift and Oyster Creek units (both in Texas) as a result of the passage of Hurricane Harvey by the U.S. Gulf coast.

Market:

United States: PP demand in the United States grew compared to 3Q16, especially in the housewares, food packaging and nonwovens industries.

Europe: Demand in Europe remained strong due to recoveries in the continent’s economies, led by sectors such as automotive. Furthermore, local producers benefited in the period from the lower volume of PP imports, due to maintenance shutdowns in the Middle East and the effects from Hurricane Harvey in the United States.

Sales Volume:

Sales volume in 3Q17 grew 9% compared to 3Q16, supported by higher production, the capacity-expansion projects at U.S. plants in late-2016 and the strong demand for PP in the regions. Compared to the prior quarter, sales grew by 6%.

 

 


13 The segment’s results are formed by six industrial units in the United States and two in Europe, with aggregate production capacity of 2,195 kta, with 1,570 kta in the United States and 625 kta in Europe.

 

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Net Sales :

In 3Q17, net revenue was US$774 million, 22% higher than in 3Q16, due to the higher PP prices in the regions, the lower resin imports and the growth in sales volume supported by the capacity-expansion projects in the segment. Compared to 2Q17, net revenue grew 8%, basically due to the higher sales volume and higher PP price in the United States and Europe.

COGS 14 :

In 3Q17, the segment’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to US$583 million, increasing 31% from 3Q16.

The average price of polymer grade USG propylene in 3Q17 was US$919/t, up 2% and 10% from 2Q17 and 3Q16, respectively, explained by the passage of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, which affected the region’s refineries and crackers, significantly reducing the supply of propylene in the market.

The European price reference for propylene averaged US$944/t in 3Q17, in line with 2Q17 and 25% higher than in 3Q16, reflecting the higher oil price, the maintenance shutdowns at the region’s crackers and the fire that affected the largest refinery in Europe, limiting the supply of propylene on the continent.

SG&A Expenses :

Selling, general and administrative expenses in 3Q17 came to US$40 million, corresponding to 5% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

EBITDA :

EBITDA in 3Q17 was US$164 million, 37% higher than in 2Q17, explained by the increase of 17% in the PP-propylene spread 15 in Europe and by the normalization of production at the plants in Germany, following the scheduled shutdown last quarter. In Brazilian real, EBITDA was R$519 million, accounting for 17% of consolidated EBITDA.

 


14   Cost of goods sold: 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.

15   As of 2Q16, we are presenting the U.S. PP spread as follows to better reflect the U.S. market: difference between the U.S. PP (GP-homopolymer) price and the U.S. Propylene (polymer grade) price.

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3. MEXICO 16

  

MEXICO 3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
(A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B) (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Operating Overview (ton)                  
Production                  
PE   229,504   217,374   166,453   6%   38%   696,803   249,991   179%  
Utilization Rate   87%   83%   63%   4 p.p.   24 p.p.   89%   32%   57 p.p.  
Sales                  
Mexican Market   153,149   129,659   59,960   18%   155%   407,056   119,204   241%  
Exports   82,357   109,294   93,736   -25%   -12%   331,533   114,534   189%  
Total   235,506   238,953   153,696   -1%   53%   738,589   233,738   216%  
 
Financial Overview (US$ million)                  
Net Revenue   267   274   166   -3%   61%   840   258   226%  
COGS   (165)   (162)   (100)   2%   66%   (488)   (172)   185%  
Gross Profit   101   112   66   -10%   53%   352   86   307%  
Gross Margin   38%   41%   40%   -3 p.p.   -2 p.p.   42%   33%   9 p.p.  
SG&A   (25)   (21)   (24)   16%   5%   (67)   (49)   37%  
Other Operating Income (Expenses)   2   (9)   (14)   -124%   -115%   (5)   (31)   -84%  
EBITDA   136   142   66   -4%   106%   448   61   -  
EBITDA Margin   51%   52%   40%   -1 p.p.   11 p.p.   53%   24%   29 p.p.  
Net Revenue (R$ million)   843   881   538   -4%   57%   2,664   873   205%  
EBITDA (R$ million)   429   456   214   -6%   101%   1,421   194   -  

 

Capacity Utilization:

In 3Q17, the average utilization rate of PE increased 4 p.p. from 2Q17, due to the higher ethane supply in the period.

Sales Volume:

In 3Q17, PP sales volume in the Mexican market was 153 kton, up 18% on the prior quarter, with the highlight September, which set a new record for monthly sales volume due to lower PE imports from the United States, a region affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Given its continued priority on serving the Mexican market, Braskem Idesa reduced by 25% its total export volume compared to 2Q17, and even was able to redirect exports to more profitable markets, such as Europe and the United States.

 

 

 


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

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 Sales:

Compared to 2Q17, net revenue in 3Q17 decreased 3%, due to the lower sales volume and lower resin prices in the international market in the period.

COGS 17:

In 3Q17, excluding resale 18 costs, COGS came to US$163 million, down 2% from 2Q17, impacted by the lower sales volume.

In the quarter, reflecting the higher volume of ethane exports from the United States, the USG price reference for the product increased 5% from 2Q17.

The cost of natural gas decreased 6% compared to 2Q17, due to the 4% drop in the Henry Hub price reference due to lower demand from the power generation industry (residential and commercial), reflecting the more moderate temperatures during the northern hemisphere’s summer.

SG&A Expenses:

In 3Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to US$25 million, corresponding to 9.4% of the segment’s net revenue.

EBITDA:

In 3Q17, EBITDA was US$136 million, down 4% from 2Q17, pressured by lower PE-ethane spreads, based on international price references.

Financial Results Braskem Idesa:

In 3Q17, the financial result was an expense of R$363 million (compared to net financial income of R$15 million in 2Q17), reflecting the impact from an exchange variation loss on the outstanding balance of the loan (compared to an exchange variation gain in 2Q17) due to the depreciation in the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar in 3Q17. On September 30, 2017, the outstanding principal of the loan with the project’s shareholders stood at US$1,969 million.

Excluding the effects from exchange variation, the financial result in 3Q17 was an expense of R$231 million, compared to an expense of R$250 million in 2Q17.

 


17 Cost of goods sold: For its ethane supply, Braskem Idesa has a 20-year agreement with the subsidiary of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), whose price is based on the USG ethane price reference.

For its natural gas supply, Braskem Idesa has a supply contract with prices referenced to a basket of sources of natural gas in the U.S. South, especially the Henry Hub natural gas price reference.

18 Resale of PE produced in Brazil.

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Financial Result (R$ million)   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
BRASKEM IDESA   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Financial Expenses   (238)   (251)   (236)   -5%   1%   (733)   (436)   68%  
Interest Expenses   (218)   (217)   (218)   0%   0%   (639)   (394)   62%  
Others   (21)   (34)   (18)   -39%   15%   (94)   (42)   125%  
Financial Revenue   8   1   1   487%   n.a.   11   2   339%  
Interest   2   1   1   39%   227%   4   2   73%  
Others   6   0   0   n.a.   n.a.   6   0   n.a.  
Foreign Exchange Variation, net   (132)   265   (200)   -150%   -34%   646   (711)   -191%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)   (146)   301   (212)   -148%   -31%   728   (751)   -197%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)   14   (37)   12   -137%   10%   (82)   41   -302%  
Net Financial Result   (363)   15   (435)   n.a.   -17%   (76)   (1,144)   -93%  

4   CONSOLIDATED 19

The consolidated result in 3Q17 was as follows:

  

Financial Overview (R$ million)           Other      
CONSOLIDATED 3Q17   Net Revenue   COGS   Gross Profit   SG&A   Reven   Operating Profit   EBITDA  
          ues      
Brazil   9,635   (7,345)   2,290   (662)   (228)   1,407   1,930  
United States and Europe   2,449   (1,843)   606   (126)   (18)   462   519  
Mexico   843   (523)   320   (77)   6   249   429  
Eliminations and Reclassifications   (766)   586   (180)   74   (79)   (186)   (133)  
Total   12,162   (9,126)   3,036   (792)   (319)   1,932   2,746  

 

Net Revenue

 


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

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Consolidated COGS in 3Q17 amounted to US$2,885 million (R$9,126 million).

Excluding from COGS the resales (R$45 million), consolidated COGS amounted to R$9,081 million, increasing 1% from 2Q17 and 11% from the same period in 2016, which is mainly explained by:

(i)             the production ramp-up at the Braskem Idesa chemical complex;

(ii)            higher prices of key raw materials with prices referenced in the international market; and

(iii)           the higher sales volume of chemicals and thermoplastic resins, which were partially offset by the 3% Brazilian real appreciation between the periods.

In 3Q17, naphtha accounted for 39.3% of total COGS, down 4 p.p. from 3Q16, explained by: (i) the normalization of production at the Mexico complex; (ii) the Brazilian real appreciation between the periods; and (iii) the lower price of oil and petroleum products.

 

SG&A Expenses

In 3Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$792 million, increasing 8% compared to 3Q16, reflecting (i) the growth in sales volume; (ii) conclusion of the production ramp-up at the Mexico chemical complex; (iii) the startup of the new UTEC unit; and (iv) wage increases under the collective bargaining agreement in late 2016. In U.S. dollar, SG&A expenses amounted to US$250 million, 11% higher than in 3Q16.

 

Other Income / Expenses, Net (OIE)

Excluding the capital gain from the sale of quantiQ in 2017, the Company recorded a R$160 million increase in other operating expenses in 3Q17 compared to 2Q17, mainly due to: (i) the R$91 million gain from provisioning and write-offs of discontinued projects; (ii) the R$25 million gain from Team Member profit sharing; and (iii) the R$19 million gain from provisioning for legal and labor claims. Of the total OIE recorded, R$76 million do not affect the Company’s EBITDA.

 

EBITDA

Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA 20 in 3Q17 was US$868 million, down 6% from the same period last year, mainly due to the 13% decrease in resin spreads in the international market, the effects from Brazilian real appreciation on the translation of dollar-denominated expenses and higher operating expenses 21 , with these effects partially neutralized by the higher sales volume. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$2,746 million, decreasing 9% from 3Q16.

Excluding the effect from the capital gain from the quantiQ divestment of US$88 million (R$277 million) from the result for 2Q17, EBITDA in 3Q17 increased 1.3%, supported primarily by the higher sales volume.

 

 


20 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.

21 Higher expenses with: (i) provisioning, especially for tax and labor claims; and (ii) costs and expenses with idle plants.

 

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Net Financial Result 22

The net financial result in 3Q17 was an expense of R$638 million, compared to an expense of R$650 million in the previous quarter.

·          Financial expenses were in line with 2Q17, with a positive effect from the 4% Brazilian real appreciation and the decline in interest rates.

·          Financial income also was in line with 2Q17, affected by the reduction in interest rates.

·          Net exchange variation was affected by the transition of hedge accounting of exports, in the amount of R$275 million.

Excluding the effects from exchange variation, the net financial result in 3Q17 was an expense of R$422 million, increasing R$3 million from the expense in the prior quarter.  

 

Financial Result (R$ million)   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
EX-BRASKEM IDESA   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Financial Expenses   (639)   (638)   (714)   0%   -11%   (1,932)   (2,233)   -13%  
Interest Expenses   (403)   (425)   (465)   -5%   -13%   (1,262)   (1,508)   -16%  
Others   (235)   (213)   (249)   11%   -5%   (670)   (725)   -8%  
Financial Revenue   217   219   260   -1%   -17%   662   757   -12%  
Interest   186   197   250   -5%   -26%   582   720   -19%  
Others   31   22   10   40%   218%   80   37   117%  
Net Foreign Exchange Variation   (216)   (230)   (193)   -6%   12%   (662)   (1,836)   -64%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)   153   (654)   (213)   -123%   -172%   (567)   (802)   -29%  
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)   (369)   423   20   -   -1928%   (95)   (1,034)   -91%  
Net Financial Result   (638)   (650)   (646)   -2%   -1%   (1,932)   (3,312)   -42%  

§   Currency Hedging Program

Braskem holds net exposure to the U.S. dollar (i.e., more USD-pegged liabilities than USD-pegged assets). At the end of 3Q17, this net exposure was formed: (i) in the operations, by 54% of suppliers, which was offset by 70% of accounts receivable; and (ii) in the capital structure, by almost all of the net debt. Since its operating cash flow is heavily linked to the dollar, maintaining this level of net exposure to the dollar in liabilities acts as a natural hedge. Virtually 100% of its revenue is pegged to the variation in the U.S. dollar and approximately 80% of its costs also is pegged to this currency.

In September 2016, Braskem launched a recurring 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, such as electricity, payroll, etc..

 


22 Excludes the financial result of Braskem Idesa SAPI.

 

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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 (“collar”).

Both alternatives protect Braskem in the event of appreciation in the local currency, with the difference being that the collar strategy can also result in losses for the Company if the BRL/USD exchange rate surpasses the strike price of the call options. With collars, however, the payment of the net premium for obtaining the puts is lower, since the Company receives a premium from the sale of the call options. Lastly, note that any losses from the collar strategy always are offset by gains in competitiveness from the reduction in costs denominated in BRL when translated into USD.

At September 30, 2017, Braskem held a total notional amount of put options of R$3.8 billion, with an average strike price of 2.96 R$/US$. Simultaneously, the Company also held a total notional amount of call options of R$2.2 billion, with an average strike price of R$4.26. The operations have a maximum term of 18 months.

                     

Net Income/Loss

In 3Q17, the Company posted net income R$764 million, advancing 33% from 2Q17, supported by lower expenses with exchange variation, net.

In the nine-month period, net income amounted to R$3.8 billion, growing 102% in relation to 9M16. Net income attributable to shareholders amounted to R$3.7 billion, corresponding to R$4.64 per common share and class “A" preferred share and to R$0.61 per class “B” preferred share.

 

Net Profit (R$ million)   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.   9M17   9M16   Chg.  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Profit (Loss)   764   1,142   818   -33%   -7%   3,820   1,888   102%  
Company's shareholders   799   1,090   889   -27%   -10%   3,697   2,120   74%  
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa   (36)   53   (71)   -168%   -50%   124   (232)   -153%  
Net Profit (Loss) per share                  
Common Shares             4.64   2.63   76%  
Class 'A' Preferred Shares             4.64   2.63   76%  
Class 'B' Preferred Shares             0.61   0.61   0%  

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On September 30, 2017, Braskem’s net debt stood at US$5,040 million, decreasing 3% from the end of 2Q17. The Company’s consolidated gross debt 23    was US$7,259 million, down 1% from 2Q17, while the balance of cash and investments 24 was US$2,219 million, down 4% from the last quarter.

Financial leverage measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar ended the quarter at 1.65x. In Brazilian real, the leverage ratio stood at 1.64x.

 


23 Excludes the balance of the project finance of Braskem Idesa in the amount of US$2.9 billion.

24 This balance excludes (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$90 million.  

 

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Debt   Sep-17     Jun-17 a     Sep-16 a     Chg.   Chg.  
US$ million   (A)     (B)     (A)     (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)  
Consolidated Debt   10,238     10,456     10,643     -2%   -4%  
in R$   1,361   13%   1,403   13%   1,643   15%   -3%   -17%  
in US$   8,877   87%   9,053   87%   9,000   85%   -2%   -1%  
Project Finance (Mexico)   (2,979)     (2,970)     (3,194)     0%   -7%  
in US$   (2,979)   100%   (2,970)   100%   (3,194)   100%   0%   -7%  
Gross Debt Ex-Project Finance   7,259     7,341     7,450     -1%   -3%  
in R$   1,361   19%   1,258   17%   1,643   22%   8%   -17%  
in US$   5,898   81%   6,083   83%   5,806   78%   -3%   2%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   (2,219)     (2,314)     (2,393)     -4%   -7%  
in R$   (1,717)   77%   (1,258)   54%   (1,608)   67%   37%   7%  
in US$   (502)   23%   (1,056)   46%   (785)   33%   -52%   -36%  
Net Debt   5,040     5,172     5,057     -3%   0%  
in R$   (356)   -7%   145   3%   36   1%   -   -  
in US$   5,396   107%   5,027   97%   5,021   99%   7%   7%  
EBITDA LTM   3,052     3,182     3,093     -4%   -1%  
Net Debt/EBITDA   1.65x     1.63x     1.63x     2%   1%  
The table above does not consider the debt related to Mexico of US$2.9 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.
       

In December 2016, the Company entered into a Global Settlement with authorities in Brazil and abroad, in the approximate aggregate amount of US$957 million, equivalent to approximately R$3.1 billion. Considering the outstanding balance under the Leniency Agreement at September 30, 2017, adjusted leverage in 3Q17 was 1.82x in U.S. dollar.

   

Debt   Sep-17   Jun-17 a   Sep-16 a   Chg.   Chg.  
US$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)      (A)/(C)
Adjusted Net Debt   5,541   5,871   5,057   -6%   10%  

Net Debt  

5,040   5,172   5,057   -3%   0%  
Leniency Agreement*   501   700   -   -28%   -  
Face Value of the Leniency Agreement   957   957   -   0%   -  
Value Adjustment   (35)   (66)   -   -47%   -  
Repayment   (421)   (191)   -   120%   -  
EBITDA LTM   3,052   3,182   3,093   -4%   -1%  
Adjusted Net Debt/EBITDA   1.82x   1.85x   1.63x   -2%   11%  
*Face Value of the leniency agreement

On September 30, 2017, the average debt term was 15 years, and considering only dollar-denominated debt, the average debt term was 17 years. The weighted average cost of the Company’s debt corresponded to exchange variation + 5.69%.

In line with its strategy to maintain high liquidity and preserve 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 R$2,219 million is sufficient to cover the payment of all obligations maturing over the next 22 months. Considering the stand-by credit facilities, this coverage is 26 months.

 

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Bond Issue:

In October 2017, the Company raised US$1.75 billion through a bond issue in the international market, of which US$500 million is due in five years and US$1.25 billion in ten years. The issue, for which demand exceeded the offer by 8.2 times, represents the largest funding transaction and with the lowest cost ever in the Company’s history.

The proceeds from the issue will be used mainly to repay other shorter-term, higher-cost liabilities. Consistent with its global debt strategy, the Company concentrates 80% of its consolidated gross debt (ex-Braskem Idesa) in the capital markets.

Risk-rating agencies:

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

In August 2017, Standard & Poor's removed Brazil’s sovereign credit rating from CreditWatch note, justified by the reduction in political uncertainties and signs of the economy stabilizing. Consequently, the agency also removed from CreditWatch the credit ratings of several Brazilian organizations, including Braskem.

In September 2017, Fitch reaffirmed Braskem’s credit rating with a stable outlook, which is above Brazil’s sovereign rating, and reaffirmed that the Company’s rating is no longer limited by the sovereign rating, mainly due to

(i)             the strong cash generated by the Company’s international assets and by exports from Brazil;

(ii)            the availability of cash in foreign currency; and

(iii)           the untapped stand-by credit facility of US$750 million.

 

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Investments 25

 

In the first nine months of 2017, Braskem’s units in Brazil, the United States and Europe made 66% of the total investments planned for the year. The amount of R$158 million in strategic investments in Brazil refers primarily to the project to diversify its feedstock profile at the cracker in Bahia.

In the same period, Braskem Idesa made 25% of its investment planned for the year.

 

Investments     R$ million           US$ million      
3Q17   9M17   2017e   3Q17   9M17   2017e  
ex-Braskem Idesa                          
Brazil   452   97%   1,036   89%   1,619   92%   143   97%   326   89%   464   92%  
Operating   352   78%   878   85%   1,368   85%   111   78%   276   85%   392   85%  
Strategic   99   22%   158   15%   251   15%   31   22%   50   15%   72   15%  
USA and Europe   15   3%   124   11%   142   8%   5   3%   39   11%   41   8%  
Operating   11   72%   80   64%   123   87%   3   72%   25   64%   35   87%  
Strategic   4   28%   44   36%   19   13%   1   28%   14   36%   5   13%  
Total   466   100%   1,160   100%   1,761   100%   147   100%   365   100%   505   100%  
 
Braskem Idesa                          
Mexico                          
Operating   6   100%   13   100%   53   100%   2   100%   4   100%   15   100%  
Total   6   100%   13   100%   53   100%   2   100%   4   100%   15   100%  

 

Cash Flow 26

In 3Q17, Braskem’s free cash flow 27 amounted to R$1,068 million, increasing 6% from 2Q17. Excluding the proceeds from the divestment of quantiQ in 2Q17, free cash flow grew 90% in 3Q17, with positive impacts from:

o     the drawdown in the inventory of finished goods due to the higher sales volume;

o     the higher provisioning for income tax and social contribution;

o     the provision for joining the Special Tax Payment Program;

o     the lower interest expenses, due to (i) the reductions in consolidated gross debt and in debt cost in Brazilian real; and (ii) the Brazilian real appreciation; and

o     the lower payment of income tax and social contribution (IR/CSLL).

The quarter also registered the payment of the first installment of the Leniency Agreement with the Federal Prosecution Office (MPF), in the amount of R$736 million.

 

Value Drivers

1.     New PP plant in the United States:

Consistent with Braskem’s strategy to diversify its feedstock profile and to expand geographically in the Americas, strengthening its leadership in PP production in the United States, the Board of Directors approved, on June 21, 2017, the project to build a new 450 kton polypropylene plant at its site in La Porte, Texas. The project is slated to start operations in the first half of 2020.

 

 


  25 Considers operating investment, maintenance shutdowns and acquisitions of spare parts.

26 Note that the cash flow analysis above does not consider the reclassification of “cash and cash equivalents” to “financial investments held for trading” related to financial investments in Brazilian federal government bonds (Brazilian floating-rate (SELIC) government bond - LFT) and floating-rate bonds (LFs) issued by financial institutions, whose original maturities exceed three months, with high liquidity and expected realization in the short term, in accordance with Note 5 to the Quarterly Financial Statements as of June 30, 2017.

27 Exclu des: (i) payment under the Leniency Agreement; and (ii) reclassification of cash and cash equivalents to financial investments held for trading, as explained in footnote 27.

 

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In the first nine months of the year, Braskem already has invested R$364 million in detailed engineering and initial purchases of equipment. In September, the project completed 45% of engineering and 27% of procurement. Other highlights include:

§   contracting, in July, of Linde Group to lead the project’s EPC;

§   granting, in August, by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) of the permit to begin construction.

Over the coming months, efforts will focus on the final detailed engineering and advances in key equipment purchases.

 

2.     Feedstock flexibility project in Bahia:

The project to increase production flexibility at the Bahia cracker to enable it to produce up to 15% of its ethylene using ethane feedstock ended September at 90% completion and investments in the year to date of R$158 million. Since the start of the project, Braskem has invested R$278 million, or 73% of the total estimated for the project. The project's conclusion is scheduled for 4Q17.

 

3.     Development of Renewable MEG

Braskem, in partnership with Haldor Topsoe, is developing a new technology to produce monoethylene glycol (MEG) from sugarcane. MEG is a raw material used to make PET, an important resin for the textile and packaging industries that is widely used around the world to make bottles. The partnership calls for the construction of a demonstration plant in Denmark, with startup slated for 2019.

 

4.     Creation of an Ad hoc Committee

To strengthen its focus on pursuing alternatives for creating value for the Company, the Board of Directors decided to create an Ad Hoc Committee, which is formed by four of its independent members. The objective of the Ad Hoc Committee is to assess, jointly with the Company’s Executive Board and expert external advisors, strategies for promoting growth and enhancing governance practices, as well as any other alternative that add value to the Company.

 

Sustainable Development

Braskem continues to focus on strengthening its contribution to sustainable development, mitigating risks and seeking shared value creation. Its efforts in this area are structured along three main fronts: (i) increasingly sustainable Resources and Operations; (ii) increasingly sustainable Product Portfolio; and (iii) Solutions for a more sustainable life. The highlights in the quarter include:

·          Maxio Resin: Electrolux started using Maxio resins in its line of washing machines as part of a broad cost-cutting program with gains that led to savings of 10% in its total energy consumption for washing machine production.

·          Wecycle: Muzzicycles, a Brazilian manufacturer of bicycles, is now receiving PE resins from recycling cooperatives sponsored and verified by Wecycle and also was included in the Ser+Realizador program, which supports the management of cooperatives in 11 Brazilian states, with Braskem incentives. Each bicycle frame contains around three kilograms of plastic, of which 30% has been recycled. The mix between virgin and recycled polymer is necessary to ensure the mechanical performance of the bicycles. 

·          Braskem Labs: The Braskem Labs Challenge, a new program to help the company enhance its processes, was launched in the period. The 2017 edition of Braskem Labs Challenge includes 10 Challenges divided into logistics and administrative solutions. After a pre-selection, the startups participate in a Demo Day with Braskem’s internal teams, when a panel selects those that will be offered an opportunity to conduct a pilot project with the Company. If the pilot project is successful, the startup may become a Braskem supplier.

·          Social Responsibility: The Braskem Volunteer Program 2017, which encourages Team Members to engage in volunteer actions with social organizations, was launched. To date, 53 teams and over 300 Team Members have already joined the program.

 

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·          Recognition by Carbon Disclosure Program (CDP): Braskem once again figured on the Climate "A" List of CDP Investor, becoming the only Brazilian company to achieve, for the second straight time, the highest score in the Climate ranking and figuring in the Water ranking for the first time.

·          Recycling: Braskem has created the Recycling & Wecycle Platform department, which will consolidate all of the Company's ongoing recycling projects. With the goal of developing new programs on the Wecycle platform, it will work to promote the use of plastic waste across the production chain by improving processes and products, including through technological development. In May, Braskem and Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) announced a partnership to recycle 60 tons of plastic per year to produce the new packaging for the retailer’s private-label bleach brand Qualitá. Now, the partnership is being expanded with the use of recycled materials in the packaging for other products in the line.  At the other end, namely the collection of plastic waste, the new department will work jointly with the Sustainable Development department on its Ser + Realizador program, which supports cooperatives with total membership of some 3,400 recyclable-material collectors.

 

Class Action

In September 2017, the Company entered into with the Lead Plaintiff of the class action filed with the U.S. Courts (“Class Action”) a proposed agreement (“Proposed Agreement”), whose preliminary approval was granted by said Court in the same month. Under the Proposed Agreement, Braskem would pay US$10 million to settle all claims brought by purchasers of Braskem American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) during the period from July 15, 2010 to March 11, 2015, arising from or related to the subject-matter of the Class Action, except any investors that come to request their exclusion from the agreement.

The Proposed Agreement is subject to a number of conditions including final approval by the Court. The Final Approval Hearing, which will determine whether the Proposed Settlement should be approved, is expected for February 21, 2018.

 

Special Tax Compliance Program (“PERT”)

In October 2017, Braskem and its subsidiary Braskem Petroquímica adhered to PERT, implemented through Decree MP 783, of May 31, 2017, indicating the payment of tax and social security liabilities in the aggregate amount of R$111.7 million. On this amount, the program granted a discount of R$12.9 million. Of the remaining balance of R$98.8 million, R$68 million will be offset using income tax losses and social contribution tax loss carryforwards, and R$30.9 million will be paid in cash, of which R$21.9 million was paid in October 2017 and R$9 million will be paid in January 2018.

 

 

 

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Indicators

  

Indicators   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Chg.   Chg.  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)      (A)/(C)
Operating            
EBITDA   2,746   3,029   3,001   -9%   -9%  
EBITDA Margin (%)   22.6   25.5   25.0   -3 p.p.   -2 p.p.  
SG&A/Net Revenue (%)   6.5   6.0   6.1   0.5 p.p.   0.4 p.p.  
Financial*            
Net Debt   17,553   19,424   16,415   -10%   7%  
Net Debt/EBITDA LTM   1.80x   1.90x   1.47x   -5%   22%  
EBITDA/Interest Paid LTM   6.6   6.8   7.4   -4%   -12%  
Company Valuation            
Share Price (Final)   42.4   34.2   23.9   24%   78%  
Shares Outstanding (Million**   796   796   796   0%   0%  
Market Cap   33,775   27,223   19,017   24%   78%  
Net Debt   23,995   26,133   23,434   -8%   2%  
Braskem   17,553   19,424   16,415   -10%   7%  
Braskem Idesa (75%)***   6,443   6,709   7,019   -4%   -8%  
Enterprise Value (EV)   57,771   53,356   42,451   8%   36%  
EBITDA LTM   11,047   11,359   11,256   -3%   -2%  
Braskem   9,737   10,218   11,153   -5%   -13%  
Braskem Idesa (75%)   1,310   1,141   104   15%   -  
EV/EBITDA   5.2x   4.7x   3.8x   11%   39%  
EPS   1.5x   1.6x   2.8x   -7%   -47%  
Dividend Yield (%)   3.0   3.7   5.3   -19%   -44%  
FCF Yield (%)****   8.0   14.5   15.9   -45%   -50%  
*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
**** Does not consider: (i) leniency agreement paymen;t and (ii) reclassification of cash equivalents to financial

 

 

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EXHIBITS LIST:

 

EXHIBIT I:

Consolidated Statement of Operations

25

EXHIBIT II:

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

25

EXHIBIT III:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

26

EXHIBIT IV:

Consolidated Cash Flow

27

EXHIBIT V:

Statement of Operations – Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

28

EXHIBIT VI:

Balance Sheet - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

28

EXHIBIT VII:

Cash Flow - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

29

EXHIBIT VIII:

Production Volume

30

­EXHIBIT IX:

Sales Volume – Domestic Market

31

EXHIBIT X:

Sales Volume - Export Market

31

EXHIBIT XI:

Consolidated Net Revenue

32

 

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)   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Change    Change   9M17   9M16   Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)      (A)/(C) (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Gross Revenue   14,440   14,028   14,017   3%   3%   43,223   41,366   4%  
Net Revenue   12,162   11,870   11,981   2%   2%   36,632   35,618   3%  
Cost of Good Sold   (9,126)   (8,979)   (8,765)   2%   4%   (27,017)   (25,839)   5%  
Gross Profit   3,036   2,891   3,216   5%   -6%   9,615   9,779   -2%  
Selling Expenses   (381)   (358)   (364)   6%   5%   (1,085)   (1,012)   7%  
General and Administrative Expenses   (372)   (312)   (334)   19%   11%   (995)   (922)   8%  
Expenses with Research and Technology   (39)   (38)   (37)   1%   4%   (111)   (120)   -7%  
Other Net Income (expenses)   (319)   118   (193)   -369%   65%   (302)   (556)   -46%  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   6   11   10   -39%   -34%   29   23   27%  
Operating Profit Before Financial Result   1,932   2,311   2,297   -16%   -16%   7,151   7,191   -1%  
Net Financial Result   (940)   (677)   (1,143)   39%   -18%   (2,003)   (4,522)   -56%  
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution   991   1,634   1,154   -39%   -14%   5,148   2,669   93%  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   (228)   (492)   (341)   -54%   -33%   (1,337)   (804)   66%  
Discontinued operations result   -   -   5   0%   -100%   9   23   -62%  
Net Profit (Loss)   764   1,142   818   -33%   -7%   3,820   1,888   102%  
Attributable to                  
Company's shareholders   799   1,090   889   -27%   -10%   3,697   2,120   74%  
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa   (36)   53   (71)   -168%   -   124   (232)   -153%  

 

EXHIBIT II

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

  

  
EBITDA Statement R$ million   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16   Change    Change   9M17   9M16   Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
Net Profit   764   1,142   818   -33%   -7%   3,820   1,888   102%  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   228   492   341   -54%   -33%   1,337   804   66%  
Financial Result   940   677   1,143   39%   -18%   2,003   4,522   -56%  
Depreciation, amortization and depletion   745   722   710   3%   5%   2,169   1,951   11%  

Cost  

676   646   633   5%   7%   1,975   1,741   13%  

Expenses  

69   76   77   -9%   -10%   194   210   -8%  
Basic EBITDA   2,677   3,034   3,011   -12%   -11%   9,329   9,165   2%  
Provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (i)   75   6   (4)   1107%   -1861%   82   (22)   -  
Result with discontinued operations (ii)   -   -   4   0%   -100%   -   7   -100%  
Results from equity investments (iii)   (6)   (11)   (10)   -39%   -34%   (29)   (23)   27%  
Adjusted EBITDA   2,746   3,029   3,001   -9%   -9%   9,382   9,127   3%  
EBITDA Margin   22.6%   25.5%   25.0%   -3 p.p.   -2 p.p.   25.6%   25.6%   0 p.p.  
Adjusted EBITDA US$ million   868   945   924   -8%   -6%   2,960   2,577   15%  

(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.

 

 

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EXHIBIT III

Consolidated Balance Sheet

  

  
ASSETS (R$ million) Sep-17   Dec-16   Change  
(A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
Current   17,887   15,897   13%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   5,452   6,702   -19%  
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading   2,285   1,190   92%  
Accounts Receivable   2,699   1,634   65%  
Inventories   5,746   5,238   10%  
Recoverable Taxes   1,206   826   46%  
Dividends and Interest on Equity   0   15   -100%  
Prepaid Expenses   189   102   86%  
Related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Derivatives operations   10   8   20%  
Other Assets   299   181   65%  
Assets held for sale   -   360   -100%  
Non Current   35,299   35,566   -1%  
Marketable Securities/ Held-to-Maturity   0   0   n.a.  
Accounts Receivable   109   70   55%  
Advances to suppliers   50   62   -18%  
Taxes Recoverable   1,127   1,088   4%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   919   1,653   -44%  
Compulsory Deposits and Escrow Accounts   247   233   6%  
Related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Insurance claims   40   51   -22%  
Derivatives operations   16   29   -45%  
Other Assets   140   141   -1%  
Investments   100   92   9%  
Property, Plant and Equipament   29,803   29,337   2%  
Intangible Assets   2,748   2,809   -2%  
Total Assets   53,186   51,822   3%  
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (R$ million)   Sep-17   Dec-16   Change  
  (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)  
 
Current   20,779   23,038   -10%  
Suppliers   4,811   6,545   -26%  
Financing*   3,528   2,594   36%  
Braskem Idesa Financing*   9,632   10,438   -8%  
Derivatives operations   48   29   64%  
Salary and Payroll Charges   559   562   -1%  
Taxes Payable   1,327   624   113%  
Dividends   3   3   -17%  
Advances from Customers   335   203   65%  
Leniency Agreement   250   1,354   -82%  
Sundry Provisions   82   113   -27%  
Accounts payable to related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Other payables   205   476   -57%  
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale   -   95   -100%  
Non Current   25,405   27,063   -6%  
Suppliers   259   202   28%  
Financing*   18,490   20,737   -11%  
Braskem Idesa Financing*   0   0   n.a.  
Derivatives operations   762   861   -12%  
Taxes Payable   45   24   88%  
Accounts payable to related parties   0   0   n.a.  
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa   1,656   1,621   2%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   1,249   511   145%  
Post-employment Benefit   171   162   6%  
Provision for losses on subsidiaries   0   0   n.a.  
Advances from Customers   29   163   -82%  
Contingencies   1,064   985   8%  
Leniency Agreement   1,337   1,499   -11%  
Sundry Provisions   206   206   0%  
Other payables   136   93   46%  
Shareholders' Equity   7,002   1,721   307%  
Capital   8,043   8,043   0%  
Capital Reserve   232   232   0%  
Profit Reserves   835   835   0%  
Other Comprehensive Income**   -5,048   -6,322   -20%  
Treasury Shares   -50   -50   0%  
Retained Earnings   3,718   0   n.a.  
Company's Shareholders   7,730   2,739   182%  
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa   (728)   (1,018)   -28%  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   53,186   51,822   3%  

* On the base date of the quarterly financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2017, Braskem was in non-remediated default with project finance contractual obligations. As a result, the entire balance of non-current liabilities, in the amount of R$8,700 million, was reclassified to current liabilities, in accordance with CPC 26 and its corresponding accounting standard IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements).

In accordance with the aforementioned accounting standards, reclassification is required in situations in which the breach of certain contractual obligations entitles creditors to request the prepayment of obligations in the short term. In this context, note that none of the creditors requested said prepayment of obligations and that Braskem Idesa has been settling its debt service obligations in accordance with their original maturity schedule. Furthermore, Braskem Idesa has been negotiating approval of such breaches with its creditors in order to reclassify the entire amount reclassified from current liabilities back to non-current liabilities.

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

 

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EXHIBIT IV

Consolidated Cash Flow 28   

  
Consolidated Cash Flow   3Q17   2Q17   3Q16      Change   Change   9M17   9M16    Change  
R$ million   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution and the
result of discontinued operations
  991   1,634   1,161   -39%   -15%   5,148   2,704   90%  
Adjust for Net Income Restatement                 n.a.  
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion   745   722   711   3%   5%   2,169   1,955   11%  
Equity Result   (6)   (11)   (10)   -39%   -34%   (29)   (23)   27%  
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net   281   1,077   1,067   -74%   -74%   1,574   1,998   -21%  
Gain on sale of investment in subsidiary   -   (277)   -   -100%   n.a.   (277)   -   n.a.  
Provision for losses and write-offs of long-lived assets   90   17   4   446%   2372%   116   17   598%  
Cash Generation before Working Capital   2,102   3,162   2,933   -34%   -28%   8,701   6,650   31%  
Operating Working Capital Variation         n.a.   n.a.       n.a.  
Financial investments held for trading   413   (1,619)   (437)   -126%   -195%   (1,017)   (904)   13%  
Account Receivable from Clients   (285)   (216)   (96)   32%   196%   (1,105)   637   -274%  
Inventories   170   (347)   192   -149%   -12%   (494)   566   -187%  
Recoverable Taxes   74   (22)   306   -430%   -76%   258   993   -74%  
Advanced Expenses   15   (131)   18   -111%   -17%   (88)   26   -439%  
Other Account Receivables   63   (51)   (42)   -225%   -252%   17   (67)   -125%  
Suppliers   (122)   (63)   (649)   95%   -81%   (1,468)   (3,013)   -51%  
Taxes Payable   168   (203)   164   -183%   3%   (9)   154   -106%  
Advances from Customers   69   (41)   303   -271%   -77%   (2)   256   -101%  
Leniency Agreement   (736)   (311)   -   137%   n.a.   (1,344)   -   n.a.  
Other Provisions   51   11   112   381%   -54%   49   117   -59%  
Other Account Payables   32   36   161   -10%   -80%   (195)   (18)   982%  
Operating Cash Flow   2,014   206   2,966   879%   -32%   3,301   5,398   -39%  
Interest Paid   (468)   (553)   (425)   -15%   10%   (1,493)   (1,364)   9%  
Income Tax and Social Contribution   (74)   (561)   (179)   -87%   -58%   (677)   (847)   -20%  
Net Cash provided by operating activities   1,472   (909)   2,362   -262%   -38%   1,132   3,187   -64%  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets   0   1   0   -86%   -48%   2   0   279%  
Proceeds from the sale of investments   -   450   -   -100%   n.a.   450   -   n.a.  
Additions to Fixed and Intangible Assets   (760)   (482)   (520)   58%   46%   (1,515)   (1,753)   -14%  
Option Premium in the US dollar sale   (3)   (8)   (5)   -65%   -45%   (12)   (5)   157%  
Financial Assets Held to Maturity   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.   -   38   -100%  
Cash used in Investing Activities   (763)   (39)   (524)   1879%   45%   (1,076)   (1,719)   -37%  
Obtained Borrowings   982   827   885   19%   11%   2,469   2,822   -12%  
Payment of Borrowings   (1,795)   (627)   (1,890)   186%   -5%   (3,309)   (3,755)   -12%  
Project Finance   (262)   (62)   208   320%   -226%   (523)   134   -491%  
Dividends   (0)   (0)   (0)   -90%   -67%   (0)   (999)   -100%  
Repurchase of Shares   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.   -   -   n.a.  
Capital Increase   -   -   -   n.a.   n.a.   -   -   n.a.  
Others   -     -   n.a.   n.a.   -   -   n.a.  
Cash used in Financing Activities   (1,075)   137   (797)   -884%   35%   (1,362)   (1,799)   -24%  
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly Controlled                
Companies   107   (96)   (42)   -212%   -355%   57   527   -89%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)   (259)   (906)   998   -71%   -126%   (1,249)   196   -739%  
Represented by         n.a.   n.a.       n.a.  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period   5,711   6,617   6,241   -14%   -8%   6,702   7,043   -5%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period   5,452   5,711   7,239   -5%   -25%   5,452   7,239   -25%  
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (259)   (906)   998   -71%   -126%   (1,249)   196   -739%  

 

 

 

 

 


  28 The effects of the reclassifications between the lines of Financial Investments Held for Trading and Cash and Cash Equivalents were: (i) reduction in financial investments of R$167 million in 1Q17; (ii) increase in financial investments of R$1,648 million in 2Q17; and (iii) reduction of financial investments by R$378 million in 3Q17.

 

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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  
  9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16  
Net Revenue   34,314   34,909   2,707   816   (389)   (107)   36,632   35,618  
Cost of Good Sold   (25,848)   (25,375)   (1,570)   (560)   401   95   (27,017)   (25,839)  
Gross Profit   8,466   9,534   1,138   257   12   (12)   9,615   9,779  
Selling and Distribution Expenses   (955)   (929)   (130)   (83)   -   -   (1,085)   (1,012)  
General and Administrative Expenses   (917)   (870)   (99)   (84)   21   31   (995)   (922)  
Research and Development Expenses   (111)   (120)   -   -   -   -   (111)   (120)  
Other Net Income (expenses)   400   (671)   -   -   (371)   695   29   23  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   (290)   (454)   (12)   (103)   -   -   (302)   (556)  
Operating Profit Before Financial Result   6,593   6,490   897   (13)   (338)   714   7,151   7,191  
Net Financial Result   (1,932)   (3,312)   (76)   (1,144)   4   (65)   (2,003)   (4,522)  
Financial Expenses   (1,932)   (2,233)   (733)   (436)   201   98   (2,464)   (2,571)  
Financial Revenues   662   757   11   2   (201)   (193)   472   566  
Exchange Variation, net   (662)   (1,836)   646   (711)   4   30   (11)   (2,516)  
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution   4,661   3,178   821   (1,157)   (334)   648   5,148   2,669  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   (973)   (1,082)   (363)   277   -   -   (1,337)   (804)  
Discontinued operations result   9   23   -   -   -   -   9   23  
Net Profit (Loss)   3,697   2,120   458   (880)   (334)   648   3,820   1,888  

 

EXHIBIT VI

Balance Sheet - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa   

 
  Consolidated   Braskem Idesa          
ASSETS (R$ million)   Ex Braskem Idesa   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated  
  Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16  
Current   16,695   14,999   1,282   967   (90)   (69)   17,887   15,897  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   5,166   6,500   286   202   -   -   5,452   6,702  
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading   2,285   1,190   -   -   -   -   2,285   1,190  
Accounts Receivable   2,279   1,456   510   247   (90)   (69)   2,699   1,634  
Inventories   5,402   4,863   344   375   -   -   5,746   5,238  
Recoverable Taxes   1,144   711   63   115   -   -   1,206   826  
Other receivables   419   279   80   27   -   -   498   306  
Assets held for sale   -   360   -   -   -   -   -   360  
Non Current   27,923   28,099   12,837   12,806   (5,461)   (5,340)   35,299   35,566  
Taxes Recoverable   1,127   1,088   0   0   -   -   1,127   1,088  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   127   190   792   1,464   -   -   919   1,653  
Related parties   4,777   4,691   -   -   (4,777)   (4,691)   -   -  
Other receivables   686   649   17   30   -   -   703   678  
Property, Plant and Equipament   18,615   18,814   11,871   11,171   (683)   (649)   29,803   29,337  
Intangible Assets   2,591   2,668   157   141   -   -   2,748   2,809  
Total Assets   44,618   43,458   14,119   13,773   (5,550)   (5,409)   53,186   51,822  
 
  Consolidated   Braskem Idesa          
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (R$ million)   Ex Braskem Idesa   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated  
  Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16   Sep-17   Dec-16  
Current   10,957   12,135   9,912   10,878   (90)   (69)   20,779   22,943  
Suppliers   4,724   6,335   177   279   (90)   (69)   4,811   6,545  
Financing   3,528   2,594   -   -   -   -   3,528   2,594  
Braskem Idesa Financing   -   -   9,632   10,438   -   -   9,632   10,438  
Salary and Payroll Charges   540   540   19   22   -   -   559   562  
Taxes Payable   1,315   611   12   13   -   -   1,327   624  
Other payables   851   2,053   71   126   -   -   922   2,179  
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale   -   95   -   -   -   -   -   95  
Non Current   25,930   28,489   6,450   6,326   (6,975)   (7,753)   25,405   27,063  
Financing   18,490   20,737   -   -   -   -   18,490   20,737  
Braskem Idesa Financing   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Accounts payable to related parties   -   -   4,791   4,699   (4,791)   (4,699)   -   -  
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa   -   -   1,656   1,621   -   -   1,656   1,621  
Provision for losses on subsidiaries   2,184   3,054   -   -   (2,184)   (3,054)   -   -  
Other payables   5,256   4,699   3   7   -   -   5,259   4,706  
Shareholders' Equity   7,730   2,739   (2,243)   (3,431)   1,515   2,413   7,002   1,721  
Attributable to Company's Shareholders   7,730   2,739   (2,243)   (3,431)   2,243   3,431   7,730   2,739  
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa   -   -   -   -   (728)   (1,018)   (728)   (1,018)  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   44,618   43,458   14,119   13,773   (5,550)   (5,409)   53,186   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  
  9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16   9M17   9M16  
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social                  
Contribution and the result of discontinued operations   4,661   3,213   821   (1,157)   (334)   648   5,148   2,704  
Adjust for Net Income (Loss) Restatement   2,526   3,704   692   1,041   334   (799)   3,553   3,947  
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion   1,685   1,792   517   182   (33)   (19)   2,169   1,955  
Equity Result   (400)   671   -   -   371   (695)   (29)   (23)  
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net   1,403   1,224   175   859   (4)   (85)   1,574   1,998  
Gain on sale of investment in subsidiary   (277)   -   -   -   -   -   (277)   -  
Provision for losses and write-offs of long-lived assets   116   16   0   0   -   -   116   17  
Cash Generation before Working Capital   (4,986)   (1,480)   (414)   227   -   -   (5,400)   (1,253)  
Financial investments held for trading   (1,017)   (904)   -   -   -   -   (1,017)   (904)  
Account Receivable from Clients   (864)   755   (262)   (145)   21   27   (1,105)   637  
Inventories   (543)   675   49   (109)   -   -   (494)   566  
Recoverable Taxes   204   922   53   72   -   -   258   993  
Advanced Expenses   (70)   30   (18)   (4)   -   -   (88)   26  
Other Account Receivables   51   (56)   (34)   (11)   -   -   17   (67)  
Suppliers   (1,346)   (2,869)   (102)   (117)   (21)   (27)   (1,468)   (3,013)  
Taxes Payable   107   (153)   (116)   307   -   -   (9)   154  
Advances from Customers   6   214   (8)   42   -   -   (2)   256  
Leniency Agreement   (1,344)   -   -   -   -   -   (1,344)   -  
Other Account Payables   (171)   (93)   24   192   -   -   (147)   99  
Operating Cash Flow   2,202   5,436   1,099   112   -   (150)   3,301   5,398  
Interest Paid   (1,119)   (969)   (374)   (395)   -   -   (1,493)   (1,364)  
Income Tax and Social Contribution   (675)   (847)   (1)   -   -   -   (677)   (847)  
Net Cash provided by operating activities   408   3,621   724   (284)   -   (150)   1,132   3,187  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets   450   -   -   -   -   -   450   -  
Additions to Fixed Assets   (1,439)   (1,130)   (76)   (773)   -   150   (1,515)   (1,753)  
Additions to intangible assets   (12)   (5)   -   -   -   -   (12)   (5)  
Other Investmets   2   39   -   -   -   -   2   39  
Cash used in Investing Activities   (1,000)   (1,097)   (76)   (773)   -   150   (1,076)   (1,719)  
Financing                  
Obtained Borrowings   2,469   2,822   -   -   -   -   2,469   2,822  
Payment of Borrowings   (3,309)   (3,755)   -   -   -   -   (3,309)   (3,755)  
Project finance                  
Obtained Borrowings   -   -   188   504   -   -   188   504  
Payment of Borrowings   -   -   (711)   (370)   -   -   (711)   (370)  
Related Parties                  
Obtained (Payment of) Borrowings   21   (1,184)   (21)   1,184   -   -   -   -  
Dividends Paid   (0)   (999)   -   -   -   -   (0)   (999)  
Cash used in Financing Activities   (819)   (3,117)   (543)   1,318   -   -   (1,362)   (1,799)  
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly                  
Controlled Companies   77   489   (20)   37   -   -   57   527  
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)   (1,334)   (103)   84   299   -   -   (1,249)   196  
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   5,166   6,805   286   434   -   -   5,452   7,239  
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (1,334)   (103)   84   299   -   -   (1,249)   196  

 

 

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EXHIBIT VIII

Production Volume   

 

PRODUCTION CONSOLIDATED

tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17   2Q17   3Q17  
 
Polyolefins   1,037,965   1,086,706   1,115,407   1,060,862   1,109,350   1,096,358   1,101,207  
PE's   629,737   699,663   711,879   667,187   672,078   679,176   670,673  
PP   408,228   387,043   403,527   393,676   437,272   417,182   430,534  
 
Vinyls   373,158   411,444   445,919   452,380   430,828   381,730   437,128  
PVC   125,906   148,604   156,655   162,873   158,347   138,489   157,052  
Caustic Soda   105,727   102,071   119,827   113,282   101,637   88,637   108,807  
MVC   129,365   149,143   157,634   163,650   158,896   141,456   158,259  
Chlorine   12,160   11,625   11,804   12,574   11,948   13,147   13,011  
 
Chemicals   2,077,406   2,116,126   2,156,415   2,134,529   2,175,049   2,117,826   2,186,008  
Ethylene   831,422   880,739   903,308   844,392   879,795   870,521   865,570  
Propylene   341,327   367,036   361,837   330,266   365,233   352,654   367,016  
High Purity Propane   1,021   692   878   744   931   875   1,096  
Butadiene   100,802   106,708   109,156   95,021   107,607   106,067   107,782  
Paraxylene   51,230   50,420   48,516   46,027   45,434   33,786   50,546  
Benzene   165,845   170,399   187,020   166,644   188,466   174,194   185,210  
Toluene   32,666   27,916   32,449   21,357   17,129   27,504   21,821  
Orthoxylene   13,987   12,329   15,084   14,018   14,476   9,732   16,011  
Isoprene   3,912   3,309   5,433   2,889   5,391   4,650   4,015  
Butene 1   11,746   16,879   19,039   19,039   19,039   19,039   19,072  
Dicyclopentadien   4,702   3,544   7,872   7,872   7,872   7,872   6,452  
Hydrogen   1,015   1,490   1,791   1,372   1,565   1,303   1,357  
ETBE/ MTBE   74,978   91,146   82,927   66,650   87,695   87,347   80,867  
Aromatic Chain (RAP)   30,898   35,864   32,183   34,122   33,299   30,789   36,184  
Piperylene   5,111   4,614   7,400   3,675   6,792   6,130   5,221  
Gasoil   16,239   9,782   1,633   23,739   10,207   7,776   6,619  
C4 Heavies   7,084   9,909   7,820   6,223   9,107   10,404   11,367  
BTE Fuel Oil   21,819   21,206   17,647   14,934   14,624   19,605   25,227  
Unilene   1,708   3,600   3,365   3,243   3,286   3,499   4,175  
PIB   4,889   4,043   5,692   6,605   5,039   5,853   6,651  
Mixed Xylenes   16,472   13,601   16,239   11,867   11,807   16,778   10,244  
AB9 Solvent   6,663   3,284   12,257   9,438   7,803   8,620   10,236  
Coperaf1   1,632   5,842   77   2,941   3,308   4,808   5,645  
Aguarras   5,313   4,062   6,592   8,677   6,985   4,274   6,323  
Fuel   245,558   213,330   204,582   320,719   265,024   235,798   262,085  
Aromatic C7C8   5,867   391   (393)   333   (375)   2,214   2,215  
Cumene   56,553   36,935   45,935   54,513   42,059   50,611   52,714  
Nonene   5,181   4,142   6,206   5,498   4,995   4,613   6,324  
Tetramer   4,759   4,249   6,425   3,696   3,297   3,416   4,717  
Other Basic Petrochemicals   7,007   8,666   7,445   8,015   7,159   7,094   3,247  
 
United States and Europe   499,233   513,415   512,361   482,170   525,867   519,792   521,746  
PP   499,233   513,415   512,361   482,170   525,867   519,792   521,746  
 
Mexico   -   83,538   166,453   193,189   249,925   217,374   229,504  
PE   -   83,538   166,453   193,189   249,925   217,374   229,504  

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT IX

Sales Volume - Domestic Market – Main Products

  

Sales Volume (Brazilian Market)

tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17   2Q17   3Q17  
 
Polyolefins   660,692   712,674   751,350   686,421   705,260   722,275   787,621  
PE's*   391,425   436,529   457,951   419,557   420,438   441,775   477,676  
PP   269,267   276,145   293,399   266,864   284,822   280,500   309,945  
 
Vinyls   229,349   245,825   250,697   239,050   244,973   206,396   232,942  
PVC   119,698   132,913   138,327   137,377   139,017   112,263   127,193  
Caustic Soda   109,652   112,912   112,370   101,673   105,956   94,133   105,748  
 
Main Chemicals   706,507   562,465   676,144   673,028   689,697   693,218   727,748  
Ethylene   127,181   125,343   143,440   115,902   127,753   131,467   133,786  
Propylene   60,747   72,419   83,109   75,036   85,226   75,743   104,778  
Butadiene   49,832   50,492   50,940   47,187   44,428   46,300   48,520  
Benzene   117,216   120,119   125,794   111,411   97,455   117,036   110,394  
Toluene   11,952   10,521   10,398   9,647   11,129   11,913   8,731  
Paraxylene   38,185   41,726   32,327   47,663   44,066   27,602   44,616  
Cumene   49,530   41,158   51,352   52,431   41,352   52,862   52,409  
Gasoline   251,862   100,689   178,785   213,752   238,288   230,294   224,513  
Considers Green PE and from 2017 does not consider UTEC sales

 

EXHIBIT X

Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products   

  

Sales Volume (Brazilian Exports / International Business)

tons   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17   2Q17   3Q17  
 
Polyolefins   380,807   426,395   407,254   376,032   390,871   358,157   359,168  
PE's*   244,227   275,322   270,825   233,859   240,530   238,690   222,992  
PP   136,580   151,072   136,429   142,174   150,341   119,467   136,175  
 
Vinyls   34,256   27,145   16,483   44,872   34,741   9,280   37,078  
PVC   34,256   27,145   16,483   39,035   27,198   9,280   37,078  
Caustic Soda   -   -   -   5,837   7,543   -   -  
 
Main Chemicals   176,317   306,982   220,068   195,527   232,794   190,836   200,127  
Ethylene   23,784   19,637   12,856   7,917   34,500   11,947   18,397  
Propylene   19,314   28,340   24,157   7,501   7,828   21,489   9,210  
Butadiene   52,907   49,613   58,980   52,167   57,498   60,981   57,278  
Benzene   57,771   37,211   63,440   78,266   99,193   63,105   75,219  
Toluene   17,291   19,209   18,972   17,699   6,209   17,371   9,521  
Paraxylene   5,250   16,396   15,993   -   -   5,246   4,995  
Cumene   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Gasoline   -   136,575   25,670   31,977   27,567   10,697   25,508  
 
United States and Europe   499,577   503,980   502,850   502,067   534,338   515,668   548,231  
PP   499,577   503,980   502,850   502,067   534,338   515,668   548,231  
 
Mexico   26,043   54,000   152,904   198,706   264,129   238,953   235,506  
PE   26,043   54,000   152,904   198,706   264,129   238,953   235,506  
Considers Green PE and from 2017 does not consider UTEC sales

 

 

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EXHIBIT XI

Consolidated Net Revenue   

 

Net Revenue

R$ million   1Q16   2Q16   3Q16   4Q16   1Q17   2Q17   3Q17  
Polyolefins   5,092   5,316   5,170   4,730   4,845   4,860   4,961  
Domestic Market   3,383   3,575   3,633   3,311   3,344   3,402   3,570  
Export Market   1,709   1,741   1,536   1,419   1,501   1,458   1,391  
 
Vinyls   742   732   736   797   813   644   795  
Domestic Market   651   665   691   672   718   617   691  
Export Market   90   68   45   125   95   28   104  
 
Chemicals (Most Relevants)   2,603   2,513   2,646   2,595   3,328   2,845   2,841  
Domestic Market   1,926   1,576   1,828   1,842   2,076   2,051   1,984  
Ethylene/Propylene   609   598   684   570   657   668   747  
Butadiene   116   134   142   175   274   217   131  
Cumene   142   100   122   137   110   168   146  
BTX*   442   410   377   400   421   424   412  
Gasoline   476   201   355   408   461   429   399  
Others   141   133   149   152   154   147   149  
 
Export Market   676   937   818   753   1,252   794   857  
Ethylene/Propylene   142   150   109   46   157   98   92  
Butadiene   150   160   191   248   456   163   222  
BTX*   180   167   222   213   318   209   206  
Gasoline   -   176   24   37   50   20   47  
Others   204   285   272   209   269   303   289  
 
United States and Europe   2,535   2,298   2,066   1,997   2,425   2,310   2,449  
 
Mexico   123   215   537   714   940   880   843  
PE   123   213   529   706   923   863   824  
Mexico Others**   -   2   8   8   17   17   19  
 
Resale***   634   402   642   904   66   13   56  
 
Others****   187   245   184   307   183   318   217  
 
Total   11,915   11,722   11,981   12,046   12,600   11,870   12,162  
*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: November 9 , 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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