(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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NOTICE TO THE MARKET
São Paulo, January 8, 2014 - Braskem S.A. (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), hereby announces that it sold to Odebrecht Ambiental the assets of the Water Treatment Unit (“WTU”) located in the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
The WTU is responsible for producing demineralized, clarified and potable water to industries in the Triunfo complex. As part of the sale, the supply of industrial water to Braskem was secured through a long-term agreement between the parties.
The sale, amounting to R$315 million, is in line with Braskem’s strategy to focus its investments in the petrochemical industry.
Further information can be obtained from Braskem’s Investor Relations Department, in the following addresses: Avenida das Nações Unidas, nº 8.501, 25º andar, Pinheiros, São Paulo/SP and braskem-ri@braskem.com.br
Mario Augusto da Silva
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
Braskem S.A.
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: January 8, 2014BRASKEM S.A. | |||
By: | /s/ Mário Augusto da Silva | ||
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Name: | Mário Augusto da Silva | ||
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
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