(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.
Yes ______ No ___X___
FOR THE TENTH STRAIGHT YEAR, BRASKEM IS INCLUDED
IN THE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY INDEX (ISE) OF THE
BRAZILIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
São Paulo, November 27, 2014 - Braskem (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and the world’s largest biopolymer producer, was selected for the tenth year in a row as a component of the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the Brazilian Stock Exchange (BM&FBovespa).
Braskem's continued inclusion in the index reflects its commitment to best practices in corporate governance, social responsibility, financial management and environmental preservation, in other words, practices that enable it to continually strengthen its contribution to sustainable development. One of the company's perennial highlights in this area is its strong focus on health, environment and safety. To Braskem, these are core corporate values that are fully integrated into the management of its operations.
The new ISE portfolio is formed by 51 stocks of 40 companies that represent 19 industries and total market capitalization of R$1.22 trillion, which corresponds to 49.87% of the total market capitalization of listed companies. The index composition will be in effect from January 5, 2015 to January 2, 2016.
The team is available for further clarifications by telephone at +55 (11) 3576-9531 or by e‑mail at 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: November 28, 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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