OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April, 2015
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). _____
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___
BRASKEM S.A.
Corporate Taxpayer ID (CNPJ/MF) 42.150.391/0001-70
Company Registry (NIRE) 29300006939
PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY - CVM Code 00482-0
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENDS
Braskem S.A. (“Braskem”) announces to shareholders and the market in general that the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on this date, approved the payment of dividends for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, in the aggregate amount of R$482,593,324.83, which corresponds to 54% of adjusted net income for the period, resulting in the amounts of (i) R$0.6062497232 per common share or preferred share (class “A” or “B”); and (ii) R$1.2124994464 per ADR.
The dividend payment will be effected as from April 23, 2015, by the transfer agent of the shares, Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A., with no withholding income tax, pursuant to the laws and regulations in force, and without interest or monetary restatement.
As of April 10, 2015, the common shares and the class “A" and "B" preferred shares issued by Braskem will trade ex-dividends, with April 9, 2015 considered the Brazilian Record Date.
Shareholders whose registry does not include a CPF/CNPJ number or indicate a bank, branch and checking account number must normalize their registration at any Itaú branch offering shareholder services.
Additional information can be obtained via Investfone – Shareholder Service Center at the telephone + 55 (11) 3003-9285 in Brazil's state capitals and metropolitan areas and 0800 720 9285 in other locations, or at the branches of the bank that offer shareholder services.
The holders of the ADRs can clarify any questions they may have by contacting JP Morgan, the depositary bank, via the site www.adr.com or by calling + 1 (800) 990-1135 or + 1 (651) 453-2128.
São Paulo, April 9, 2015.
Mario Augusto da Silva
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
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: April 9, 2015| BRASKEM 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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