OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January, 2016
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
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This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not solely historical data, but rather reflect the targets and expectations of Braskem’s management. The terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “foresee,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “aim” and similar terms are used to indicate forward-looking statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and are prepared using the information currently available to Braskem.
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This presentation was up-to-date as of September 30, 2015, and Braskem does not assume any obligation to update it in light of new information or future developments.
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Braskem undertakes no liability for transactions or investment decisions made based on the information in this presentation. | |
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| Growth projects in Brazil |
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§ Expansion of polyethylene in the 1st quarter 2015 ü Expansion and conversion one of the production lines to metallocene-based LLDPE (newer technology); ü Capacity: 120 kton; ü Investment: ~R$50 million. | |
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§ Basf acrylic complex in the 2nd quarter 2015 ü Braskem supplies propylene to the Basf acrylic complex.
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| Exploring the shale gas opportunities | |
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PDH 4 Long term contract with Enterprise; 4 Enterprise will supply over 50% of the propylene required for our three plants in the U.S. Gulf region; 4 Start-up on 2H16.
UTEC 4 In June 2014, Braskem announced an investment to produce Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) at its site in La Porte, Texas. The resin, which is commercially known by UTEC, has in a vast array of applications in various industries, such as oil extraction, military items and construction. | |
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4 The dynamics of the international market and the new foreign exchange level were favorable and once again supported stronger sales in the overseas market. Braskem's resin exports totaled 454 kton, increasing 22% and 43% from 2Q15 and 3Q14, respectively. In the case of main basic petrochemicals, exports amounted to 482 kton, up 35% and 19% from 2Q15 and 3Q14, respectively. 4 USA and Europe posted record-high PP sales volume, of 502 kton, a growth of 2% and 7% from 2Q15 and 3Q14, respectively. The average capacity utilization rate of the PP plants was 97%, influenced by the scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Schkopau Unit in Germany. 4 Integrated Project in Mexico: The project reached 98% completion and pre-commissioning activities continued to progress. 4 The Brazilian market for resins (PE, PP, PVC) amounted to 1.2 million tons, virtually stable over 2Q15, increasing 1%. Compared to 3Q14, demand contracted by 11%. Braskem’s sales amounted to 866 kton. 4 The average cracker utilization rate stood at 92%, in line with the previous quarter and up 2 p.p. from 3Q14. § Excluding the Rio de Janeiro site from the analysis, whose production is limited by low feedstock supply, the crackers operated at an average utilization rate of 95% in the quarter. 4 Braskem posted EBITDA of R$3 billion in the quarter. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA came to US$870 million. 4 Net Income was R$1,482 million. 4 Braskem's leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 2.05x, which is the lowest level of the last nine years and represents declines of 10% from 2Q15 and 24% from 3Q14. 4 Incentives for Innovation and commitment to Sustainability: § Braskem was included for the fourth straight year as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index, the sustainability index for emerging markets of the New York Stock Exchange – NYSE.
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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: January 12, 2016| 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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