OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February, 2017
(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): 42.150.391/0001-70
Company Registry (NIRE): 29.300.006.939
Publicly Held Company
MATERIAL FACT
Braskem S.A. ("Braskem” or the “Company"), in compliance with the provisions of CVM Instruction 358/02, informs its shareholders and the market that it has decided to postpone to March 29, 2017, the filing of its audited financial statements related to the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2016. It also decided to postpone the holding of its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to April 28, 2017. The Company filed with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission its Corporate Calendar in order to reflect above changes.
Due to the conclusion of the global settlement with authorities, announced on December 21, 2016, the Company has been conducting necessary analysis of its internal process and controls, which has impacted the progress of external auditors’ work.
In order to keep the market informed on its operational and financial performance, Braskem decided to proceed with the release of its non-audited results, which are subject to adjustments and changes upon the release of the Company’s audited financial statements.
For additional information, please contact our Investor Relations Department by calling +55 11 3576-9531 or sending an email to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
São Paulo, February 21, 2017.
Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
Chief Financial Officer 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: February 21, 2017| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
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| Name: | Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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