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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16
OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January, 2018

(Commission File No. 1-14862 )

 
 
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
 
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 

Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)


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NOTICE TO THE MARKET

 

São Paulo, January 19, 2018 – Braskem S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), with regard to the notice to the market disclosed on the date hereof by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, announces that it was informed by the signatories to its shareholders’ agreement of the evolution of the ongoing discussions towards its corporate restructuring involving the unification of its different share types and the enhancement of its corporate governance. The discussions are in an initial stage and no decisions on the matter have been made. In this context, Braskem continues to execute its business strategy in the pursuit of initiatives that create value for all of its shareholders.

For more information, contact Braskem’s Investor Relations Department by calling +55 11 3576-9531 or sending an e-mail to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br

 

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 19, 2018
  BRASKEM S.A.
 
 
  By:      /s/     Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
 
    Name: Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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