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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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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 August, 2017

(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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Braskem reports record first quarter consolidated EBITDA of R$3.6 billion

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Braskem – Consolidated:

4  In 1Q17, Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$1,147 million, advancing 44% from the year-ago period, due to (i) the increases of 2% in the average international spread 1 for the thermoplastic resins produced by Braskem in Brazil and of 64% in the spreads for basic petrochemicals in the international market; (ii) sales volume growth in all segments; and (iii) the good performance of the Mexico complex, which in the same period last year was still in the ramp-up phase. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$3,607 million, increasing 16% from 1Q16.

4  In 1Q17, Braskem posted Consolidated net income of R$1,914 million and Parent Company net income of R$1,808 million, representing quarterly earnings per share2 (excluding treasury shares) of R$2.26 per common share or class A preferred share, and of R$0.61 per class B preferred share.

4  Given the Company’s solid cash generation and commitment to financial health, corporate leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 1.57, down 6% from the prior year, due to the US$30 million decrease in net debt in U.S. dollar combined with the 6% increase in EBITDA in the last 12 months.

4  Under the Global Settlement announced in December, the Company paid financial penalties to the U.S. Department of Justice ("DoJ") of US$94.8 million in March and to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of US$65 million in April.

4  The Recordable and Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate, considering both Team Members and Partners per million hours worked, was 0.90 in the quarter, or 4% lower than in 1Q16.

4  At the end of 1Q17, the cost-cutting program delivered an effective gain of R$373 million and a recurring gain of R$405 million, with 76% of the initiatives planned completed. With this milestone, the Company has exceeded the financial expectations for the project. Braskem will continue to focus on productivity and the actions already implemented will serve as a foundation for the next steps.

Petrochemical Industry:

4  The average spread of key basic petrochemicals in the quarter stood at US$482/ton, increasing 64% and 48% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, reflecting the products’ international prices, particularly butadiene and benzene prices.

4  In the United States, the PP-propylene spread was US$573/ton, down 33% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. The decline is mainly explained by the higher USG price reference for propylene, given the maintenance shutdowns at local refineries in the period, which limited the product’s supply, and the delay in the startup of a new propane dehydrogenator in the region.

 

 

Petrochemical Scenario*  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
US$/t  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Basic Petrochemicals Spread  482  325  293  48%  64% 
Resins Spread           
Brazil  657  649  642  1%  2% 
United States  573  588  860  -2%  -33% 
Europe  453  438  491  3%  -8% 
Mexico  1,018  941  878  8%  16% 
* Source: IHS
 

1 Difference between the price of petrochemicals and the price of naphtha, ethane and propane in accordance with the feedstock mix of the units in Brazil.

2 Does not consider the result with discontinued operations.

 


 
 

Brazil:

4  Brazilian demand for resins (PE, PP and PVC) came to 1.2 million tons in 1Q17, growing 5% from 1Q16 and in line with the previous quarter. In the period, the Company’s market share expanded 2 p.p., with total sales of 844 kton, representing increases of 8% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, surpassing the Brazilian market’s growth in the period. 

4  In the quarter, the crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 95%, up 6 p.p. from 1Q16 and 5 p.p. from 4Q16, reflecting the good operating performance of all crackers, the normalization of operations at the cracker in Bahia following the scheduled shutdown in 4Q16, the higher supply of local feedstock as well as the delivery of imported ethane from the United States at the Rio de Janeiro cracker.

4  The good operating performance supported basic petrochemical production of 2.2 million tons in the quarter, growing 5% and 2% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. As a result, resin production came to 1.3 million tons, increasing 9% and 4% compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively.

4  Braskem’s resin exports in the quarter amounted to 418 kton, increasing 1% in relation to both 1Q16 and 4Q16. Exports of basic petrochemicals came to 334 kton, advancing 27% and 23% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, and setting a new record for the Company in the quarter.

4  In April, Braskem concluded the sale of its subsidiary quantiQ to GTM, for which it received payment of R$450 million, with the remaining R$100 million to be paid in up to 12 months, subject to adjustments typical to transactions of this kind.

4  In 1Q17, the units in Brazil, including exports, posted EBITDA of R$2,391 million (US$761 million) to account for 68% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

United States and Europe:

4  In January, the new plant in La Porte, Texas to produce ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) started operating, which will enable Braskem to better serve its clients in North America as well as Europe through exports.

4  In the quarter, the PP plants in the United States and Europe operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 101%, increasing 1 p.p. from 1Q16 and 6 p.p. from 4Q16, with the latter increase due to the scheduled shutdown of the Marcus Hook unit in that period. In this scenario, sales in the quarter came to 534 kton, increasing 7% and 6% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, and setting a new record for the quarter.

4  In 1Q17, the units in the United States and Europe posted EBITDA of US$188 million (R$592 million), representing 17% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

Mexico:

4  In the quarter, the polyethylene plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 97%, 24 p.p. higher than in 4Q16. PE production in the quarter amounted to 250 kton, growing 29% compared to 4Q16, in line with the Company’s plans.

4  PE sales in the quarter came to 264 kton, growing 33% from 4Q16, with 47% of this amount sold in the Mexican market and 53% exported, mainly to Europe and Asia.

4  In 1Q17, EBITDA from the Mexico unit stood at US$171 million (R$536 million), representing 15% of the Company’s consolidated segments.

Compliance:

4  As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to acting with ethics, transparency and integrity, since last year Braskem launched a Compliance Program with 151 general initiatives. In the quarter, 17 additional compliance initiatives were completed, including:

§  Increasing the number of compliance professionals working in the Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit departments, which included hiring new Chief Compliance Officers in the United States and Mexico.

§  Approving the Global Internal Audit Plan and the launch of fieldwork.

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§  Approving the Internal Audit Guidelines, Corporate Credit Card Guidelines and Investigation Protocols – Ethics Hotline.

§  Continuing the training program focused on the Compliance System, applicable legislation and raising awareness.

§  Setting corporate targets related to compliance for all Leaders at the Company.

§  Approving the Global Multi-Year Plan for Compliance Communication.

§  Drafting the Procedure for Relations with Government Officials, which regulates interactions with politicians and executives at state-owned companies.

§  Formal and effective participation in UN Anticorruption and ETHOS Integrity working groups.

§  Enhancement of the supplier registration and approval process by implementing a third-party risk and integrity assessment.

§  In April, were hired two external monitors appointed by the US and Brazilian authorities, who will work together in a coordinated manner, and whose main objective is to confirm that the Company will comply with all the commitments entered into in the Global Agreement.

 

1.   BRAZIL

Braskem’s results in Brazil are formed by the following segments: Basic Petrochemicals, Polyolefins & Vinyls.

In 1Q17, the segments in Brazil posted net revenue of R$9,536 million and EBITDA of R$2,391 million, accounting for 74% and 68%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated segments.

 

 
Financial Overview (R$ million) 
BRAZIL
1Q17 
Net Revenue  9,536 
Cost of Good Sold  (7,029) 
Gross Profit  2,507 
Gross Margin  26% 
SG&A  (483) 
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies  12 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  (112) 
EBITDA  2,391 
EBITDA Margin  25% 

 

1.1.        BASIC PETROCHEMICALS

The Basic Petrochemicals segment is formed by and operates four petrochemical complexes (Camaçari, Triunfo, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) producing olefins, aromatics and utilities.

These units have total annual ethylene production capacity of 3,952 kton, of which approximately 78% is naphtha-based, 16% is gas-based and the remainder is ethanol-based. Of the total ethylene produced by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit, approximately 80% is transferred for use by Braskem’s Polyolefins and Vinyls units.

Total annual propylene production capacity is 1,585 kton, of which approximately 65% on average is transferred for use by the Company’s Polyolefins segment.

The following table provides a financial overview of this segment:

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Financial Overview (R$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Net Revenue  6,564  6,548  5,950  0%  10% 
Cost of Good Sold  (5,200)  (5,285)  (4,798)  -2%  8% 
Gross Profit  1,364  1,263  1,152  8%  18% 
Gross Margin  21%  19%  19%  1.5 p.p.  1.4 p.p. 
SG&A  (188)  (179)  (151)  5%  25% 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  (27)  (305)  (53)  -91%  -49% 
EBITDA  1,414  1,076  1,239  31%  14% 
EBITDA Margin  22%  16%  21%  5.1 p.p.  0.7 p.p. 
Net Revenue - US$ million  2,088  1,989  1,522  5%  37% 
EBITDA - US$ million  450  329  317  37%  42% 

Capacity Utilization:

The average cracker capacity utilization rate in 1Q17 was 95%, increasing 6 p.p. and 5 p.p. from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. This performance is explained by the good operating performance of all crackers, the normalization of operations at the cracker in Bahia after the scheduled shutdown in 4Q16, and the higher supply of local feedstock as well as the delivery of imported ethane from the United States at the Rio de Janeiro cracker.

Production:

The good operating performance in the quarter supported record-high basic petrochemicals production volume, of 2.2 million tons.

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B) (A)/(C)  
Production           
Ethylene  879,795  844,392  831,422  4%  6% 
utilization rate  95%  90%  89%  5 p.p.  6 p.p. 
Propylene  365,233  330,266  341,327  11%  7% 
Cumene  42,059  54,513  56,553  -23%  -26% 
Butadiene  107,607  95,021  100,802  13%  7% 
BTX*  251,029  234,028  249,741  7%  1% 
Others  529,325  576,310  497,561  -8%  6% 
Total Production  2,175,049  2,134,529  2,077,406  2%  5% 
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

Basic petrochemicals sales volume to third parties in the Brazilian market came to 451 kton, down 1% from the same period last year, in line with domestic client demand.

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Sales - Brazilian Market           
Ethylene  127,753  115,902  127,181  10%  0% 
Propylene  85,226  75,036  60,747  14%  40% 
Cumene  41,352  52,431  49,530  -21%  -17% 
Butadiene  44,428  47,187  49,832  -6%  -11% 
BTX*  152,650  168,721  167,354  -10%  -9% 
Total Brazilian Market  451,409  459,276  454,645  -2%  -1% 
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue was US$1,651 million in 1Q17, up 29% from the same period last year, which is basically explained by the higher prices for basic petrochemicals in the international market due to their lower supply in the global market and to healthy operating performance levels. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$5,190 million, advancing 4% from the same period of 2016.

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Sales Volume – Export Market:

Exports of basic petrochemicals came to 205 kton, which set a new record for the Company and was 16% higher than in 1Q16, taking advantage of windows of opportunities of higher spreads arising from the preparations for the cycle of general maintenance shutdowns in Europe and Asia.

 

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)    (A)/(C)
Sales - Export Market           
Ethylene  34,500  7,917  23,784  336%  45% 
Propylene  7,828  7,501  19,314  4%  -59% 
Cumene  -  -  -  -  - 
Butadiene  57,498  52,167  52,907  10%  9% 
BTX*  105,402  95,965  80,311  10%  31% 

Total Exports 

205,227  163,550  176,317  25%  16% 
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

 

Net Revenue - Export Market:

In 1Q17, net revenue from basic petrochemical exports was US$437 million, increasing 78% from 1Q16, reflecting the higher prices for key basic petrochemicals, mainly butadiene3 and benzene4, which registered price increases of 240% and 62%, respectively, from the same period last year, and higher export volumes of Ethylene to Asia. In Brazilian real, net revenue from exports was R$1,373 million in 1Q17, or 43% higher than in the same period of 2016.

COGS: naphtha, HLR (refinery gas), ethane and propane are the main feedstocks used by the Basic Petrochemicals segment to produce olefins and aromatics. Petrobras supplies 100% of the HLR, ethane and propane consumed by Braskem and around 70% of the naphtha, with the remainder met by imports from various suppliers.

In 1Q17, cost of goods sold stood at R$5,200 million, increasing 8% from 1Q16, which is mainly explained by the higher production volume and by the increase in costs driven by higher raw material prices in the international market. In U.S. dollar, cost of goods sold in the quarter came to US$1,654 million, increasing 35% from 1Q16.

In 1Q17, the average ARA naphtha price reference was US$486/ton, increasing 51% from 1Q16 and 10% from 4Q16, in line with the variation in the Brent oil price reference, which rose 58% and 9% from 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, influenced by the market’s positive expectations regarding an OPEC agreement to reduce production.

For the supply of naphtha in the Brazilian market (average of n-1 quote), the average international price reference in the quarter was US$487/ton, increasing 46% from 1Q16 and 17% from 4Q16.

Accompanying the 46% increase in natural gas prices in the United States, the USG price reference for ethane, the feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, averaged 23¢/gal (US$173/ton) in 1Q17, or 48% higher than in the same period last year. This growth is mainly explained by the investment in logistics debottlenecking, which resulted in higher ethane export volumes.

The Rio de Janeiro cracker also began to receive, in February, ethane imports from the United States, of approximately 6.4 kton in the quarter, which enabled it to mitigate the effects from the feedstock’s lower supply in Brazil due to the scheduled shutdown of REDUC in the same month.

Meanwhile, the average USG price reference for propane stood at 71¢/gal (US$372/ton), increasing 85% compared to 1Q16, which is explained mainly by higher export volumes to Asia and Europe and by stronger demand for heating given the more severe winter in North America.

 


3 Source: IHS, price references for the U.S. Gulf region.

4 Source: IHS, price references for the U.S. Gulf region.

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SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to R$188 million, corresponding to 3% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

EBITDA:

In 1Q17, EBITDA from Basic Petrochemicals was US$450 million, advancing 42% compared to 1Q16. The highlights in the quarter were: (i) international spreads for basic petrochemicals, particularly butadiene, benzene and cumene, which in relation to 1Q16 increased 474%, 76% and 71%, respectively, according to IHS. In Brazilian real, EBITDA from the Basic Petrochemicals segment was R$1,414 million, increasing 14% compared to 1Q16.

 

1.2.        POLYOLEFINS

The Polyolefins segment is formed by 18 industrial plants in Brazil producing polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), which includes the production of Braskem’s Green PE from renewable feedstock.

The industrial operations consist of the PE and PP plants located in the petrochemical complexes of Triunfo, Camaçari, São Paulo, Paulínia and Rio de Janeiro, which have combined annual production capacity of 3,055 kton of PE, with 200 kton of Green PE and 1,850 kton of PP.

In 1Q17, the UTEC business, which previously was part of the Polyolefins segment, became part of the United States and Europe segment.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Polyolefins unit:

 
Financial Overview (R$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
POLYOLEFINS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Net Revenue  4,845  4,730  5,092  2%  -5% 
Cost of Good Sold  (3,805)  (3,718)  (4,032)  2%  -6% 
Gross Profit  1,040  1,013  1,060  3%  -2% 
Gross Margin  21%  21%  21%  0.1 p.p.  0.6 p.p. 
SG&A  (331)  (342)  (310)  -3%  7% 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  (38)  (84)  (33)  -55%  14% 
EBITDA  781  694  828  13%  -6% 
EBITDA Margin  16%  15%  16%  1.4 p.p.  -0.2 p.p. 
Net Revenue - US$ million  1,540  1,437  1,306  7%  18% 
EBITDA - US$ million  249  200  212  24%  17% 

Capacity Utilization:

The PE industrial units operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 91% in the quarter, up 8 p.p. from 1Q16, when capacity utilization was affected by the limited supply of ethane to the Rio de Janeiro cracker. Compared to 4Q16, which was affected by a scheduled shutdown on one of the lines at the Bahia cracker, the average capacity utilization rate increased 4 p.p.

The PP industrial units operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 96% in 1Q17, increasing 7 p.p. and 11 p.p. compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively, due to the higher supply of propylene by Petrobras.

Production:

Due to the higher average capacity utilization, production by the Polyolefins segment came to 1,109 kton in 1Q17.

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Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
POLYOLEFINS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Production           
PE's  672,078  667,187  629,737  1%  7% 
utilization rate  91%  87%  83%  4 p.p.  8 p.p. 
PP  437,272  393,676  408,228  11%  7% 
utilization rate  96%  85%  89%  11 p.p.  7 p.p. 
Utilization rate does not comprises capacity of the hibernated PP plant in Bahia from 1Q16 onwards

 

Brazilian Market:

The estimated market for polyolefins (PE and PP) in 1Q17 reached 969 kton, up 6% from 1Q16, due to a general restriction in demand this quarter. Compared to 4Q16, the estimated market for polyolefins expanded 1%, influenced by seasonality.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

Braskem’s sales volume accompanied the performance of Brazil’s polyolefins demand and grew 7% from the same period last year. Market share reached 73%, up 1 p.p. from 1Q16.

Explained by seasonality, sales volume in Brazil grew by 3% compared to 4Q16.

 

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
POLYOLEFINS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales - Brazilian Market           
PE's  420,438  419,557  391,425  0%  7% 
PP  284,822  266,864  269,267  7%  6% 
Total Brazilian Market  705,260  686,421  660,692  3%  7% 

 

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue in 1Q17 came to US$1,064 million, increasing 23% from 1Q16, supported by the stronger sales volume and higher prices in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue amounted to R$3,344 million, or 1% lower than in 1Q16, reflecting the average 20% appreciation in the local currency in the comparison period.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

In 1Q17, export sales volume by the Polyolefins unit increased 3% from 1Q16, led by exports of PE and PP, mainly to South America. Compared to 4Q16, exports grew by 4%.

 

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
POLYOLEFINS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales - Export Market           
PE's  240,530  233,859  244,227  3%  -2% 
PP  150,341  142,174  136,580  6%  10% 
Total Exports  390,871  376,032  380,807  4%  3% 

Net Revenue - Export Market:

Net revenue from exports amounted to US$476 million in the quarter, advancing 9% from 1Q16, supported by sales volume growth given the higher prices in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue decreased 12%, influenced by the average Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

COGS: ethylene and propylene are the main feedstocks used to make PE and PP, respectively. For PE production, 100% of the ethylene used is supplied by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit, as is 65% of the propylene used to make PP, with the remainder supplied by Petrobras.

In 1Q17, cost of goods sold (COGS) of the Polyolefins Unit amounted to R$3,805 million, down 6% compared to 1Q16. The growth in production and sales volume and the increases in the price references for both European ethylene and USG propylene were offset by the stronger Brazilian real.

The average U.S. Gulf (USG) price reference for propylene stood at US$1,040/ton, up 52% from the same quarter last year, which is basically explained by the maintenance shutdowns at refineries and higher propylene export volume in the quarter. The European (NWE) price reference for ethylene, which is used for internal transfers, averaged US$1,084/ton in the quarter, up 16% from 1Q16.

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SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$331 million, increasing 7% compared to 1Q16, influenced by the higher sales volumes and corresponding to 6.8% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

EBITDA:

EBITDA in the quarter came to US$249 million, increasing 17% from 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and higher international spreads for polyolefins. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$781 million, down 6%, influenced by the 20% average Brazilian real appreciation between the periods. EBITDA margin stood at 16%, stable in relation to 1Q16.

 

1.3.        VINYLS

 

The Vinyls segment is formed by the industrial and commercial operations of the PVC, Chlorine and Caustic Soda units, as well as other products such as hydrogen and sodium hypochlorite.

The industrial operations include three PVC plants located in the petrochemical complexes in Camaçari and Alagoas and the two chlor-alkali plants located in the same two petrochemical complexes.

The Company’s annual production capacity is 710 kton of PVC and 539 kton of caustic soda.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Vinyls unit:

Financial Overview (R$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
VINYLS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Net Revenue  808  794  746  2%  8% 
Cost of Good Sold  (690)  (730)  (671)  -5%  3% 
Gross Profit  118  64  75  84%  57% 
Gross Margin  15%  8%  10%  6.5 p.p.  4.6 p.p. 
SG&A  (38)  (67)  (54)  -43%  -30% 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  (18)  (51)  (6)  -  183% 
EBITDA  149  38  84  293%  77% 
EBITDA Margin  18%  5%  11%  13.6 p.p.  7.2 p.p. 
Net Revenue - US$ million  257  241  192  7%  34% 
EBITDA - US$ million  47  12  21  305%  123% 

Capacity Utilization:

The PVC plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 90%, 14 p.p. higher than in 1Q16, a period affected by scheduled shutdowns in Alagoas and Bahia. Compared to 4Q16, the average capacity utilization fell by 1 p.p.

Production:

The production of caustic soda was 4% lower than the volume produced in 1Q16. In relation to 4Q16, the volume was 10% lower due to the preparation for the 2Q17 maintenance turnaround in Alagoas.

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Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
VINYLS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Production           
PVC  158,347  162,873  125,906  -3%  26% 
utilization rate  90%  91%  71%  -1 p.p.  14 p.p. 
Caustic Soda  101,637  113,282  105,727  -10%  -4% 
Total Production  259,984  276,156  231,633  -6%  12% 

Brazilian Market:

The estimated PVC market in 1Q17 was 251 kton, in line with the market in 1Q16. Compared to 4Q16, the Brazilian PVC market also remained stable with a 1% drop.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market:

In 1Q17, PVC sales increased 16% and 1% compared to 1Q16 and 4Q16, respectively. Meanwhile, market share stood at 55%.

 
Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
VINYLS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales - Brazilian Market           
Brazilian Market - PVC  251,434  253,731  250,627  -1%  0% 
Braskem Sales  139,017  137,377  119,698  1%  16% 
Market Share  55%  54%  48%  1 p.p.  8 p.p. 

Net Revenue – Domestic Market:

Net revenue in 1Q17 amounted to US$230 million, increasing 37% from 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and better prices for PVC and Caustic Soda in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue from the unit’s domestic sales came to R$722 million, up 10% from the same period last year.

Sales Volume – Export Market:

Due to the demand for PVC in the domestic market, part of PVC production (27 kton) was exported in 1Q17.

Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
VINYLS  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales - International Market           
PVC  27,198  39,035  34,256  -30%  -21% 
Total Exports  27,198  39,035  34,256  -30%  -21% 

Net Revenue - Export Market:

Net revenue from the segment’s exports grew 18% compared to 1Q16, to US$27 million. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$86 million, down 5% from 1Q16.

COGS: Ethylene and salt are the main inputs used by the Vinyls segment to produce caustic soda, chlorine and PVC. The ethylene is 100% supplied by the Basic Petrochemicals segment. In salt consumption, Braskem holds significant cost advantages over some competitors thanks to its low-cost extraction of sodium chloride (especially compared to sea salt) and low transportation costs, given its industrial unit’s proximity to the salt mine.

In 1Q17, the unit’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to R$690 million, increasing 3% from 1Q16, influenced by the higher production and sales volume.

SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to R$38 million, down 30% from 1Q16 and corresponding to 4.7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

 

 

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EBITDA:

EBITDA in the quarter was US$47 million, advancing 123% in relation to 1Q16, driven by sales volume growth and better international spreads for PVC. In Brazilian real, EBITDA amounted to R$149 million, up 77% from 1Q16, with EBITDA margin of 18%, expanding 7 p.p..

 

2.   UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

The segment’s results are formed by six industrial units in the United States and two in Europe, with aggregate annual production capacity of 2,115 kton, with 1,570 kton in the United States and 545 kton in Europe.

In 1Q17, the segment posted net revenue of R$2,425 million (US$771 million) and EBITDA of R$592 million (US$188 million), accounting for 19% and 17%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue and EBITDA.

The following table provides a financial overview of the United States and Europe segment:

Financial Overview (US$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Net Revenue  771  607  649  27%  19% 
Cost of Good Sold  (549)  (472)  (409)  16%  34% 
Gross Profit  222  135  239  65%  -7% 
Gross Margin  29%  22%  37%  6.6 p.p.  -8.1 p.p. 
SG&A  (53)  (45)  (28)  18%  86% 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  0  (7)  (3)  -  - 
EBITDA  188  103  222  83%  -15% 
EBITDA Margin  24%  17%  34%  7.5 p.p.  -9.9 p.p. 
Net Revenue - R$ million  2,425  1,997  2,535  21%  -4% 
EBITDA - R$ million  592  336  868  76%  -32% 

Capacity Utilization:

The segment registered a capacity utilization rate of 101% in 1Q17, increasing 6 p.p. and 1 p.p. from 4Q16 and 1Q16, respectively. The increase compared to 4Q16 is explained by the scheduled shutdown at the Marcus Hook unit in the United States, which included the debottlenecking to expand production capacity at the plant, which restarted operations on the first day of 2017.

Compared to 1Q16, the increase is explained by the excellent operating performance and lack of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance shutdowns at the segment’s units.

Production:

 
Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Production           
PP  525,867  482,170  499,233  9%  5% 
utilization rate  101%  95%  100%  6 p.p.  1 p.p. 
OBS: PP production Capacity expanded by 105 kt, effective 01/01/2017           

Market:

United States

Demand in the U.S. PP market was stable in relation to the year-ago period. The increased caution adopted by converters with regard to domestic PP prices led to lower volumes of imported PP goods in the period, which mainly benefitted the consumer goods and nonwovens industries, which registered demand growth of 5%.

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Compared to 4Q16, U.S. PP demand also strengthened, explained by seasonality, which benefited the caps & closures and film sectors, and by the need for producers to rebuild inventories, which had been low since end-2016.

Europe

The high number of maintenance shutdowns at PP plants in the Middle East during 1Q17, which affected 15% of the region’s total polymer production capacity, led to lower exports to Europe in the period and consequently higher prices in the region.

PP demand in Europe strengthened in relation to both 1Q16 and 4Q16, driven primarily by the automotive, consumer goods and construction material industries, which registered good performances in early 2017, and by the higher prices for polystyrene and engineering plastics, which led consumers to seek out other products to substitute these resins.

Sales Volume:

Sales growth in the quarter is explained by the lack of scheduled maintenance shutdowns in the period and by stronger demand in the United States and Europe.

 
  Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
  UNITED STATES AND EUROPE  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales             
PP    534,338  502,067  499,577  6%  7% 

Net Revenue:

In 1Q17, net revenue was US$771 million, up 19% from 1Q16, which is explained by higher PP prices, the automotive industry’s growth in Europe and the sales volume growth supported by the capacity expansion projects in the United States.

In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$2,425 million in 1Q17, down 4% from 1Q16, due to the 20% Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

COGS: The main feedstock used to make PP in the United States and Europe is propylene, which is supplied to the Company’s industrial units by various local producers.

In 1Q17, the segment’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to US$549 million, or 34% higher than in 1Q16.

The average price reference for U.S. Gulf (USG) propylene in 1Q17 was US$1,040/ton, 52% higher than in 1Q16, which is explained by the shutdowns at refineries, which limited the product’s supply, and by the delay in the startup of a dehydrogenator in the region.

The average price reference for propylene in Europe in 1Q17 was US$870/ton, 36% higher than in 1Q16, which is explained by the scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns at both crackers and propylene production units using propane as feedstock and by the strong demand for propylene derivatives in the region in the period.

SG&A Expenses:

Selling, general and administrative expenses in 1Q17 came to US$53 million, corresponding to 7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

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EBITDA:

EBITDA amounted to US$188 million in the quarter, down 15% from 1Q16, which is explained by the reduction in the PP-propylene spread5 (33% in USA and 8% in Europe) due to higher raw material prices in both regions. In Brazilian real, EBITDA was R$592 million, accounting for 17% of consolidated EBITDA from all segments.

3.   MEXICO6

The segment comprises an ethane-based cracker, two high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plants and one low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant with combined annual PE production capacity of 1,050 kton.

The following table provides a financial overview of the Mexico unit:

 
Financial Overview (US$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
MEXICO  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Net Revenue  299  217  31  38%  868% 
Cost of Good Sold  (161)  (129)  (30)  25%  431% 
Gross Profit  138  88  1  58%  21647% 
Gross Margin  46%  40%  2%  5.8 p.p.   44.2 p.p. 
SG&A  (21)  (19)  (7)  9%  188% 
Other Operating Income (expenses)  2  (12)  (0)  -  -597% 
Operating Profit  119  56  (7)  112%  -1788% 
Operational Margin  40%  26%  -23%  -  62.6 p.p. 
EBITDA  171  102  (7)  67%  -2540% 
EBITDA Margin  57%  47%  -23%  9.9 p.p. 79.6 p.p. 
Net Revenue - R$ million  940  714  31  32%  2941% 
EBITDA - R$ million  536  336  (7)  59%  -7766% 

 

Production and Capacity Utilization:

 
Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
MEXICO  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Production           
PE  249,925  193,189  -  29%  n.a 
utilization rate  97%  73%  -  23 p.p.  n.a 

Sales Volume:

PE sales volume came to 264 kton, 47% of which was sold in Mexico’s domestic market, mainly to the packaging, retail, manufacturing and construction industries, which accounted for 78% of domestic sales.

Exports represented 53% of total sales.

 
Performance (tons)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
MEXICO  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Sales           
Mexican Market  124,248  81,862  25,924  52%  379% 
Exports  139,881  116,843  118  20%  n.a 
Total Sales  264,129  198,706  26,043  33%  914% 

 


5 As of 2Q16, the U.S. PP spread was changed to better reflect the U.S. market: difference between the U.S. PP (GP-homopolymer) price and the U.S. Propylene (polymer grade) price.

6 This unit includes the results of Braskem Idesa SAPI and of the other subsidiaries of Braskem S.A. in Mexico.

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Net Revenue:

In 1Q17, net revenue came to US$299 million, increasing 38% from 4Q16, supported by sales volume growth in the period.

The sales price of Braskem Idesa’s PE in the Mexican market is based on the price of resins sold in the U.S. Gulf region, which registered an average price7 of US$1,191/ton in 1Q17, up 7% from 4Q16, due to the limited supply of PE due to maintenance shutdowns in North America.

COGS:

For its ethane supply, Braskem Idesa has a long-term contract with the subsidiary of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the Mexican state-owned oil and gas company, whose price is based on the USG ethane price reference.

In 1Q17, COGS came to US$161 million, increasing 25% from 4Q16, reflecting the higher sales volume. The average USG price reference for ethane stood at US$173/ton in 1Q17, down 2% from the previous quarter, reflecting: (i) the lower price for natural gas; and (ii) the higher price of petrochemical co-products (especially butadiene), which reduced the competitive advantage of ethane as a feedstock and consequently demand for the product.

SG&A Expenses:

In 1Q17, selling, general and administrative expenses came to US$21 million, 9% higher than in 4Q16, reflecting the higher sales volume and corresponding to 7% of the segment’s net revenue in the period.

 

EBITDA:

In 1Q17, EBITDA amounted to US$171 million, advancing 67% compared to 4Q16, with EBITDA margin of 57%, representing expansion of 10 p.p. from 4Q16, driven by sales volume growth and higher petrochemical spreads in the international market. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$536 million, 59% higher than in 4Q16, influenced by the 20% average Brazilian real appreciation in the period.

 


7 71.4% (HDPE USA) and 28.6% (LDPE USA), as per the capacity mix of the Braskem Idesa units in Mexico. 

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Financial Results Braskem Idesa 

The financial result of Braskem Idesa mainly reflects the debt contracted under the project finance structure and the loan to Braskem Idesa from the project’s shareholders.

In 1Q17, the net financial result was income of R$272 million, which is explained by the exchange variation gain on the outstanding balance of the loan, given the Mexican peso’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which offset the recognition of the financial expense of R$31 million related to the transition of hedge accounting to the statement of operations.

As of March 31, 2017, the outstanding principal of the loan with the project’s shareholders was US$1,912 million.

 
Financial Result Braskem Idesa  1Q17  4Q16    1Q16  Change  Change 
R$ million  (A)  (B)  (C)    (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Financial Expenses  (243)  (253)  (23)  -4%  980% 
Interest Expenses  (204)  (249)  5  -18%  -4484% 
Others  (40)  (4)  (27)  837%  46% 
Financial Revenue  1  1  1  68%  -2% 
Interest  1  1  1  57%  -8% 
Others  0  0  (0)  n.a.  n.a. 
Foreign Exchange Variation, net  514  (384)  (25)  -234%  -2196% 
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)  573  (412)  (39)  -239%  -1574% 
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)  (59)  28  14  -310%  -511% 
Net Financial Result  272  (636)  (46)  -143%  -695% 

 

4.   CONSOLIDATED

The Consolidated figures are formed by the results from the Brazil, United States & Europe and Mexico segments adjusted by eliminations and reclassifications.

The following table presents a financial overview of the consolidated results in the first quarter of 2017:

 
  Financial Overview Consolidated Net Revenue    Cost of Good  Gross Profit  SG&A  Investment in
Subsidiary and 
 Other
Operating
  OperationalR EBITDA 
(R$ million)    Sold      Associated  Income  esult   
          Companies  (expenses)     
Brazil  9,536  (7,029)  2,507  (483)  12  (112)  1,924  2,391 
United States and Europe  2,425  (1,726)  699  (166)  -  0  533  592 
Mexico  940  (505)  435  (66)  -  5  374  536 
Segments Total  12,901  (9,261)  3,640  (715)  12  (106)  2,831  3,518 
Other Segments  4  (5)  (0)  -  -      8 
Consolidated before eliminations  12,905  (9,265)  3,640  (715)  12  (106)  2,831  3,527 
Eliminations and reclassifications  (306)  354  48  25  -  5  77  81 
Total Braskem  12,600  (8,912)  3,688  (691)  12  (102)  2,908  3,607 

 

§  Net Revenue

In 1Q17, net revenue amounted to US$4.0 billion, advancing 32% on the same quarter last year, which is explained by (i) the good sales volume of the Mexico complex; (ii) the recovery in domestic demand; and (iii) higher prices in the international market for resins and basic petrochemicals, especially butadiene, whose price rose by 240% from the same period last year.

In the case of resins, delays at ethane-based greenfield projects in the United States and improved demand contributed to the higher polyethylene prices in relation to 1Q16. In Brazilian real, net revenue came to R$12.6 billion, up 6% on the same period last year.

The share of the Brazilian market in the Company’s total net revenue (ex-resales of naphtha and condensate) in 1Q17 stood at 51%, down 2 p.p. from 1Q16, influenced by the ramp-up of the operations in Mexico and by the Company’s geographic diversification strategy.

Foreign markets accounted for 49% of the Company’s total net revenue, divided between exports from Brazil (23%) and sales by international units (26%). Export revenue in U.S. dollar came to US$2.0 billion in the quarter, up 36% from 1Q16.

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§  Cost of goods sold

Consolidated cost of goods sold (COGS) in 1Q17 amounted to US$2,836 million (R$8,912 million).

Excluding the COGS from resales (R$65 million), consolidated COGS were R$8,847 million, up 10% from 1Q16 (R$8,012 million), which is explained by (i) the startup of Braskem Idesa; (ii) sales volume growth; and (iii) higher prices for feedstock, especially naphtha and propylene. Compared to 4Q16, consolidated COGS ex-resale increased 9%.

In 1Q17, naphtha accounted for 41.1% of total COGS, declining 4.3 p.p. from 1Q16, which is explained by (i) the stronger Brazilian real in the period; (ii) the startup of the petrochemical complex in Mexico from 2Q16; and (iii) the higher capacity utilization rates in the United States.

 

§  SG&A Expenses

General and administrative expenses in 1Q17 amounted to R$691 million, increasing 9% from 1Q16, reflecting sales volume growth and higher expenses with the Mexico complex, which include those with launching the activities of the sales teams and with leasing freight cars.

In U.S. dollar, expenses amounted to US$220 million, 35% higher than in 1Q16.

 

§  EBITDA

Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA8 in 1Q17 was US$1,147 million, advancing 44% on 1Q16, which is explained by the increases of 2% in resin spreads and 64% in basic petrochemical spreads in the international market


8 EBITDA is defined as the net result in the period plus taxes on profit (income tax and social contribution), the financial result and depreciation, amortization and depletion. The Company opts to present adjusted EBITDA, which excludes or adds other items from the statement of operations that help improve the information on its potential gross cash generation.

EBITDA is used by the Company’s management as a measure of performance, but does not represent cash flow for the periods presented and should not be considered a substitute for net income or an indicator of liquidity. The Company believes that in addition to serving as a measure of operating performance, EBITDA allows for comparisons with other companies. However, note that EBITDA is not a measure established in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and is presented herein in accordance with Instruction 527 issued on October 4, 2012 by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM).

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and by the good performance of the Mexico complex, which in the same period last year was still in the ramp-up phase. The substantial expansion in basic petrochemical spreads was driven mainly by one-off price increases for butadiene and benzene. In Brazilian real, EBITDA came to R$3,607 million, increasing 16% from 1Q16.

 

§  Net Financial Result 9

In 1Q17, the net financial result was an expense of R$644 million, compared to an expense of R$903 million in 4Q16:

·         Financial expenses improved R$162 million from 4Q16, mainly due to the reductions in interest expenses and tax liabilities. The 3% Brazilian real appreciation in the comparison period was partially offset by the transition to the statement of operations of hedge accounting for exports, of R$337 million in 1Q17.

·         Financial income increased by R$33 million, mainly due to the R$21 million increase in interest income from financial investments in Brazilian real and to the end-of-period appreciation in the Brazilian real.

Excluding the effects from exchange variation, the net financial result in the quarter was an expense of R$429 million, representing a reduction of R$195 million from the expense in the prior-year period.

The following table shows the composition of Braskem’s net financial result, excluding Braskem Idesa:

   

Financial Result Ex-Braskem Idesa  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16    Change  Change 
R$ million  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Financial Expenses  (656)  (818)  (768)  -20%  -15% 
Interest Expenses  (434)  (466)  (539)  -7%  -20% 
Net Interest on Fiscal Provisions  (38)  (164)  (27)  -77%  37% 
Others  (184)  (188)  (201)  -2%  -8% 
Financial Revenue  227  194  238  17%  -4% 
Interest  200  179  222  12%  -10% 
Others  27  16  16  73%  69% 
Foreign Exchange Variation, net  (216)  (280)  (874)  -23%  -75% 
Foreign Exchange Variation (Expense)  (67)  (109)  (427)  -39%  -84% 
Foreign Exchange Variation (Revenue)  (149)  (171)  (446)  -13%  -67% 
Net Financial Result  (644)  (903)  (1,404)  -29%  -54% 

 

 

 

 

 


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§  Net Income/Loss 10

Net Profit (R$ million)  1Q17  1Q16  Change 
CONSOLIDATED  (A)  (B)  (A)/(B) 
Net Profit (Loss)  1,914  796  141% 
Attributable to       
Company's shareholders  1,808  823  120% 
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa  107  (28)  -483% 
 
Net Profit (Loss) per share       
Common Shares  2.26  1.02  122% 
Class 'A' Preferred Shares  2.26  1.02  122% 
Class 'B' Preferred Shares  0.61  0.61  0% 

 

§  Liquidity and Capital Resources:

On March 31, 2017, the Company’s consolidated gross debt (excluding the US$3.1 billion balance of debt at Braskem Idesa) stood at US$7,463 million, down 1% from the end of the previous quarter.

The balance of cash and investments amounted to US$2,230 million, 1% lower than the balance at December 31, 2016. This balance does not include (i) US$133 million in financial investments given as guarantee to cover Braskem’s obligation related to the constitution of a reserve account for the project finance of the subsidiary Braskem Idesa, and (ii) the cash balance at Braskem Idesa of US$58 million.

Accordingly, Braskem’s consolidated net debt stood at US$5,233 million at the end of 1Q17, or 1% lower than in the previous quarter.  

Financial leverage measured by the ratio of net debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar ended the first quarter of 2017 at 1.57, down 6% from the ratio at the end of the prior quarter. In Brazilian real, the leverage ratio stood at 1.51.

Compared to March 31, 2016, the combination of the US$101 million decline in net debt in U.S. dollar and the 7% growth in EBITDA in the last 12 months had a positive impact on the leverage ratio, which fell by 9%.

 
Debt  Mar-17    Dec-16    Mar-16    Chg.  Chg. 
US$ million  (A)    (B)    (C)    (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Consolidated Debt  10,526    10,623    10,673    -1%  -1% 
in R$  1,566  15%  1,582  15%  1,591  15%  -1%  -2% 
in US$  8,960  85%  9,041  85%  9,082  85%  -1%  -1% 
Project Finance - Mexico  (3,063)    (3,110)    (3,250)    -1%  -6% 
in US$  (3,063)   100%  (3,110)   100%  (3,250)   100%  -1%  -6% 
Gross Debt Ex-Project Finance  7,463    7,513    7,423    -1%  1% 
in R$  1,566  21%  1,582  21%  1,591  21%  -1%  -2% 
in US$  5,897  79%  5,932  79%  5,832  79%  -1%  1% 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  (2,230)    (2,250)    (2,089)    -1%  7% 
in R$  (1,147)  51%  (1,204)  54%  (698)  33%  -5%  64% 
in US$  (1,083)  49%  (1,046)  46%  (1,391)  67%  4%  -22% 
Net Debt  5,233    5,263    5,334    -1%  -2% 
in R$  420  8%  377  7%  894  17%  11%  -53% 
in US$  4,814  92%  4,886  93%  4,440  83%  -1%  8% 
EBITDA LTM  3,337    3,152    3,105    6%  7% 
Net Debt / EBITDA  1.57x    1.67x    1.72x    -6%  -9% 
Note: the table above does not consider the debt related to the Mexico project of US$3.1 billion because the same was structured in the project finance model and, therefore, must be repayed with the project's cash generation. The Mexico's cash is also not considered 
 

10 The net profit (loss) per share does not include the result with discontinued operations.

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Through a Global Settlement with authorities in Brazil and abroad, the Company undertook to pay approximately US$957 million, equivalent to approximately R$3.1 billion. Including the recognition of the face value of the Leniency Agreement on March 31, 2017 and the payment of US$94.8 million referring to the portion of the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Global Settlement in the Company’s balance of net debt, the adjusted leverage ratio in USD ended 1Q17 at 1.81.

Debt  Mar-17  Dec-16  Mar-16  Chg.  Chg. 
US$ million  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Adjusted Net Debt  6,044  6,139  5,334  -2%  13% 
Net Debt  5,233  5,263  5,334  -1%  -2% 
Leniency Agreement*  957  957    0%  n.a. 
Repayment  (95)      0%  n.a. 
Value Adjustment  (52)  (82)    -37%  n.a. 
EBITDA LTM  3,337  3,152  3,105  6%  7% 
Adjusted Net Debt / EBITDA  1.81x  1.95x  1.72x  -7%  5% 
*Face value of the Leniency Agreement

On March 31, 2017, the average debt term was 14.5 years and, considering only dollar-denominated debt, the average debt term was 17.1 years. The weighted average cost of servicing the Company's debt was exchange variation + 5.64%.

In line with its strategy to maintain high liquidity and its financial health, the Company also maintains two stand-by credit facilities in the amounts of US$750 million and R$500 million, both of which mature in 2019. None of the stand-by credit facilities was used in the period.

Braskem’s liquidity position of US$2,230 million is sufficient to cover the payment of all obligations maturing over the next 25 months. Considering the stand-by credit facilities, this coverage is 32 months.

The following chart details on Braskem’s debt amortization schedule as of March 31, 2017:

§  Currency Hedging Program

In 4Q16, Braskem launched a currency hedging program to mitigate the exposure of its cash flows to liabilities denominated in Brazilian real and not pegged to the U.S. dollar (energy, water, payroll, sustaining CAPEX, etc.).

The strategy was adopted solely for non-speculative purposes. Under the program, the contracting of derivatives is limited to the extent of exposure, in compliance with Braskem’s Financial Policy.

With the exclusive purpose of protecting its cash flow, the program adopts two strategies using derivative instruments: (i) purchase of put options (“Puts”) and (ii) purchase of put options associated with the sale of call options (“Zero-Cost Collar” or “ZCC”), contracted for a maximum period of 24 months.

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Both alternatives offer protection in the event the Brazilian real appreciates while simultaneously enabling the capture of competitiveness gains in the event the local currency depreciates.

In the case of ZCCs, however, this potential benefit is limited to the strike price of the call option. In scenarios in which the exchange rate exceeds such strike prices, their effects will be recognized on the financial statements as a gain in EBITDA and a corresponding financial expense.

Management may suspend the program at any time that it, for whatever reason, deems such decision in the best interest of the Company.

 

§  Risk-rating agencies:

Braskem maintained investment grade ratings at Standard & Poor's (BBB-) and Fitch Ratings (BBB-) and its credit risk is above Brazil’s sovereign risk at the three main rating agencies (S&P, Fitch and Moody’s).

In 1Q17, Moody’s upgraded Braskem’s outlook from negative to stable, after upgrading its outlook for Brazil’s sovereign credit rating.

In April, Standard & Poor's reaffirmed Braskem’s rating on the global scale at BBB-, reflecting: (i) its position in the Brazilian petrochemical market; (ii) the diversification of its feedstock profile; (iii) its geographic diversification; and (iv) its broad client base and strong capacity to distribute products. The maintenance of the negative outlook reflects Brazil’s sovereign credit rating.

 

§  Investment11:

In 1Q17, Braskem’s units in Brazil, the United States and Europe made 16% of the total investments planned for the year.

The investment of R$20 million in strategic projects in Brazil refers to the project to diversify the feedstock profile of the cracker in Bahia, which already reached 39.2% completion in 1Q17, with startup slated for the second half of 2017.

At the United States and Europe units, of the total of US$11 million (R$35 million) in strategic investments, US$8.7 million (R$27.2 million) refers to expenses with studies for the project to build a new PP plant in the United States.

 
Consolidated Investments  1Q17 2017e  1Q17 2017e 
(ex-Braskem Idesa)  R$ million  US$ million
 
Brasil  237  84%  1,619    92% 75  84%  464  92% 
Operational  217  91%  1,368   85%  69  91%  392  85% 
Strategics  20  9%  251   15%  6  9%  72  15% 
United States and Europe  45  16%  142   8%  14  16%  41  8% 
Operational  11  23%  123    87% 3  23%  35  87% 
Strategics  35  77%  19    13% 11  77%  5  13% 
Total  283  100%  1,761   100%  90  100%  505  100% 
 
Braskem Idesa Investments  1Q17 2017e  1Q17 2017e 
  R$ million  US$ million
Operational  2  100%  53    100% 1  100%  15  100% 
Strategics  -    -    -    -   
Total  2  100%  53    100% 1  100%  15  100% 

 

 


11 Includes operating investments, maintenance shutdowns and acquisition of spare parts.

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§  Indicators

 

Indicators  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Var.  Var. 
R$ million  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Operationals           
EBITDA  3,607  2,379  3,116  51.6%  15.8% 
EBITDA Margin (%)  28.6  19.8  26.2  8.9 p.p.  2.5 p.p. 
SG&A/Net Revenue (%)  5.2  6.3  5.0  -1.0 p.p.  0.2 p.p. 
 
Financials           
Net Debt*  19,149  20,007  18,984  -4.3%  0.9% 
Net Debt/EBITDA LTM*  1.74  1.82  1.72  -4.0%  1.4% 
EBITDA/ Interest Paid LTM*  7.36  8.49  7.10  -13.2%  3.6% 
 
Company Valuation           
Share Price (Final)  31.75  34.25  21.06  -7.3%  50.7% 
Shares Outstanding**  796  796  796  0.0%  0.0% 
Market Cap  25,274  27,264  16,767  -7.3%  50.7% 
Net Debt  25,870  27,023  18,984  -4.3%  36.3% 
Braskem  19,149  20,007  18,984  -4.3%  0.9% 
Braskem Idesa (75%)***  6,721  7,016    -4.2%  n.a. 
Enterprise Value (EV)  51,144  54,287  35,752  -5.8%  43.1% 
EBITDA LTM  11,742  11,373  11,034  3.2%  6.4% 
Braskem  10,974  11,009  11,034  -0.3%  -0.5% 
Braskem Idesa (75%)  768  363    111.4%  n.a. 
EV/EBITDA  4.4  4.8  3.2  -8.8%  34.4% 
EPS  0.7  (0.5)  4.5  -229.2%  -84.2% 
Dividend Yield (%)  7.9  7.3  2.9  0.6 p.p.  5.0 p.p. 
FCF Yield (%)  9.4  8.2  15.8  1.2 p.p.  -6.4 p.p. 
*Does not consider Net Debt, EBITDA and Interest Paid of Braskem Idesa
** Does not consider shares held in treasury
***Considers US$ 133 million of market security given as collateral to cover Braskem's obligation related to the constitution of a reserve account for the Braskem Idesa's project finance

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EXHIBITS LIST:

 

EXHIBIT I:

Consolidated Statement of Operations

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EXHIBIT II:

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

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EXHIBIT III:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

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EXHIBIT IV:

Consolidated Cash Flow

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EXHIBIT V:

Statement of Operations – Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

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EXHIBIT VI:

Balance Sheet Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

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EXHIBIT VII:

Cash Flow Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

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EXHIBIT VIII:

Production Volume

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­EXHIBIT IX:

Sales Volume – Domestic Market

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EXHIBIT X:

Sales Volume - Export Market

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EXHIBIT XI:

Consolidated Net Revenue

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DISCLAIMER

This release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not solely historical data, but rather reflect the targets and expectations of Braskem’s management. Words such as "anticipate," "wish," "expect," "foresee," "intend," "plan," "predict," "project," "aim" and similar terms seek to identify statements that necessarily involve known and unknown risks. Braskem does not undertake any liability for transactions or investment decisions based on the information contained in this document.

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT I

Consolidated Statement of Operations

Income Statement (R$ million)  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change   Change 
CONSOLIDATED  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)   (A)/(C) 
Gross Revenue  14,754  14,012  13,832  5%  7% 
Net Revenue  12,600  12,046  11,915  5%  6% 
Cost of Good Sold  (8,912)  (8,938)  (8,616)  0%  3% 
Gross Profit  3,688  3,108  3,301  19%  12% 
Selling Expenses  (346)  (391)  (307)  -12%  13% 
General and Administrative Expenses  (311)  (362)  (285)  -14%  9% 
Expenses with Research and Technology  (34)  (42)  (43)  -20%  -21% 
Other Net Income (expenses)  (102)  (3,559)  (138)  -97%  -26% 
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies  12  7  2  77%  624% 
Operating Profit Before Financial Result  2,908  (1,240)  2,531  -335%  15% 
Net Financial Result  (385)  (1,569)  (1,485)  -75%  -74% 
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution  2,523  (2,809)  1,045  -190%  141% 
Income Tax / Social Contribution  (617)  188  (261)  -428%  137% 
Discontinued operations result  9  4  11  151%  -18% 
Net Profit (Loss)  1,914  (2,617)  796  -173%  141% 
Attributable to           
Company's shareholders  1,808  (2,531)  823  -171%  120% 
Non-controlling interest in Braskem Idesa  107  (86)  (28)  -224%  -483% 

 

EXHIBIT II

Calculation of Consolidated EBITDA

 
EBITDA Statement R$ million  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change  Change 
CONSOLIDATED  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B)  (A)/(C) 
Net Profit  1,914  (2,617)  796  -173%  141% 
Income Tax / Social Contribution  617  (188)  261  -428%  137% 
Financial Result  385  1,569  1,485  -75%  -74% 
Depreciation, amortization and depletion  702  727  570  -3%  23% 
Cost  653  631  530  3%  23% 
Expenses  49  95  39  -48%  25% 
Basic EBITDA  3,619  (509)  3,111  -810%  16% 
Provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (i)  (0)  (1)  3  -73%  -105% 
Adjustments in discontinued operations result (ii)  -  4  3  -100%  -100% 
Results from equity investments (iii)  (12)  (7)  (2)  77%  624% 
Others (iv)  -  2,893  -  -100%  0% 
Adjusted EBITDA  3,607  2,379  3,116  52%  16% 
EBITDA Margin  28.6%  19.8%  26.2%  9 p.p.  2 p.p. 
Adjusted EBITDA US$ million  1,147  727  795  58%  44% 
         

(i)   Represents the accrual and reversal of provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (investments, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets) that were adjusted to form EBITDA, since there is no expectation of their financial realization and if in fact realized they would be duly recorded on the statement of operations.

(ii)  Corresponds to the results of quantiQ and IQAG.

(iii) Corresponds to results from equity investments in associated companies and joint ventures.

(iv) Adjustments made in the year because they do not impact operating cash generation as per the Company’s understanding. The largest impact is related to the provision for the Leniency Agreement.

 

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EXHIBIT III

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

ASSETS (R$ million)  Mar-17  Dec-16  Change 
  (A)  (B)  (A)/(B) 
Current  16,281  15,897  2% 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  6,617  6,702  -1% 
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading  1,011  1,190  -15% 
Accounts Receivable  2,243  1,634  37% 
Inventories  5,546  5,238  6% 
Recoverable Taxes  592  826  -28% 
Dividends and Interest on Equity  15  15  0% 
Prepaid Expenses  74  102  -27% 
Related parties  0  0  n.a. 
Derivatives operations  5  8  -45% 
Other Receivables  178  181  -2% 
Assets held for sale  375  360  4% 
Non Current  35,409  35,566  0% 
Marketable Securities/ Held-to-Maturity  0  0  n.a. 
Accounts Receivable  65  70  -8% 
Advances to suppliers  58  62  -6% 
Taxes Recoverable  1,157  1,088  6% 
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution  1,182  1,653  -28% 
Compulsory Deposits and Escrow Accounts  237  233  2% 
Related parties  0  0  n.a. 
Insurance claims  51  51  0% 
Derivatives operations  30  29  3% 
Other receivables  136  141  -4% 
Investments  105  92  14% 
Property, Plant and Equipament  29,607  29,337  1% 
Intangible Assets  2,781  2,809  -1% 
Total Assets  52,065  51,822  0% 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (R$ million)  Mar-17  Dec-16  Change 
  (A)  (B)  (A)/(B) 
 
Current  21,545  23,038  -6% 
Suppliers  5,070  6,545  -23% 
Financing  3,012  2,594  16% 
Braskem Idesa Financing  9,911  10,438  -5% 
Derivatives operations  30  29  4% 
Salary and Payroll Charges  376  562  -33% 
Taxes Payable  1,049  624  68% 
Dividends  3  3  -1% 
Advances from Customers  220  203  8% 
Leniency Agreement Provision  1,291  1,354  -5% 
Sundry Provisions  83  113  -26% 
Accounts payable to related parties  0  0  n.a. 
Other payables  397  476  -17% 
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale  102  95  7% 
Non Current  25,985  27,063  -4% 
Suppliers  229  202  14% 
Financing  19,635  20,737  -5% 
Braskem Idesa Financing  0  0  n.a. 
Derivatives operations  799  861  -7% 
Taxes Payable  31  24  30% 
Accounts payable to related parties  0  0  n.a. 
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa  1,597  1,621  -1% 
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution  809  511  58% 
Post-employment Benefit  161  162  -1% 
Provision for losses on subsidiaries  0  0  n.a. 
Advances from Customers  115  163  -29% 
Contingencies  1,002  985  2% 
Leniency Agreement Provision  1,277  1,499  -15% 
Sundry Provisions  206  206  0% 
Other payables  124  93  34% 
Shareholders' Equity  4,534  1,721  163% 
Capital  8,043  8,043  0% 
Capital Reserve  232  232  0% 
Profit Reserves  835  835  0% 
Other Comprehensive Income*  -5,552  -6,322  -12% 
Treasury Shares  -50  -50  0% 
Retained Earnings (Losses)  1,815  0  n.a. 
Company's Shareholders  5,323  2,739  94% 
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa  (789)  (1,018)  -22% 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  52,065  51,822  0% 

 

* At the reporting date for the quarterly information at March 31, 2017, these clauses were not being complied with obligations customary in project finance contracts. In this sense, the entire balance of non-current liabilities, in the amount of R$9,015 million, was reclassified to current liabilities, in accordance with CPC 26 and its corresponding accounting standard IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements).

According to the standards mentioned above, such reclassification is required when a contractual breach entitles creditors to request the immediate repayment of the obligations in the short-term. In this context, note that none of its creditors has requested said immediate repayment of obligations and Braskem Idesa has been settling this obligation in accordance with its original maturity schedule. Additionally, Braskem Idesa has already entered into agreements with its creditors to obtain approvals for said contractual breach in order to return the entire amount reclassified from current liabilities to non-current liabilities

** Includes the exchange variation of financial liabilities designated as hedge accounting.

 

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EXHIBIT IV

Consolidated Cash Flow

 

Consolidated Cash Flow  1Q17  4Q16  1Q16  Change Change 
R$ million  (A)  (B)  (C)  (A)/(B) (A)/(C) 
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution and the           
result of discontinued operations  2,523  (2,803)  1,062  -190%  138% 
Adjust for Net Income Restatement           
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion  702  728  571  -4%  23% 
Equity Result  (12)  (7)  (2)  77%  624% 
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net  215  1,028  365  -79%  -41% 
Provision for Leniency Agreement  -  2,853  -  -100%  n.a. 
Provision for losses and write-offs of long-lived assets  9  24  20  -62%  -53% 
Cash Generation before Working Capital  3,437  1,824  2,015  88%  71% 
Operating Working Capital Variation           
Financial investments held for trading  188  254  (279)  -26%  -168% 
Account Receivable from Customers  (604)  371  525  -263%  -215% 
Inventories  (316)  296  278  -207%  -214% 
Recoverable Taxes  206  65  316  218%  -35% 
Advanced Expenses  28  38  8  -27%  238% 
Other Account Receivables  4  421  (8)  -99%  -145% 
Suppliers  (1,283)  (1,242)  (1,884)  3%  -32% 
Taxes Payable  26  (446)  (203)  -106%  -113% 
Long-Term Incentives  -  -  -  n.a.  n.a. 
Advances from Customers  (31)  (39)  (5)  -20%  483% 
Leniency Agreement  (297)  -  -     
Other Provisions  (13)  441  (5)  -103%  162% 
Other Account Payables  (263)  57  32  -565%  -917% 
Operating Cash Flow  1,082  2,040  791  -47%  37% 
Interest Paid  (472)  (463)  (448)  2%  5% 
Income Tax and Social Contribution  (41)  (306)  (95)  -87%  -57% 
Net Cash provided by operating activities  569  1,271  248  -55%  129% 
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets  0  0  0  98%  171% 
Effect of the discontinuation of the subsidiary's cash  -  -  -  n.a.  n.a. 
Additions to Fixed and Intangible Assets  (272)  (819)  (562)  -67%  -52% 
Additions to Intangible Assets  (1)  (15)  (5)  -96%  -87% 
Option Premium in the US dollar sale  (2)  -  -  n.a.  n.a. 
Financial investments held to Maturity  -  -  -  n.a.  n.a. 
Cash used in Investing Activities  (275)  (833)  (567)  -67%  -52% 
Financing           
Obtained Borrowings  660  1,286  804  -49%  -18% 
Payment of Borrowings  (886)  (1,146)  (968)  -23%  -8% 
Braskem Idesa Financing  -  -  -  n.a.  n.a. 
Captações  -  -  91  n.a.  -100% 
Pagamentos  (198)  (99)  (80)  100%  147% 
Dividends Paid  (0)  (999)  (0)  -100%  675% 
Cash used in Financing Activities  (424)  (959)  (154)  -56%  175% 
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly Controlled  46  60  238  -24%  -81% 
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)  (85)  (461)  (234)  -82%  -64% 
Represented by           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period  6,702  7,239  7,043  -7%  -5% 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period  6,617  6,778  6,809  -2%  -3% 
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  (85)  (461)  (234)  -82%  -64% 

 

 

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EXHIBIT V

Statement of Operations – Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated  Braskem Idesa         
Income Statement (R$ million)  Ex Braskem Idesa  Consolidated  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16 
Net Revenue  11,813  11,817  894  121  (108)  (23)  12,600  11,915 
Cost of Good Sold  (8,540)  (8,507)  (483)  (118)  111  12  (8,912)  (8,613) 
Gross Profit  3,274  3,310  411  3  3  (11)  3,688  3,301 
Selling Expenses  (306)  (290)  (40)  (16)  -  -  (346)  (307) 
General and Administrative Expenses  (286)  (284)  (31)  (12)  7  11  (311)  (285) 
Research and Development Expenses  (34)  (43)  -  -  -  -  (34)  (43) 
Other Net Operating Income (expenses)  332  (82)  -  -  (320)  84  12  2 
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies  (113)  (136)  11  (1)  -  -  (102)  (138) 
Operating Profit Before Financial Result  2,868  2,475  351  (27)  (310)  84  2,908  2,531 
Net Financial Result  (644)  (1,404)  272  (46)  (14)  (36)  (385)  (1,485) 
Financial Expenses  (656)  (768)  (243)  (23)  64  -  (836)  (790) 
Financial Revenues  227  238  1  1  (64)  (74)  165  165 
Exchange Variation, net  (216)  (874)  514  (25)  (14)  38  285  (860) 
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution  2,223  1,071  623  (73)  (324)  47  2,523  1,045 
Income Tax / Social Contribution  (425)  (258)  (193)  (2)  -  -  (617)  (261) 
Discontinued operations result  9  11  -  -  -  -  9  11 
Net Profit (Loss)  1,808  823  430  (75)  (324)  47  1,914  796 

EXHIBIT VI

Balance Sheet - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated  Braskem Idesa         
Balance Sheet (R$ million)  Ex Braskem Idesa  Consolidated  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16 Mar-17 Dec-16 
Current  15,321  14,999  1,020  967  (60)  (69)  16,281  15,897 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  6,435  6,500  182  202  -  -  6,617  6,702 
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading  1,011  1,190  -  -  -  -  1,011  1,190 
Accounts Receivable  1,961  1,456  342  247  (60)  (69)  2,243  1,634 
Inventories  5,139  4,863  407  375  -  -  5,546  5,238 
Recoverable Taxes  515  711  77  115  -  -  592  826 
Other receivables  260  279  11  27  -  -  271  306 
Non Current  27,749  28,099  12,978  12,806  (5,318)  (5,340)  35,409  35,566 
Taxes Recoverable  1,157  1,088  0  0  -  -  1,157  1,088 
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution  134  190  1,048  1,464  -  -  1,182  1,653 
Related parties  4,638  4,691  -  -  (4,638)  (4,691)  -  - 
Other receivables  651  649  31  30  -  -  682  678 
Property, Plant and Equipament  18,540  18,814  11,747  11,171  (680)  (649)  29,607  29,337 
Intangible Assets  2,629  2,668  152  141  -  -  2,781  2,809 
Assets held for sale  375  360  -  -  -  -  375  360 
Total Assets  43,446  43,458  13,998  13,773  (5,378)  (5,409)  52,065  51,822 
 
Current  11,268  12,135  10,235  10,878  (60)  (69)  21,443  22,943 
Suppliers  4,926  6,335  204  279  (60)  (69)  5,070  6,545 
Financing  3,012  2,594  -  -  -  -  3,012  2,594 
Braskem Idesa Financing  (0)  -  9,911  10,438  -  -  9,911  10,438 
Salary and Payroll Charges  361  540  15  22  -  -  376  562 
Taxes Payable  1,035  611  14  13  -  -  1,049  624 
Other payables  1,934  2,053  91  126  -  -  2,025  2,179 
Non Current  26,752  28,489  6,236  6,326  (7,002)  (7,753)  25,985  27,063 
Financing  19,635  20,737  -  -  -  -  19,635  20,737 
Braskem Idesa Financing  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 
Accounts payable to related parties  -  -  4,634  4,699  (4,634)  (4,699)  -  - 
Loan to non-controlling shareholders of Braskem Idesa  -  -  1,597  1,621  -  -  1,597  1,621 
Provision for losses on subsidiaries  2,368  3,054  -  -  (2,368)  (3,054)  -  - 
Other payables  4,749  4,699  4  7  -  -  4,753  4,706 
Non Current Liabilities Held for Sale  102  95  -  -  -  -  102  95 
Shareholders' Equity  5,323  2,739  (2,473)  (3,431)  1,684  2,413  4,534  1,721 
Attributable to Company's Shareholders  5,323  2,739  (2,473)  (3,431)  2,473  3,431  5,323  2,739 
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa  -  -  -  -  (789)  (1,018)  (789)  (1,018) 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  43,446  43,458  13,998  13,773  (5,378)  (5,409)  52,065  51,822 

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EXHIBIT VII

Cash Flow - Deconsolidation Braskem Idesa

 

  Consolidated  Braskem Idesa         
Consolidated Cash Flow (R$ million)  Ex Braskem Idesa  Consolidated  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16  1Q17  1Q16 
 
Net Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution                 
and the result of discontinued operations  2,223  1,087  623  (73)  (324)  47  2,523  1,062 
Adjust for Net Income (Loss) Restatement  608  1,167  (18)  (166)  324  (47)  914  954 
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion  550  571  162  0  (10)  -  702  571 
Equity Result  (332)  82  -  -  320  (84)  (12)  (2) 
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net  381  495  (180)  (166)  14  36  215  365 
Provision for losses - fixed assets  9  20  0  -  -  -  9  20 
Cash Generation before Working Capital  (2,110)  (1,254)  (245)  30  -  -  (2,355)  (1,225) 
Financial investments held for trading  188  (279)  -  -  -  -  188  (279) 
Account Receivable from Customers  (500)  436  (95)  20  (9)  69  (604)  525 
Inventories  (286)  264  (30)  14  -  -  (316)  278 
Recoverable Taxes  167  280  39  36  -  -  206  316 
Advanced Expenses  27  (2)  1  10  -  -  28  8 
Other Account Receivables  (11)  (4)  15  (5)  -  -  4  (8) 
Suppliers  (1,218)  (1,606)  (75)  (208)  9  (69)  (1,283)  (1,884) 
Taxes Payable  93  (290)  (67)  87  -  -  26  (203) 
Advances from Customers  (28)  (5)  (4)  (0)  -  -  (31)  (5) 
Leniency Agreement  (297)  -  -  -  -  -  (297)  - 
Other Account Payables  (246)  (49)  (30)  76  -  -  (276)  27 
Operating Cash Flow  721  1,000  360  (209)  -  -  1,082  791 
Interest Paid  (350)  (448)  (122)  -  -  -  (472)  (448) 
Income Tax and Social Contribution  (40)  (95)  (1)  -  -  -  (41)  (95) 
Net Cash provided by operating activities  332  458  237  (209)  -  -  569  248 
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 
Additions to Fixed Assets  (249)  (243)  (24)  (324)  -  -  (273)  (567) 
Cash used in Investing Activities  (251)  (243)  (24)  (324)  -  -  (275)  (567) 
Financing                 
Obtained Borrowings  660  804  -  -  -  -  660  804 
Payment of Borrowings  (886)  (968)  -  -  -  -  (886)  (968) 
Braskem Idesa Financing                 
Obtained Borrowings  -  -  -  91  -  -  -  91 
Payment of Borrowings  -  -  (198)  (80)  -  -  (198)  (80) 
Related Parties                 
Obtained (Payment of) Borrowings  21  (503)  (21)  503  -  -  -  - 
Dividends  (0)  (0)  -  -  -  -  (0)  (0) 
Cash used in Financing Activities  (205)  (667)  (219)  513  -  -  (424)  (154) 
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly  59  225  (13)  14  -  -  46  238 
Cash and Cash Equivalents Generation (Aplication)  (65)  (228)  (19)  (7)  -  -  (85)  (234) 
Represented by                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period  6,500  6,909  202  135  -  -  6,702  7,043 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period  6,435  6,681  182  128  -  -  6,617  6,809 
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  (65)  (228)  (19)  (7)  -  -  (85)  (234) 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT VIII

Production Volume

 

PRODUCTIONCONSOLIDATED

 
tons  1Q16  2Q16  3Q16  4Q16  1Q17 
 
Polyolefins           
PE's  629,737  699,663  711,879  667,187  672,078 
PP  408,228  387,043  403,527  393,676  437,272 
Total  1,037,965  1,086,706  1,115,407  1,060,862  1,109,350 
 
Vinyls           
PVC  125,906  148,604  156,655  162,873  158,347 
Caustic Soda  105,727  102,071  119,827  113,282  101,637 
Chlorine  12,160  11,625  11,804  12,574  11,948 
Total  243,793  262,300  288,286  288,730  271,932 
 
Basic Petrochemicals           
Ethylene  831,422  880,739  903,308  844,392  879,795 
Propylene  341,327  367,036  361,837  330,266  365,233 
High Purity Propane  1,021  692  878  744  931 
Butadiene  100,802  106,708  109,156  95,021  107,607 
Paraxylene  51,230  50,420  48,516  46,027  45,434 
Benzene  165,845  170,399  187,020  166,644  188,466 
Toluene  32,666  27,916  32,449  21,357  17,129 
Orthoxylene  13,987  12,329  15,084  14,018  14,476 
Isoprene  3,912  3,309  5,433  2,889  5,391 
Butene 1  11,746  16,879  19,039  19,039  19,039 
Dicyclopentadien  4,702  3,544  7,872  7,872  7,872 
Hydrogen  1,015  1,490  1,791  1,372  1,565 
ETBE/ MTBE  74,978  91,146  82,927  66,650  87,695 
Aromatic Chain (RAP)  30,898  35,864  32,183  34,122  33,299 
Piperylene  5,111  4,614  7,400  3,675  6,792 
Gasoil  16,239  9,782  1,633  23,739  10,207 
C4 Heavies  7,084  9,909  7,820  6,223  9,107 
BTE Fuel Oil  21,819  21,206  17,647  14,934  14,624 
Unilene  1,708  3,600  3,365  3,243  3,286 
PIB  4,889  4,043  5,692  6,605  5,039 
Mixed Xylenes  16,472  13,601  16,239  11,867  11,807 
AB9 Solvent  6,663  3,284  12,257  9,438  7,803 
Coperaf1  1,632  5,842  77  2,941  3,308 
Aguarras  5,313  4,062  6,592  8,677  6,985 
Fuel  245,558  213,330  204,582  320,719  265,024 
Aromatic C7C8  5,867  391  (393)  333  (375) 
Cumene  56,553  36,935  45,935  54,513  42,059 
Nonene  5,181  4,142  6,206  5,498  4,995 
Tetramer  4,759  4,249  6,425  3,696  3,297 
Other Basic Petrochemicals  7,007  8,666  7,445  8,015  7,159 
Total  2,077,406  2,116,126  2,156,415  2,134,529  2,175,049 
 
United States and Europe           
PP  499,233  513,415  512,361  482,170  525,867 
 
Mexico           
PE  -  83,538  166,453  193,189  249,925 

 

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EXHIBIT IX

Sales Volume - Domestic Market – Main Products

 

Domestic Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
tons  1Q16  2Q16  3Q16  4Q16  1Q17 
 
Polyolefins           
PE's*  391,425  436,529  457,951  419,557  420,438 
PP  269,267  276,145  293,399  266,864  284,822 
Vinyls           
PVC  119,698  132,913  138,327  137,377  139,017 
Caustic Soda  109,652  112,912  112,370  101,673  105,956 
 
Main Basic Petrochemicals           
Ethylene  127,181  125,343  143,440  115,902  127,753 
Propylene  60,747  72,419  83,109  75,036  85,226 
Benzene  117,216  120,119  125,794  111,411  97,455 
Butadiene  49,832  50,492  50,940  47,187  44,428 
Toluene  11,952  10,521  10,398  9,647  11,129 
Paraxylene  38,185  41,726  32,327  47,663  44,066 
Cumene  49,530  41,158  51,352  52,431  41,352 
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards. And, does not consider UTEC sales 
from 1Q17 onwards           

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT X

Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products

 

Export Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
 
tons  1Q16  2Q16  3Q16  4Q16  1Q17 
Polyolefins           
PE's*  244,227  275,322  270,825  233,859  240,530 
PP  136,580  151,072  136,429  142,174  150,341 
Vinyls           
PVC  34,256  27,145  16,483  39,035  27,198 
Caustic Soda  -  -  -  5,837  7,543 
EDC  -  -  -  -  - 
Main Basic Petrochemicals           
Ethylene  23,784  19,637  12,856  7,917  34,500 
Propylene  19,314  28,340  24,157  7,501  7,828 
Benzene  57,771  37,211  63,440  78,266  99,193 
Butadiene  52,907  49,613  58,980  52,167  57,498 
Toluene  17,291  19,209  18,972  17,699  6,209 
Gasoline (m³)  -  136,575  25,670  31,977  27,567 
Paraxylene  5,250  16,396  15,993  -  - 
Ortoxileno  -  -  -  -  - 
Isopropene  3,223  4,046  3,210  2,485  4,114 
Butene 1  1,575  2,248  4,427  60  1,847 
ETBE/ MTBE  69,939  82,995  92,298  65,502  82,654 
Mixed Xylene  80  4,981  6,237  4,355  1,013 
Cumeno  -  -  -  -  - 
Polybutene  2,302  2,370  2,608  1,903  3,597 
Petrochemical Resins  1,185  1,412  1,271  691  990 
BTX**  80,311  72,817  98,405  95,965  105,402 
United States and Europe           
PP  499,577  503,980  502,850  502,067  534,338 
Mexico           
PE  26,043  54,000  152,904  198,706  264,129 
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards. And, does not consider UTEC sales 
from 1Q17 onwards           
**BTX - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene         

 

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EXHIBIT XI

Consolidated Net Revenue

Net Revenue
 
R$ million  1Q16  2Q16  3Q16  4Q16  1Q17 
 
Polyolefins  5,092  5,316  5,170  4,730  4,845 
Domestic Market  3,383  3,575  3,633  3,311  3,344 
Export Market  1,709  1,741  1,536  1,419  1,501 
 
Vinyls  742  732  736  797  813 
Domestic Market  651  665  691  672  718 
Export Market  90  68  45  125  95 
 
Basic Petrochemicals (Most Relevan  2,603  2,513  2,646  2,595  3,328 
Domestic Market  1,926  1,576  1,828  1,842  2,076 
Ethylene/Propylene  609  598  684  570  657 
Butadiene  116  134  142  175  274 
Cumene  142  100  122  137  110 
BTX*  442  410  377  400  421 
Others  617  334  504  560  615 
 
Export Market  676  937  818  753  1,252 
Ethylene/Propylene  142  150  109  46  157 
Butadiene  150  160  191  248  456 
BTX*  180  167  222  213  318 
Others  204  460  296  246  320 
 
United States and Europe  2,535  2,298  2,066  1,997  2,425 
 
Mexico  123  215  537  714  940 
PE  123  213  529  706  923 
Mexico Others**  -  2  8  8  17 
 
Resale***  634  402  642  904  66 
 
Others****  187  245  184  307  183 
Total  11,915  11,722  11,981  12,046  12,600 
*BTX = Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene           
** Others Mexico = Fuel and Utilities           
***Naphtha, condensate and crude oil           
****Includes pre-marketing activity in Mexico until 1Q16         

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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: August 14, 2017
  BRASKEM S.A.
 
 
  By:      /s/     Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
 
    Name: Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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