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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, 2015

(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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2Q15 EBITDA reached R$2,610 million

Solid operating performance, higher international margins and a weaker local currency supported

the second-quarter results

HIGHLIGHTS:            

4   The average cracker utilization rate stood at 93%, expanding 4 p.p. from 1Q15, supported by the better operational efficiency. The exception was the Rio de Janeiro complex, whose performance continued to be affected by low feedstock supply. Excluding the Rio de Janeiro site from the analysis, the utilization rate was 97% in 2Q15.

4   Brazil's economic slowdown impacted domestic demand for resins (PE, PP and PVC) in the quarter, which was 1.2 million tons, down 15% from 1Q15, whose demand was influenced by the inventory rebuilding and anticipation of a portion of sales due to the increase in international prices. Compared to 2Q14, domestic demand decreased 8%. Braskem’s sales followed the market trend and amounted to 792 kton.  

4   On the other hand, the favorable international market dynamics and the new exchange rate level supported higher export sales. Resin exports amounted to 373 kton, increasing 46% and 53% from 1Q15 and 2Q14, respectively. Regarding the main basic petrochemicals, export sales volume amounted to 353 kton, up 23% from 1Q15.

4   In 2Q15, the average capacity utilization rate of the PP plants in the USA and Europe business unit stood at 101%. This solid performance attests to Braskem's better operational reliability, which enabled it to increase production at the acquired plants and reach record production volume of 506 kton. The business unit also posted record-high sales of PP, of 493 kton, up 7% on 1Q15, driven primarily by the growth of the U.S. economy in the quarter.

4   Braskem posted EBITDA of R$2,610 million in the quarter. The expansion compared to 1Q15 is explained by (i) the good operational performance; (ii) the recovery in petrochemical spreads in the international market; and (iii) the 7% average Brazilian real depreciation. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA came to US$850 million.

4   Braskem's leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA, stood at 2.27x in U.S. dollar, reaching its lowest level in eight years. This leverage also represents a decrease of 11% from 1Q15 and 17% over the same period of 2014.

4   Braskem posted net income in the quarter of R$1,055 million.

4   In July, Standard & Poor's downgraded its outlook for Brazil's sovereign debt rating from “stable” to “negative" and consequently changed its outlook for 21 Brazilian companies, including Braskem's outlook, which was changed from “stable” to “negative.”

Capacity-expansion and feedstock-diversification: Mexico Project

4  The physical completion of the Mexico complex, made by the subsidiary Braskem-Idesa, reached 95% completion and the pre-commissioning activities continued to progress.

4  June marked the startup of the first steam generation boiler, which is essential to the operation of large turbines on equipment such as compressors and power generators. Once steam was made available, the piping of the cracker furnaces was cleaned.

Innovation and Sustainability

4   During the International Plastic Trade Fair – Feiplastic, the industry's largest trade show in Latin America, Braskem launched "Braskem Labs." The program, in a partnership with Endeavor, will encourage startups to create projects that develop innovative new solutions based on plastics.

4   Braskem also announced a partnership with Starbucks Brasil to use recycled plastic cups and used coffee grounds to make trashcans. The initiative is part of the "Wecycle" platform to promote recycling, which was created to find new solutions that incorporate plastic recycling.

4   In July 2015, Braskem was elected the country's fourth most innovative company by the Innovation Brasil Yearbook, a ranking compiled by the newspaper Valor Econômico and the consultancy Strategy&.

 


 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Despite the slowdown in economic growth in certain regions, world GDP is expected to advance in 2Q15, benefiting from the performance of the U.S. economy, for which preliminary data indicate GDP growth of 2.3%. Indicators also point to a recovery in the economies of Europe and Japan.

In China, the economy expanded 7%, in line with the first quarter of the year, influenced by the measures adopted by the government, such as cutting interest rates and increasing industrial production.

In Brazil, the economic environment continued to deteriorate. Following the 0.2% contraction in GDP growth compared to 4Q14 (-1.6% compared to 1Q14), the expectation is for another quarter of negative growth. Given the deterioration in the labor market and income levels due to higher interest rates, household spending should continue to weaken, along with the level of investment.

In the world petrochemical market, naphtha, the main feedstock used by the industry, continued to follow the oil market trend, with an average price in 2Q15 of US$538/ton, up 15% on the previous quarter. The signs of recovery in global demand (especially in the fuel industry), the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the expectation of a reduction in U.S. production helped to reverse in 2Q15 the downward trend in the oil price, which averaged US$63/bbl, an increase of 16% on the average in the previous quarter. On the other hand, the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance shutdowns of crackers, combined with stronger world demand, led to a recovery in the spreads1 of thermoplastic resins2 and key basic petrochemicals3, which expanded by 10% and 22%, respectively, in relation to 1Q15.

Braskem's average cracker utilization rate, excluding the Rio de Janeiro petrochemical complex, where production is limited by the supply of feedstock by Petrobras, stood at 97%, increasing 5 p.p. from 1Q15, reflecting the increased operational efficiency resulting from the process improvements and investments made over recent years. Also contributing to this performance was the recovery of part of the competitiveness of global naphtha-based crackers due to the cost improvement in relation to gas-based crackers and the opportunities for basic petrochemical sales in the export market. Including the Rio de Janeiro cracker, the capacity utilization rate stood at 93%.

The deterioration in the country's economic situation led to contractions in the durable and non-durable goods sectors, and Brazilian demand for thermoplastic resins amounted to 1.2 million tons in 2Q15, down 15% from 1Q15, when demand benefited from inventory rebuilding in the plastic processors’ chain. The exception remained the agriculture sector, which structurally is productive and competitive, with its growth driven primarily by international demand. Braskem’s sales followed this trend and amounted to 792 kton. Compared to 2Q14, Brazilian resin demand weakened 8%, while the Company's sales decreased 10%.

On the other hand, the positive international market trend and further weakening in the Brazilian real led to an increase in sales to the international market. Braskem resins exports amounted 373 kton, up 46% and 53% from 1Q15 and 2Q14, respectively. The main basic petrochemical exports totaled 353 kton, an increase of 23% over the first quarter.

In the year to June, Brazilian resin demand was 2,629 kton, in line with 1H14, mainly due to the restocking trend observed in early 2015. In the same period, Braskem’s sales amounted to 1,746 kton.

At the USA and Europe business unit, the average capacity utilization rate of the PP plants stood at 101%, expanding 8 p.p. from 1Q15, which led to record production volume of 506 kton. The increase demonstrates the efforts made in recent years to capture operating efficiency gains and improve the reliability of assets, as well as the priority given to producing the most productive grades. The business unit also presented record-high sales of PP, of 493 kton, an increase of 7% from 1Q15. In the period, the PP market expanded by 7% in the USA and 6% in Europe. In both regions, stronger economic growth had a positive impact on growth in sectors related to consumer goods and on demand for plastic products.

In the quarter, Braskem’s EBITDA amounted to R$2,610 million, increasing 76% from 1Q15. The main factors were (i) the good operational performance; (ii) the Brazilian real depreciation; and (iii) the better contribution margin resulting from the recovery in petrochemical spreads in the international market. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA in 2Q15 was US$850 million, increasing approximately 70% from 1Q15 and 2Q14.


1 Difference between the price of petrochemicals and the price of naphtha.

2 65% PE (USA), 25% PP (Asia) and 10% PVC (Asia).

3 80% ethylene and propylene, 20% BTX (base Europe).

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In the year to June, Braskem posted EBITDA of R$4,094 million. The better performance in relation to 1H14 is explained by (i) the good operational performance; (ii) the higher total sales volume; (iii) the 29% average Brazilian real depreciation; (iv) the higher thermoplastic resin spreads in the international market; and (v) the recognition of a R$220 million refund related to the amendment to the naphtha supply agreement in 1Q15; which were partially offset by (vi) the lower basic petrochemical spreads. In U.S. dollar, consolidated EBITDA in 1H15 amounted to US$1,357 million, increasing 13% from 1H14.

In this context, net income amounted to R$1,055 million in 2Q15 and R$1,259 million in 1H15.

On June 30, 2015, Braskem’s net debt stood at US$5,855 million, up 3% from the balance at the end of the first quarter and down 6% from the end of 2014. Meanwhile, the recovery in EBITDA in the last 12 months led financial leverage, as measured by the ratio of net debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, to decline from 2.55x to 2.27x, which is the lowest leverage ratio since 2007.

Braskem, in line with its strategy to add value to its existing assets, continues to implement actions to improve industrial productivity at its PP plants in the USA and Europe business unit. These include optimizing each asset’s product portfolio (identifying the best products for each plant) and each product’s production parameters (increasing the production pace of these products), as well as initiatives to expand and facilitate the capacity to receive propylene (reducing the main bottlenecks in propylene logistics). 

Some of these initiatives are already yielding results, while others are still in the phase of implementation or technical/financial feasibility analysis. Combined, these initiatives are expected to improve capacity utilization rates and in turn, Braskem’s capacity to meet the growing demand for this resin at a competitive cost.

As part of the commitment to its sustainability strategy, Braskem launched “Braskem Labs” in the quarter. The program, which was developed in partnership with Endeavor, will encourage startups to create projects that develop innovative new solutions for society through the use of plastic.

Another highlight was Braskem’s announcement of a partnership with Starbucks Brasil to use recycled plastic cups and used coffee grounds to make trashcans. The initiative is part of the "Wecycle" platform to promote recycling, which was created to find new solutions that incorporate plastic recycling.

Braskem also made progress on the studies for implementing a new program to reduce fixed costs. The phase of identifying opportunities and planning actions was concluded, and, among the ten work fronts, various initiatives were mapped, with potential annual savings of R$300‑400 million.

 

 

 

 

 

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PERFORMANCE

4  Net Revenue

In 2Q15, Braskem's consolidated net revenue was US$3.8 billion, up 6% from 1Q15, explained by (i) the recovery in petrochemical prices, which followed the international market trend; and (ii) the higher sales volume of some key basic petrochemicals and at the United States and Europe business unit. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$11.6 billion, increasing 14%, with a positive impact from the 7% average Brazilian real depreciation in the period. Excluding naphtha/condensate resale from the analysis, net revenue in the quarter increased by 5% in U.S. dollar and 13% in Brazilian real.

Compared to 2Q14, consolidated net revenue in U.S. dollar decreased 22%, reflecting the lower petrochemical prices in the international market due to the new price scenario for crude oil and naphtha, the main feedstock used by the industry. In Brazilian real, net revenue increased 7%, with the 38% average Brazilian real depreciation in the period offsetting the lower prices in the international market.

Overseas revenue ex-resale amounted to US$1.5 billion, increasing 27% from the previous quarter, which is explained by (i) the higher sales volume of resins and basic petrochemicals; and (ii) the recovery in international petrochemical prices. Compared to 2Q14 and on the same basis, overseas revenue decreased 14%, reflecting the lower petrochemical prices in the international market, as explained above.

 

*Exports of products made in Brazil

In 1H15, Braskem’s consolidated net revenue was US$7.3 billion, down 26% from the same period of 2014. In Brazilian real, net revenue was R$21.8 billion, down 4%. The reduction in international petrochemical prices due to the lower crude oil and naphtha prices were partially offset by the increase in total sales volume and the average Brazilian real depreciation of 29% between the periods. Excluding naphtha/condensate resale from the analysis, net revenue decreased by 27% in U.S. dollar and by 5% in Brazilian real.

On the same basis, overseas revenue came to US$2.8 billion, down 21% on 1H14, also influenced by the decrease in the average price of petrochemicals in the international market.

 

 

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Highlights by Segment

 

4  Capacity utilization rate

Braskem's plants continued to operate at a high average capacity utilization rate in 2Q15 and the average crackers capacity utilization rate was 93%, up 4 p.p. from 1Q15, reflecting the increase in operating efficiency due to the process improvements and investments made over the last couple of years. In addition, the recovery in part of the competitiveness of global naphtha-based crackers, due to the improvement in production costs in relation to gas-based crackers, influenced the performance of the petrochemical complexes in the states of Bahia, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, which offset the ongoing feedstock supply issues at the Rio de Janeiro complex.

The PP plants in Brazil operated at an average rate of 84%, up 12 p.p. from 1Q15, a quarter when the price reference for propylene acquired from third parties in the domestic market adversely affected the attractiveness of PP exports to certain regions.

The exception was the utilization rate of 73% for PVC, whose demand was heavily impacted by the weaker demand from the Brazilian construction industry, its main market.

In the case of the United States and Europe business unit, the average capacity utilization rate of the PP plants stood at 101%. The increase of 8 p.p. demonstrates the efforts in recent years to capture operating efficiency gains and improve the reliability of assets, as well as the priority given to producing the most productive grades.

4  Polyolefins

Brazilian market: the deterioration in Brazil's economic situation and the consequent contraction in demand in the durable and non-durable goods sectors led the estimated market for polyolefins (PE and PP) in 2Q15 to reach 942 kton, down 16% from 1Q15, a period when growth was driven by inventory rebuilding in the plastic processors’ chain and a portion of sales volume was anticipated due to a reversal in the downward trend in prices in the international market. The exception remained the agricultural sector, which is structurally productive and competitive to meet the growing demand from the overseas market. Compared to 2Q14, the market contracted by 7%.

In 1H15, demand amounted to approximately 2.1 million tons, up 1% from 1H14, mainly due to the inventory rebuilding in the converter chain observed in early 2015.

Production: production volume in the quarter was 1,097 kton, up 10% from 1Q15, mainly due to the higher PP average capacity utilization rate, as previously explained. Compared to 2Q14, a period marked by scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns, production volume grew by 15%.

Domestic sales: following the Brazilian demand trend, Braskem's sales came to 670 kton, down 16% and 7% from 1Q15 and 2Q14, respectively. Meanwhile, market share stood at 71%, in line with the previous quarter.

Export sales: export sales volume amounted to 370 kton, up 44% from 1Q15, mainly reflecting the sale opportunities in the overseas market. Compared to 2Q14, export sales increased by 51%.

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*Includes figures for Green PE as of 1Q15.

In 1H15, production volume was 2,098 kton, up 8% on the same period of 2014. Despite the challenging scenario in the Brazilian market, Braskem's polyolefin sales increased 1% to 1,470 kton. Meanwhile, export sales came to 627 kton, reflecting the higher production and sale opportunities in the overseas market, as explained above.

 

4  Vinyls

Brazilian market: in 2Q15, estimated PVC consumption amounted to 265 kton, decreasing 11% and 12% from 1Q15 and 2Q14, respectively, due to the continued weak performance of the construction sector, its main market, which has been affected by Brazil's economic slowdown.

In 1H15, PVC demand was 562 kton, down 8% from the same period of 2014, also reflecting the poor performance of the Brazilian economy.

Production: in this context, PVC production volume was 130 kton. Caustic soda production volume was 104 kton, practically in line with 1Q15 and down 7% from 2Q14.

Domestic sales: following the trend in the Brazilian market, PVC sales amounted to 122 kton in 2Q15, down approximately 20% from 1Q15 and 2Q14.

In the quarter, caustic soda sales volume was 108 kton, up 3% from 1Q15. Compared to 2Q14, caustic soda sales volume decreased 2%, mainly explained by the weak performance of the aluminum industry, which was affected by demand for packaging and cans.

Export sales: the contraction in domestic demand and further depreciation in the Brazilian real supported exports of PVC, with sales volume in the quarter of 3 kton.

Due to the factors explained above, PVC production in 1H15 was 263 kton and PVC sales volume came to 279 kton, with market share of around 50%. In the case of caustic soda, production was 207 kton and sales volume in the domestic market was 212 kton.

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4  Basic Petrochemicals

In 2Q15, ethylene production amounted to 872 kton, increasing 6% from the previous quarter, mainly reflecting the better performances of the Bahia, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul crackers. Compared to 2Q14, a period affected by the scheduled shutdown at the Triunfo cracker and by operating issues, production increased 10%.

 

Performance (tons) 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 Change Change 1H15 1H14 Change
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS (A) (B) (C) (A)/(B) (A)/(C) (D) (E) (D)/(E)
 
Production                
Ethylene 872,465 826,657 789,769 6% 10% 1,699,122 1,579,328 8%
Propylene 359,202 346,739 312,023 4% 15% 705,941 635,757 11%
Butadiene 105,898 92,137 88,775 15% 19% 198,035 179,128 11%
BTX* 265,769 261,612 219,645 2% 21% 527,381 474,587 11%
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene, Orthoxylene and Paraxylene                

 

Ethylene and propylene: the Company's sales amounted to 245 kton in 2Q15, up 7% from the previous quarter, mainly reflecting the ongoing capture of sales opportunities in the overseas market and the higher sales volume of propylene in the domestic market due to the startup of the Basf acrylics complex in Camaçari, Bahia. Compared to 2Q14, sales volume remained practically stable.

Butadiene: in the quarter, sales volume amounted to 99 kton, up 7% on 1Q15, explained by the non-recurring increase in demand arising from the low supply caused by the scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns in the quarter, particularly in Europe. Compared to 2Q14, when there was a scheduled shutdown at the Triunfo cracker, sales volume increased 11%.

BTX: sales volume amounted to 269 kton, increasing 5% from 1Q15. The increase is explained primarily by stronger paraxylene demand, given the operational stability of the Suape complex, and by sales opportunities in the export market. Compared to 2Q14, sales volume expanded 14%.

 

Performance (tons) 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 Change Change 1H15 1H14 Change
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS (A) (B) (C) (A)/(B) (A)/(C) (D) (E) (D)/(E)
 
Total Sales                
Ethylene/Propylene 245,452 230,154 243,390 7% 1% 475,606 466,931 2%
Butadiene 99,027 92,412 89,396 7% 11% 191,439 180,874 6%
BTX* 269,371 257,475 235,501 5% 14% 526,846 468,344 12%
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene, Orthoxylene and Paraxylene                

In 1H15, the production of key basic petrochemicals increased compared to 1H14. The main factors contributing to this performance were (i) the lack of scheduled maintenance shutdowns in the period; (ii) the higher operating efficiency explained above; and (iii) the improvement in the global competitiveness of naphtha-based crackers due to lower oil prices. In this context, ethylene/propylene sales volume grew by 2%. Meanwhile, BTX and butadiene sales volumes in 1H15 increased by 12% and 6%, respectively, also influenced by stronger global demand.

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4  United States and Europe

Regional market: U.S. demand for PP grew 7% compared to 1Q15, driven by sectors related to consumer goods, reflecting the improvement in the local economy. The continued growth of the European economy also supported stronger PP demand, which increased 6% from the previous quarter. Compared to 2Q14, demand for PP increased 4% in the United States and 2% in Europe.

In 1H15, U.S. demand for PP was up around 2% from 1H14, while European demand expanded by 5%.

Production: record volume of 506 kton in the quarter, up 10% from 1Q15, reflecting (i) the normalization of operations after the scheduled and unscheduled shutdowns; and (ii) the continued improvement in the operating efficiency of assets and the priority placed on producing more productive grades of resins. Compared to 2Q14, the production volume was 3% higher.

Sales: PP sales volume in the quarter was 493 kton, increasing 7% and 3% from 1Q15 and 2Q14, respectively. In both periods, the increase is mainly explained by the good performance of sectors related to consumer goods and the improvement in the local economies.

 

Performance (tons) 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 Change Change 1H15 1H14 Change
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE (A) (B) (C) (A)/(B) (A)/(C) (D) (E) (D)/(E)
Sales                
PP 493,373 460,278 478,584 7% 3% 953,651 938,693 2%
 
Production                
PP 505,568 460,866 492,804 10% 3% 966,434 937,037 3%

In 1H15, production increased 3% from 1H14. Sales volume also grew in the period, by 2%, accompanying the higher supply and the improvement in the economic scenario, especially in the United States.

4 Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Braskem's cost of goods sold (COGS) in 2Q15 amounted to R$8.8 billion, increasing 3% from 1Q15. The reduction in propylene, ethane and propane prices in the international market were partially offset by the average U.S. dollar appreciation of 7% between the periods, which generated a negative impact of R$554 million.

Braskem acquires around 70% of its naphtha feedstock from Petrobras, with the remainder imported from producers in other countries. The ARA naphtha price reference for domestic supply (three-month moving average) reached US$502/ton in 2Q15, down 5% from US$527/ton in 1Q15 and 45% from 2Q14. The average ARA naphtha price, the price reference for imported naphtha, stood at US$538/ton, up 15% from 1Q15 and down 43% from 2Q14.

Regarding the average gas feedstock price, the Mont Belvieu price reference for ethane and propane decreased 2% and 14% from 1Q15 to US$18 cts/gal (US$136/ton) and US$46 cts/gal (US$238/ton), respectively. The continued oversupply and the build in inventories due to the less rigorous winter contributed to this performance. In the case of USG propylene, the average price reference was US$919/ton in the period, decreasing 16% from 1Q15, following the trend in the propane market.

Compared to 2Q14, COGS decreased 8%. The main factors were (i) the lower feedstock prices in the international market, reflecting the new level of crude oil prices; which was partially offset by (ii) the higher sales volume; and (iii) the average U.S. dollar appreciation, which generated a negative impact of R$2.2 billion.

In 1H15, COGS amounted to R$17.4 billion, decreasing 13% on the year-ago period. The higher sales volume and Brazilian real depreciation were offset by lower feedstock prices in the international market, as mentioned above.

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4  Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

In 2Q15, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses amounted to R$603 million, in line with 1Q15 and 2Q14.

Selling Expenses amounted to R$260 million in 2Q15, in line with the previous quarter. Compared to 2Q14, selling expenses declined 8% due to lower logistics costs.

General and Administrative Expenses amounted to R$342 million in the quarter, increasing 2% from 1Q15, explained mainly by the payment of third-party services related to innovation and technology and legal services. Compared to 2Q14, general and administrative expenses increased 6%, influenced by higher payroll expenses and the payment of third-party services, as already mentioned.

In 1H15, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses were R$1.2 billion, up 2% from 1H14, mainly explained by higher payroll expenses (collective bargaining agreement) and the third-party service expenses detailed above.

4  EBITDA

Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA4 in 2Q15 amounted to R$2,610 million, increasing 76% from 1Q15. EBITDA margin excluding naphtha/condensate resale stood at 24.4%, expanding 10.2 p.p.. The main factors contributing to this performance were (i) the good operational performance; (ii) the 7% average Brazilian real depreciation; and (iii) the better contribution margin resulting from the recovery in resins and basic petrochemical spreads in the international market. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA in the quarter came to US$850 million, up 67% in the period.

Compared to 2Q14, EBITDA in Brazilian real increased by R$1.5 billion. The main factors were (i) the good operational performance; (ii) the average Brazilian real depreciation of 38% between the periods, which generated a positive impact of R$914 million; (iii) the increase in total sales volume; and (iv) the recovery in resins spreads in the international market. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA was up 68%.


 [1] 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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In 1H15, Braskem posted EBITDA of R$4,094 million. In addition to the operational improvement, the increase in relation to 1H14 is explained by (i) the higher total sales volume; (ii) the 29% average Brazilian real depreciation; (iii) the recovery in thermoplastic resins spreads in the international market; and (iv) the recognition of a R$220 million refund related to the amendment to the naphtha supply agreement in 1Q15; which were partially offset by (v) the lower basic petrochemicals spreads. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA in 1H15 amounted to US$1,357 million, increasing 13% from 1H14.

 

 

4  Net Financial Result

The net financial result in 2Q15 was an expense of R$616 million, compared to the expense of R$589 million in the prior quarter.

Braskem holds net exposure to the U.S. dollar (more dollar-denominated liabilities than dollar-denominated assets), and any change in the exchange rate has an impact on the accounting financial result. On June 30, 2015, this net exposure was composed (i) in the operations, by 76% of suppliers, which was partially offset by 57% of accounts receivable; and (ii) in the capital structure, by 75% of net debt. Since its operating cash flow is heavily linked to the dollar, the Company believes that maintaining this level of net exposure to the dollar in liabilities acts as a natural hedge, which is in compliance with its Financial Management Policy. Virtually 100% of its revenue is directly or indirectly pegged to the variation in the U.S. dollar and approximately 80% of its costs are pegged to this currency.

Since Braskem regularly exports part of its production and aiming to better reflect exchange variation in its result, it designated, as of May 1, 2013, part of its dollar-denominated liabilities as hedge for its future exports (hedge accounting of exports).

The subsidiary Braskem Idesa, aiming to better reflect exchange variation in its profit and loss, decided, on October 1, 2014, to designate the liabilities related to the financing of the Mexico project, which adopts a project finance model in U.S. dollar, as hedge for its future sales, which will be made in the same currency.

As a result, the exchange variation arising from liabilities related to the project, which amounted to US$3.2 billion on June 30, 2015, is temporarily recorded under shareholders’ equity and transferred to the income statement only when such sales occur, thus enabling the simultaneous recognition of the dollar impact on its liabilities and sales.

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In this context, the effect from the 3% U.S. dollar5 depreciation on the consolidated net exposure of liabilities not designated as hedge accounting generated a negative impact on the financial result of R$40 million.

Excluding the effects of foreign exchange and monetary variation, the net financial result in 2Q15 was an expense of R$519 million, increasing R$25 million from the expense in the previous quarter, which is explained mainly by the higher financial charges arising from the higher volume of naphtha purchased in the period and by the reduction in interest revenue due to the change in the mix of cash and cash equivalents in Brazilian real and U.S. dollar.

On the same basis, in 1H15, the net financial result was an expense of R$1,012 million, or R$87 million higher than in the same period last year. The main factors were the increase in interest on financing due to the cumulative hike in the country's basic interest rate between the periods and the amortization of short-term debt.

The following table shows the composition of Braskem’s net financial result.

 

R$ million 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 1H15 1H14
Financial Expenses (663) (1,192) (523) (1,856) (1,100)
Interest Expenses (326) (422) (270) (748) (577)
Monetary Variation (MV) (90) (85) (77) (175) (163)
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX) (16) (451) 87 (467) 141
Net Interest on Fiscal Provisions (15) (9) (27) (24) (58)
Others (217) (225) (235) (441) (443)
Financial Revenue 47 603 45 651 62
Interest 20 150 61 169 105
Monetary Variation (MV) 33 39 6 72 23
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX) (24) 402 (52) 378 (113)
Net Interest on Fiscal Credits 3 2 18 5 26
Others 16 10 12 26 21
Net Financial Result (616) (589) (478) (1,205) (1,038)
R$ million 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 1H15 1H14
Net Financial Result (616) (589) (478) (1,205) (1,038)
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX) (40) (49) 35 (89) 28
Monetary Variation (MV) (57) (46) (71) (103) (140)
Net Financial Result Excluding FX and MV (519) (494) (441) (1,012) (925)

 

4  Net Income / Loss

Braskem posted net income of R$1,055 million in the quarter and of R$1,259 in 1H15. In both cases, the result benefitted from the good operational performance and from the adoption of hedge accounting, which better translates the effects of exchange variation on dollar-denominated liabilities on the Company's results.

 


5 On June 30, 2015, the Brazilian real/U.S. dollar exchange rate (end of period) was R$3.103/US$1.00.

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4  Capital Structure and Liquidity 

On June 30, 2015, Braskem's consolidated gross debt stood at US$10.5 billion. This amount includes the investment in the Mexico project of US$3.2 billion. Since this investment is made through a project finance structure, in which the project’s debt will be repaid using its own cash flow, for the purpose of analyzing the Company's debt this project is not included.

In this context, Braskem's gross debt stood at US$7,328 million, up 2% from the balance on March 31, 2015. At the end of the period, 73% of gross debt was denominated in U.S. dollar.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$1,473 million, decreasing US$55 million from the prior quarter. As a result, Braskem's net debt increased 3% to US$5,855 million. In Brazilian real, net debt remained stable in relation to the end of 1Q15, influenced by the 3% depreciation in the U.S. dollar6 in the period. At the end of the period, 75% of net debt was denominated in U.S. dollar.

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. The Company's stand-by credit facilities do not include any restrictive covenants on withdrawals during times of Material Adverse Change (MAC Clause). Only prime banks with low default rates (credit default swap) and high credit ratings participated in the transactions.

 

The EBITDA growth of 16% in the last 12 months supported improvement in financial leverage, as measured by the ratio of net debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, which ended the quarter at 2.27x, down 11% from 1Q15. In Brazilian real, the leverage ratio stood at 2.59x, decreasing 22%.

 

On June 30, 2015, the average debt term was 16.0 years, down from 16.4 years on March 31, 2015. Considering only the portion of debt denominated in U.S. dollar, the average debt term was around 20.7 years. The average debt cost on June 30, 2015 was 6.19% in U.S. dollar and 9.87% in Brazilian real, compared to 6.30% and 9.48%, respectively, in the prior quarter.


[6] On June 30, 2015, the Brazilian real/U.S. dollar exchange rate (end of period) was R$3.1026/US$1.00.

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The following charts show Braskem’s gross debt by category and indexer.

The following chart shows the Company’s amortization schedule as of June 30, 2015.

 

Only 4% of total debt matures in 2015 and the Company's high liquidity ensures that its cash and cash equivalents cover the payment of obligations maturing over the next 33 months. Considering the stand-by credit facilities, this coverage is 46 months.

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:

In 1H15, Braskem invested R$798 million (excluding capitalized interest and the funds from the project finance and non-controlling shareholder of the Mexico project).

Excluding the Mexico project from the analysis, total investment in the period came to R$516 million. Of this amount, R$483 million, or approximately 90% of the total, was allocated to industrial operations, including the investments related to operating efficiency, HSE, productivity and maintenance. The remainder was allocated to other strategic projects, such as the investment in UTEC production in La Porte, United States.

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In line with its portfolio and fixed-cost management strategy, Braskem will invest close to R$2 billion in 2015.

Excluding the Mexico project from the analysis, total investment projected for the year is R$1.3 billion. Of this amount, around 85% will be allocated to operational investments, while the remainder will be allocated to other strategic projects, such as UTEC production in the United States and the studies related to other strategic expansion projects.

Mexico Project

With startup expected by year-end, Braskem disbursed US$105 million or R$282 million for the project in the first half of the year. The project estimated investment for 2015 is around US$300 million.

 

PIPELINE OF MAIN PROJECTS:

Consistent with its middle and long term strategy, Braskem focuses on investments that improve the competitiveness and diversification of its feedstock profile and strengthen its leadership in the Americas and in the biopolymers industry.

 

Project

Capacity
(kton/y)

Investment

 

Ethylene XXI (integrated ethylene/PE project)

Location: Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

1,050

~US$5.2 bn

§  JV between Braskem (75%) and Idesa (25%).

§  Long-term contract (20 years) with PEMEX-Gás based on the Mont Belvieu gas price reference.

§  In addition to gaining access to feedstock at attractive conditions, the project aims to meet the growing Mexican demand for PE of around 2 million tons, of which some 70% is currently met by imports.

§  In October 2012, the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract was signed with a consortium for the complex’s construction formed by Odebrecht (40%), Technip (40%) and ICA Fluor (20%).

§  The US$3.2 billion project finance structure was concluded in December 2012:

o    SACE: US$600 million;

o    IDB and IFC: US$570 million A loan and US$700 million B loan;

o    Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES): US$623 million;

o    BancoMext and NAFIN: US$400 million;

o    EDC: US$300 million.

§  Construction: in 2Q15, the project reached 95.1% physical completion. All engineering and procurement activities were concluded. The focus is on completing the construction and electromechanical assembly activities (mainly the installation of tubing, instruments and thermal insulation). Pre-commissioning activities are being conducted in parallel in certain areas of the complex and are progressing on schedule. In June, the complex already had fuel gas available, enabling the activation of the first boiler for testing.

§  In 1H15, Braskem Idesa received a refund of VAT tax in the amount of R$601 million related to the purchase of machinery and equipment for the project. The remaining balance of R$181 million should be refunded in the near term.

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§  Progress continued to be made on the pre-marketing activities, with the client portfolio of Braskem-Idesa already numbering around 340 clients.

§  Project finance – withdrawal of disbursements by the subsidiary:

o    First disbursement on Jul/24/2013: US$1,484 million;

o    Second disbursement on Nov/6/2013: US$547 million;

o    Third disbursement on Apr/8/2014: US$465 million;

o    Fourth disbursement on Aug/11/2014: US$383 million;

o    Fifth disbursement on Apr/22/2015: US$291 million.

§  Priorities for 2015:

o    Concluding assembly of the complex's electro-mechanical equipment;

o    Commissioning: start of steam generation for powering the utility plants and cracker;

o    Completing the paving of the plants and delivering the administrative buildings and logistics infrastructure;

o    Completing the implementation of processes and structuring the industrial team;

o    Expanding and diversifying the client base; and

o    Guaranteeing the complex's start-up in the second half of 2015, within the expected reliability standards.

Ascent

West Virginia, USA

n/a

To be determined

§  In view of the new levels of global oil and polyethylene prices, new scenarios are being incorporated into the analysis of the Appalachian Shale Cracker Enterprise (Ascent) project. Consequently, the feasibility study will require more time than initially expected.

 

 

BRASKEM’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:

 

4   Plastics Chain Competitiveness Incentive Plan (PICPlast)

The Plastics Chain Competitiveness Incentive Plan (PICPlast), created in partnership with the Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (Abiplast) to develop structural programs to promote the competitiveness and growth of the country's plastics manufacturing industry, registered the following highlights:

 

§        Braskem, in partnership with the Rio de Janeiro state water utility CEDAE and the Brazilian Association of Polyolefin Tubing and Systems (ABPE), organized the first Plastics Solutions for Basic Sanitation Seminar, which was held in Rio de Janeiro. The event attracted some 90 participants and presented the technical aspects for plastics applications in the basic sanitation sector and examples of applications that reduce losses and building costs.

 

4 VISIO Program

Braskem continues to make progress on its commitment to develop the Brazilian plastics chain and create value for its Clients. The highlights this quarter include:

 

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Alucoil, a Spanish company of the Aliberico Group with over 35 years of expertise in the aluminum industry, and Tekno, a Brazilian company with over 70 years of experience developing paint technology for metal plates, formed a joint venture for the production, in Brazil, of metal composite panels used primarily in the construction industry. The product's internal structure is made from polyethylene, and Polyplastic, a supplier of the protective adhesive film that covers the panels and a Braskem partner client in the special films segment, recommended contacting the Company for the product's development. This synergy enabled the entire panel manufacturing process to be performed locally, at the new Alucoil Brasil plant in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo.

Sustainable Development

Braskem continues to focus on strengthening its contribution to sustainable development. Its efforts in this area are structured along three main fronts: (i) increasingly sustainable Resources and Operations; (ii) increasingly sustainable Products; and (iii) Solutions for a more sustainable life. In the quarter, the most notable activities on these fronts were:

§         Social Responsibility: the Fábrica de Florestas Institute reached the impressive mark of 1 million seedlings produced and more than 600,000 planted over its seven years of operations in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

§         The subsidiary Braskem Idesa, in partnership with the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the agency responsible for investigating, conserving, protecting and disseminating Mexico's historical heritage, published the book “Archaeological Discoveries in the Lower Coatzacoalcos Basin,” which contains images and descriptions of the archaeological discoveries of the pre-classical period (2000 B.C. to 100 A.D.) found on the project's site in Mexico, which represents an important contribution to reclaiming the history of Central America.

§         The United Nations organized the Global Compact+15, an event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Global Compact. Braskem was recognized for its activities in the area of Sustainable Development by receiving honorable mention and contributing texts for two publications, "NEXT" and "IMPACT." The event was attended by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

 

Other Events

On March 11, 2015, Braskem became aware, in connection with statements made in legal proceedings against third parties, of claims of alleged undue payments in benefit of the Company in the feedstock supply agreements entered into with Petrobras ("Claims") between 2006 and 2012. To date, the Company has not received any notification of the filing of any proceeding or investigation by Brazilian or U.S. authorities.

In light of such Claims, the Company proactively launched an internal investigation procedure ("Investigation"). Braskem hired law firms in Brazil and the United States with proven experience in similar cases to conduct the process.

Braskem has voluntarily communicated with the agencies regulating the capital markets in Brazil (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil - CVM) and in the United States (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC and U.S. Department of Justice), keeping them informed of the investigation's progress.

Class actions

The Management of Braskem became aware through the media that it was the subject of class actions in the courts of the United States, following the aforementioned allegations. To date, Braskem had not been notified on the record of any class action filed before the courts of the United States.

For additional information, see note 20 (a) and 20 (b) of the 2Q15 Quarterly Information.

 

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OUTLOOK:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in a report published in July, revised downward its forecast for world GDP growth in 2015, from 3.5% to 3.3%, mainly due to the weaker economic growth in the United States in the first quarter. The main drivers of economic growth remain related to the gradual acceleration of advanced economies.

On the other hand, the expectation is that emerging market economies will continue to decelerate, reflecting the lower commodity prices and tighter credit conditions. For China, the IMF maintains unchanged its forecast for GDP growth of around 7%.

The risk factors in this scenario are associated with higher volatility in financial markets, in particular Asian stock exchanges and the impasse in the negotiations of Greece's sovereign debt.

In Brazil, according to the latest Focus market readout published by the central bank, GDP is expected to contract by 1.80% this year. The consensus forecast for industrial production growth, however, remained stable at negative 5%.

In parallel to the measures already announced, the federal government is expected to adopt structural measures to support a recovery in the industry's growth and investment. It is imperative that these efforts focus on improving all issues related to the supply and competitiveness of production inputs, such as feedstocks and electricity, and to worker qualification and labor productivity.

With regard to the international petrochemical industry, the near-term expectation is for spreads, though still at healthy levels, to contract in relation to the level in 2Q15. The points of attention remain related to geopolitical risks in the Middle East and North Africa and their impact on the dynamics of the oil market and on world GDP growth. This scenario is further exacerbated by the fluctuation in demand from China, a key global consumer of raw materials, and the recent negotiations to end the sanctions imposed on Iran, which could exert further downward pressure on oil prices.

Meanwhile, Braskem’s strategy remains centered on strengthening its business by (i) increasing the competitiveness of its feedstock matrix by reducing its cost and diversifying its profile; (ii) continuing to strengthen its relationships with Clients; (iii) supporting the development of Brazil’s petrochemical and plastics chain; (iv) pursuing higher operational efficiency; and (v) maintaining the company’s financial health and cost discipline.

Regarding the new program to reduce fixed costs, upon completing the mapping of initiatives, the phase of implementing and monitoring actions should begin, which involves new processes, optimizations and implementing new systems. Most of these savings will be perceived in 2016, when implementation of the initiatives identified is expected to be completed.

Braskem informs that it remains dedicated to negotiating new terms and conditions on a competitive basis for a long-term naphtha supply agreement with Petrobras. The chemical and petrochemical industry is responsible for supplying feedstocks and basic products to nearly 15,000 companies in virtually all sectors of the economy, and accounts for around 10% of Brazil's industrial GDP and 3% of its national GDP.

Petrobras is the only naphtha producer in Brazil and, since the sector's creation in the country in the 1960's and 1970's, has always supplied the chemical and petrochemical industry with naphtha from its refineries. That is how Brazil's chemical industry has grown and consolidated over recent decades to become today the world's sixth largest. Therefore, it is fundamental that locally produced naphtha not be redirected to the fuel industry and is used to continue supplying an industry of key importance to the Brazilian economy.

In this context, Braskem maintains its commitment to sustainable growth and development and will continue to act proactively to pursue the best opportunities, seeking to create value for its Clients, Shareholders and Society and to increasing competitiveness throughout the entire petrochemical and plastics production chain, while maintaining its focus on financial discipline.

 

 

NOTE: (i) On June 30, 2015, the Brazilian real/U.S. dollar exchange rate was R$3.1026/US$1.00.

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

4       2Q15 Earnings Conference Call

 

Investor Relations Team:

 

Roberta Varella Daniela Balle de Castro Stephan A. Szolimowski
IRO IR Specialist IR Analyst
Tel: (55 11) 3576-9266 Tel: (55 11) 3576-9615 Tel: (55 11) 3576-9513
roberta.varella@braskem.com daniela.castro@braskem.com stephan.szolimowski@braskem.com
 
 
 
 
www.braskem.com.br/ri    

 

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EXHIBITS LIST:

 

EXHIBIT I:

Consolidated Statement of Operations

20

EXHIBIT II:

EBITDA Calculation

21

EXHIBIT III:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

22

EXHIBIT IV:

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

23

EXHIBIT V:

Production Volume

24

EXHIBIT VI:

Sales Volume – Domestic Market

25

­EXHIBIT VII:

Sales Volume – Export Market

26

EXHIBIT VIII:

Consolidated Net Revenue

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            Braskem, a world-class Brazilian petrochemical company, is the leading thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas. With 36 industrial plants, of which 29 are in Brazil, 5 in the United States and 2 in Europe, the Company has annual production capacity of 16 million tons of thermoplastic resins and other petrochemical products.

 

DISCLAIMER

This press 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 responsibility for transactions or investment decisions based on the information contained in this document.

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EXHIBIT I

Consolidated Statement of Operations

(R$ million)

 

Income Statement 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 Change Change 1H15 1H14 Change
CONSOLIDATED (A) (B) (C) (A)/(B) (A)/(C) (D) (E) (D)/(E)
Gross Revenue 13,220 11,939 12,565 11% 5% 25,159 26,196 -4%
Net Revenue 11,592 10,195 10,853 14% 7% 21,787 22,696 -4%
Cost of Good Sold (8,828) (8,590) (9,600) 3% -8% (17,418) (19,924) -13%
Gross Profit 2,764 1,605 1,253 72% 121% 4,369 2,771 58%
Selling Expenses (260) (262) (282) -1% -8% (522) (551) -5%
General and Administrative Expenses (342) (337) (323) 2% 6% (679) (632) 7%
Other Net Operating Income (expenses) (50) (40) (15) 25% 233% (90) 175 -
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies 8 2 1 - - 10 1 -
Operating Profit Before Financial Result 2,119 968 635 119% 234% 3,088 1,764 75%
Net Financial Result (616) (589) (478) 5% 29% (1,205) (1,038) 16%
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution 1,503 379 157 296% 858% 1,883 726 159%
Income Tax / Social Contribution (449) (175) (33) 156% 1280% (624) (205) 204%
Net Profit 1,055 204 124 417% 748% 1,259 521 142%
Earnings Per Share 1.38 0.32 0.16 - - 1.69 0.67 152%

 

 

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EXHIBIT II

EBITDA CALCULATION

(R$ million)

 

EBITDA Statement 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 Change Change 1H15 1H14 Change
CONSOLIDATED (A) (B) (C) (A)/(B) (A)/(C) (D) (E) (D)/(E)
Net Profit 1,055 204 124 417% 748% 1,259 521 142%
Income Tax / Social Contribution 449 175 33 156% 1280% 624 205 204%
Financial Result 616 589 478 5% 29% 1,205 1,038 16%
Depreciation, amortization and depletion 494 519 497 -5% -1% 1,013 1,003 1%

Cost

451 480 440 -6% 2% 932 907 3%

Expenses

43 38 57 12% -24% 82 95 -14%
Basic EBITDA 2,614 1,487 1,132 76% 131% 4,101 2,766 48%
Provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (i) 4 (0) (1) - - 4 1 -
Results from equity investments (ii) (8) (2) (1) - - (10) (1) -
Adjusted EBITDA 2,610 1,485 1,130 76% 131% 4,094 2,767 48%
EBITDA Margin 22.5% 14.6% 10.4% 7.9 p.p. 12.1 p.p. 18.8% 12.2% 6.6 p.p.

 

(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 results from equity investments in associated companies and joint ventures.

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EXHIBIT III

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 (R$ million)

     

ASSETS 06/31/2015 03/31/2015 Change
(A) (B) (A)/(B)
Current 14,542 15,340 -5%
Cash and Cash Equivalents 4,821 5,071 -5%
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading 97 93 4%
Accounts Receivable 2,673 3,199 -16%
Inventories 5,234 4,692 12%
Recoverable Taxes 1,374 1,653 -17%
Other Receivables 342 631 -46%
Non Current 37,945 38,718 -2%
Marketable Securities/ Held-to-Maturity 34 39 -14%
Compulsory Deposits and Escrow Accounts 252 235 7%
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution 1,675 2,269 -26%
Taxes Recoverable 1,279 1,242 3%
Insurance claims 125 147 -15%
Investments 170 168 1%
Property, Plant and Equipament 30,955 31,168 -1%
Intangible Assets 2,812 2,843 -1%
Others 644 607 6%
Total Assets 52,487 54,058 -3%
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 06/31/2015 03/31/2015 Change
(A) (B) (A)/(B)
Current 14,109 16,340 -14%
Suppliers 10,818 12,803 -16%
Financing 1,925 1,877 3%
Project Finance 83 31 165%
Derivatives 70 83 -16%
Salary and Payroll Charges 466 629 -26%
Dividends and Interest on Equity 4 216 -98%
Taxes Payable 316 342 -8%
Advances from Customers 111 115 -3%
Sundry Provisions 51 52 -2%
Post-employment Benefit 0 0 -
Other Payable 265 192 38%
Non Current 33,762 34,218 -1%
Financing 20,811 21,250 -2%
Project Finance 9,573 9,353 2%
Derivatives 855 904 -5%
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution 695 706 -2%
Taxes Payable 31 31 0%
Sundry Provisions 476 513 -7%
Advances from Customers 54 81 -34%
Other Payable 201 302 -33%
Intercompany Loan 989 1,001 -1%
Others 77 77 0%
Shareholders' Equity 4,616 3,499 32%
Capital 8,043 8,043 0%
Capital Reserve 232 232 0%
Profit Reserves 466 736 -37%
Treasury Shares (50) (50) 0%
Other Comprehensive Income* (5,108) (5,455) -6%
Retained Earnings 1,362 258 -
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa (329) (266) 24%
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 52,487 54,058 -3%

* Includes exchange variation of financial liabilities designated for hedge accounting (Note 14.2.1 (b) to the Financial Statements).

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EXHIBIT IV

Cash Flow

(R$ million)

 

Cash Flow 2Q15 1Q15 2Q14 1H15 1H14
 
Profit (loss) Before Income Tax and Social Contribution 1,503 379 157 1,883 726
Adjust for Net Income Restatement          
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion 494 519 497 1,013 1,003
Equity Result (8) (2) (1) (10) (1)
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net 470 1,167 262 1,636 567
Cost on divestment in subsidiary - - (315) - (277)
Provision for losses - fixed assets 2 4 1 5 5
Cash Generation before Working Capital 2,461 2,067 601 4,528 2,023
Operating Working Capital Variation          
Market Securities 9 8 (60) 17 (65)
Account Receivable 561 (618) 12 (57) 36
Recoverable Taxes 282 291 147 573 103
Inventories (493) 578 478 85 (21)
Advanced Expenses 32 5 (106) 37 (89)
Other Account Receivables 224 (253) 257 (28) (75)
Suppliers (1,703) 449 (43) (1,254) (310)
Advances from Customers (31) 8 (116) (23) (128)
Taxes Payable (67) 130 (95) 63 (145)
Other Account Payables (211) (41) (135) (251) 50
Other Provisions (39) (29) 5 (67) (9)
Operating Cash Flow 1,025 2,596 947 3,622 1,369
Interest Paid (465) (350) (306) (815) (500)
Income Tax and Social Contribution (40) (10) (20) (50) (42)
Net Cash provided by operating activities 520 2,236 621 2,756 827
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets 0 1 10 1 10
Proceeds from the capital reduction of associates - - 315 - 315
Additions to Fixed Assets (1,012) (816) (1,500) (1,828) (2,657)
Additions to Intangible Assets (9) (1) (6) (10) (14)
Financial Assets Held to Maturity (0) - 4 (0) 11
Cash used in Investing Activities (1,020) (816) (1,178) (1,837) (2,336)
Obtained Borrowings 2,157 1,752 2,677 3,910 4,334
Payment of Borrowings (1,447) (1,973) (1,707) (3,420) (3,549)
Repurchase of Shares - (1) - (1) -
Dividends (482) (0) (482) (482) (482)
Non-controlling interests - - (0) - (0)
Cash used in Financing Activities 229 (222) 488 6 303
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly Controlled Companies 21 (120) 6 (98) 21
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (250) 1,078 (63) 828 (1,185)
Represented by          
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period 5,071 3,993 3,214 3,993 4,336
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period 4,821 5,071 3,151 4,821 3,151
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (250) 1,078 (63) 828 (1,185)

 

 

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EXHIBIT V

Production Volume

 

PRODUCTION CONSOLIDATED 

tons 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15
 
Polyolefins            
PE's 589,755 576,079 643,577 605,110 654,264 684,594
PP 391,370 376,927 419,559 404,635 347,108 412,277
 
Vinyls            
PVC 146,042 167,314 169,999 151,660 132,354 130,028
Caustic Soda 108,191 111,611 116,528 111,732 102,814 103,697
 
Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene 789,559 789,769 847,593 810,966 826,657 872,465
Propylene 323,734 312,023 347,649 323,231 346,739 359,202
Benzene 154,170 156,674 188,172 172,715 169,339 166,077
Butadiene 90,353 88,775 97,404 98,295 92,137 105,898
Toluene 67,797 46,960 30,003 33,435 35,912 36,958
Fuel (m³) 249,700 273,893 222,521 229,494 294,639 256,117
Paraxylene 15,876 491 43,098 41,874 39,561 48,461
Orthoxylene 17,099 15,520 14,574 15,415 16,800 14,272
Butene 1 13,606 14,959 13,216 12,701 14,531 16,241
ETBE/ MTBE 73,813 69,096 82,351 80,767 77,192 75,837
Mixed Xylene 27,166 37,943 32,261 30,012 16,363 14,249
Cumene 64,029 55,127 46,121 48,583 47,395 57,857
Polybutene 7,103 8,314 5,783 4,348 6,542 4,768
Aromatic Residue 36,010 34,725 30,373 35,073 29,906 35,912
Petrochemical Resins 3,951 3,999 2,459 2,866 3,522 3,186
 
United States and Europe            
PP 444,233 492,804 449,263 469,376 460,866 505,568
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards.

 

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EXHIBIT VI

Sales Volume - Domestic Market – Main Products

 

Domestic Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
tons 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15
 
Polyolefins            
PE's 433,973 436,371 452,673 383,121 487,677 399,158
PP 303,076 287,569 314,415 298,989 312,046 271,065
Vinyls            
PVC 164,398 155,098 172,361 167,692 154,051 121,508
Caustic Soda 118,655 109,634 121,556 110,238 104,364 107,829
 
Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene 133,711 123,573 122,726 119,570 118,188 130,877
Propylene 49,974 47,835 57,378 53,737 46,552 61,470
Benzene 118,953 115,531 125,214 116,873 108,744 125,209
Butadiene 59,662 54,857 48,994 46,470 57,521 56,109
Toluene 12,451 9,809 11,109 12,057 11,627 8,632
Gasoline (m³) 176,726 203,779 106,701 141,963 290,416 126,925
Paraxylene 4,098 - 33,482 35,372 26,426 35,481
Orthoxylene 14,367 18,031 17,133 17,719 14,001 14,137
Mixed Xylene 14,645 11,409 12,680 15,083 11,906 9,557
Cumene 61,905 52,299 49,597 47,846 49,046 57,845
Polybutene 1,841 2,379 3,116 1,627 1,109 2,174
Aromatic Residue 34,743 33,324 31,493 30,139 32,567 34,413
Petrochemical Resins 2,574 2,623 2,651 2,214 1,431 1,870
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards.

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT VII

Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products

 

 

Export Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
tons 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15
Polyolefins            
PE's 155,094 139,631 192,889 192,776 203,664 256,271
PP 75,925 104,728 123,957 83,278 52,788 113,891
 
Basic Petrochemicals Unit          
Ethylene - 3,812 4,407 3,619 12,093 12,421
Propylene 39,856 68,170 72,258 56,496 53,322 40,684
Benzene 33,846 28,956 66,642 61,209 49,326 49,174
Butadiene 31,816 34,540 48,968 53,546 34,891 42,917
Toluene 44,103 58,143 17,023 13,967 37,101 21,788
Gasoline (m³) 71,637 49,812 103,534 89,917 13,445 116,272
Paraxylene 5,024 5,030 - 15,945 10,250 14,950
Butene 1 1,497 1,225 20 72 1,590 1,715
ETBE/ MTBE 74,926 64,203 78,343 102,606 65,670 69,829
Mixed Xylene 16,115 19,291 24,720 16,402 8,892 5,838
Polybutene 4,849 3,599 2,347 1,648 2,211 3,917
 
United States and Europe          
PP 460,108 478,584 470,286 453,582 460,278 493,373
*Polyethylene data considers Green PE from 1Q15 onwards.

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT VIII

Consolidated Net Revenue

(R$ million)

 

Net Revenue
 
R$ million 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15
 
Polyolefins            
Domestic Market 3,578 3,400 3,644 3,486 3,582 3,342
Export Market 951 990 1,282 1,195 1,024 1,650
 
Vinyls 697 628 684 691 637 602
 
Basic Petrochemicals (Most Relevants)          
Domestic Market            
Ethylene/Propylene 679 590 603 565 446 595
Butadiene 198 191 150 122 114 119
Cumene 215 185 166 179 158 141
BTX 503 453 600 543 344 454
Others 426 487 306 311 436 288
Export Market            
Ethylene/Propylene 142 230 256 210 196 164
Butadiene 109 123 159 144 72 116
BTX 255 241 266 223 164 221
Others 444 328 476 428 193 463
 
United States and Europe 2,042 1,942 1,947 2,004 1,751 1,985
 
Resale* 1,061 450 778 804 742 903
Quantiq 225 188 212 198 193 214
Others¹ 319 426 196 508 144 336
Total 11,843 10,853 11,724 11,612 10,195 11,592
*Naphtha, condensate and crude oil
    ¹Includes pre-marketing activity in Mexico

    


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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 6, 2015
  BRASKEM S.A.
 
 
  By:      /s/     Mário Augusto da Silva
 
    Name: Mário Augusto da Silva
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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