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Braskem

Braskem (BVMF:BRKM5), (NYSE:BAK) is a dynamic player in the petrochemical industry, focusing on the production and sale of basic petrochemicals and derivatives, biopolymers, and specialty chemicals. The company has established a wide array of operations that span across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, maintaining a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovative solutions for global challenges. Braskem's projects are diverse, ranging from the development of eco-friendly plastics to the improvement of green ethylene, showcasing its commitment to reducing environmental impact. The company aims to lead in the circular economy and enhance its global competitiveness by continuously investing in technological advancements and expanding its market reach.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
2002Year founded
9707Employees
Sao Paulo, BrazilHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
São Paulo, BR

Products and/or services of Braskem

  • Polyethylene and Polypropylene production, focusing on thermoplastic resins for various industries.
  • Bio-based plastics development, including Green Polyethylene made from sugarcane ethanol.
  • Chemical distribution, offering solvents, process oils, and specialty chemicals to diversified markets.
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) manufacturing for construction, healthcare, and consumer goods.
  • Salt and chlorine derivatives for water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
  • U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project, enhancing ethylene and polypropylene production capacities.

Braskem executive team

  • Helcio TokeshiChief Executive Officer
  • Carlos Augusto Machado Pereira de Almeida BrandãoInvestor Relations Officer & CFO
  • Raphael Franco de CamposChief Operating Officer
  • João Henrique RittershaussenExecutive Officer and Head of Investments & Digital Technologies
  • Alessandro de Castro MeloChief Engineering, Technology & Innovation Officer
  • Camilla Tedeschi de Toledo TapiasGeneral Counsel
  • Márcio PitzerCompliance & Conformity Officer
  • Nir LanderVice President of People, Communication & Supply Chain
  • Daniel P. MacEachranHead of Metabolic Engineering
  • Luiz Gustavo Perrotti RossatoChief Transformation Officer

Recent announcements

What Braskem (BAK) has told the market, newest first.

  1. 6-K | BRASKEM SA
  2. 6-K | BRASKEM SA
  3. 6-K | BRASKEM SA
  4. 6-K | BRASKEM SA

Dividend history

Dividends per share paid by Braskem , by financial year.

Braskem dividends per share by financial year
Financial yearInterimFinalSpecialTotal
FY2022———$1.3084
FY2021———$2.7100
FY2019———$2.1404
FY2018———$1.1090
FY2017———$0.7750

Key financials

Reported results for Braskem , in BRL.

Market cap
438.3M
Revenue (TTM)
70.6B
P/E ratio
—
EPS (diluted, TTM)
-2.6
Dividend yield
—
Profit margin
-7.8%
Braskem annual revenue and income
Fiscal year endRevenueOperating incomeNet income
69.3B-3.9B-9.7B
77.4B1B-11.3B
70.6B-1.8B-4.6B
96.5B6.1B-336M