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, 2016

(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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2Q16 EBITDA reaches R$3 billion   

Mexico Project begins generating operating results

 

HIGHLIGHTS:            

Brazil:

4   Demand for resins (PE, PP and PVC) was 1.2 million tons in 2Q16, growing 3% from 1Q16. In the period, the Company’s market share expanded 3 p.p., with total sales of 846 kton, representing an increase of 8% from 1Q16 and surpassing the domestic market growth in the period.

4   Braskem’s crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 94% in 2Q16, up 1 p.p. from the same period last year and 5 p.p. higher than in 1Q16, reflecting the continued good operating performance, highlighting the production from the gas-based cracker in Rio de Janeiro due to the higher availability of feedstock in the period.

4   In 2Q16, resin production amounted to 1.2 million tons, growing 1% from the prior-year period. In this scenario, in addition to the improvement in domestic demand, resin exports from Brazil increased 21% from 2Q15, to 454 kton. Compared to 1Q16, resin exports grew by 9%.

4   Exports of basic petrochemicals amounted to 379 kton, increasing 6% from the volume in 2Q15, mainly due to higher gasoline exports.

4   In 2Q16, the units in Brazil, including exports, posted EBITDA of R$2,293 million; accounting for 75.3% of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA.

United States and Europe:

4   In the United States and Europe unit, the PP plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 103% in 2Q16, reflecting the good operating efficiency and strong demand for PP, mainly in the United States.

4   Production at the units in the United States and Europe amounted to 513 kton in 2Q16, growing 2% from 2Q15. Sales in the quarter amounted to 504 kton, growing 2% from 2Q15.

4   Supported by strong production and sales performance, the United States and Europe unit posted EBITDA of US$212 million (R$745 million), accounting for 24.5% of consolidated EBITDA. In the same period a year earlier, the segment accounted for 8% of consolidated EBITDA.

Mexico:

4   With a more significant production volume, inventory building and the launch of sales, in 2Q16 the petrochemical complex in Mexico delivered its first operating results and become a reportable segment of the Company. During the period, Braskem Idesa posted EBITDA of R$7 million.

4   In 2Q16, the capacity utilization rate of the polyethylene plants stood at 32%. Total resin production by the complex was 83 kton, with 54 kton sold in the Mexican and international market, including pre-marketing sales in the period.

Braskem - Consolidated:

4   In 2Q16, consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$858 million, increasing 1% from the year-ago period and 11% from 1Q16. In Brazilian real, EBITDA increased 15% compared to 2Q15, to R$3,011 million. The main factors contributing to this performance were: (i) higher sales volume in all markets; (ii) better spreads for PP in the United States and Europe; (iii) higher availability of feedstock at the gas-based cracker in Rio de Janeiro; (iv) continued good performance of the United States and Europe operations; and (v) average Brazilian real depreciation of 14% between the periods.

4   Consolidated net income in 2Q16 amounted to R$281 million, while Parent Company net income came to R$413 million.

4   In April, Braskem paid R$1 billion in dividends (32% of 2015 net income).

4   Corporate leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 1.79 times, down 21% from the same period in 2015.

 


 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Despite the better-than-expected indicators in the first quarter, the economic scenario in Brazil remained challenging. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the year is expected to contract 3.3% due to the various uncertainties. As a result, the level of investment has declined, as well as private consumption, credit availability, employment and income.

The international scenario calls for moderate growth in the global economy. The main factors in this scenario are: (i) concerns with the Chinese economy and its repercussions for other economies; (ii) the scenario for commodities prices; (iii) the outlook for the U.S. economy with the presidential elections; and (iv) the United Kingdom’s recent decision to leave the European Union.

In this scenario, Brazilian demand for chemical products increased 0.2% in the year to June, according to the industry outlook report published by the Brazilian Chemical Manufacturers' Association (Abiquim). Despite the recent appreciation in the Brazilian real, the currency remained at historically weak levels in the first six months of the year, which benefitted the trade balance of chemical products. According to the Abiquim report, the highlight in the year to June was the effort by Brazilian companies to pursue opportunities in the international market, with exports in the last 12 months growing by 18%.

Braskem's operations in Brazil focused on keeping its crackers operating at high utilization rates to meet domestic demand in Brazil and to export resins and basic petrochemicals by capturing opportunities in the international market.

The United States and Europe operations focused on maintaining their operating performance by taking advantage of the strong demand for PP in these markets.

In Mexico, the challenges were commissioning the last low-density polyethylene plant and stabilizing production at the complex. The focus was on conducting performance tests, producing polyethylene grades, building inventories and closing sales in the Mexican and export markets.

Brazil:

Brazil's resin consumption reached 1,204 kton, expanding 3% from 1Q16 and in line with the same period last year. As a result, Braskem posted higher sales of resins in Brazil’s domestic market in 2Q16, a growth of 8% and 7% compared to 1Q16 and 2Q15, respectively, for total resin sales of 846 kton.

Braskem’s presence in the United States and Europe, coupled with its other commercial offices overseas, have strengthened its relationship with international clients and support stronger export flows from Brazil, leading to the capture of opportunities in the international market. In this context, Braskem exported 454 kton of resins, an increase of 21% and 9% from 2Q15 and 1Q16, respectively.

The higher sales volumes in Brazil’s domestic market and in the export market enabled Braskem to maintain high capacity utilization rates at its crackers and ensure its operating efficiency and competitiveness. In 2Q16, with a higher supply of feedstock to the gas-based cracker in Rio de Janeiro, the overall cracker utilization rate reached 94%.

In the international market, the crude oil price averaged US$45/barrel in 2Q16, a 34% increase from the average in 1Q16, reflecting the production interruptions in Canada and Nigeria that adversely affected supply. In this scenario, the price of naphtha – the main feedstock used by the global petrochemical industry – followed this trend and averaged US$400/ton in the quarter, up 25% from 1Q16 and 26% from 2Q15.

The price of natural gas in the United States was US$102/ton (US$2.04/MMBTU) in 2Q16, down 7% from 1Q16, given the higher production of gas associated with oil extraction and the milder winter in the region.

The average international spread 1 for the thermoplastic resins produced by Braskem in Brazil 2 in the quarter stood at US$646/ton, down 11% from 2Q15 and up 5% from 1Q16, with higher spreads for polyolefins. For key basic petrochemicals 3 , the average spread in the quarter was US$343/ton, down 3% from 2Q15 and up 1% from 1Q16.


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

2  53% PE (USA), 34% PP (Asia) and 12% PVC (Asia), based on the capacity mix of Braskem’s industrial units in Brazil.

3  30% ethylene and propylene, 45% BTX, 15% butadiene and 10% cumene, based on the capacity mix of Braskem’s units in Brazil.

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United States and Europe:

Braskem’s operations in the United States and Europe continued to deliver important results in 2Q16 driven by operating performance and high spreads. In this scenario, the PP plants in the United States and Europe operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 103% to produce 513 kton, or 2% more than in 2Q15.

PP sales volume in the quarter amounted to 504 kton, advancing 2% from the year-ago period, supported by strong demand from the U.S. automotive industry and firmer demand from countries such as Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom.

PP 4 spreads in the United States stood at US$742/ton, down 14% from 1Q16, reflecting the higher volume of PP imports into the country in the period and up 55% from 2Q15.

The average price of U.S. Gulf (USG) propylene, the main feedstock used by the United States and Europe unit, was US$720/ton, down 22% from the year-ago quarter, due to the oversupply of propylene in the U.S. market caused by higher production at refineries and by lower crude oil prices.

Mexico:

The capacity utilization rate of the polyethylene plants in the quarter stood at 32%, with the building of 74 kton of resin inventories. Total resin production by the complex was 83 kton, with 54 kton sold in the Mexican and international market, including pre-marketing sales in the period.

Braskem Consolidated:

In 2Q16, consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$858 million, increasing 1% from the year-ago period and 11% sequentially. In Brazilian real, EBITDA increased 15% compared to 2Q15 to R$3,011 million. The main factors contributing to this performance were (i) higher sales volume in all markets; (ii) better PP spreads in the USA and Europe; (iii) higher availability of feedstock at the gas-based cracker in Rio de Janeiro; (iv) continued good performance of the United States and Europe operations; and (v) average Brazilian real depreciation of 14% between the periods.

In this scenario, the international market (USA, Europe, exports from Brazil and Braskem Idesa) accounted for 46% of net revenue (ex-resale of naphtha and condensate) in 2Q16, up 2 p.p. from the previous quarter, due to: (i) the startup of the petrochemical complex in Mexico; and (ii) higher export volumes from Brazil.

Consolidated net income in the quarter amounted to R$281 million and Parent Company net income was R$413 million.

At the end of 2Q16, Braskem’s net debt stood at US$5,553 million, decreasing 5% from the balance at the end of 2Q15 and increasing 4% from the balance at the end of 1Q16. Corporate leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 1.79 times at the end of the quarter, down 21% from the same period in 2015.

Braskem’s cost-cutting program delivered an effective gain of R$104 million in 2Q16. To date, the program has delivered an effective gain of R$173 million and a recurring gain of R$289 million, after completion of 53% of the initiatives. The gains are distributed in reduction of fixed and variable costs and optimization of investments. The expectation for the program is to achieve a recurring gain of approximately R$350 million by year-end.

 


4  As from 2Q16, the U.S. PP spread was changed to better reflect the U.S. market: difference between the U.S. PP price (GP homopolymer) and the U.S. propylene price (polymer grade).

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4   BRAZIL

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

In 2Q16, the segments in Brazil posted net revenue of R$12,417 million and EBITDA of R$2,293 million, accounting for 83% and 75%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated segments.

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BRAZIL   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   12,417   12,002   11,896   3%   4%   24,419   22,435   9%  
Cost of Good Sold   (10,012)   (9,709)   (9,218)   3%   9%   (19,720)   (18,314)   8%  
Gross Profit   2,406   2,293   2,678   5%   -10%   4,699   4,121   14%  
Gross Margin   19%   19%   23%   -   -   19%   18%   -  
SG&A   (563)   (558)   (526)   1%   7%   (1,121)   (1,042)   8%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (53)   (43)   (18)   -   -   (96)   (26)   268%  
EBITDA   2,293   2,165   2,548   6%   -10%   4,458   3,895   14%  
EBITDA Margin   18%   18%   21%   0.4 p.p.   -3.0 p.p.   18%   17%   0.9 p.p.  

 

1.    BASIC PETROCHEMICALS

The Basic Petrochemicals Unit is formed by and operates 4 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, around 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 Unit.

The income statement of the Basic Petrochemicals Unit is presented below:

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   6,156   5,950   6,084   3%   1%   12,106   11,184   8%  
Cost of Good Sold   (4,943)   (4,815)   (4,772)   3%   4%   (9,757)   (9,402)   4%  
Gross Profit   1,213   1,135   1,313   7%   -8%   2,349   1,783   32%  
Gross Margin   20%   19%   22%   -   -   19%   16%   -  
SG&A   (160)   (155)   (148)   3%   8%   (315)   (305)   3%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (29)   (33)   (6)   -   -   (62)   (12)   395%  
EBITDA   1,320   1,239   1,412   7%   -6%   2,560   1,972   30%  
EBITDA Margin   21%   21%   23%   0.6 p.p.   -1.8 p.p.   21%   18%   3.5 p.p.  

 

Capacity Utilization: In 2Q16, the crackers operated at a capacity utilization rate of 94%, up 5 p.p. from 1Q16 and 1 p.p. from 2Q15. The higher utilization rate is mainly explained by the better performance of the gas-based Rio de Janeiro cracker, where the increased availability of feedstock led the capacity utilization rate to reach 94%, an increase of 23 p.p. from 1Q16.

Production: Production of key basic petrochemicals in 2Q16 increased 4% from the volume produced in 1Q16. Compared to 2Q15, production volume was flat.

In the first six months of 2016, production volume of key basic petrochemicals stood at 3,220 kton, in line with the volume produced in the same period of 2015.

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Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Production                  
Ethylene   880,739   831,422   872,465   6%   1%   1,712,161   1,699,122   1%  
utilization rate   94%   89%   93%       92%   91%    
Propylene   367,036   341,327   359,202   8%   2%   708,363   705,941   0%  
Cumene   36,935   56,553   57,857   -35%   -36%   93,488   105,252   -11%  
Butadiene   106,708   100,802   105,898   6%   1%   207,510   198,035   5%  
BTX*   248,735   249,741   251,496   0%   -1%   498,476   496,308   0%  
Total Production   1,640,153   1,579,845   1,646,918   4%   0%   3,219,998   3,204,658   0%  
BTX* - Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

 

Internal Transfers: The Basic Petrochemicals Unit transfers mainly ethylene to the Vinyls unit and ethylene and propylene to the Polyolefins unit. In 2Q16, ethylene and propylene transfers amounted to approximately 1 million tons, 7% and 2% higher than in 1Q16 5 and 2Q15, respectively.

In 1H16, the Basic Petrochemicals Unit transferred approximately 2 million tons to the Vinyls and Polyolefins units, or 3% more than in the same period last year.

 

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Transfers                  
Ethylene   733,221   668,721   722,383   10%   2%   1,401,942   1,413,389   -1%  
Propylene   258,602   255,786   253,862   1%   2%   514,389   457,676   12%  
Total Transfers   991,824   924,507   976,245   7%   2%   1,916,331   1,871,066   2%  

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market: Sales volume of key basic petrochemicals to third parties in the Brazilian domestic market came to 462 kton in 2Q16, increasing 2% from 1Q16, led by the higher sales volumes of propylene and BTX. Compared to 2Q15, domestic sales volume to third parties in Brazil declined 3%.

In the six-month period, sales volume of key basic petrochemicals to third parties in the Brazilian market was 916 kton, up 3% from 1H15.

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales - Brazilian Market                  
Ethylene   125,343   127,181   130,877   -1%   -4%   252,524   249,065   1%  
Propylene   72,419   60,747   61,470   19%   18%   133,166   108,022   23%  
Cumene   41,158   49,530   57,845   -17%   -29%   90,688   106,891   -15%  
Butadiene   50,492   49,832   56,109   1%   -10%   100,324   113,630   -12%  
BTX*   172,365   167,354   169,321   3%   2%   339,719   316,118   7%  
Total Brazilian Market   461,776   454,645   475,623   2%   -3%   916,422   893,726   3%  

 

Net Revenue – Brazilian Market: net revenue amounted to R$4,775 million in 2Q16 (including R$2,798 million related to sales 6 to the Polyolefins and Vinyls units), a decrease of 3% from 2Q15, which is mainly explained by the shift in the mix between the Brazilian and export markets for certain products, such as gasoline. In U.S. dollar, net revenue from domestic sales in Brazil came to US$1,363 million, or 15% lower than in 2Q15.

Sales Volume – Export Market: in 2Q16, the export volume of key basic petrochemicals came to 170 kton, a decrease of 3% from 1Q16 and 6% from 2Q15, which is mainly explained by lower export volumes of BTX and by the Company’s decision to increase PP production by reducing propylene exports in order to capture higher margins in the international market.

In 1H16, exports of key basic petrochemicals amounted to 347 kton, down 8% from 1H15, which is basically explained by the lower export volumes of BTX, the redirecting of propylene previously allocated to the export market to Brazil’s domestic market following the startup of the acrylics complex in Bahia and the production of PP for export.


5  Change in the figure reported in 1Q16 to exclude transfers of propylene for cumene production .

6   Sales of Basic Petrochemicals to the Polyolefins and Vinyls units are presented here on a managerial basis solely to show the result allocated to each segment.

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Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
BASIC PETROCHEMICALS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales - Export Market                  
Ethylene   19,637   23,784   12,421   -17%   58%   43,421   24,514   77%  
Propylene   28,340   19,314   40,684   47%   -30%   47,654   94,005   -49%  
Cumene   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Butadiene   49,613   52,907   42,917   -6%   16%   102,520   77,808   32%  
BTX*   72,817   80,311   85,912   -9%   -15%   153,128   182,589   -16%  
Total Exports   170,406   176,317   181,934   -3%   -6%   346,723   378,916   -8%  

 

Net Revenue - Export Market: net revenue from basic petrochemical exports came to R$1,381 million in 2Q16, increasing 21% from 2Q15, mainly reflecting the better levels of prices and international references. In U.S. dollar, net revenue from exports was US$393 million, 6% higher than in 2Q15.

COGS: naphtha, HLR (refinery gas), ethane and propane are the main feedstock used by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit 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 2Q16, the cost of goods sold of the basic petrochemicals unit was R$4,943 million, up 4% compared to 2Q15, and mainly explained by the 14% Brazilian real depreciation between the periods. In U.S. dollar, COGS amounted to US$1,409 million, decreasing 9% compared to 2Q15.

The average price of ARA naphtha in the quarter was US$400/ton, down 26% from 2Q15. The decline is mainly explained by: (i) higher oil stocks, especially in the U.S. Gulf region; (ii) the normalization of production at certain refineries and petrochemical companies that had been affected by scheduled and unscheduled maintenance shutdowns in the first half of 2015; and (iii) the hike in the U.S. Fed Funds rate, which led the U.S. dollar to strengthen and consequently affected the prices of commodities traded in the currency. Compared to 1Q16, the average price of the ARA naphtha reference increased 25%, which is mainly explained by the 34% increase in crude oil prices in the period.

For the supply of naphtha in Brazil’s domestic market (average of n-1 quote), the average price was US$378/ton, down 25% from the same period last year (when prices were based on the three-month moving average). The Mont Belvieu price reference for ethane, the feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, averaged 20 ¢/gal (US$ 151/ton), an increase of 11% from 2Q15, while the propane price rose 8% in the same comparison to close 2Q16 quoted at 49 ¢/gal (US$257/ton).

In 1H16, cost of goods sold of the Basic Petrochemicals Unit was R$9,757 million, increasing 4% from 1H15. In U.S. dollar, COGS came to US$2,641 million, a decrease of 17% from 1H15.

The highlights were the costs of ethane and propane, the feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, which declined between 1H16 and 1H15. The USG price reference for ethane was US$134/ton and the USG price for propane was US$229/ton, which represent declines of 3% and 11%, respectively, explained mainly by: (i) the lower level of prices for crude oil and other petroleum products; (ii) logistics difficulties in exports; and (iii) higher availability of propane due to the milder winter in the region.

Gross Profit: In 2Q16, the Basic Petrochemicals Unit recorded gross profit of R$1,213 million, down 8% from the year-ago period.

In the first six months of the year, the Basic Petrochemicals Unit posted gross profit of R$2,349 million, up 32% compared to the same period of 2015.

SG&A Expenses: In 2Q16, selling, general and administrative expenses were R$160 million, increasing 8% from 2Q15.

EBITDA: In 2Q16, the Basic Petrochemicals Unit posted EBITDA of R$1,320 million, down 6% from EBITDA in the same period of 2015, which is mainly explained by the lower total sales volume and the effects from the local-currency depreciation on the unit’s costs. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA came to US$376 million, decreasing 18% from 2Q15. EBITDA margin stood at 21% in the quarter.

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In the first half of 2016, the Basic Petrochemicals Unit posted EBITDA of R$2,560 million, 30% or R$588 million higher than in the same period of 2015. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA in the period was US$693 million, advancing 8% from 1H15.

EBITDA from the Basic Petrochemicals Unit accounted for 42% of the consolidated EBITDA of reportable segments.

 

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 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.

The income statement of the Polyolefins Unit is presented below:

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   5,316   5,092   4,991   4%   6%   10,408   9,597   8%  
Cost of Good Sold   (4,171)   (4,049)   (3,763)   3%   11%   (8,220)   (7,477)   10%  
Gross Profit   1,144   1,043   1,228   10%   -7%   2,188   2,120   3%  
Gross Margin   22%   20%   25%   -   -   21%   22%   -  
SG&A   (315)   (314)   (295)   0%   7%   (629)   (572)   10%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (21)   (12)   (20)   -   -   (34)   (27)   26%  
EBITDA   920   828   1,018   11%   -10%   1,749   1,738   1%  
EBITDA Margin   17%   16%   20%   1.0 p.p.   -3.1 p.p.   17%   18%   -1.3 p.p.  

 

Capacity Utilization: The PE plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 92% in the quarter, increasing 1 p.p. and 9 p.p. from 2Q15 and 1Q16, respectively, supported mainly by the higher production at the units in Bahia and the better performance of the Rio de Janeiro cracker, which had been affected in recent quarters by low feedstock availability and this quarter set a new record for PE production since 2014. In 1H16, the average capacity utilization of the PE plants stood at 88%, down 1 p.p. from 1S15.

The PP plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 84% in 2Q16, in line with the rate in 2Q15 and down 5 p.p. from 1Q16, due to the scheduled maintenance shutdowns at the Paulínia and Mauá plants. In 1H16, the PP plants operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 86%, up 8 p.p. from 1H15, influenced by the better performance of plants in the Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul complexes due to improvement in the supply of propylene from the Basic Petrochemicals Unit.

Production: Polyolefins production in the quarter decreased 1% compared to 2Q15 and increased 5% compared to 1Q16, led by the production of PE. In 1H16, polyolefins production increased 1% from 1H15.

 
Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  

Production  

               
PE's   699,663   629,737   684,594   11%   2%   1,329,400   1,338,858   -1%  
utilization rate   92%   83%   91%       88%   89%    
PP   387,043   408,228   412,277   -5%   -6%   795,272   759,385   5%  
utilization rate   84%   89%   84%       86%   78%    
Total Production   1,086,706   1,037,965   1,096,871   5%   -1%   2,124,672   2,098,244   1%  
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 2Q16 reached 954 kton, up 1% from 2Q15. Compared to 1Q16, the estimated market for polyolefins expanded 4% influenced mainly by PE, especially the food and agriculture segments. In the six-month period, the estimated market for PE and PP contracted 10%.

Sales Volume – Brazilian Market: In 2Q16, domestic sales volume in Brazil followed the performance of the country’s resin demand and amounted to 713 kton, for growth of 6% from the same period of 2015. Meanwhile, market share stood at 75%, advancing 4 p.p. from 2Q15.

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Compared to 1Q16, domestic sales volume in Brazil increased 8%, influenced by seasonality. In the first six months, domestic sales volume in Brazil contracted 7% from 1H15.

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales - Brazilian Market                  
PE's   436,529   391,425   399,158   12%   9%   827,954   886,835   -7%  
PP   276,145   269,267   271,065   3%   2%   545,412   583,111   -6%  
Total Brazilian Market   712,674   660,692   670,223   8%   6%   1,373,366   1,469,946   -7%  

Net Revenue - Brazilian Market: In 2Q16, net revenue came to R$3,575 million, up 7% from 2Q15, influenced primarily by the higher polyolefins sales volume and by the weaker Brazilian real, which offset the lower prices for PE and PP in the international market. In U.S. dollar, net revenue from the polyolefins unit’s sales in Brazil came to US$1,019 million, down 6% from the same period last year.

In 1H16, net revenue from polyolefins sales in Brazil increased 1% compared to 1H15, to R$6,958 million. Despite the higher sales volume, net revenue in U.S. dollar decreased 20% to US$1,876 million, mainly due to the weaker Brazilian real.

Sales Volume - Export Market: In 2Q16, exports from the Polyolefins unit amounted to 426 kton, increasing 15% compared to 2Q15, led by higher exports of PP primarily to South America, Europe and North America. Compared to 1Q16, exports advanced 12%. In 1H16, exports amounted to 807 kton, increasing 29% on 1H15.

 

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
POLYOLEFINS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales - Export Market                  
PE's   275,322   244,227   256,271   13%   7%   519,549   459,934   13%  
PP   151,072   136,580   113,891   11%   33%   287,652   166,679   73%  
Total Exports   426,395   380,807   370,162   12%   15%   807,201   626,613   29%  

 

Net Revenue - Export Market: Net revenue from exports amounted to R$1,741 million, increasing 6% from 2Q15, driven by the higher sales volume. In U.S. dollar, net revenue from exports of polyolefins came to US$496 million, down 8% from the same period last year. In 1H16, net revenue from exports of polyolefins increased 29% in Brazilian real and 4% in U.S. dollar to R$3,449 million and US$933 million, respectively.

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

In 2Q16, cost of goods sold (COGS) of the Polyolefins Unit amounted to R$4,171 million, increasing 11% compared to 2Q15. Despite the lower raw material prices, COGS was affected by the weaker Brazilian real and the higher sales volume of polyolefins in the period. The average international price reference for propylene in the U.S. Gulf (USG) stood at US$720/ton, down 22% from the same quarter last year, reflecting the global oversupply of propylene. The average price of the international reference for ethylene in Europe (NWE), which is used for internal transfers, stood at US$1,017/ton, decreasing 11% from 2Q15.

In 1H16, cost of goods sold (COGS) of the Polyolefins Unit amounted to R$8,220 million, increasing 10% compared to 1H15. The average USG reference price for propylene was US$702/ton, down 30% from 1H15. The average international price reference for ethylene in Europe (NWE) was US$975/ton, down 8% from 1H15.

Gross Profit: In 2Q16, the Polyolefins Unit posted gross profit of R$1,144 million, down 7% from 2Q15, with gross margin contracting 3 p.p. to 22%. In 1H16, gross profit increased 3% to R$2,188 million, with gross margin contracting 1 p.p. from 1H15 to 21%.

SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$315 million in 2Q16 and to R$629 million in 1H16, increasing 7% and 10% on the year-ago periods, influenced by the higher sales volumes in Brazil’s domestic market and in the export market.

EBITDA: EBITDA amounted to R$920 million, declining 10% from 2Q15. The contraction in international spreads for polyolefins was partially offset by the higher sales volume and the 14% Brazilian real depreciation in the period. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA amounted to US$262 million, decreasing 21% from 2Q15, with EBITDA margin contracting 3 p.p. to 17%. EBITDA from Polyolefins accounted for 31% of consolidated EBITDA, compared to 37% in 2Q15.

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In the six-month period, EBITDA from Polyolefins amounted to R$1,749 million, advancing 1% from 1H15. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA contracted 19% to US$474 million, with EBITDA margin of 17%, down 1 p.p. from 1H15. In 1H16, EBITDA from Polyolefins accounted for 29% of consolidated EBITDA, compared to 41% in 1H15.

 

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 in Brazil, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen.

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 income statement of the Vinyls Unit is presented below:

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   736   746   605   -1%   22%   1,482   1,245   19%  
Cost of Good Sold   (728)   (677)   (512)   8%   42%   (1,404)   (1,112)   26%  
Gross Profit   8   70   93   -88%   -91%   78   133   -41%  
Gross Margin   1%   9%   15%   -   -   5%   11%   -  
SG&A   (56)   (55)   (51)   0%   9%   (111)   (102)   8%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (2)   0   9   -   -   (2)   14   -113%  
EBITDA   44   84   103   -47%   -57%   128   160   -20%  
EBITDA Margin   6%   11%   17%   -5.2 p.p.   -11.0 p.p.   9%   13%   -4.2 p.p.  

 

Capacity Utilization: The capacity utilization rate of the PVC plants stood at 84% in the quarter, improving 11 p.p. from the same period of 2015. Compared to 1Q16, when production was affected by scheduled maintenance shutdowns, the capacity utilization rate improved by 13 p.p. In 1H16, the average capacity utilization of the PVC plants stood at 78%, down 3 p.p. from 1H15.

Production: Combined production of PVC and caustic soda in 2Q16 increased by 7% and 8% compared to 2Q15 and 1Q16, respectively. In the six-month period, combined production of PVC and caustic soda increased 3% from 1H15.

 

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Production                  
PVC   148,604   125,906   130,028   18%   14%   274,510   262,382   5%  
utilization rate   84%   71%   73%       78%   75%    
Caustic Soda   102,071   105,727   103,697   -3%   -2%   207,798   206,510   1%  
Total Production   250,676   231,634   233,726   8%   7%   482,309   468,893   3%  

 

Brazilian Market: in 2Q16, estimated PVC consumption amounted to 250 kton, decreasing 5% from 2Q15 and in line with 1Q16. In the first six months of the year, domestic sales of PVC contracted by 11% compared to 1H15.

Sales Volume - Brazilian Market: domestic sales of PVC came to 133 kton in 2Q16, growing 9% from the year-ago period, influenced mainly by the increased commercial efforts. Compared to 1Q16, domestic sales volume in Brazil increased 11%. In the first six months, domestic sales volume in Brazil contracted by 8% from 1H15.

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Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
VINYLS   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales - Brazilian Market                  
Brazilian Market - PVC   249,957   250,627   262,571   0%   -5%   500,583   560,689   -11%  
Braskem Sales   132,913   119,698   121,508   11%   9%   252,610   275,559   -8%  
Market Share   53%   48%   46%       50%   49%    

 

Net Revenue – Brazilian Market: In 2Q16, net revenue came to R$668 million, up 10% from 2Q15, basically explained by the higher sales volume and by the weaker Brazilian real, which offset the lower PVC price in the international market. In U.S. dollar, net revenue from the unit’s domestic sales came to US$189 million, down 2% from the same period last year.

In 1H16, net revenue from vinyl sales in Brazil’s domestic market increased 7% compared to 1H15 to R$1,316 million. In U.S. dollar, net revenue was US$356 billion or 14% lower.

Sales Volume - Export Market: For the fifth straight quarter, Braskem exported a portion of its PVC production. In 2Q16, exports amounted to 27 kton, compared to 3 kton in 2Q15. The main destinations of Braskem’s exports were Asia and Europe.

Compared to 1Q16, exports decreased 21%. On the other hand, in 1H16 exports increased 58 kton from 1H15, influenced by the Company’s strategy to export part of its PVC production given the weaker demand in the domestic market.

Net Revenue - Export Market: Net revenue from exports in the segment came to R$68 million in 2Q16 and R$158 million in 1H16.

COGS: Ethylene and energy are the main inputs used by the Vinyls unit to produce caustic soda, chlorine and PVC. The ethylene is 100% supplied by the Basic Petrochemicals Unit.

In 2Q16, cost of goods sold (COGS) of the Vinyls Unit amounted to R$728 million, increasing 42% compared to 2Q15. Despite the lower raw material prices, COGS was impacted by the weaker Brazilian real and the higher production and sales volume of vinyls in the period. In 1H16, the unit’s cost of goods sold (COGS) amounted to R$1,404 million, increasing 26% from 1H15, influenced by the higher production volume.

Gross Profit: In 2Q16, the unit posted gross profit of R$8 million, or R$85 million lower than in 2Q15, with gross margin contracting 11 p.p. to 1%. In the first six months of 2016, gross profit decreased 41% to R$78 million, with gross margin of 5%, down 6 p.p. from 1H15.

SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$56 million in 2Q16 and R$111 million in 1H16, with both increasing 9% from the year-ago periods, reflecting the higher sales volume in the Brazilian market in the quarter and the higher exports.

EBITDA: EBITDA amounted to R$44 million, down 57% from 2Q15. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA amounted to US$13 million, decreasing 62% from 2Q15, with EBITDA margin of 6%, down 11 p.p. from the same period of 2015. EBITDA from the Vinyls Unit accounted for 1% of consolidated EBITDA, compared to 4% in 2Q15.

In the six-month period, EBITDA from Vinyls amounted to R$128 million, down 20% from 1H15. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA contracted 37% to US$34 million, with EBITDA margin of 9%, down 4 p.p. compared to 1H15. In 1H16, EBITDA from the Vinyls Unit accounted for 2% of consolidated EBITDA, compared to 4% in 1H15.

 

4.    CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION (quantiQ):

The chemicals distribution segment has a portfolio of more than 1,500 products. The products are classified as commodities, performance and specialties.

The income statement of the Chemicals Distribution unit is presented below:

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Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   210   214   215   -2%   -2%   424   408   4%  
Cost of Good Sold   (170)   (169)   (171)   1%   -1%   (339)   (323)   5%  
Gross Profit   40   45   44   -11%   -10%   85   85   0%  
Gross Margin   19%   21%   21%   -   -   20%   21%   -  
SG&A   (33)   (34)   (31)   -4%   5%   (67)   (61)   9%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (1)   2   (1)   -   -   1   (1)   -295%  
EBITDA   8   14   15   -43%   -48%   22   26   -17%  
EBITDA Margin   4%   6%   7%   -2.7 p.p.   -3.3 p.p.   5%   6%   -1.3 p.p.  

Sales Volume: In 2Q16, the chemicals distribution unit registered sales volume growth of 15% compared to 1Q16, which is mainly explained by the better sales performance of commodities such as methanol, oils and synthetic solvents. Compared to the same period of 2015, sales volume remained stable.

In 1H16, sales volume by the chemicals distribution unit increased 4% compared to 1H15, led by sales of aliphatics and oils.

Net Revenue: In 2Q16, net revenue amounted to R$210 million, down 2% from the net revenue posted in 2Q15, which was mainly explained by lower prices. In U.S. dollar, net revenue was US$60 million in the quarter, down 14% compared to 2Q15.

In 1H16, net revenue was R$424 million, increasing 4% from the same period of 2015. In U.S. dollar, net revenue stood at US$115 million, or 17% lower than in 1H15.

COGS: The main cost of the Chemicals Distribution Unit is the acquisition of the products it distributes.

In 2Q16, cost of goods sold (COGS) in the segment came to R$170 million, in line with the same quarter a year earlier. In the first six months of 2016, cost of goods sold amounted to R$339 million, increasing 5% from 1H15, influenced by the Brazilian real depreciation between the periods.

Gross Profit: In 2Q16, gross profit came to R$40 million, down 10% from the second quarter of last year. Gross margin from the segment stood at 19%, contracting 2 p.p. from 2Q15. In 1H16, gross profit amounted to R$85 million, in line with the amount in 1H15.

SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses were R$33 million, increasing 5% from 2Q15. In 1H16, selling, general and administrative expenses were R$67 million, increasing 9% from the year-ago period.

EBITDA: EBITDA amounted to R$8 million, decreasing 48% from 2Q15. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA amounted to US$2 million, decreasing 54% from 2Q15, with EBITDA margin contracting 3 p.p. to 4%. EBITDA from chemicals distribution accounted for around 1% of consolidated EBITDA, unchanged from 2Q15. In 1H16, EBITDA amounted to R$22 million, down 17% on the year-ago period. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA contracted 33% to US$6 million, with EBITDA margin of 5%, down 1 p.p. from 1H15. In 1H16, EBITDA from chemicals distribution accounted for around 1% of consolidated EBITDA, the same level as in 1H15.

 

 

4   INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Braskem’s overseas results are formed by the polypropylene plants and commercial operations in the United States and Europe and by Braskem Idesa, the petrochemical complex in Mexico producing polyethylene.

 

5.    UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

The unit’s results are formed by five industrial plants in the United States and two in Europe, with aggregate annual production capacity of 2,010 kton, with 1,465 kton in the United States and 545 kton in Europe.

The unit posted net revenue of R$2,298 million (US$655 million) and EBITDA of R$745 million (US$212 million), representing 15% and 25%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated results.

The income statement of the United States and Europe unit is presented below:

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Income Statement (US$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   655   649   646   1%   1%   1,304   1,259   4%  
Cost of Good Sold   (421)   (416)   (560)   1%   -25%   (838)   (1,115)   -25%  
Gross Profit   233   233   86   0%   172%   466   144   224%  
Gross Margin   36%   36%   13%   -   -   36%   11%   -  
SG&A   (37)   (31)   (32)   18%   15%   (68)   (63)   8%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   0   1   0   -   -   1   0   179%  
EBITDA   212   219   72   -3%   195%   431   115   274%  
EBITDA Margin   32%   34%   11%   -1.3 p.p.   21.3 p.p.   33%   9%   23.9 p.p.  
Net Revenue - R$ million   2,298   2,535   1,985   -9%   16%   4,833   3,736   29%  
EBITDA - R$ million   745   855   221   -13%   238%   1,600   349   359%  

Capacity Utilization: The plants in the United States and Europe segment operated at a capacity utilization rate of 103% in the period, representing increases of 2 p.p. and 3 p.p. compared to 2Q15 and 1Q16, respectively. The higher rate was mainly due to the good operating performance of the plants in the United States, which, after undergoing maintenance shutdowns in the first quarter, resumed operations in 2Q16. At the units in Germany, the plants are undergoing a process to optimize the production mix with the aim of capturing operating efficiency gains.

Production: Production in 2Q16 increased 2% on the prior-year period and 3% sequentially.

 

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Production                  
PP   513,415   499,233   505,568   3%   2%   1,012,648   966,434   5%  
utilization rate   103%   100%   101%       101%   97%    

 

Market: U.S. demand for PP fell 1% from 1Q16. The highlights were the automotive industry, which continued to grow and increase its demand for PP, driven by the industry regulations requiring higher fuel efficiency and consequently encouraging the substitution of heavier materials in cars and SUVs by plastics.

In Europe, Braskem’s PP plants benefited from relatively strong demand from countries such as Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand for polypropylene in Western Europe has been gradually returning to pre-2008 levels, reflecting the economic recovery in the region’s countries.

Sales Volume: PP sales volume in the quarter was 504 kton, increasing 2% from 2Q15. Despite the higher sales volume, prices in the United States were affected by the higher volume of PP imports into the region. Furthermore, although no new PP plants have come online in North America in recent years, some debottlenecking projects expanded the region’s capacity by 40 kton in 2016.

 

Performance (tons)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Sales                  
PP   503,980   499,577   493,373   1%   2%   1,003,557   953,651   5%  

 

Net Revenue: In 2Q16, net revenue from the USA and Europe unit came to US$655 million, up 1% from the same period last year. The highlight was the sales volumes in Europe, given the competitive price in Western Europe in the period.

COGS: The main raw material used by the USA and Europe unit to produce PP is propylene, which is supplied by various local producers.

In 2Q16, cost of goods sold (COGS) in the United States and Europe unit was US$416 million, decreasing 25% from 2Q15, which is explained in large part by the lower propylene price. The average price of the international reference for propylene in the U.S. Gulf (USG) stood at US$720/ton, down 22% from the same quarter last year, reflecting the oversupply of propylene in the U.S. market caused by the increased production by refineries and lower crude oil prices.

The average price of the international reference for propylene in Europe was US$715/ton, decreasing 34% from 2Q15, which is explained by the oversupply of propylene caused by the preference of European players for naphtha cracking rather than gas cracking and by lower crude oil prices.

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Gross Profit: In 2Q16, gross profit was US$233 million, advancing 172% from 1Q16, influenced mainly by the lower COGS.

SG&A Expenses: In 2Q16, selling, general and administrative expenses were US$37 million, increasing US$5 million from 2Q15.

EBITDA: EBITDA amounted to US$212 million in the quarter, increasing 195% from 2Q15. The main reason for the good result was the lower propylene price, which led the PP-propylene spread 7 to increase 47% in the United States and 16% in Europe.

In Brazilian real, EBITDA from the United States and Europe Unit came to R$745 million, accounting for 25% of consolidated EBITDA. In 2Q15, the segment represented 8% of total EBITDA.

 

6.    MEXICO

The unit, which is represented by Braskem Idesa SAPI (Braskem Idesa), a joint venture between Braskem (75%) and the Mexican group Idesa (25%), is responsible for operations, management and sales at the recently inaugurated petrochemical complex located in Veracruz, a state on Mexico’s southern Gulf Coast.

The complex includes a gas-based ethylene cracker and three polyethylene plants – two high-density (HDPE) and one low-density (LDPE) – with combined annual production of capacity of 1,050 kton of ethylene, 750 kton of HDPE and 300 kton of LDPE.

The complex was gradually commissioned throughout the first half of 2016: startup of the cracker and specification of the ethylene in March, startup of the two HDPE units in April, and startup of the LDPE plant in June.

In this scenario, as from May, the results of Braskem Idesa will no longer be recorded as a project, but rather as a reportable operating segment, except for the results of the LDPE plant, which is still considered a pre-operational asset, since it is currently in the commissioning phase.

The income statement of the Mexico Unit is presented below:

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16***   1Q16*   1H16  
MEXICO**   (A)   (B)   (D)  
Net Revenue   214   121   334  
Cost of Good Sold   (146)   (118)   (264)  
Gross Profit   67   3   70  
Gross Margin   32%   2%   21%  
SG&A   (66)   (28)   (94)  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (54)   (1)   (55)  
EBITDA   7   (27)   (20)  
EBITDA Margin   3%   -22%   -6%  
* The result in 1Q16 refers to the pre-operational phase of the petrochemical complex and was generated 100% from pre-marketing sales.  
** Includes 100% of the results of Braskem Idesa and not just the interest held by the Parent Company Braskem in the company.  
*** Figures for 2Q16 include the resin sales transferred from Brazil during pre-marketing activities.

 

Production/Capacity Utilization: Due to the gradual ramp-up of the complex throughout 2Q16, total production in Mexico amounted to 83,538 tons of PE, with a capacity utilization rate of 32%.

Net Revenue: Net revenue in 2Q16 came to R$214 million, resulting from the sale of 54,000 tons of PE in the period.

The sales price of Braskem Idesa’s PE is defined based on import parity in the Mexican market and on the price of resins sold in the U.S. Gulf Coast, which averaged US$1,156/ton in 2Q16, 10% higher than in 1Q16.


7  As from 2Q16, the U.S. PP spread was changed to better reflect the U.S. market: difference between the U.S. PP price (GP homopolymer) and the U.S. propylene price (polymer grade).

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COGS: Braskem Idesa registered COGS of R$146 million. The main raw material used to produce polyethylene is ethane.

For its ethane supply, Braskem Idesa signed a long-term contract with the subsidiary of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the Mexican state-owned oil and gas company, with the price referenced to the ethane price in the U.S. market. In 2Q16, the Mont Belvieu ethane price averaged US$151/ton, up 29% from 1Q16.

Gross Profit: Gross profit amounted to R$67 million, with gross margin of 32%.

SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to R$66 million in 2Q16, reflecting the startup of the petrochemical complex.   

Other Operating Income/Expenses: net expense of R$42 million in the quarter, reflecting the depreciation and maintenance of the industrial plants due to the ramp-up of the petrochemical complex.

EBITDA: During the ramp-up phase of its operations, Braskem Idesa posted positive EBITDA of R$7 million in 2Q16.

 

4   CONSOLIDATED

The consolidated figures are formed by the results from the segments in Brazil, USA & Europe and Mexico adjusted by eliminations and reclassifications.

Braskem’s consolidated quarterly income statement is presented below:

 

Results by Segment 2Q16
(R$ million)

Net Revenue

COGS

Gross Profit

SG&A

Equity

Other
Revenues
and Costs  

Operating
Profit

Total
Depreciation

EBITDA

Brazil   12,417   (10,012)   2,406   (563)   -   (53)   1,790   (503)   2,293  
Basic Petrochemicals   6,156   (4,943)   1,213   (160)   -   (29)   1,024   (296)   1,320  
Polyolefins and Renewables   5,316   (4,171)   1,144   (315)   -   (21)   808   (112)   920  
Vinyls   736   (728)   8   (56)   -   (2)   (49)   (93)   44  
Chemicals Distribution   210   (170)   40   (33)   -   (1)   7   (1)   8  
United States and Europe   2,298   (1,479)   819   (130)   -   1   690   (55)   745  
México   214   (146)   67   (66)   -   (54)   (53)   (59)   7  
Segments Total   14,929   (11,637)   3,292   (759)   -   (106)   2,427   (617)   3,045  
Other Segments   (44)   40   (5)   1   -   (17)   (20)   0   (21)  
Corporate Unit   -   -   -   (45)    12   (3)   (36)   (18)   (33)  
Consolidated before eliminations   14,885   (11,597)   3,288   (803)     12   (126)   2,371   (635)   2,990  
Eliminations and reclassification   (2,998)   2,965   (34)   34   -   -   (0)   (39)   20  
Braskem Total   11,886   (8,632)   3,254   (769)     12   (126)   2,371   (674)   3,011  

 

The consolidated quarterly income statement for the first six months is presented below:

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Results by Segment 1H16
(R$ million)

Net Revenue

COGS

Gross Profit SG&A

SG&A

Equite

Other
Revenues
and Costs

Operating
Profit

Total
Depreciation

  EBITDA

Brazil   24,419   (19,720)   4,699   (1,121)   -   (96)   3,482   (976)   4,458  
Basic Petrochemicals   12,106   (9,757)   2,349   (315)   -   (62)   1,972   (587)   2,560  
Polyolefins and Renewables   10,408   (8,220)   2,188   (629)   -   (34)   1,525   (223)   1,749  
Vinyls   1,482   (1,404)   78   (111)   -   (2)   (35)   (163)   128  
Chemicals Distribution   424   (339)   85   (67)   -   1   19   (3)   22  
United States and Europe   4,833   (3,103)   1,730   (252)   -   3   1,480   (120)   1,600  
México   334   (264)   70   (94)   -   (55)   (80)   (60)   (20)  
Segments Total   29,586   (23,087)   6,499   (1,468)   -   (148)   4,882   (1,156)   6,038  
Other Segments   6   (7)   (1)   (2)   -   (19)   (22)   1   (23)  
Corporate Unit   -   -   -   (65)     13 (23)   (75)   (35)   (53)  
Consolidated before eliminations   29,592   (23,095)   6,498   (1,535)     13 (191)   4,786   (1,190)   5,962  
Eliminations and reclassification   (5,534)   5,538   4   54       58   (66)   106  
Braskem Total   24,058   (17,557)   6,501   (1,480)     13   (191)   4,844   (1,256)   6,068  

 

Income Statement (R$ million)   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Change   Change   1H16   1H15   Change  
CONSOLIDATED   (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)   (D)   (E)   (D)/(E)  
Net Revenue   11,886   12,172   11,592   -2%   3%   24,058   21,787   10%  
Cost of Good Sold   (8,632)   (8,925)   (8,828)   -3%   -2%   (17,557)   (17,418)   1%  
Gross Profit   3,254   3,247   2,764   0%   18%   6,501   4,369   49%  
Gross Margin   27%   27%   24%   -   -   27%   20%   -  
SG&A   (769)   (711)   (603)   8%   28%   (1,480)   (1,201)   23%  
Other Operating Income (expenses)   (126)   (65)   (50)   -   -   (191)   (90)   112%  
Consolidated EBITDA   3,011   3,058   2,610   -2%   15%   6,068   4,094   48%  
Consolidated EBITDA Margin   25%   25%   23%   0.2 p.p.   2.8 p.p.   25%   19%   6.4 p.p.  
Net Revenue - US$ million   3,388   3,113   3,773   9%   -10%   6,502   7,334   -11%  
Cost of Goods Sold - US$ million   (2,461)   (2,281)   (2,874)   8%   -14%   (7,203)   (8,763)   -18%  
Consolidated EBITDA - US$ million   858   780   850   10%   1%   1,638   1,357   21%  

 

§ Net Revenue

In 2Q16, Braskem’s consolidated net revenue was US$3,388 million, down 10% from 2Q15, reflecting the lower prices for resins and basic petrochemicals in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue increased 3%, impacted primarily by the 14% average Brazilian real depreciation between the periods.

In 2Q16, the international market (USA, Europe, exports from Brazil and Braskem Idesa) accounted for 46% of total net revenue (ex-resale of naphtha and condensate), advancing 2 p.p. on the previous quarter, due to: (i) the startup of the petrochemical complex in Mexico; and (ii) higher export volumes from Brazil.

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In the first six months of the year, Braskem posted consolidated net revenue of US$6,502 million, down 11% from 1H15, which is mainly explained by: (i) lower sales volumes in Brazil, which were partially offset by higher resin exports and sales from the United States and Europe; and (ii) lower resin and basic petrochemical prices in the international market. In Brazilian real, net revenue amounted to R$24,058 million, increasing 10% from 1H15, which is mainly explained by the average 25% Brazilian real depreciation between the periods.

 

§ Cost of goods sold

Cost of goods sold (COGS) in 2Q16 amounted to US$2,461 million, down 14% from 2Q15, mainly due to the lower prices for feedstock in international market.

The ARA naphtha price reference, which accounted for 44% of total COGS in 2Q16, stood at US$400/ton in the international market, down 26% compared to 2Q15 (US$538/ton).

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The average price of propylene, which accounted for 16% of total COGS in 2Q16, fell in all markets compared to 2Q15. The average price of USG propylene, the reference for propylene supply to PP plants in the United States, averaged US$720/ton, a decrease of 22% from 2Q15. The average price of European propylene, the reference for propylene supply to PP plants in Europe, averaged US$715/ton in 2Q16, down 34% from 2Q15.

In Brazilian real, consolidated COGS in 2Q16 came to R$8,632 million, down 2% from 2Q15, with the lower raw material prices offsetting the 14% average local-currency depreciation between the periods.

 

 

In 1H16, consolidated COGS amounted to US$4,742 million, down 19% from 1H15, influenced by the lower prices for feedstock in international markets.

The ARA naphtha price reference averaged US$360/ton in the international market, down 28% compared to 1H15 (US$503/ton).

The USG propylene price reference averaged US$720/ton in the international market, down 30% compared to 1H15 (US$1,007/ton). The Europe propylene price averaged US$677/ton, down 32% compared to 1H15 (US$1,000/ton).

The prices of ethane and propane, the feedstock used by the Rio de Janeiro cracker, registered declines between 1H16 and 1H15. The USG ethane reference price averaged US$134/ton, while the USG propane price averaged US$229/ton, representing declines of 3% and 11%, respectively.

In Brazilian real, consolidated COGS in 1H16 amounted to R$17,557 million, up 1% from 1H15, reflecting the 25% average Brazilian real depreciation between the periods.

 

§ SG&A Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding expenses at Braskem Idesa) came to R$678 million in 2Q16, representing a decrease of 2% from 1Q16 and an increase of 14% from 2Q15.

 

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SG&A
R$ Million   2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   Chg.   Chg.  
  (A)   (B)   (C)   (A)/(B)   (A)/(C)  
General and Administrative Expenses   414   391   342   6%   21%  
Braskem   350   390   342   -10%   2%  
Braskem Idesa   77   12   8   532%   838%  
Eliminações   (13)   (11)   (8)   0   1  
Selling Expenses   356   320   260   11%   37%  
Braskem   328   304   252   8%   30%  
Braskem Idesa   28   16   9   69%   212%  
Eliminações   -   -   -   -   -  
Total SG&A   769   711   603   8%   28%  
Braskem   678   694   594   -2%   14%  
Braskem Idesa   104   28   17   267%   512%  
Eliminações   (13)   (11)   (8)   0   1  

Selling expenses increased 8% compared to 1Q16, due to the higher sales volume and higher expenses with logistics and storage. Compared to 2Q15, the 30% increase was due to the effects from the local-currency depreciation against the U.S. dollar on the expenses of the international businesses translated into Brazilian real, as well as the 9% growth in resins total sales volume.

General and administrative expenses (excluding Braskem Idesa) in 2Q16 descreased 10% to 1Q16. In relation to 2Q15, these expenses increased 2%, due to: (i) Brazilian real depreciation against the U.S. dollar; (ii) wage increases; and (iii) expenses with external consulting.

 

§ EBITDA

In 2Q16, Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA 8 amounted to US$858 million, growing 1% from the year-ago period. In Brazilian real, EBITDA increased 15% compared to 2Q15 to R$3,011 million. The main factors contributing to this performance were: (i) higher sales volume in all markets; (ii) better spreads for PP in the United States and Europe; (iii) higher availability of feedstock at the gas-based cracker in Rio de Janeiro; (iv) continued good performance of the United States and Europe operations; and (v) average Brazilian real depreciation of 14% between the periods.

EBITDA margin excluding naphtha and condensate resales stood at 26.1%, expanding 1.8 p.p. compared to 2Q15.


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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In 1H16, Braskem’s consolidated EBITDA amounted to US$1,638 million, up 21% from 1H15, due to: (i) higher international spreads for basic petrochemicals and the international businesses; (ii) higher exports volumes from Brazil and sales by the international businesses; and (iii) better PP spreads in the United States and Europe. In Brazilian real, EBITDA in the first six months came to R$6,068 million, increasing 48% from 1H15, due to the average 25% Brazilian real depreciation between the periods.

EBITDA margin excluding naphtha and condensate resales stood at 26.3%, expanding 6.3 p.p. compared to 1H15.

§ Net Financial Result

With the startup of the petrochemical complex in Mexico, as from 2Q16, the financial result of Braskem Idesa will no longer be capitalized, but rather consolidated in the Company’s results.

Therefore, to improve the presentation of the financial result, we present both consolidated and unconsolidated analyses of Braskem Idesa.

 

Consolidated Financial Result ex-Braskem Idesa

The consolidated financial result ex-Braskem Idesa in 2Q16 was a net expense of R$1,252 million, down R$142 million from 1Q16 and up R$765 million from 2Q15, which is explained by:

§   Financial expenses: financial expenses decreased R$282 million compared to 1Q16, mainly due to the positive effect from the 11% Brazilian real appreciation between the periods on the consolidated net exposure, excluding the balance of liabilities designated as hedge accounting. This effect partially offset the recording on the income statement of export hedge accounting in the amount of R$345 million in 2Q16.

Compared to 2Q15, the financial expense increased by R$289 million, due to the effects from the 3% Brazilian real depreciation on the consolidated net exposure, already excluding the expenses with the exchange variation of liabilities designated as hedge accounting.

§   Financial income: expense of R$347 million in 2Q16, up R$140 million compared to 1Q16, due to the end-of-period Brazilian real appreciation between the two quarters, which affected the cash balance in U.S. dollar when translated into Brazilian real.

In the first six months of the year, the net financial result was an expense of R$2,646 million, increasing R$1,714 million compared to 1H15.

The following table shows the composition of Braskem’s consolidated net financial result ex-Braskem Idesa:

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R$ million  

2Q16  

1Q16  

2Q15  

1H16  

1H15  

 
Financial Expenses   (905)   (1,187)   (616)   (2,091)   (1,769)  
Interest Expenses   (396)   (430)   (343)   (826)   (773)  
Monetary Variation (MV)   (104)   (105)   (89)   (209)   (174)  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   (176)   (403)   25   (579)   (395)  
Net Interest on Fiscal Provisions   (18)   (28)   8   (46)   (22)  
Others   (211)   (220)   (216)   (431)   (406)  
Financial Revenue   (347)   (207)   129   (554)   838  
Interest   171   186   74   357   273  
Monetary Variation (MV)   81   41   27   122   57  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   (609)   (447)   12   (1,056)   482  
Others   9   13   15   23   26  
Net Financial Result   (1,252)   (1,394)   (487)   (2,646)   (932)  
 

R$ million  

2Q16  

1Q16  

2Q15  

1H16  

1H15  

 
Net Financial Result   (1,252)   (1,394)   (487)   (2,646)   (932)  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   (784)   (851)   37   (1,635)   87  
Monetary Variation (MV)   (23)   (64)   (62)   (87)   (116)  
Net Financial Result Excluding FX and MV   (445)   (479)   (461)   (924)   (903)  

 

Financial Result - Braskem Idesa

Braskem Idesa’s financial result in 2Q16 was a net expense of R$664 million, impacted by:

·          Adoption of the recognition in the financial result of capitalized interest and export hedge accounting (R$14 million).

·          Effect from the 7.4% depreciation in the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar in the period on the outstanding balance of the loan with the shareholders of Braskem Idesa.

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

 

R$ million  

2Q16  

1Q16  

2Q15  

1H16  

1H15  
 
Financial Expenses   (678)   (61)   (43)   (739)   (85)  
Interest Expenses   (181)   5   20   (176)   25  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   (481)   (58)   (39)   (539)   (71)  
Others   (16)   (8)   (24)   (24)   (37)  
Financial Revenue   14   16   39   30   53  
Interest   0   1   1   1   2  
Monetary Variation (MV)   0   1   6   1   15  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   14   14   32   28   36  
Others   (0)   (0)   0   (0)   0  
Net Financial Result   (664)   (46)   (4)   (709)   (33)  
 

R$ million  

2Q16  

1Q16  

2Q15  

1H16  

1H15  

 
Net Financial Result   (664)   (46)   (4)   (709)   (33)  
Foreign Exchange Variation (FX)   (467)   (44)   (7)   (511)   (36)  
Monetary Variation (MV)   0   1   6   1   13  
Net Financial Result Excluding FX and MV   (196)   (3)   (2)   (199)   (10)  

 

§ Net Income

Consolidated net income in 2Q16 amounted to R$281 million, down 73 % from 2Q15, reflecting the effects from the net financial result. Parent Company net income (attributable to the shareholders of the Company) came to R$413 million, down 62% from 2Q15.

In the six-month period, net income amounted to R$1,028 million, down 18 % from 1H15. Parent Company net income came to R$1,188 million, down 12% from 1H15, which represents earnings per share (excluding treasury shares) of R$1. 49 .

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§ Liquidity and Capital Resources:

 

Debt
R$ million  
jun/16
(A)
mar/16
(B)
jun/15
(C)
Chg.
(A)/(B)  
Chg.
(A)/(C)  
Gross Debt   24,501     26,419     22,736     -7%   8%  
in R$   5,508   22%   5,664   21%   6,054   27%   -3%   -9%  
in US$   18,993   78%   20,755   79%   16,683   73%   -8%   14%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   6,676     7,434     4,570     -10%   46%  
in R$   2,631   39%   2,482   33%   1,543   34%   6%   70%  
in US$   4,045   61%   4,952   67%   3,027   66%   -18%   34%  
Net Debt   17,825     18,984     18,166     -6%   -2%  
in R$   2,876   16%   3,181   17%   4,510   25%   -10%   -36%  
in US$   14,948   84%   15,803   83%   13,656   75%   -5%   9%  
Net Debt / EBITDA   1.56x     1.72x     2.59x     -9%   -40%  
Dollar - end of the period   3.21     3.56     3.10     -10%   3%  
Debt
US$ million  
jun/16
(A)
mar/16
(B)
jun/15
(C)
Chg.
(A)/(B)  
Chg.
(A)/(C)  
Gross Debt   7,633     7,423     7,328     3%   4%  
in R$   1,716   22%   1,591   21%   1,951   27%   8%   -12%  
in US$   5,917   78%   5,832   79%   5,377   73%   1%   10%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   2,080     2,089     1,473     0%   41%  
in R$   820   39%   698   33%   497   34%   18%   65%  
in US$   1,260   61%   1,391   67%   975   66%   -9%   29%  
Net Debt   5,553     5,334     5,855     4%   -5%  
in R$   896   16%   894   17%   1,454   25%   0%   -38%  
in US$   4,657   84%   4,440   83%   4,401   75%   5%   6%  
Net Debt / EBITDA   1.79x     1.72x     2.27x     4%   -21%  
Note: the table above does not consider the debt of US$ 3.2 billion related to the Mexico project because it was financed under  
a project finance and, therefore, must be repaid with the project's own cash generation. The Mexico's project cash is also not  
considered.                  

 

On June 30, 2016, the Company’s consolidated gross debt (excluding the balance of the project finance debt of Braskem Idesa of US$3.2 billion) was US$7,633 million, increasing 3% and 4% from the gross debt on March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

The balance of cash and cash equivalents amounted to US$2,080 million, in line with the balance at the end of 1Q16 and 41% lower than the balance on June 30, 2015. This balance excludes the following: (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 of Braskem Idesa of US$20 million.

In this scenario, Braskem registered consolidated net debt ex-Braskem Idesa in 2Q16 of US$5,553 million, or US$219 million higher than in the previous quarter and US$302 million lower than on June 30, 2016. In Brazilian real, consolidated net debt ex-Braskem Idesa fell 6% compared to 1Q16, mainly driven by the end-of-period Brazilian real appreciation of 9.8% between the quarters. At the end of the period, 84% of net debt was denominated in U.S. dollar.

Financial leverage, as measured by the ratio of net debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, ended the quarter at 1.79 times, up 4% from 1Q16 and down 21% from 2Q15. In Brazilian real, the leverage ratio stood at 1.56 times, down 9% from 1Q16, influenced positively by the currency appreciation in the quarter.

 

On June 30, 2016, the average debt maturity was 14.7 years. The average debt cost on June 30, 2016 was 6.02% in U.S. dollar and 10.63% in Brazilian real, compared to 6.09% and 10.67%, respectively, in the prior quarter.

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 were not used in the period and do not include any restrictive covenants on withdrawals during times of Material Adverse Change (MAC Clause).

Braskem’s level of liquidity, with a cash position of R$6,676 million, is sufficient to cover the payment of all debt maturing over the next 33 months. Considering the stand-by credit facilities, this coverage is 38 months.

Braskem’s debt maturity profile on June 30, 2016 was as follows:

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§ 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).

o     Standard & Poor’s (S&P) : In February 2016, S&P downgraded Brazil’s sovereign rating to BB on the global scale and reaffirmed the negative outlook. Despite the sovereign downgrade, Braskem’s rating on the global scale was reaffirmed at BBB- with a negative outlook.

o     Moody’s : Moody’s also downgraded Brazil’s sovereign rating and reaffirmed the negative outlook, in February 2016. According to the agency’s scale, the rating was downgraded by two notches to Ba2. Following the downgrading of the sovereign rating, Moody’s downgraded Braskem’s rating by one notch to Ba1. Despite the downgrade, its risk rating is still one notch above the sovereign rating.

o     Fitch Ratings (Fitch) : Despite the downgrading of Brazil’s sovereign rating to BB with a negative outlook in May 2016, Fitch reaffirmed Braskem’s global scale rating of BBB- with a negative outlook.

Braskem’s credit rating remaining above the sovereign rating is justified by its: (i) robust cash position; (ii) strong operating cash generation; and (iii) geographic diversification, which reduces the impact from the weak domestic economy.

 

§   Investment 9 :

Braskem invested R$807 million in 2Q16. In the first six months of 2016, investments came to R$1,553 million, as follows:

      i.         Braskem contributions to the Mexico Project: R$942 million (61%);

     ii.         Investments to maintain the operating reliability of plants: R$490 million (32%);

    iii.         Other strategic projects: R$121 million (8%).

Of the R$1,553 million invested in 1H16, R$1,057 million (68%) is related to the operating and strategic investments of the international businesses and to Braskem’s equity contributions to the Mexico Project.

The following table presents a breakdown of investments in U.S. dollar:

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9  Includes the operating investments, maintenance shutdowns and spare parts of Braskem and its subsidiaries and the capital injections/contributions to the Mexico project.


 

 

Investments
Million   1Q16   2Q16   1H16   2016e  
Operational (R$)   189   25%   301   37%   490   32%   1,797   49%  
Brazil (R$)   186     292     479     1,595    
United States and Europe (US$)   1     6     7     48    
Mexico (R$)   516   69%   426   53%   942   61%   1,327   36%  
Mexico (US$)   129     121     250     329    
Strategic Projects (R$)   42   6%   79   10%   121   8%   537   15%  
Brazil (R$)   5     13     18     255    
United States and Europe (US$)   10     17     26     69    
Total (R$)   746   100%   807   100%   1,553   100%   3,661   100%  
Brazil (R$)   191     305     496     1,850    
Mexico, United States and Europe (US$)   140     143     283     447    

 

4   VALUE DRIVERS:

UTEC:

The project includes investments of approximately US$35 million for the production of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene resin UTEC in La Porte, Texas. The plant in the United States will complement the production capacity of the existing UTEC line in Brazil at the petrochemical complex in Camaçari.

Developed using 100% Brazilian technology, UTEC resin has applications across a wide range of industries, such as oil drilling and construction.

Clients have already been prospected and the Company expects to export the resin to destinations such as Europe, India and China.

The plant’s startup is slated for the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

Feedstock flexibility project in Bahia:

With investment of R$380 million, the project will enable the cracker in Bahia to use ethane for up to 15% of its feedstock. The investment also includes the retrofitting of the plant and adaptation of the port infrastructure, and is scheduled to start operating in the second half of 2017.

To supply the feedstock, the Company signed an agreement with an affiliate of Enterprise Products for the purchase of ethane imported from the United States. The agreement has a term of 10 years and prices based on the Mont Belvieu international price reference. 

The project continued to advance in the quarter, with the following milestones achieved:

·          Basic Engineering 100% concluded;

·          Engineering Detailing and management of Procurement of critical items is advancing on schedule;

·          Conclusion of analyses of the competitiveness of suppliers.

 

Cost-cutting program

Braskem launched a cost-cutting program in 2015, with 11 work fronts and over 200 Braskem Team Members engaged in identifying opportunities. These opportunities include improving processes and optimizing the scope and structure.

With potential savings of R$400 million on a recurring basis, Braskem’s cost-cutting program delivered an effective gain of R$104 million in 2Q16. To date, the program has delivered an effective gain of R$173 million and a recurring gain of R$289 million, after completion of 53% of the initiatives. The gains were captured mainly from the reduction of fixed and variable costs and the optimization of investments. The expectation is for the program to achieve a recurring gain of approximately R$350 million by year-end.

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Innovation and Technology:

In keeping with its strategy to meet the needs of its clients, Braskem invests in innovation and technology, with a new EVA laboratory at its Technology and Innovation Center in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul and the construction of a PP laboratory in Europe.

Innovation & Technology Laboratory in Europe:

Braskem Europe will invest approximately €5 million to build an innovation and technology laboratory at the site in Wesseling, Germany, which is located adjacent to its polypropylene plant.

With the investment, Braskem Europe estimates reductions in expenses with outsourced technical and laboratory analysis services, and an improvement in the contribution margin of its resins, due to: (i) enhancement of the product development process; and (ii) possibility of offering technical analysis services to clients.

EVA Laboratory at Triunfo TIC:

In June, Braskem invested R$500,000 in a new laboratory for EVA processing located at its Technology and Innovation Center (TIC) in the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex. The laboratory will develop new applications and provide clients with support for the development of their own formulations, with the goal of: (i) accelerating the development of new technologies for the footwear industry; and (ii) reducing expenses with outsourced technical and laboratory analysis services.

 

Sustainable development

Braskem continues to focus on strengthening its contribution to sustainable development, mitigating risks and seeking shared value creation. In this context, the highlights in the second quarter of 2016 included:

·          Climate change : Green PE has become the first product in Brazil’s petrochemical industry to have its carbon footprint certified by the new Product Carbon Footprint Measuring and Certification System of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT). The measurement confirmed the negative footprint of Green PE (-2.11 kg of CO2e per kg of product), i.e. it helps remove these gases from the atmosphere.

·          Water efficiency : Braskem assessed the risk of supply shortages at its industrial units in Bahia (BA), Rio Grande do Sul (RS), São Paulo (SP) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), considering the current and future scenario for water scarcity, through a study conducted with the consulting firm Trucost. Braskem is constantly reviewing its water reuse targets and always working with clients to develop solutions using plastics to improve the efficiency of irrigation in agriculture.

·          Diversity : Braskem became a signatory to the Pro Gender and Race Equality Program of Brazil’s federal government.

 

·          Recognition : Braskem’s initiative to maximize the use of videoconferencing to reduce business travel was featured in the study “Sustainability in Information Technology" in the periodical Insight Case Studies published by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). In 2015 alone, the Company saved R$4.1 million by holding 3,270 videoconferences, which avoided 1,238 tons in GHG emissions (CO2e).

 

Other Events

Allegations

In early March 2015, in connection with Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato) by Brazilian Federal Police, statements made by defendants in judicial proceedings of a criminal nature were made public, in which Braskem, certain former managers and one former executive were mentioned in allegations asserting that improper payments were made in exchange for favorable treatment in connection with certain feedstock supply agreements entered into with Petrobras.

 

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In light of said facts, the Company's Management and Board of Directors immediately approved the engagement of law firms with vast experience in similar cases in the United States and Brazil to conduct an independent internal investigation into said allegations.

Through said firms, Braskem voluntarily contacted the agencies regulating the capital markets in Brazil (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil - CVM) and the United States (Securities and Exchange Commission – SEC), as well as the U.S. Department of Justice – DoJ, to advise them of the launch of the Investigation.

The Expert Firms report directly to an Ad Hoc committee of the Board of Directors of the Company and to the applicable authorities. The Company, through the Expert Firms, has maintained frequent contact and cooperated with said authorities. The cooperation of the Company with said authorities included voluntarily producing documents, responding to requests for documents, including formal requests by the SEC (subpoena) in February and July 2016, as well as an official request by the Office of the Federal Controller General in July 2016.

In this context, the Company will begin dialogues with the DoJ and the SEC to clarify additional allegations of unlawful acts arising in connection with the investigations involving third parties. The future flow of information between the Company, the DoJ and the SEC, as well as any information obtained during the Investigation but not yet verified by the firms conducting the Investigation, may confirm the allegations of said unlawful acts.

At this time, the Company is unable to measure the extent to which the eventual confirmation of said allegations, any parallel investigations or any agreement with the applicable authorities may affect the Company and the resources needed to remedy such matters.

For complete information on this topic, see note 18 (a) of the Quarterly Information (ITR) for the period ended June 30, 2016.

 

Class actions

A class action has been filed with the U.S. courts by the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust, as Lead Plaintiff, alleging that the Company has made misrepresentations and/or omissions in certain filings at the SEC that allegedly concealed the existence of improper payments. The Company engaged an expert U.S. law firm to represent it and filed its initial defense (motion to dismiss) on July 6, 2016.

The Company cannot predict the outcome of this process. The Company may be cited as defendant in other lawsuits. Furthermore, the Company may be required, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify directors, officers and employees who are defendants in lawsuits such as these. Such lawsuit has demanded significant time and dedication from the Management of the Company. Moreover, the Company may also incur financial obligations that could have a material adverse effect on its businesses, reputation, financial situation and results of its operations, as well as on the liquidity and trading price of its securities.

 

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4   OUTLOOK

In July, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the latest version of its World Economic Outlook. According to the international organization, many uncertainties persist with regard to United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and world GDP growth was revised from 3.2% to 3.1% for 2016 and from 3.5% to 3.4% for 2017.

For developed countries, the IMF revised downwards its GDP growth forecast for 2016 by 0.2% to 1.8%, due to uncertainties with the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. In the United States, despite the effect from the United Kingdom’s exit projected to be neutral, GDP growth in the first quarter was lower than expected, which led the forecast for 2016 to be revised downward by 0.2% to 2.2%.

In the euro zone, GDP growth in the first quarter was better than expected, reflecting the stronger domestic demand with an impact on the level of investment. In view of the scenario, the GDP growth forecast for this year was revised to 1.7%.

In Brazil, data for the first quarter indicate that consumer and business confidence have already reached their lowest level and the results for the period were better than expected. Accordingly, the expectations are now calling for a less severe recession this year and for the economy to post positive GDP growth in 2017, despite the still-uncertain outlook for the country's political scenario.

In the petrochemical industry, the expectation is for spreads to remain at healthy levels in 2016. Some volatility is possible, especially in the Asian market, with the new PP capacities coming online in China, which is counterbalanced by a more a more positive scenario in the U.S. PP market. This scenario becomes more challenging starting in 2018, when a more relevant volume of gas-based PE capacities will come online in the United States.

In this context, Braskem’s strategy continues to be based on (i) diversifying its feedstock and geographic profile; (ii) strengthening its relations with Clients; (iii) developing Brazil’s petrochemical and plastics chain; (iv) capturing operating efficiency gains; (v) while maintaining the company’s financial health and cost discipline.

Another important highlight was the commissioning of the Mexico Project, which incorporates important feedstock and geographic diversification into the Company’s asset portfolio. The Company, following the startup of the petrochemical complex, began to report the Mexico unit as one of its operating segments. In the second half of this year, the unit will focus on completing the performance tests and production grades and consequently stabilizing production of the petrochemical complex.

In line with its strategy to cut expenses, Braskem will continue to implement its cost-cutting program, with potential recurring annual savings of R$400 million, whose benefits should be fully attained in 2017.

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

 

 

 

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EXHIBITS LIST:

 

EXHIBIT I:

Consolidated Statement of Operations

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EXHIBIT II:

EBITDA Calculation

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EXHIBIT III:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

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EXHIBIT IV:

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

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EXHIBIT V:

Production Volume

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EXHIBIT VI:

Sales Volume - Domestic Market

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­EXHIBIT VII:

Sales Volume - Export Market

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EXHIBIT VIII:

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
(R$ million)
Income Statement (R$ million)
CONSOLIDATED  
2Q16
(A)  
1Q16
(B)  
2Q15
(C)  
Change
(A)/(B)  
Change
(A)/(C)  
1H16
(D)  
1H15
(E)  
Change
(D)/(E)  
Gross Revenue   13,727   14,139   13,220   -3%   4%   27,866   25,159   11%  
Net Revenue   11,886   12,172   11,592   -2%   3%   24,058   21,787   10%  
Cost of Good Sold   (8,632)   (8,925)   (8,828)   -3%   -2%   (17,557)   (17,418)   1%  
Gross Profit   3,254   3,247   2,764   0%   18%   6,501   4,369   49%  
Selling Expenses   (356)   (320)   (260)   11%   37%   (675)   (522)   29%  
General and Administrative Expenses   (414)   (391)   (342)   6%   21%   (805)   (679)   19%  
Other Net Operating Income (expenses)   (126)   (65)   (50)   95%   153%   (191)   (90)   -  
Investment in Subsidiary and Associated Companies   12   2   8   -   -   13   10   -  
Operating Profit Before Financial Result   2,371   2,473   2,119   -4%   12%   4,844   3,088   57%  
Net Financial Result   (1,884)   (1,475)   (616)   28%   206%   (3,359)   (1,205)   179%  
Profit Before Tax and Social Contribution   487   998   1,503   -51%   -68%   1,484   1,883   -21%  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   (206)   (251)   (449)   -18%   -54%   (457)   (624)   -27%  
Net Profit   281   747   1,055   -62%   -73%   1,028   1,259   -18%  
Earnings Per Share   0.52   0.97   1.38   -   -   1.49   1.69   -12%  

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT II
EBITDA Calculation
(R$ million)
 
 
EBITDA Statement
CONSOLIDATED  
2Q16
(A)  
1Q16
(B)  
2Q15
(C)  
Change
(A)/(B)  
Change
(A)/(C)  
1H16
(D)  
1H15
(E)  
Change
(D)/(E)  
Net Profit   281   747   1,055   -62%   -73%   1,028   1,259   -18%  
Income Tax / Social Contribution   206   251   449   -18%   -54%   457   624   -27%  
Financial Result   1,884   1,475   616   28%   206%   3,359   1,205   179%  
Depreciation, amortization and depletion   673   583   494   15%   36%   1,256   1,013   24%  
  Cost   577   542   451   6%   28%   1,119   932   20%  
  Expenses   96   41   43   135%   122%   136   82   67%  
Basic EBITDA   3,043   3,056   2,614   0%   16%   6,099   4,101   49%  
Provisions for the impairment of long-lived assets (i)   (21)   3   4   -   -   (85)   (63)   -  
Results from equity investments (ii)   (12)   (2)   (8)   -   -   (13)   (10)   -  
Others (iii)   -   -   -   -   -   67   67   -  
Adjusted EBITDA   3,011   3,058   2,610   -2%   15%   6,068   4,094   48%  
EBITDA Margin   25.3%   25.1%   22.5%   0.2 p.p.   2.8 p.p.   25.2%   18.8%   6.4 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.        
(iii)   Adjustments made in 4Q15 because they do not impact operating cash generation as per the Company’s understanding:  
  (a) provision for retirees’ health plan (Note 21.2.1) in the amount of R$54 million; and (b) provision related to the action  
  for payment of dividends at Polialden Petroquímica S.A. (subsidiary merged in 2006).        

 

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EXHIBIT III
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(R$ million)
 
ASSETS 06/30/2016
(A)  
03/31/2016
(B)  
Change
(A)/(B)  
Current   15,444   16,422   -6%  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   6,741   7,524   -10%  
Marketable Securities/Held for Trading   428   1   30509%  
Accounts Receivable   2,085   2,309   -10%  
Inventories   5,031   5,145   -2%  
Recoverable Taxes   771   1,082   -29%  
Other Receivables   387   362   7%  
Non Current   37,152   40,433   -8%  
Marketable Securities/ Held-to-Maturity   0   37   -100%  
Compulsory Deposits and Escrow Accounts   280   278   1%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   1,551   2,364   -34%  
Taxes Recoverable   1,299   1,273   2%  
Insurance claims   69   70   0%  
Investments   82   78   5%  
Property, Plant and Equipament   30,372   32,837   -8%  
Intangible Assets   2,835   2,834   0%  
Others   664   662   0%  
Total Assets   52,595   56,855   -7%  
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 06/30/2016
(A)  
03/31/2016
(B)  
Change
(A)/(B)  
 
Current   12,512   14,470   -14%  
Suppliers   7,782   9,047   -14%  
Financing   2,645   2,262   17%  
Project Finance   464   392   18%  
Derivatives   33   44   -25%  
Salary and Payroll Charges   412   675   -39%  
Dividends and Interest on Equity   2   754   -100%  
Taxes Payable   595   811   -27%  
Advances from Customers   73   114   -37%  
Sundry Provisions   70   72   -3%  
Post-employment Benefit   0   0   0%  
Other Payable   437   300   46%  
Non Current   35,210   38,743   -9%  
Suppliers   139   101   38%  
Financing   21,037   23,117   -9%  
Project Finance   9,898   11,040   -10%  
Derivatives   959   1,142   -16%  
Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution   659   700   -6%  
Taxes Payable   30   30   0%  
Sundry Provisions   683   671   2%  
Other Payable   92   213   -57%  
Intercompany Loan   1,574   1,580   0%  
Others   139   149   -7%  
Shareholders' Equity   4,874   3,642   34%  
Capital   8,043   8,043   0%  
Capital Reserve   232   232   0%  
Profit Reserves   2,635   2,882   -9%  
Treasury Shares   (50)   (50)   0%  
Other Comprehensive Income*   (6,316)   (7,555)   -16%  
Retained Earnings   1,202   782   -  
Non Controlling Interest on Braskem Idesa   (872)   (692)   26%  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   52,595   56,855   -7%  
 
* Includes the exchange variation of financial liabilities designated as hedge accounting (Note 14.3 to the Financial Statements).  

 

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EXHIBIT IV
Cash Flow Statement
(R$ million)
 

Cash Flow  

2Q16   1Q16   2Q15   1H16   1H15  
 
Profit Before Income Tax and Social Contribution   487   998   1,503   1,484   1,883  
Adjust for Net Income Restatement            
Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion   673   583   494   1,256   1,013  
Equity Result   (12)   (2)   (8)   (13)   (10)  
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Variation, Net   591   387   470   978   1,636  
Provision for losses - fixed assets   (7)   20   2   13   5  
Cash Generation before Working Capital   1,733   1,985   2,461   3,718   4,528  
Operating Working Capital Variation            
Market Securities   (427)   17   9   (409)   17  
Account Receivable   208   434   561   642   (57)  
Recoverable Taxes   371   316   282   687   573  
Inventories   96   413   (493)   510   85  
Advanced Expenses   (0)   8   32   8   37  
Other Account Receivables   (17)   (8)   224   (25)   (28)  
Suppliers   (481)   (1,871)   (1,703)   (2,351)   (1,254)  
Advances from Customers   (42)   (5)   (31)   (47)   (23)  
Taxes Payable   187   (208)   (67)   (22)   63  
Other Account Payables   (211)   32   (211)   (179)   (251)  
Other Provisions   10   (5)   (39)   5   (67)  
Operating Cash Flow   1,426   1,109   1,025   2,535   3,622  
Interest Paid   (427)   (259)   (465)   (686)   (815)  
Income Tax and Social Contribution   (573)   (95)   (40)   (668)   (50)  
Net Cash provided by operating activities   426   755   520   1,181   2,756  
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets   0   0   0   0   1  
Additions to Fixed Assets   (718)   (751)   (1,012)   (1,470)   (1,828)  
Additions to Intangible Assets   (12)   (5)   (9)   (16)   (10)  
Financial Assets Held to Maturity   38   -   (0)   38   (0)  
Cash used in Investing Activities   (692)   (756)   (1,020)   (1,447)   (1,837)  
Obtained Borrowings   1,196   895   2,157   2,090   3,910  
Payment of Borrowings   (1,044)   (1,049)   (1,447)   (2,093)   (3,420)  
Repurchase of Shares   -   -   -   -   (1)  
Dividends   (999)   (0)   (482)   (999)   (482)  
Cash used in Financing Activities   (847)   (154)   229   (1,001)   6  
Exchange Variation on Cash of Foreign Subsidiaries and Jointly Controlled Companies   331   238   21   569   (98)  
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (783)   84   (250)   (699)   828  
Represented by            
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The Beginning of The Period   7,524   7,440   5,071   7,440   3,993  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at The End of The Period   6,741   7,524   4,821   6,741   4,821  
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (783)   84   (250)   (699)   828  

 

 

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EXHIBIT V
Production Volume
 

PRODUCTION CONSOLIDATED

 

 

tons  

1Q15  

2Q15  

3Q15  

4Q15  

1Q16  

2Q16  

 
Polyolefins              
PE's   654,264   684,594   686,812   623,150   629,737   699,663  
PP   347,108   412,277   366,656   384,322   408,228   387,043  
Total   1,001,372   1,096,871   1,053,467   1,007,472   1,037,965   1,086,706  
 
Vinyls              
PVC   132,354   130,028   133,080   146,836   125,906   148,604  
Caustic Soda   102,814   103,697   115,303   114,372   105,727   102,071  
Chlorine   11,665   10,962   -   -   12,160   11,625  
Total   246,832   244,686   248,383   261,208   243,793   262,300  
 
Basic Petrochemicals              
Ethylene   826,657   872,465   871,006   786,949   831,422   880,739  
Propylene   346,739   359,202   354,720   329,135   341,327   367,036  
High Purity Propane   974   927   768   835   1,021   692  
Butadiene   92,137   105,898   101,279   89,959   100,802   106,708  
Paraxylene   39,561   48,461   50,828   41,136   51,230   50,420  
Benzene   169,339   166,077   174,966   156,593   165,845   170,399  
Toluene   35,912   36,958   35,328   26,411   32,666   27,916  
Orthoxylene   16,800   14,272   10,862   7,774   13,987   12,329  
Isoprene   4,836   4,634   5,005   5,122   3,912   3,309  
Butene 1   14,531   16,241   19,318   16,364   11,746   16,879  
Dicyclopentadien   5,993   6,157   6,743   4,526   4,702   3,544  
Hydrogen   1,231   1,273   1,659   1,159   1,015   1,490  
ETBE/ MTBE   77,192   75,837   77,765   75,740   74,978   91,146  
Aromatic Chain (RAP)   29,906   35,912   36,274   26,827   30,898   35,864  
Piperylene   5,898   5,917   6,409   5,742   5,111   4,614  
Gasoil   34,727   16,509   11,193   17,158   16,239   9,782  
C4 Heavies   10,325   9,293   9,043   6,865   7,084   9,909  
BTE Fuel Oil   20,281   27,019   26,963   25,480   21,819   21,206  
Unilene   3,522   3,186   3,983   942   1,708   3,600  
PIB   6,542   4,768   5,600   2,958   4,889   4,043  
Mixed Xylenes   16,363   14,249   15,497   16,857   16,472   13,601  
AB9 Solvent   10,659   9,821   7,989   5,483   6,663   3,284  
Coperaf1   16,359   9,624   6,172   2,413   1,632   5,842  
Aguarras   6,486   5,020   5,744   2,637   5,313   4,062  
Fuel   220,979   192,088   174,938   180,928   245,558   213,330  
Aromatic C7C8   7,269   13,256   19,682   4,182   5,867   391  
Cumene   47,395   57,857   54,896   42,931   56,553   36,935  
Nonene   4,080   5,003   4,657   2,556   5,181   4,142  
Tetramer   3,062   3,831   5,781   2,318   4,759   4,249  
Other Basic Petrochemicals   8,072   6,785   6,536   10,099   7,007   8,666  
Total   2,083,827   2,128,540   2,111,604   1,898,079   2,077,406   2,116,126  
 
United States and Europe              
PP   460,866   505,568   490,788   509,806   499,233   513,415  
 
Mexico              
PE   -   -   -   -   -   83,538  

 

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EXHIBIT VI
Sales Volume - Domestic Market – Main Products
 
Domestic Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED

tons  

1Q15  

2Q15  

3Q15  

4Q15  

1Q16  

 
Polyolefins            
PE's   487,677   399,158   440,766   378,276   391,425  
PP   312,046   271,065   288,754   255,084   269,267  
Vinyls            
PVC   154,051   121,508   136,254   117,680   119,698  
Caustic Soda   104,364   107,829   114,257   109,248   109,652  
 
Main Basic Petrochemicals            
Ethylene   118,188   130,877   133,089   103,608   127,181  
Propylene   46,552   61,470   72,627   65,431   60,747  
Benzene   108,744   125,209   116,486   114,876   117,216  
Butadiene   57,521   56,109   58,803   47,676   49,832  
Toluene   11,627   8,632   6,528   10,674   11,952  
Paraxylene   26,426   35,481   31,986   34,797   38,185  
Cumene   49,046   57,845   49,296   49,848   49,530  

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT VII

Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products

  

EXHIBIT VII
Sales Volume - Export Market – Main Products
 
Export Market - Sales Volume
CONSOLIDATED
 

tons  

1Q15  

2Q15  

3Q15  

4Q15  

1Q16  

2Q16  

Polyolefins              
PE's   203,664   256,271   274,389   186,721   244,227   275,322  
PP   52,788   113,891   131,106   88,365   136,580   151,072  
Vinyls              
PVC   24   3,187   48,738   13,426   34,256   27,145  
 
Main Basic Petrochemicals              
Ethylene   12,093   12,421   18,217   20,128   23,784   19,637  
Propylene   53,322   40,684   40,375   36,073   19,314   28,340  
Benzene   49,326   49,174   48,396   54,504   57,771   37,211  
Butadiene   34,891   42,917   43,886   43,710   52,907   49,613  
Toluene   37,101   21,788   25,703   19,411   17,291   19,209  
Paraxylene   10,250   14,950   15,342   10,251   5,250   16,396  
Cumeno   -   -   -   -   -   -  
 
United States and Europe              
PP   460,278   493,373   502,293   517,329   499,577   503,980  
 
Mexico              
PE   -   -   -   -   -   54,000  

     

 

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EXHIBIT VIII
Consolidated Net Revenue
 
Net Revenue
 

R$ million  

1Q15  

2Q15  

3Q15  

4Q15  

1Q16  

2Q16  

 
Polyolefins              
Domestic Market   3,582   3,342   3,705   3,402   3,383   3,575  
Export Market   1,024   1,650   1,898   1,382   1,709   1,741  
 
Vinyls              
Domestic Market   637   593   663   679   651   665  
Export Market   0   9   145   41   90   68  
 
Basic Petrochemicals (Most Relevants)            
Domestic Market              
Ethylene/Propylene   446   595   693   564   609   598  
Butadiene   114   119   165   134   116   134  
Cumene   158   141   138   146   142   100  
BTX   344   454   462   452   476   442  
Others   436   288   141   373   583   302  
Export Market              
Ethylene/Propylene   196   164   178   164   142   150  
Butadiene   72   116   152   128   150   160  
BTX   164   221   230   212   180   167  
Others   193   463   725   288   204   460  
 
United States and Europe   1,751   1,985   2,140   2,363   2,535   2,298  
 
México   -   -   -   -   -   213  
 
Resale*   742   903   1,194   1,593   797   402  
Quantiq   193   214   227   241   213   210  
 
Others¹   144   336   307   169   191   202  
Total   10,195   11,592   13,164   12,332   12,172   11,886  
*Naphtha, condensate and crude oil              
¹Includes pre-marketing activity in Mexico until 1Q16            
**BTX = Benzene, Toluene and Paraxylene

     

 


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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 4, 2016
  BRASKEM S.A.
       
       
  By:      /s/     Pedro Van Langendonck Teixeiras de Freitas
   
    Name: Pedro Van Langendonck Teixeiras de Freitas
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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