Braskem acquired Dow's polypropylene business for $323 million, increasing its polypropylene capacity by 1,050 kty. The acquisition includes two plants in Texas and two in Germany. The acquisition makes Braskem the number one polypropylene producer in the US and expands its global footprint. Braskem expects to realize $140 million in synergies from portfolio optimization, improved operations, procurement savings, and logistics optimization. The acquisition does not significantly change Braskem's capital structure or leverage.

1. Acquisition of Dow
Polypropylene Business
Carlos Fadigas
Luiz de Mendonça
Marcelo Lyra
July 2011

2. Forward-looking Statements
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reasonable assumptions, these statements are based on the information currently
available to management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
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made (March 31, 2011) and the Company does not assume any obligation to update them
in light of new information or future developments.
Braskem is not responsible for any transaction or investment decision taken based on the
information in this presentation.
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3. Transaction overview
 On July 27, Braskem acquired Dow’s Polypropylene (PP) business, increasing
its PP capacity by 1,050 kty
 Upon approval of antitrust authorities, Braskem will pay US$323 million for
the business
 Dow PP business: - Spheripol and Unipol technologies
– North America: 50% increase in our capacity in the region
• 2 plants in Texas: Freeport (320 kty) and Seadrift (185 kty)
– Europe:
• 2 plants in Germany: Wesseling (225 kty) and Schkopau (320 kty)
 Rational behind the acquisition
– Polypropylene resins are one of the fastest-growing categories of thermoplastic
resins in the world
– U.S. is one of the largests global consumers of PP
– Fragmented market in US - Potential of additional consolidation
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4. Benefits and strategic drivers
 Tied as the # 1 player in the US market
 Expansion of global industrial footprint
 Geographical diversification
16% Capacity
Increase
1.050 7,480
 Complementary product portfolio 6,430 PP acquisition
2.885 2.885 1.050
– Strong focus on higher margin co-polymers PP
PE P
2.885 2.885
 Access to propylene pipeline grid in US 3.035 3.035 PVC P
Kty
P
510 510
 Value creation through potential synergies 3.035 3.035 P
Brk Brk + D
with current business 510 510
Braskem
Brk
Braskem
Brk + D
 Enhanced presence in the European market after
acquisition
– Proximity with new clients
– Support to global leadership in biopolymers
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5. Overview of Braskem Synergies
Components of Synergies
 Braskem should
enjoy substantial
amount of
annual run-rate
synergies
NPV of synergies
 Synergies
expected to be around
$140MM incorporate
business
leaders’
Portfolio Industrial Procurement Logistics / Supply 1-Time Costs TOTAL expectations
Optimization Chain
Portfolio Quality & Raw material Product IT, closing
optimization reliability optimization wheel in NA costs and
and product improvements & railcar integration
mix savings at US assets optimization costs *

6. Leader in the US PP market
1st
U S market (kton/y)
PP Capacity in the
1,425 1,422 4th
1,230 1,180
920 863 815
447
Braskem Lyondell Exxon Total Braskem Formosa Ineos Conoco
Post Basell Mobil Group Phillips
Transaction Corp.
Source: CMAI, Company reports 6

7. Dow PP business acquisition does not change
Capital Structure and Leverage
 Strong liquidity with cash and cash equivalents of approximately R$3 billion (US$2 bi)
 Capital structure practically unchanged after acquisition
After PP assets
(In R$ million) Braskem 1Q11
acquisition
Cash disbursement 497**
Cash & Cash Equiv.* 2,890 2,393
Gross Debt 12,537 12,537
Net Debt 9,647 10,144
EBITDA (LTM) 4,064 4,154 ***
Net Debt / EBITDA 2.37x 2.44x
*** Includes US$ 51 million in 2010
* Not considering the standby of ** Exchange rate: 1.54 EBITDA for the acquired business at an
Source: Braskem $350 million exchange rate of 1.76 7

8. 2020 Vision
Shareholder commitment Technological autonomy
International expansion
in Attractive markets
Financial Solidity Geopolitical alliances
Grow through Improve core
cultural initiative business performance
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9. Acquisition of Dow
Polypropylene Business
Carlos Fadigas
Luiz de Mendonça
Marcela Drehmer
July 2011