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This presentation includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are not solely historical data, but rather reflect the targets and
expectations of Braskem’s management. The terms “anticipate,” “believe,”
“expect,” “foresee,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “aim” and similar
terms are used to indicate forward-looking statements. Although we believe
these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they
are subject to various risks and uncertainties and are prepared using the
information currently available to Braskem.
This presentation was up-to-date as of March 31, 2014, and Braskem does not
assume any obligation to update it in light of new information or future
developments.
Braskem assumes no liability for transactions or investment decisions taken
based on the information in this presentation.
Disclaimer on forward-looking statements
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1Q14 Highlights
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Average crackers capacity utilization rate of 85%, affected by the scheduled maintenance shutdown
at the Triunfo site and operational issues.
The Brazilian market of resins (PE, PP and PVC) reached 1.3 million tons in the quarter, in line with 4Q13.
Braskem’s sales amounted to 901 kton.
In line with its strategy to focus its investments on the petrochemical industry, Braskem divested the
assets forming the Water Treatment Unit (“WTU”) located at the Triunfo complex in the amount of R$315
million, recognizing a gain of R$277 million in the quarter.
EBITDA was R$1.6 billion, positively influenced by (i) the stability in spreads in the international market,
(ii) the depreciation in the Brazilian real and (iii) the WTU divestment. In U.S. dollar, EBITDA was US$690
million.
Net income in the first quarter amounted to R$396 million.
Leverage, as measured by the ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA in U.S. dollar, stood at 2.71x, down 6% from
the previous quarter.
Expansion and diversification with competitive feedstock
Integrated project in Mexico:
Project has reached 66% of physical completion;
On April, the subsidiary Braskem-Idesa withdrew the third installment of the project finance in the
amount of US$465 million.
Ascent project
In March 2014, Antero Resources signed an agreement to supply ethane (subject to a feasibility
study of the project and its approval) to the project.
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Brazilian Thermoplastic Resins Market (kton)
+1% +3%
1Q14 demand was positively driven by the good performance of the sectors related to
nondurable goods, such as beverage. The infrastructure sector also showed good
performance in comparison with the 1Q13.
Brazilian market and Braskem’s sales
Sales Profile Braskem – 1Q14
Braskem’s Resin Sales (kton)
0% -2%
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¹ Quarterly adjusted to reflect the decision to maintain investments in Quantiq
2 Includes the expense related to a labor claim involving the payment of overtime at the industrial plants
3 Gain recognized from the divestment of non-strategic assets
R$ million
EBITDA 1Q14 vs. 4Q13
The main factors for growth were the spreads recovery in
the international market and the 4% depreciation in the
Brazilian real. The gain of R$277 million from the WTU
divestment also positively affected the result.
( )
FX impact
on revenue
FX
impact
on costs
438
(330)
6. 66
US$ million 1Q14 4Q13
Net Debt(a) 6,615 6,390
EBITDA (LTM) 2,431 2,215
Net Debt/EBITDA 2.71x 2.87x
Net Debt / EBITDA (US$)
Agency Rating Outlook Date
Fitch BBB- Negative 10/09/2013
S&P BBB- Stable 07/11/2013
Moody’s Baa3 Negative 04/24/2013
Braskem Rating – Global Scale
Longer debt profile with diversified financing sources.
Liquidity levels remain stable
Diversified funding Sources
(a) It does not include the financial structure of the Mexico project
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Capex
In 1Q14, Braskem made operational investments in the amount of R$763 million:
R$373 million was allocated to maintenance, reflecting, mainly, part of the disbursement for the scheduled
maintenance shutdown at Triunfo cracker;
R$349 million was allocated to the construction of the new petrochemical complex in Mexico, in line with
the 3rd installment of project finance;
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Integrated project to produce 1 million tons of
PE – JV Braskem (75%) and Idesa (25%)
Project´s Competitive Advantages
Competitive feedstock. North-american gas
price as reference.
#1 greenfield project to come into operation
in North America.
Start-up: Second half of 2015.
In 1Q14, project has reached 66% of physical
completion;
Project finance:
Until 1Q14: US$ 2.0 billion;
3rd installment occurred in April in the
amount of US$ 465 million.
Supply the net importer Mexican market
(current deficit of 1.3 million ton).
#1 greenfield project to come into operation in North America
Ethylene XXI Project - Mexico
Expected
margin of
an
integrated
PE player
ethane-
based in
USA
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World GDP growth of 3.6%, driven by the
recovery in developed economies.
• Chinese GDP of 7.5%.
Expectation that international petrochemical
spreads remain at similar levels to those of last
quarters
• higher demand for petrochemicals.
Ethane prices begin to retreat with the end of
rigorous U.S. winter.
Factors to be monitored :
• Ukraine crisis and geopolitical issues in the
Arabian Gulf, with potential impacts on oil
prices and, consequently, naphtha prices.
• potential need to reduce energy
consumption in Brazil.
Short Term
Global scenario and the petrochemical industry
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Medium/Long Term
Uncertainty regarding the startup of projects
announced in China:
High costs/investments to access available
feedstocks.
Infrastructure issues (logistics, supply of
water for extraction, etc.).
Iran: gas supply associated with oil production
USA: new capacities to come online as of
2017/2018.
Source: IHS, Analyst report
Additional ethylene capacity (million tons)
2014e 2015e 2016e 2017e
Africa & India Europe &CIS Middle East Americas Asia
~ 6.0
Annual
demand
growth in
period
4.6
China
6.3
6.2
7.6
China
China China
Iran
Iran
Iran
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Braskem’s priorities
Renewal of the naphtha supply contract.
Focusing on continuing to strengthen our relationships with Clients and expanding the market
share in Brazil.
Making progress on formulating an industrial policy for the petrochemical chain that continues to
make the industry more competitive.
Conclusion of the acquisition of Solvay Indupa’s control.
Increasing the competitiveness of Braskem’s feedstock by reducing costs and diversifying
sources.
Advancing construction on the greenfield project in Mexico and expanding its pre-marketing
activities.
Defining the feedstock and tax incentives required to make Comperj viable.
Advancing in the ownership structure and making progress in the feedstock mix, based on the
competitive advantage of shale gas of the Ascent project.
Maintaining liquidity levels, cost discipline and financial health in a challenging macroeconomic
scenario.