Braskem held its 3Q13 earnings conference call on November 8, 2013. The presentation included the following highlights:
- Braskem's cracker utilization rate was 92% in 3Q13, down slightly due to a power outage, while Brazilian resin sales fell 8% year-over-year. However, Braskem gained market share to 68%.
- EBITDA grew 57% quarter-over-quarter to R$1.65 billion, aided by lower raw material costs and currency depreciation.
- Construction of Braskem's new petrochemical complex in Mexico was 48% complete, with startup planned for 2015.
- Leverage ratio improved to 2.73x