- Net revenue grew 14% to R$5 billion in 3Q08, though high naphtha prices and FX rates negatively impacted costs by R$477 million. EBITDA recovered to R$683 million. - The merger of Ipiranga Petroquímica, Copesul and Petroquímica Paulínia into Braskem was completed. A $725 million export prepayment facility was also issued. - The financial result was negatively impacted by R$1.351 billion from FX variation due to the strengthening of the dollar. Net debt increased 23% over the quarter to R$8.331 billion.