Braskem S.A.
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Braskem S.A. - Company Capsule
Reference Code: BR0143CC
Published Date: April 2011
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Braskem S.A.
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Braskem S.A. - Company Overview
Braskem S.A. (Braskem) is a Brazil based thermoplastics producing company. The company principally engages in the
production of petroleum based products for its customers. The product portfolio of the company includes polypropylene,
ethylene, polyolefins, polyethylene, PVC, Caustic Soda, PET, Caprolactam, Essentials Petrochemicals and Copolymer
products. The business units include Basic Petrochemicals, Polyolefins, Vinyls and Chemical Distribution. It operates 18
production facilities located in the states of Sao Paulo, Alagoas, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia. The company conducts
research activities through Technology and Innovation Center. It operates in Brazil, Bahamas, Argentina and the US. The
company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Financial Performance
The company reported revenue of BRL 15,248.30 million during the fiscal year ended 2009. The company's revenue
declined at a compounded rate of 7.03% during the period 2007-2009 with an annual decline of 15.09% over fiscal year
2008. During the fiscal year 2009, its operating margin was 12.11% as against an operating margin of -15.11% in fiscal
year 2008. During the fiscal year 2009, the company registered a net margin of 6.02% as against a net margin of -13.77%
in the fiscal year 2008.
Braskem S.A. - Key Facts
Braskem S.A., Key Facts
Rua Eteno, 1561, Camacari- BA, BRKM3 (Sao Paulo Stock
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange)BRKM5 (Sao Paulo
Corporate Address: , 42810-000, Brazil Stock Exchange)BRKM6 (Sao
Exchange
Paulo Stock Exchange)
Telephone + 55 71 36325200 No. of Employees 3,000
Fax + 55 71 36325200 Financial Year End December
www.braskem.com.brsiteportal_
URL braskemenhomehome.asp
Revenue (in BRL Million) 15,248.34
Industry Chemicals Revenue (in USD Million) 7,586.22
Locations United States, Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Braskem S.A. - Major Products and Services
Braskem SA is a thermoplastics producing company based in Brazil. Key products offered by the company include the
following:
Braskem S.A., Major Products and Services
Products:
Polypropylene
Polyolefins
PVC
Caustic Soda
PET
Caprolactam
Essentials Petrochemicals
Copolymer
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Braskem S.A. - Key Competitors
The following companies are the major competitors of Braskem S.A.:
Solvay do Brasil Ltda
Dow Chemical Company Ltd
Uniao de Industrias Petroquimicas SA
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
Pronor Petroquimica SA
YPF SA
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Braskem S.A. - Key Employees
Braskem S.A., Key Employees
Name Job Title Board Level Since Age
Alfredo Lisboa Ribeiro
Director Executive Board 2009 53
Tellechea
Almir Guilherme Barbassa Director Non Executive Board 2010 62
Alvaro Fernandes da
Director Non Executive Board 1997 61
Cunha Filho
Bernardo Afonso de
Chief Executive Officer Senior Management 2008 45
Almeida Gradin
Decio Fabricio Oddone da
Vice President - Executive Officer Senior Management 2010 49
Costa
Edmundo Jose Correia
Vice President - Executive Officer Senior Management 2010 51
Aires
Eduardo Rath Fingerl Director Non Executive Board 2010 57
Francisco Pais Director Non Executive Board 2008 54
Jose de Freitas
Director Executive Board 2001 68
Mascarenhas
Manoel Carnauba Cortez Vice President - Executive Officer Senior Management 2008 50
Vice President - Executive Officer,
Marcela Aparecida
Director - Investor Relations, Chief Senior Management 2010 41
Drehmer Andrade
Financial Officer
Marcelo Bahia Odebrecht Director, President Executive Board 2008 41
Maria das Graças Silva
Director Non Executive Board 2010 56
Foster
Mauricio Roberto de General Counsel, Vice President -
Senior Management 2002 44
Carvalho Ferro Executive Officer
Newton Sergio de Souza Director Non Executive Board 2001 56
Patrick Horbach Fairon Vice President - Executive Officer Senior Management 2010 54
Paulo Henyan Yue
Director Non Executive Board 2009 37
Cesena
Paulo Roberto Costa Vice President Senior Management 2010 56
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Braskem S.A. - Locations and Subsidiaries
Head Office
Braskem S.A.
Rua Eteno, 1561
Camacari- BA
Zip: 42810-000
Brazil
Tel: + 55 71 36325200
Fax: + 55 71 36325200
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Braskem S.A., Subsidiaries
Braskem America Inc Braskem Argentina S.R.L
United States Argentina
Braskem Distribuidora Ltda Braskem Europe B.V.
Brazil United Kingdom
Braskem Finance Limited Braskem Incorporated
Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
Braskem Participacoes S.A