Braskem: Novonor Sells 34.3% Stake to FIP, New Control Group Plans Restructuring & OPA

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Braskem announced a definitive agreement for Novonor to sell a 34.3% stake (50.1% voting capital) to Shine I Fundo de Investimento em Participações, leading to a change in control, plans for financial and operational restructuring, and a mandatory public offering for remaining shares.

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• Significant Ownership Transfer

  NSP Investimentos S.A. (part of Novonor) agreed to sell approximately 34.3% of Braskem's total share capital, including 50.1% of its voting capital, to Shine I Fundo de Investimento em Participações (FIP).

• Change in Control & Governance

  The transaction will result in a change of control, with FIP and Petrobras establishing a new shareholders' agreement for shared control and balanced governance, including consensus requirements and equal board appointments.

• Restructuring Initiative Planned

  The new buyer, FIP, in conjunction with Petrobras, plans to undertake financial and operational restructuring of Braskem to enhance shareholder value.

• Public Offering for Remaining Shares

  FIP is obligated to launch a public offering (OPA) for all outstanding common and preferred shares of Braskem, allowing other shareholders to sell under the same conditions.

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This filing marks a pivotal moment for Braskem, detailing the execution of a judicial share purchase and sale agreement that will transfer a significant portion of its ownership and voting control. The new controlling shareholder, FIP, intends to partner with Petrobras to implement financial and operational restructuring aimed at generating value. This transaction provides crucial clarity on the future ownership and strategic direction of Braskem, which has been subject to ongoing discussions related to Novonor's judicial recovery. The commitment to a public offering for all outstanding shares also offers an important liquidity event for existing shareholders.