Braskem Reports R$9.88 Billion Loss, Faces 'Going Concern' Uncertainty, and Elects New Board Reflecting Ownership Shift

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Braskem reported a massive R$9.88 billion loss for FY2025, leading to a 'going concern' warning from its Fiscal Council, while also electing a new Board of Directors reflecting recent ownership changes.

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• Significant Financial Loss Reported

  The company incurred a loss of R$9,879,465,238.91 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, increasing accumulated losses to R$23,901,578,923.33.

• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The Fiscal Council's opinion on the financial statements included an 'emphasis-of-matter' paragraph regarding 'material uncertainty' related to the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

• New Board of Directors Elected

  A new Board of Directors was elected for a two-year term, with members proposed by major shareholders Novonor S.A. and Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), formalizing the governance under the new ownership structure.

• Board Leadership Appointed

  Ms. Magda Maria de Regina Chambriard (Petrobras nominee) was elected Chair and Mr. Héctor Núñez (Novonor nominee) was elected Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors.

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This filing reveals critical financial distress for Braskem. The company reported a substantial R$9.88 billion loss for fiscal year 2025, pushing accumulated losses to R$23.90 billion. This loss alone significantly exceeds the company's current market capitalization, indicating severe financial challenges. Furthermore, the Fiscal Council's opinion includes an 'emphasis-of-matter' paragraph highlighting 'material uncertainty' regarding Braskem's ability to continue as a going concern. This is a major red flag from auditors, signaling significant doubt about the company's long-term viability without successful action plans. The election of a new Board of Directors and Fiscal Council, including a Chair nominated by Petrobras and a Vice-Chair by Novonor, formalizes the governance structure following the recent definitive agreement for Novonor to sell a significant stake and the establishment of shared control with Shine I FIP, as disclosed in prior filings. Investors should closely monitor the company's action plans to address the going concern warning and its ability to reverse the substantial losses.