Braskem S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing Two Class A Preferred Shares)

Braskem SA engages in the manufacture of petrochemicals and other related products. The company is headquartered in Camacari, Bahia. The firm operates in the first and second generations of the petrochemical industry and its activities are divided into three operational segments: Brazil; the United States and Europe; and Mexico. The Brazil segment is focused on the production of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and caustic soda, among others. The United States and Europe segment is responsible for the production, operations, and sales of polypropylene in the United States and Germany. The Mexico segment comprises production, operation, and sale of ethylene, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE).