Professional
Added to YB: 2025-12-26
Pitch date: 2025-12-22
BAK [neutral]
Braskem S.A.
Author Info
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Company Info
Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture, sale, import, and export of chemicals, petrochemicals, and fuels in Brazil.
Market Cap
BRL 6.3B
Pitch Price
N/A
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
N/A
EV/EBITDA
110.39
P/E
-1.19
EV/Sales
0.85
Sector
Chemicals
Category
turnaround
Idea Brunch with Diego B. Milano of Quercus Fund - Braskem S.A.
BAK (bonds): Braskem Idesa bonds at 60% par (~28% YTM) after missing coupon. Liquidity issue, not solvency. TQPM ethane import terminal now operational, enabling 100% capacity vs prior trucking from US. Should generate $400M EBITDA. Net debt $2B vs $4B+ replacement cost. Carlos Slim financed $500M - unlikely to let bankruptcy occur.
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