Brazil PE anti-dumping duties on US, Canada imports flagged by Braskem (NYSE: BAK)
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Braskem S.A. reports that Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services announced GECEX has approved provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene resins from the United States and Canada. The duties will apply for up to six months starting on the date GECEX’s decision is published in the Federal Official Gazette. As a major domestic producer of polyethylene, Braskem could be affected by changes in competitive dynamics as these temporary trade measures take effect. The company states it will keep shareholders and the market informed of any relevant developments related to this matter.
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Brazil’s provisional anti-dumping duties may temporarily alter polyethylene import competition.
Brazil’s approval of provisional anti-dumping duties on polyethylene resin imports from the United States and Canada directly concerns Braskem as a key domestic producer. The duties, valid for up to six months from publication in the Federal Official Gazette, target a major source of imported material and may influence price and volume relationships in Brazil’s polyethylene market.
The measure is explicitly described as provisional and time-limited, so its practical impact will depend on the final level of duties, market responses from importers, and any subsequent decisions by Brazilian authorities. The company does not quantify expected financial effects or provide guidance, emphasizing instead that this is an external regulatory development.
Braskem commits to keep shareholders informed of relevant developments, indicating that any material evolution—such as changes in duty duration, scope, or counterpart reactions—would be communicated through future disclosures. Until more detail emerges, this stands as a notable regulatory event rather than a clearly quantified financial change.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13A-16
OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August, 2025
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
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Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
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BRASKEM S.A.
Corporate Taxpayer ID (CNPJ): 42.150.391/0001-70
Company Registry: 29.300.006.939
Publicly Held Company
MATERIAL FACT
Braskem S.A. (“Braskem” or the “Company”) (Ticker B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (“MDIC”) announced on its website that, in a meeting held on August 27, 2025, GECEX approved the application of provisional anti-dumping duties, for a period of up to 6 months, on imports of polyethylene resins from the United States and Canada, starting from the date of publication of GECEX’s decision in the Federal Official Gazette.
Braskem will keep the market informed of any relevant developments on the matter, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Additional information can be obtained from the Investor Relations Department by phone at +55 (11) 3576-9531 or by e-mail braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
São Paulo, August 28, 2025.
Felipe Montoro Jens
Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer
Braskem S.A.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 28, 2025
| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Felipe Montoro Jens | ||
| Name: | Felipe Montoro Jens | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Material Fact may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on the current view and estimates of the Company's management regarding future economic and other circumstances, industry conditions, financial performance and results, including any potential or projected impact regarding the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures on the Company's business, financial condition and operating results. The words “project,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan”, “objective” and other similar expressions, when referring to the Company, are used to identify forward-looking statements. Statements related to the possible outcome of legal and administrative proceedings, implementation of operational and financing strategies and investment plans, guidance on future operations, the objective of expanding its efforts to achieve the sustainable macro objectives disclosed by the Company, as well as factors or trends that affect the financial condition, liquidity or operating results of the Company are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. There is no guarantee that the events, trends or expected results will actually occur. The statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including, but not limited to, general economic and market conditions, industry conditions and operating factors, availability, development and financial access to new technologies. Any change in these assumptions or factors, including the projected impact from the joint venture and its development of technologies, from the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures and the unprecedented impact on businesses, employees, service providers, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders of the Company could cause effective results to differ significantly from current expectations. For a comprehensive description of the risks and other factors that could impact any forward-looking statements in this document, especially the factors discussed in the sections, see the reports filed with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). This Material Fact does not constitute any offer of securities for sale in Brazil. No securities may be offered or sold in Brazil without being registered or exempted from registration, and any public offer of securities carried out in Brazil must be made through a prospectus, which would be made available by Braskem and contain detailed information on Braskem and its management, as well as its financial statements.
FAQ
What regulatory change did Braskem S.A. (BAK) report in this Form 6-K?
Braskem reported that Brazil’s GECEX, linked to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, approved provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene resins from the United States and Canada, for a period of up to six months starting from publication of the decision in the Federal Official Gazette.
Which products and countries are covered by the new provisional anti-dumping duties affecting Braskem (BAK)?
The provisional anti-dumping duties apply to imports into Brazil of polyethylene resins originating from the United States and Canada, as described in the company’s material fact.
How long will the provisional anti-dumping duties mentioned by Braskem remain in effect?
The duties were approved for a period of up to six months, starting on the date GECEX’s decision is published in Brazil’s Federal Official Gazette.
Does Braskem quantify the financial impact of these anti-dumping duties in the filing?
No, Braskem does not provide any quantified estimate of financial impact. The company simply states that the provisional anti-dumping duties have been approved and notes it will keep the market informed of any relevant developments.
What commitment does Braskem make to investors regarding future updates on the anti-dumping duties?
Braskem states that it will keep the market informed of any relevant developments concerning the provisional anti-dumping duties, in line with applicable laws and regulations.
Who signed the Braskem material fact related to the anti-dumping duties?
The material fact was signed by Felipe Montoro Jens, who is identified as Braskem’s Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer.
