Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Braskem S.A.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: April 2026 (Notice dated April 28, 2026)
Event: Notification to shareholders regarding the replacement of candidates for the Board of Directors slate ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 29, 2026.
Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate governance notice and does not contain financial data. There are no reported figures for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the replacement of the Board of Directors slate nominated by controlling shareholders Novonor S.A. and Petrobras. The new slate includes:
- Magda Maria de Regina Chambriard: Nominated by Petrobras for Chairman of the Board (currently CEO of Petrobras).
- Héctor Núñez: Nominated by Novonor for Vice-Chairman of the Board (currently CEO of Novonor).
- William França da Silva: Nominated by Petrobras as an effective member.
- Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo: Nominated by Petrobras as an effective member (currently CFO of Petrobras).
- Paulo Roberto Britto Guimarães: Nominated by Petrobras as an independent effective member.
- Hélio Baptista Novaes: Nominated by Novonor as an effective member.
- André da Costa Santos: Nominated by Petrobras as an alternate member.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing details the professional backgrounds of the new nominees, highlighting extensive experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas, and financial sectors. Several nominees are identified as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 50.
Risks and Contingencies: The standard disclaimer on forward-looking statements references specific risks, including:
- The potential impact of a geological event in Alagoas and related legal proceedings.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business operations and financial condition.
- General economic and market conditions affecting the petrochemical industry.
Outlook: No specific financial guidance or operational outlook is provided in this filing.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the final election results of the new Board slate at the AGM on April 29, 2026.
- Confirm the independence status of Paulo Roberto Britto Guimarães, which is to be resolved at the AGM.
- Monitor the status of the geological event in Alagoas mentioned in the risk factors for potential operational or financial impact.
- Review the relationship between the new Board members and their respective nominating shareholders (Petrobras and Novonor), as several nominees hold executive roles at these entities.