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FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16
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For the month of August, 2009

(Commission File No. 1-14862 )

 

 
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
 
N/A
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Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)



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2Q09 EBITDA of R$566 million, with EBITDA Margin of 15.3%

Net Income grows to R$1.2 billion in 2Q09

São Paulo, Brazil, August 12, 2009 – BRASKEM S.A. (BOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the leading company in the thermoplastic resins industry in Latin America and third-largest resin producer in the Americas, announces today its results for the second quarter of 2009 (2Q09). With the merger of Petroquímica Triunfo assets in May 2009, this release is based on pro-forma consolidated information that includes 100% of the results from this new asset for all periods stated. In accordance with CVM Instruction 247, these figures also consider the proportional consolidation of the interest in Cetrel S.A. - Empresa de Proteção Ambiental. The quarterly information was reviewed by independent external auditors. On June 30, 2009, the Brazilian real/U.S. dollar exchange rate was R$1.9516/US$ 1.00.

According to Braskem CEO Bernardo Gradin:

"Braskem operated at full capacity in the 2Q09 in order to meet the Brazilian market growing demand and the international market gradual recovery. The force of the Brazilian consumption, boosted in food, construction and consumption goods industries, indicate a positive third quarter. Basic petrochemicals, mostly aromatics, presented a margin recovery as a result of the restricted supply in Asia. However it is early to affirm that the global economic crisis is completely overcome, as employment and consumption levels in the USA and Europe have not yet posted significant recovery. The growth announced by China and other emerging market countries feeds the expectation for resins and petrochemicals prices recovery, assuming that the new supplies of petrochemicals coming from the Middle East and China will be offset by iddleness and closing of plants in Europe and the USA. Even so, the downturn cycle is expected to persist until 2011. Although the Real appreciation has already been negatively affecting its operating profitability, Braskem’s EBITDA1 reached R$566 million with recurring margin of 14% of net revenue. Braskem maintains its commitment of prioritizing its customers’ its financial health and the sustainable growing profitability. Based on the strengthening of its leadership in Latin America, Braskem is constantly pursuing growth opportunities aimed at increasing profitability in promising markets”

1. 2Q09 HIGHLIGHTS:

1.1 Higher Sales Volume in all markets and products:

The second quarter faced a recovery in the Brazilian demand for petrochemical products. Domestic resin sales were 27% higher than in 1Q09, while sales of basic petrochemicals such as BTX (benzene, toluene and xylenes), butadiene and gasoline grew by 47%. Moreover, Braskem registered strong resin export sales, which reached 271 kton, registering an all-time high for the second quarter in a row. This robust performance allowed Braskem to maintain its capacity utilization rate above 90% in the period.

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EBITDA may be defined as earnings before the net financial result, income and social contribution taxes, depreciation, amortization and non-operating income. EBITDA is used by the Company’s management flow for the periods presented and should not be considered a substitute for net income or an indicator of liquidity. The Company believes that in addition to serving as a measure of operating performance, EBITDA allows for comparisons with other companies. Note however that EBITDA is not a measure established in accordance with Brazilian Corporation Law or U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), and may be defined and calculated differently by other companies.

For more information, go to www.braskem.com.br/ri or contact the IR team
 
Luciana Ferreira  Roberta Varella  Cintia Watai  Marina Dalben 
IR Officer  IR Manager  IR Specialist  IR Analyst 
Phone: +55 (11) 3576 9178  Phone: +55 (11) 3576 9266  Phone: +55 (11) 3576 9615  Phone: +55 (11) 3576 9716 
luciana.ferreira@braskem.com.br  roberta.varella@braskem.com.br  cintia.watai@braskem.com.br  marina.dalben@braskem.com.br 

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1.2 Net Revenue of R$3.7 billion: 

The strong recovery in domestic sales volume and in basic petrochemicals international prices, notably aromatics, supported net revenue growth of 13% against the previous quarter to R$3.7 billion. In dollar terms and in the same comparison period, net revenue grew by US$368 million. 

1.3 2Q09 EBITDA of R$566 million, with EBITDA margin of 15.3%: 

Braskem registered EBITDA of R$566 million in 2Q09, with EBITDA margin of 15.3%, 1.3 p.p. higher than 1Q09. The strong recovery in basic petrochemical prices, better domestic sales volume and continued strong performance of exports supported growth of 24% against the first quarter. Excluding the non-recurring positive adjustment of R$36.3 million involving the recognition of fines related to supply agreements (take or pay), EBITDA margin in the quarter was 14.2%. 

1.4 Net Income grows by R$1.2 billion over 1Q09: 

Braskem reported net income of R$1.2 billion in the 2Q09, an increase of R$ 1,146 million in relation to R$ 10 million from 1Q09. In addition to the better operacional performance during the quarter, the devaluation of dollar against the Brazilian Real positively affected the net financial result. 

1.5 Net debt in U.S. dollar declines by 5% in relation to 1Q09: 

Braskem closed 2Q09 with net debt of US$ 3,764 million, 5% lower than in the previous quarter. The 9% growth in cash, which closed at R$3.2 billion, contributed for this reduction. In Brazilian reais, net debt decreased by 20%, mainly due to the dollar depreciation in the period. As revenue and costs are pegged, directly and indirectly, to this currency, Company consideres appropriate the maintenance of a significant portion of its debt in dollars. 

1.6 Braskem raises R$250 million: 

At the close of the second quarter, Braskem raised R$250 million through a receivables-backed investment fund (FIDC) comprising R$227 million in senior shares and R$23 million in subordinated shares. The process was concluded in early July. The strong demand for senior shares (AAA rating) reduced by 53% the spread over the CDI rate, for final remuneration of CDI + 1.40% p.a. The subordinated Mezzanine shares (BB+ rating), reflecting their higher exposure to potential non-performance in the fund, had final remuneration of CDI + 7.50% p.a., in line with the underwriting agreement. The weighted cost of the transaction was CDI + 1.85% p.a. This financial transaction contributes to expand the Company’sworking capital and to maintain credit to customers, while underscoring Braskem’scontinued capacity to tap a wide variety of credit markets in various different liquidity situations. 

1.7 Green Polymer Project moves forward: 

Braskem is in the advanced stages of negotiations for the supply of approximately 60% of the ethanol volume required to operate at full capacity its green ethylene plant (Green PE) at the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex. The new plant will consume 460,000 m3 of ethanol per year. The agreements should come into force in August 2010, and have average duration of two years. With most of this ethanol feedstock coming from producers in São Paulo state and a well equipped river terminal, Braskem expects to use barges to transport most of its ethanol needs, reducing road transportation to a minimum. 

1.8 Merger of Petroquímica Triunfo: 

Petroquímica Triunfo was merged into Braskem in May 2009, as approved by the Meeting (ESM) of Triunfo on May 5, 2009. This transaction had alreadyESM on April 30, 2009. The base-date of the merger of these assets was December 31, 2008, and accordingly all equity variations in the assets of Petroquímica Triunfo as of January 1, 2009 were incorporated in the Balance Statement and Income Statement of Braskem. This was another important step towards the Brazilian petrochemical consolidation process through the integration of first and second generation petrochemical companies, and represented the final step of the integration, as per the Investment Agreement entered into on November 30, 2007 between Braskem, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A – Petrobras, Petrobras Química S/A – Petroquisa, Odebrecht S/A and Nordeste Química S/A - Norquisa. 



1.9 Startup of the ETBE Plant in the Camaçari Petrochemical Complex as planned:

The growing demand for biofuels and the intrinsic competitiveness of Brazilian ethanol led Braskem to invest in the conversion of its MTBE plants for the production of ETBE. The first plant involved was Triunfo, which began production in late 2007. With the start-up of Camaçari’s plant, the on/year of ETBE capacity, leading to a total production of 378 kton/year of this product by Braskem. The project’s investment was approximately R$ 100 million. ETBE is used as an additive to gasoline and enjoys a premium over MTBE of between US$200/t and 300/t, depending on the time of year. Moreover, ETBE helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering and capturing 0.8 ton of CO2 per ton of ETBE produced.

1.10 Conservative policy for use of derivative instruments:

With the objective of protecting its cash flow and reducing volatility in the financing of its operational working capital and investment programs, Braskem adopts market and credit risk management procedures that are aligned with its Financial Management Policy and Risk Management Policy approved by the Board of Directors. In this context, Braskem holds no target forward operations or operations involving other similar derivatives. With practically 100% of revenue directly or indirectly pegged to the variation in the U.S. dollar and a large portion of its costs pegged to the same currency as well, the Company believes that maintaining a significant portion of its debt” also . This positioninis basedU.Son. thedollar principle that the Company’s debt in the same currency as should its cash flow. Toalways be protect cash flow in the short term, Braskem seeks to match the maturities of its dollar-denominated liabilities with its dollar-denominated revenue plus its cash investments in the same currency.

At the close of June 2009, the Company held three derivative transactions for hedging purposes with maturities, currencies, rates and amounts perfectly adequate for the assets or liabilities protected. Therefore, in a given scenario, any negative or positive adjustments in derivative positions will be offset by positive or negative adjustments in the protected assets and liabilities.

The main financial indicators in the period are presented below:

Key Indicators    Unit    2Q09 (A)   1Q09 (B)   2Q08 (C)   Change % 
(A/B)
  Change % 
(A/C)
  1H09 (D)   1H08 (E)
Net Revenue    R$ million    3,688    3,260    4,628    13    (20)   6,948    9,175 
EBITDA    R$ million    566    457    557    24      1,023    1,183 
EBITDA Margin      15.3%    14.0%    12.0%    1.3 p.p.    3.3 p.p.    14.7%    12.9% 
Net profit / Loss    R$ million    1,156    10    404    12,052    186    1,166    500 
 

2. OPERATING PERFORMANCE:

2.1 Quarterly Performance of the Polymers Unit

The second quarter was marked by recovery in international resin prices driven by (i) supply constraints (operational problems and scheduled maintenance stoppages) outside Brazil; (ii) the impact of higher oil prices on naphtha prices; and (iii) the rebuilding of inventories in Asia.

In the Brazilian market, demand2 for thermoplastic resins recovered, increasing by 18% in relation to 1Q09. However, in relation to 2Q08, this demand is still down 5%, most likely reflecting the still-low inventory levels in the production chain. Prices followed the trend in the international market and recovered during the quarter in U.S. dollar terms, though declining slightly in Brazilian real terms due to the local currency appreciation.

Braskem's domestic PE and PP sales rose against the first quarter by 16% and 29%, respectively. The stronger sales volume was driven by: (i) the recovery in domestic demand, reflecting the greater optimism among consumers, and (ii) the lower supply of imports. The solid performance of PP reflects the higher demand from the automotive and whiteline sectors, which were supported by the federal government's extension of tax incentives. In the case of PE, the good performance of sectors related to consumption, such as food, cosmetics, personal hygiene and cleaning products, fueled a recovery in sales. In relation to 2Q08, PE and PP sales were down by 15% and 6%, respectively.

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The measurement of demand was based on the Company’s internal thermoplastic resin purchases in the Brazilian market.

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In the case of PVC, domestic sales followed the stronger domestic demand, posting growth of 55% on the first quarter. The higher sales volume was led by the recovery in the tubes and fittings segment and by the continued improvement in consumer goods sectors: (i) laminates (e.g. furniture, truck and swimming pool coverings), (ii) films (e.g., food industry) and (iii) composites (e.g. footwear and yarn and cable). Against 2Q08, PVC domestic sales contracted by 4%. The rebound in domestic sales and the lower supply of imports led Braskem to recover market share, which stood at 52% in 2Q09.

Despite the recovery in domestic sales volume, Braskem’s resin registered solid growth once again, toexports 271 kton.

Total resin sales volume reached 833 kton, growing by 18% in relation to 1Q09 and by 7% on 2Q08. The recovery in capacity utilization rates led to production volume of 807 kton, up 27% on the prior quarter. In relation to the same quarter of 2008, resin production volume grew by 23%, since in that quarter two of the basic petrochemical units carried out scheduled maintenance stoppages.

The trajectory in capacity utilization rates of the main products of Braskem consolidated is shown below:

2.2 Polymers Unit Performance in the First Half 2009

Brazilian’s thermoplastic H09 contracted approximately 8%demand in relation to the same period ofthe 1 last year. The recovery during 2Q09 was insufficient to offset the weak demand experienced at the beginning of the year, which was impacted by the global economic slowdown.

In relation to the first six months of 2008, Braskem's PE and PP domestic sales contracted by 15% and 6%, respectively, while domestic PVC sales fell 18%, with the relevant impact from 1Q09.

The contraction in the domestic market and efforts to normalize inventories through opportunities in the international market led resin exports to grow by 79% year-on-year to 533 kton.

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Performance (tons)
Termoplastic Resins
 
  2Q09 
(A)
  1Q09 
(B)
  2Q08 
(C)
  Change%
(A)/ (B)
  Change% 
(A)/ (C)
  1H09 
(D)
  1H08 
(E)
  Change %
(D)/ (E)
 
Sales - Domestic Market                                 
 . PE´s    267,724    231,520    313,233    16    (15)   499,244    586,261    (15)
 . PP    174,618    135,002    182,065    29       (4)   309,620    330,517    (6)
 . PVC    119,514    76,997    124,352    55       (4)   196,511    240,131    (18)
 . Total Resins    561,856    443,520    619,649    27       (9)   1,005,376    1,156,909    (13)
 
Sales - Export Market                                 
 . PE´s    207,424    167,666    135,487    24     53    375,091    247,624    51 
 . PP    49,912    67,924    16,912    (27)   195    117,836    39,597    198 
 . PVC    14,000    25,813    5,217    (46)   168    39,813    10,858    267 
 . Total Resins    271,336    261,403    157,616    4     72    532,739    298,079    79 
 
Total Sales                                 
 . PE´s    475,148    399,187    448,720    19    6    874,335    833,885   
 . PP    224,530    202,926    198,977    11     13    427,456    370,114    15 
 . PVC    133,514    102,810    129,568    30    3    236,324    250,990    (6)
 . Total Resins    833,192    704,922    777,265    18    7    1,538,115    1,454,988   
 
Production                                 
 . PE´s    459,500    357,694    362,885    28     27    817,193    798,453   
 . PP    227,733    178,877    163,432    27     39    406,610    339,423    20 
 . PVC    120,260    99,103    129,916    21       (7)   219,363    259,939    (16)
 . Total Resins    807,493    635,673    656,233    27     23    1,443,166    1,397,815   
 

2.3 - Basic Petrochemicals Performance

Just as in the resins market, the second quarter was marked by a recovery in international basic petrochemical prices, reflecting: (i) the continued restrictions on operating rates at petrochemical complexes (scheduled and unscheduled maintenance stoppages) outside Brazil; (ii) delays in the commissioning of new plants in the Middle East; (iii) announcements of further capacity closures; and (iv) higher prices for oil, naphtha and gasoline.

It is important to note that the reduction on operating rates and the favoring of production of lighter feedstock in the international market continued to limit the supply of cracker co-products. Products such as butadiene and BTX experienced strong price increases in relation to 1Q09: (i) 35% for butadiene and (ii) 40% on average for BTX prices.

Braskem’s crackers d at an average utilization rate ofoperate 93%, due to higher demand from customers, opportunities in the export market and the better performance of its assets. In May and June, Braskem’s ethylene production at one of its Camaçari plants reached record levels, as a consequence of the modernization works performed during the scheduled maintenance stoppages in 2008. In 2Q09, ethylene production volume was 589 kton, for growth of 30% over 1Q09. Year to date, ethylene production volume was 1,043 kton, practically in line with the same six-month period of 2008.

In 2Q09, ethylene and propylene sales grew by 40% on the prior quarter to 213 kton, reflecting the recovery in utilization rates at the petrochemical complexes. Compared with 2Q08, these sales increased by 47%, since in that quarter half of the production capacity of petrochemical complexes experienced a 40-day stoppage for scheduled maintenance.

In the case of aromatics, BTX sales posted growth of 16% in 2Q09, reflecting the continued recovery in the market segments of our customers and exports to the Americas and Asia in particular.

The recovery in demand, higher international prices and recovery in utilization rates led ethylene and propylene sales volume in the first six months of the year to grow by 17% on the same period of 2008, while BTX sales volume posted a 22% increase.

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Performance (tons)
Basic Petrochemicals
 
  2Q09 
(A)
  1Q09 
(B)
  2Q08 
(C)
  Change%
(A)/ (B)
  Change% 
(A)/ (C)
  1H09 
(D)
  1H08 
(E)
  Change%
(D)/ (E)
Sales - Domestic Market                                 
 . Ethylene    72,677    56,081    51,886    30    40    128,758    123,605   
 . Propylene    92,068    78,650    92,461    17         (0)   170,718    189,069    (10)
 . BTX*    137,727    104,786    89,053    31    55    242,513    173,004    40 
 
Sales - Export Market                                 
 . Ethylene          -    -       
 . Propylene    47,898    16,895      183    -    64,794     
 . BTX*    107,452    107,050    88,842    0    21    214,502    201,969   
 
Total Sales                                 
 . Ethylene    72,677    56,081    51,886    30    40    128,758    123,605   
 . Propylene    139,966    95,546    92,461    46    51    235,512    189,069    25 
 . BTX*    245,179    211,836    177,896    16    38    457,015    374,973    22 
 
Production                                 
 . Ethylene    588,998    454,369    461,410    30    28    1,043,368    1,047,688    (0)
 . Propylene    297,865    216,137    224,645    38    33    514,002    513,118   
 . BTX*    247,556    203,773    183,620    21    35    451,329    412,586   
 

*BTX - Benzene, Toluene, Ortoxylene and Paraxylene

3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

3.1 Net Revenue

Braskem recorded net revenue of US$1.8 billion in 2Q09, 26% higher than in the previous quarter. Excluding in both periods the effects from naphtha and condensate resale for processing at Refap and Refinaria Riograndense, net revenue increased by 34%. In Brazilian real, excluding the effects from condensate processing, net revenue in the quarter grew by 21% to R$3.5 billion.

This growth was driven by: (i) the recovery in domestic resin demand, with domestic sales growing by 27%; (ii) the recovery in international basic petrochemical prices; (iii) the recovery in domestic demand for basic petrochemicals, notably butadiene, benzene and gasoline, which combined boosted total net revenue by R$144 million over the previous quarter. The better resin prices in U.S. dollar were impacted by the average appreciation of 10% in the Brazilian real, which led to price declines when expressed in local currency.

Export revenue in the quarter totaled US$542 million (31% of net revenue), 57% higher than the US$346 million registered in 1Q09 (accounting for 25% of net revenue). This performance was chiefly due to improvement in international prices.

The variation in overall net revenue in the two quarters is shown below:

Compared with 2Q08, net revenue in U.S. dollar in the quarter contracted by 36%, mainly due to the combined effects of the lower international prices and inferior sales mix, with an increase in exports volume. Export revenue in the quarter accounted for 31% of net revenue, compared with 19% in 2Q08, period in which Braskem prioritized the domestic market due to its scheduled maintenance stoppages.

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The variation in overall net revenue in the two quarters is shown below:

Sales to South America, North America and Europe accounted for 80% of exports in 2Q09, supported by Braskem's intensified efforts at its commercial offices in these regions. The highlight was sales to North America, which increased its share by 8 p.p. on the previous quarter, returning to historical levels. Sales to Central America and Asia continued to account for a relevant share (19% in 2Q09 vs. 20% in 1Q09), with this share increasing by 13 p.p. in relation to the same quarter of 2008.


In 1H09, net revenue totaled R$7 billion, or US$3.2 billion, down 24% on the same period of 2008. The decline in revenue reflects the reduction in domestic resin sales volume and the lower prices practiced this year.

In 2Q09, thermoplastic resin sales accounted for 57% of net revenue (excluding condensate and Ipiranga Química sales), representing a 4 p.p. decline in relation to 1Q09.

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1 Does not include condensate processing and Ipiranga Química sales
2 BTX - Benzene, Toluene, Ortoxylene and Paraxylene                          

3.2 Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Braskem's cost of goods sold (COGS) was R$3.0 billion, a 6% increase on the previous quarter, mainly driven by the higher sales volume in the period. Against the same quarter of 2008, COGS declined by 23%, reflecting the lower naphtha costs, given the decline in the average international naphtha price of 51% between the two periods.

The average Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) naphtha price in 2Q09 was US$490/ton, 28% higher than in 1Q09. Braskem acquires the bulk of its naphtha feedstock from Petrobras, with the remainder imported directly from suppliers in North Africa, Argentina and Venezuela.


Year to date, COGS was R$5.9 billion, down 24% from R$7.8 billion in the same six-month period of 2008. This reduction was basically due to lower naphtha prices compared to the same period of last year. The ARA price went from US$918/ton in 1H08 to US$437/ton in 1H09.

3.3 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)

In 2Q09, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were R$287 million, down by 7% in relation to 2Q08. In relation to 1Q09, SG&A increased by R$46 million.

Selling expenses in 2Q09 were R$134 million, for an increase of R$8 million on the prior quarter, impacted by the higher export volume. Compared with 2Q08, and despite the increase of more than 70% in export volume, expenses remained stable, reflecting the intensified efforts this year to reduce fixed costs.

In 2Q09, general and administrative expenses were R$153 million, up by R$38 million from 1Q09, chiefly driven by: (i) the reversal in 1Q09 of the R$25 million provision for the profit-sharing plan for fiscal year 2008; (ii) the higher provision in 2Q09 for the profit-sharing plan for fiscal year 2009 of R$6 million; and (iii) the higher expenses with third-party services, whose contracts were in negotiation in 1Q09 and finalized only in 2Q09. In relation to 2Q08, G&A expenses decreased by 13%, supported by the focus since the start of the year on reducing fixed costs.

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In the six months to June, SG&A declined by 9%, or R$50 million, in relation to the same period of 2008, reflecting the Company’s commitment to its strategy parameters that ensure its global competitiveness. Higher sales volume of resins and basic petrochemicals increased sales expenses in 12% over to the same period of 2008. General and administrative expenses, on the contrary, decreased 23% in the 1H09 compared to 1H08.

3.4 EBITDA

Braskem consolidated EBITDA in 2Q09 was R$566 million, representing a 24% increase over 1Q09. The recovery in domestic sales volume and the strong performance of exports, coupled with the improvement in basic petrochemical prices, were the main drivers of EBITDA growth. EBITDA margin in 2Q09 was 15.3%, compared with 14.0% in the previous quarter. Excluding the non-recurring adjustment of R$36.3 million related to the recognition of fines involving supply agreements, EBITDA margin in the quarter was 14.2% . In U.S. dollar, EBITDA in the quarter was US$273 million, or 38% higher than in 1Q09.

In relation to 2Q08, EBITDA in Brazilian real remained virtually in line with the same quarter a year ago, increasing by 2%. Excluding the effects from the above-mentioned non-recurring gains of R$36.3 million, EBITDA declined by 5%, while in U.S. dollar this decline was 20%, accompanying the lower resin and basic petrochemical prices in the international market.

In the first six months of the year, EBITDA was R$1,023 million, for a reduction of R$160 million in relation to the same period of 2008. However, excluding these non-recurring effects, the Company’s remained stable, with EBITDA margin of 12.5% in the six months of this year, compared with 12.9% in the same period last year. In dollar terms, EBITDA year to date was US$470 million, declining by US$227 million on the same six-month period of 2008.

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3.5 Net Financial Result

In 2Q09, the financial result was a net financial income of R$1,192 million, compared with a net financial expense of R$208 million in 1Q09. This variation reflects the depreciation of 16%3 in the dollar against the real, with a positive impact of R$ 1,462 million. In 1Q09, the currency remained practically stable, representing a foreign exchange gain of only R$49 million. Since Braskem holds net exposure to the U.S. dollar (in other words, more dollar-pegged liabilities than dollar-pegged assets), this shift in the path of the exchange rate has an impact on the accounting financial result. This net exposure is composed of: 67% of debt and approximately 61% of suppliers, which is partially offset by 20% of accounts receivable and 45% of cash.

Given its heavily dollarized operational cash flow, the Company considers this exposure adequate. Pratically, 100% of its revenue, directly or indirectly, is pegged to dollar variation as well as most part of its costs.

In relation to 2Q08, the net financial result increased by R$806 million, also due to the depreciation in the dollar, which weakened against the real by 16% in 2Q09, compared with 9% depreciation in the same quarter of 2008.

Excluding the effects from monetary variation and foreign exchange variation on the assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency, the net financial result in 2Q09 presented an expense of R$227 million, down R$15 million in relation to 1Q09. This reduction was driven by the drop in gross debt between the periods, which led to a reduction in the provisioned interest expenses line. On the same basis, financial result increased R$82 million in 2Q09 over the same period of last year, mainly due to: (i) growth on average gross debt between the periods with impact on the provisioned interest expenses line, as well as the exchange rate variation contained in these interests due to the 20% Brazilian Real deppreciation; (ii) the alignment of monetary restatement practices for tax liabilities following the merger of Petroquímica Triunfo; and (iii) the higher financial discounts granted.

The table below details the composition of Braskem's net financial result on a quarterly and six-month basis.

    2Q09    1Q09    2Q08    1H09    1H08 
Financial Expenses   1,413   (237)   711   1,176   486
Interest Expenses   (153)   (186)   (109)   (339)   (234)
Monetary Variation   (51)   (43)   (52)   (94)   (90)
Foreign Exchange Variation   1,749   112   955   1,861   1,000
CPMF/IOF/Income Tax/Banking Expenses   (10)   (12)   (9)   (22)   (23)
Net Interest on Fiscal Provisions   (31)   (19)   (18)   (49)   (43)
Others   (91)   (90)   (57)   (181)   (125)
Financial Revenue   (221)   29   (324)   (192)   (319)
Interest   46   62   41   108   76
Monetary Variation   7   28   3   35   12
Foreign Exchange Variation   (287)   (63)   (374)   (350)   (417)
Net Interest on Fiscal Credits   1   0   2   1   5
Others   11   2   4   13   6
 
Net Financial Result   1,192   (208)   386   984   167
 
                     
(Million of R$)                    
    2Q09    1Q09    2Q08    1H09    1H08 
 
Net Financial Result   1,192   (208)   386   984   167
 
Monetary Variation (F/X)   1,462   49   581   1,511   582
Foreign Exchange Variation (MV)   (43)   (15)   (49)   (58)   (78)
 
Financial Result Exchange F/X and MV   (227)   (242)   (145)   (468)   (338)
 

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End-of-period exchange rate

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It is important to note that foreign exchange variation has no direct effects on the Company's cash position in the near term. This amount represents foreign exchange accounting effects, especially those on the Company’s debt, with any expenditure occurring when the debt matures, which has an average term of 10.1 years.

With the objective of protecting its cash flow and reducing volatility in the financing of its working capital and investment programs, Braskem adopts market and credit risk management procedures in line with its Financial Management Policy and Risk Management Policy. At the close of June 2009, the Company held three derivative transactions for hedging purposes with maturities, currencies, rates and amounts perfectly adequate for the assets or liabilities protected. Therefore, in any given scenario, negative or positive adjustments in derivative positions will be offset by positive or negative adjustments in the protected assets and liabilities.

3.6 Net Income

Braskem reported 2Q09 net income of R$1,156 million, which represented an R$1,146 million increase from the R$10 million posted in 1Q09. In addition to the better operating performance in the quarter, the depreciation in the dollar against the real had a positive impact on the net financial result.

In relation to 2Q08, net income increased by R$752 million, once again due to the higher depreciation in the dollar against the real.

For the same reasons explained above, net income in the six months to June was R$1,166 million, for an increase of R$666 million on the same period of 2008.

3.7 Free Cash Flow

Braskem’s operating cash flow in 2Q09 was R$891 million, compared with cash generation of R$164 million in the previous quarter, representing growth of R$727 million. The increase mainly reflects the Company’s better operating performance. In 2Q09, working capital contributed R$234 million to cash generation and was chiefly composed of: (i) the gain of R$182 million in Accounts Receivable owing to the higher volume of Advances on Exports Contracts; (ii) the normalization of inventory levels, contributing R$261 million to Inventories, which was partially offset by; (iii) the reduction of R$241 million in the Suppliers line, due to lower naphtha prices.

Million of R$    2T09    1T09    2T08    1S09    1S08 
 
Operating Cash Flow    891    164    1,434    1,055    1,171 
Interest Paid    (142)   (188)   (131)   (331)   (281)
Income Tax and Social Contribution    (10)   (3)   (23)   (13)   (44)
Investment Activities    (145)   (124)   (555)   (270)   (1,449)
Fluxo de Caixa Livre    594    (151)   725    442    (603)
 
 

Investment activities in 2Q09 include expenditures with scheduled stoppages, as well as investments in projects that assure returns above their cost of capital. Braskem is following a conservative investment policy, concentrating on priority investments and with higher returns.

Year to date, free cash flow was positive R$442 million, compared with negative R$603 million in the same six-month period of 2008. This increase was chiefly composed of the disbursements in the first six months of 2008 of R$638 million for the acquisition of the petrochemical assets of the Ipiranga Group and the final installment of R$652 million for the acquisition of Politeno.

3.8 - Capital Structure and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2009, Braskem's gross debt was R$5,423 million similar to the one registered in March 31, 2009. On the other hand, cash position in dollars grew by 28% over March 31, 2009 to US$1,658 million.

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As a result, on June 30, 2009, Braskem's consolidated net debt stood at R$3,764 million, for a decrease of 5% from the level registered on March 31, 2009.

In Brazilian real, net debt decreased from R$9,189 million on March 31, 2009, to R$7,347 million on June 30, 2009, a reduction of 20%, mainly reflecting the local currency appreciation in the period.

As a result of the lower net debt on June 30 and the stability in annualized EBITDA (R$2.3 billion), the Company's financial leverage in Brazilian real, as measured by the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio, declined from 3.97x in 1Q09 to 3.16x in 2Q09. In U.S. dollar, the Net Debt/EBITDA ratio went from 3.25x in 1Q09 to 3.43x at the close of June. Although net debt reduction positively contributed with US$205 million, it was partially offset by the R$64 million decline in EBITDA (last 12 months).

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At the close of June, the average debt term was 10.1 years. In the same period, the percentage of debt pegged to the U.S. dollar was 67%, down from 72% at the close of 1Q09.

The following charts show Braskem’s gross debt by

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The chart below shows the Company’s consolidated amortization

In 2Q09, Braskem once again maintained a high level of liquidity, raising its balance of cash and cash equivalents to R$3.2 billion, effectively guaranteeing performance of all obligations maturing within the next 25 months.

4. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE: 

In line with its commitment to capital discipline and making investments with returns above their cost of capital, Braskem maintained its investment plan but reduced the pace of disbursements, reaching total operational investments of R$286 million in the first six months of the year. A large portion of these funds was invested in increasing capacity, more specifically the construction of Green PE plant and the continuous modernization of its assets. In relation to the first six months of 2008, capital expenditure was substantially lower as a result of lower investments for replacing equipment, scheduled stoppages and capacity increases, given that in the first half of last year major scheduled maintenance stoppages were carried out at the Company’s two petrochemicalas well as investments allocated to concluding Petroquímica Paulínia. 


The Company spent R$60 million on scheduled maintenance stoppages, in keeping with its objective of maintaining its plants operating at high levels of reliability. This year, a scheduled maintenance stoppage was implemented to replace the turbine and boiler at the Triunfo basic petrochemicals plant and a 23-day stoppage was carried out at the PVC plant in Alagoas.

To maintain the Company’s solidity, the executionfinancial of some projects are being reviewed and the execution timetable of operating investments that do not affect the performance of our assets is being rescheduled.

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5. OUTLOOK:

The global economic scenario is showing signs of recovery while capital markets are proving more optimistic on the second half of 2009. However, developed countries remain in recession and growth continues to be fueled by developing economies such as China, India and Brazil.

In the case of the global petrochemical industry, the second quarter of 2009 was marked by the increase in raw material prices, recovery in resin and basic petrochemical prices and higher Asian demand. It is important to note, however, that price behavior was strongly influenced by the reduction in supply and financial markets speculation on oil prices, and not just by the recovery in market fundamentals. Despite the delays and operating issues in new capacity projects, expectations point to new supply coming online in the Middle East and Asia, pressuring industry margins in the second half of the year, even with plant closures in the United States and Europe.

International resin prices in both Asia (a reference for PVC) and the United States (a reference for PE and PP) have already begun to show signs of weakening in August. Nevertheless, in the domestic market, Braskem is managing to implement price increases in Brazilian real, which should enable it to return to normal spread levels by the close of 3Q09.

Brazil's domestic market, which began to give positive signs in March, maintained the recovery in demand during 2Q09. Even with this higher consumption, inventories in the production chain remain below prior levels, with no strong rebuilding trends so far, which could produce an additional boost in sales in the second half of the year. Other factors that positively affected demand and should continue to do so are: (i) government incentives for the automotive, whiteline and construction industries; (ii) the reduction in imports of resin and manufactured goods; and (iii) the high season in the agricultural sector, which typically has a significant impact on the second half of the year.

International freight prices from Brazil, which during the first half of the year made it possible to diversify exports, should tend to increase following the start of crop harvests. This factor, combined with the stronger Brazilian real, should tend to reduce the competitiveness of domestic producers in the international market, but could also constrain imports, which will enjoy the benefit of a stronger local currency.

Braskem will continue to operate in line with its commitment to preserve operating profitability, conservative maintainance policy of its financial health and strengthen its long-term relationship with customers, seeking to maximize the competitiveness of Brazil's petrochemical chain.

Braskem is concentrating its resources in priority projects that offer high returns and rapid payback, while maintaining its solid financial position and capital discipline during these times of uncertainty in the global economy. As already disclosed to the market, the Company remains committed to improving its productivity by significantly cutting production costs and administrative expenses, as already confirmed by the figures reported in this first half of the year.

Braskem's strategy continues focused on diversifying its energy matrix and increasing its competitiveness through access to competitive raw materials, the installation of the plant to produce green polymers from renewable raw materials and opportunities to acquire or form partnerships to gain access to larger consumer markets, as part of its expansion strategy to become one of the ten largest petrochemical companies in the world. The recent crisis weakened the petrochemicals in North America, on account of strong economic recession, weak financial situation of some US petrochemical companies and also by the difficulties of access to credit. This cenario may represent and opportunity for acquisition of assets by Braskem, providing its entrance in the largest consumer market worlwide.

In Venezuela, the projects of the two companies Propilsur and Polimerica, the joint ventures between the Venezuelan state-owned company Pequiven and Braskem that is being developed at the Jose Petrochemical Complex, registered significant advances in the period.

Propilsur effectively concluded the basic engineering and the front end engineering design (FEED). The investment, estimated at US$1.2 billion, is being revaluated, since the estimates were made at the end of 2008, when prices peaked in the market. The financial crisis and subsequent contraction in credit required a new strategy to maintain the level of financing planned for the project at 70%. In view of the financial scenario and the review of the project costs, the Board of Directors of Propilsur decided to alter the program timetable, with startup now expected for 2013.

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Polimerica signed technology license agreements for each of the three polyethylene plants (PE), which will produce 400 kton/year of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), 300 kton/year of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and 430 kton/year of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). In addition, Polimerica concluded evaluations of the technical and economic proposals for the construction of an ethylene plant with capacity of 1,300 kton/year. Construction of the plants is scheduled to begin in 2011 and operational startup is expected in 2014. Investment is projected at US$3.25 billion. 

Regarding developments in Peru, Braskem, Petrobras and PetroPerú concluded studies for the technical and economic pre-feasibility phase of a petrochemical project to be installed in that country, within the scope of the agreement signed in May 2008. The preliminary evaluations indicated the feasibility of an integrated project to produce 700 kton to 1,200 kton of polyethylene using the natural gas available in Peru as feedstock. The companies are moving forward in the negotiations to renew the agreement, which will enable more in-depth technical and economic evaluations of the project. The implementation of this project could give Braskem a position in the largest integrated complex on the Pacific coast, which is fully aligned with the company's strategy of expanding internationally and growing and consolidating its operations in the region. 

The construction of the Green Ethylene plant, which was approved by the Board of Directors in December 2008, is advancing as planned, in accordance with the installation timetable. Braskem is currently in the final phase of negotiations for the supply of approximately 60% of the ethanol volume required for operating at full green ethylene (Green PE) production capacity at the Triunfo Petrochemical Complex, assuring the plant's startup by the end of 2010. 

Management remains confident and committed to making Braskem a leading global petrochemical company. In this time marked by crisis and a low in the economic cycle, Brazil remains one of the best-positioned countries, presenting robust economic fundamentals and financial solidity to face the global economic crisis. The Company’s management maintains its commitment strategically in pursuit of better opportunities, seeking to create value for shareholders and increase competitiveness throughout the entire petrochemical and plastics production chain. 

6. EXHIBITS LIST 
        Page 
EXHIBIT I –    Consolidated Income Statement    17 
EXHIBIT II –    Consolidated Balance Sheet    18 
EXHIBIT III –    Consolidated Cash Flow Statement    19 
EXHIBIT IV –    Consolidated Production Volume    20 
EXHIBIT V –    Consolidated Sales Volume –Domestic Market    21 
EXHIBIT VI –     Consolidated Sales Volume –Export Market    22 
EXHIBIT VII -     Consolidated Net Revenues    23 

Braskem, a world-class Brazilian petrochemical company, is the leader in the thermoplastic resins segment in Latin America and the third-largest Brazilian industrial company owned by the private sector. The company operates 18 industrial plants across Brazil and has annual production capacity of 11 million tons of chemical and petrochemical products.

DISCLAIMER

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical data, but rather reflect the targets and Words such as "anticipate",expectations of"wish", "expect", "foresee", "intend", "plan", "predict", "project", "aim" and similar terms seek to identify statements that necessarily involve known and unknown risks. Braskem does not undertake any responsibility for transactions or investment decisions based on the information contained in this document.

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EXHIBIT I
Consolidated Income Statement
(R$ million)

Income Statement    2Q09
(A) 
  1Q09
(B)
  2Q08
 (C)
  Change
(%)
(A)/(B)
  Change
(%)
(A)/(C)
  1H09
(D)
  1H08
(E)
  Change
(%)
(D)/(E)
Gross Revenue    4,753    4,159    5,890    14    (19)   8,912    11,702    (24)
Net Revenue    3,688    3,260    4,628    13    (20)   6,948    9,175    (24)
Cost of good sold    (3,047)   (2,861)   (3,938)     (23)   (5,909)   (7,783)   (24)
Gross Profit    641    398    690    61    (7)   1,039    1,392    (25)
Selling Expenses    (134)   (126)   (133)       (260)   (231)   12 
General and Administrative Expenses    (153)   (115)   (176)   33    (13)   (268)   (347)   (23)
Depreciation and Amortization    (27)   (22)   (143)   20    (81)   (49)   (284)   (83)
Other operating income (expenses)   18    114    (0)   (85)     131    23    483 
Investment in Associating Companies    (2)   (8)   (35)   (71)   (94)   (10)   (49)   (79)
   .Equity Result    (2)   (2)   (23)   (17)   (92)   (4)   (23)   (82)
   .Amortization of goodwill/negative goodwill    (0)   (5)   (12)       (6)   (26)   (77)
Operating profit before financial result    343    241    202    42    70    584    503    16 
Net financial result    1,192    (208)   386      209    984    167    490 
Operating profit (loss)   1,535    33    588      161    1,568    670    134 
Other non-operating revenue (expenses)   (0)   (1)   10        (1)   122   
Profit (loss) before income tax and social contribution    1,535    32    598      157    1,567    793    98 
Income tax / social contribution    (379)   (23)   (186)     103    (401)   (242)   66 
Profit Sharing    -    -    (6)         (13)  
Profit (loss) before minority interest    1,156    10    405      185    1,166    538    117 
Minority Interest    -    -    (1)         (38)  
Net profit / Loss    1,156    10    404      186    1,166    500    133 
 
Earnings (loss) per share (EPS)   2.22    0.02    0.77      187    2.24    0.96    134 
Earnings (loss) per share ex-amortization of goodwill    2.28    0.08    1.03      122    2.37    1.46    62 
 
EBITDA    566    457    557    24      1,023    1,183    (14)
EBITDA Margin    15.3%    14.0%    12.0%    1.3 p.p.    3.3 p.p.    14.7%    12.9%    1.8 p.p. 
-Depreciacion and Amortization    221    209    320      (31)   429    630    (32)
   . Cost    194    186    176      10    380    347    10 
   . Expense    27    22    143    20    (81)   49    284    (83)
 

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EXHIBIT II
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(R$ million)

 
 ASSETS    06/30/2009    03/31/2009    Change (%)
  (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)
Current    7,141    7,434    (4)
   . Cash and Cash Equivalents    3,225    2,986    8 
   . Accounts Receivable    1,236    1,427    (13)
   . Inventories    2,032    2,300    (12)
   . Recoverable Taxes    405    432    (6)
   . Advances to Suppliers    52    78    (33)
   . Others    191    210    (9)
Non Current    15,086    15,154     
   . Long-Term Assets             
         . Related Parties    58    47    23 
         . Compulsory Deposits and Escrow accounts    136    125    9 
         . Deferred income tax and social contribution    637    643    (1)
         . Recoverable Taxes    1,418    1,461    (3)
         . Others    180    147    23 
   .Investments    38    37    3 
   .Plant, property and equipment    12,520    12,591    (1)
   .Deferred    98    102    (4)
   
Total Assets    22,227    22,588    (2)
   

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    06/30/2009    03/31/2009    Change (%)
  (A)   (B)   (A)/(B)
Current    6,551    7,012    (7)
   . Suppliers    4,181    4,421    (5)
   . Short-term financing    1,851    2,030    (9)
   . Hedge Operations    42    -    - 
   . Salaries and social charges    173    221    (22)
   . Dividends/Interest on Owners' Equity    4    15    (72)
   . Receivable Taxes    115    103    12 
   . Advances from Clients    57    90    (36)
   . Others    128    132    (3)
Non Current    10,678    11,788     
Long-Term Liabilities             
   . Long-term financing    8,732    10,155    (14)
   . Hedge Transactions    36    114    (68)
   . Taxes Payable    1,657    1,271    30 
   . Others    254    248    2 
Shareholders' Equity    4,998    3,789    32 
   . Capital    5,473    5,473    - 
   . Capital Reserves    429    429    - 
   . Treasury Shares    (12)   (12)   - 
   . Adjustment of Asset Evaluation (Law 11.638/07)   (57)   (109)   (47)
   . Retained Earnings (Losses)   (834)   (1,992)   (58)
   
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity    22,227    22,588    (2)
   

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EXHIBIT III
Cash Flow Statement
(R$ million)

Cash Flow    2Q09    1Q09    2Q08    1H09    1H08 
Profit (loss) before income tax and social contribution    1,535    32    588    1,567    731 
Expenses (Revenues) not affecting Cash    (877)   271    (78)   (606)   8 
Depreciation and amortization    220    209    320    429    630 
Equity Result        35    10    49 
Interest, Monetary and Exchange Restatement, Net    (1,102)   150    (433)   (952)   (343)
Minority Interest            38 
Others      (95)   (1)   (93)   (367)
Aj usted Profit (loss) before cash financial effects    657    303    510    961    739 
Asset and Liabilities Variation, Current and Long Term    234    (139)   924    94    431 
Asset Reductions (Additions)   516    313    193    829    (235)
           
 Marketable Securities    (16)   (0)   275    (16)   304 
 Account Payable    182    (364)   (468)   (183)   (333)
 Recoverable Taxes    88    28    (15)   115    (147)
 Inventories    261    715    79    976    (359)
 Advances Expenses    26    (12)   26    14    40 
 Dividends Received           
 Other Account Receivables    (25)   (53)   293    (77)   253 
Acréscimo (Decréscimo) em Passivo    (282 )   (452 )   731    (734 )   666 
           
 Suppliers    (241)   (493)   793    (734)   670 
 Advances to Clients    (33)   41    24      39 
 Fiscal Incentives      (5)   14    (5)   13 
 Taxes and Contributions    16    10    (28)   26    13 
 Others    (26)   (5)   (72)   (30)   (69)
Operating Ccash flow    891    164    1,434    1,055    1,171 
Interest Paid    (142)   (188)   (131)   (331)   (281)
Income Tax and Social Contribution    (10)   (3)   (23)   (13)   (44)
Accounting cash generation    739    (27)   1,280    712    845 
Investment Activities    (145)   (124)   (555)   (270)   (1,449)
 Fixed Assets Sale            254 
 Investment    (1)   (5)   (14)   (6)   (636)
 Fixed Assets    (97)   (119)   (555)   (216)   (796)
 Deferred Assets    (0)     (1)   (0)   (19)
 Intangible assets    (48)   (2)   (8)   (50)   (280)
 Cash effects from Incorporated Companies        21      29 
Financing Activities    (314)   190    (512)   (124)   521 
 Inflows    589    1,029    1,473    1,618    3,724 
 Amortization and Paid Interest    (894)   (844)   (1,634)   (1,739)   (2,852)
 Share Buy-Back        (53)     (53)
 Dividends/Interest on Owners' Equity    (9)     (300)   (9)   (301)
 Others           
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents Increase (Reduction)   279    38    213    318    (82)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the beginning of period    2,659    2,620    1,595    2,620    1,890 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the end of period    2,938    2,659    1,808    2,938    1,808 
 

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EXHIBIT IV
Consolidated Production Volume

PRODUCTION
 
tons    1Q08    2Q08    3Q08    4Q08    1Q09    2Q09 
                         
Plymers Unit                         
   . PE´s - Polyethylene    435,568    362,885    466,590    321,920    357,694    459,500 
   . PP - Polypropylene    175,991    163,432    210,572    181,511    178,877    227,733 
   . PVC - Polyvivyl Chloride    130,023    129,916    139,518    122,984    99,103    120,260 
   . Caustic Soda    120,228    113,838    125,855    119,713    116,374    110,430 
   . EDC    40,103    15,795    41,822    16,346    40,103    30,687 
   . Chlorine    15,047    12,907    14,849    14,304    14,130    14,252 
             
Basic Petrochemicals                         
   . Ethylene    586,278    461,410    605,771    463,465    454,369    588,998 
   . Propylene    288,473    224,645    307,622    211,636    216,137    297,865 
   . Benzene    173,943    137,215    171,782    145,730    129,037    165,770 
   . Butadiene    63,147    48,361    68,653    50,639    36,311    66,375 
   . Toluene    7,000    12,007    7,190    3,597    25,335    25,191 
   . Fuel (m3 )   171,437    130,149    146,677    141,682    116,052    150,551 
   . Paraxylene    32,132    24,263    37,742    35,094    37,349    41,699 
   . Ortoxylene    15,891    10,134    17,755    13,626    12,053    14,896 
   . Isoprene    5,176    4,487    4,758    4,483    2,743    4,757 
   . Butene 1    22,961    20,747    22,481    16,625    15,201    20,227 
   . MTBE    30,689    25,336    32,599    24,184    23,794    23,861 
   . ETBE    40,814    30,056    42,947    31,803    23,855    49,335 
   . Mixed Xylene    22,934    16,303    20,884    19,926    16,270    14,237 
   . Caprolactam    11,871    11,372    10,658    3,194    1,247   
 

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EXHIBIT V
Consolidated Sales Volume
Domestic Market

DOMESTIC MARKET - Sales Volume
 
tons    1Q08    2Q08    3Q08    4Q08    1Q09    2Q09 
 
Polymers Unit                         
   . PE´s - Polyethylene    273,028    313,233    271,981    225,490    231,520    267,724 
   . PP - Polypropylene    148,452    182,065    172,316    140,038    135,002    174,618 
   . PVC - Polyvivyl Chloride    115,780    124,352    141,888    114,247    76,997    119,514 
   . PET    9,851    10,418    11,624    11,997    11,745    6,280 
   . Caustic Soda    107,999    124,947    116,908    111,861    96,027    91,914 
   . EDC    15,084    12,093    7,044       
   . Chlorine    14,800    13,139    14,879    15,015    12,636    12,145 
 
Basic Petrochemicals Unit                         
   . Ethylene    71,719    51,886    67,655    61,242    56,081    72,677 
   . Propylene    96,608    92,461    102,819    57,124    78,650    92,068 
   . Benzene    57,595    67,534    63,553    50,730    74,780    105,316 
   . Butadiene    55,641    45,075    55,395    47,534    13,583    45,543 
   . Toluene    9,371    10,629    10,583    6,004    16,092    16,512 
   . Fuel (m3 )   134,747    125,790    112,931    129,237    105,435    145,619 
   . Paraxylene             
   . Ortoxylene    16,985    10,891    16,984    11,429    13,913    15,899 
   . Isoprene    2,949    2,166    3,278    2,970    1,611    2,200 
   . Butene 1    6,771    5,380    7,209    367    2,208    1,456 
   . MTBE    33    11    33    49      80 
   . ETBE    23           
   . Mixed Xylene    13,354    11,313    10,213    12,133    10,422    8,730 
   . Caprolactam    3,870    4,508    4,919    3,104    2,788    3,139 
 

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EXHIBIT VI
Consolidated Sales Volume
Export Market

EXPORT MARKET - Sales Volume
 
tons     1Q08    2Q08    3Q08    4Q08    1Q09    2Q09 
 
Polymers Unit                         
   . PE´s - Polyethylene    112,137    135,487    136,055    89,977    167,666    207,424 
   . PP - Polypropylene    22,684    16,912    30,328    29,471    67,924    49,912 
   . PVC - Polyvivyl Chloride    5,642    5,217    5,466    2,150    25,813    14,000 
   . PET      2,775    725      275    14,549 
   . Caustic Soda          19,443      7,480 
   . EDC    10,059      37,153    12,601    38,601    39,697 
   . Chlorine             
 
Basic Petrochemicals Unit                         
   . Ethylene             
   . Propylene          21,632    16,895    47,898 
   . Benzene    82,109    64,144    88,044    80,288    57,585    51,440 
   . Butadiene    9,017    5,922    7,577    4,515    20,292    22,946 
   . Toluene        4,199      13,364    9,064 
   . Fuel (m3 )   16,829    16,586    30,927    15,367    6,989    20,054 
   . Paraxylene    31,017    24,699    36,339    39,280    36,101    46,948 
   . Ortoxylene             
   . Isoprene    1,680    3,346    1,607    1,628    840    2,518 
   . Butene 1    5,384    13,404    7,544    10,272    5,920    7,858 
   . MTBE    26,312    27,667    23,919    23,886    18,691    31,949 
   . ETBE    33,263    35,332    28,389    44,050    23,223    46,139 
   . Mixed Xylene    3,219    3,028    9,302    6,796    4,883    4,226 
   . Caprolactam    7,429    8,207    4,573    48    72    1,056 
 

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EXHIBIT VII
Consolidated Net Revenue
Domestic Market

DOMESTIC MARKET - Net Revenue
 
Million of R$    1Q08    2Q08    3Q08    4Q08    1Q09    2Q09 
 
Polymers Unit                         
   . PE / PP / PVC    1,850    2,048    2,075    1,682    1,259    1,475 
   . Others    146    167    189    235    207    120 
                 -             -             -             -             -             - 
Basic Petrochemical Unit                         
   . Ethylene / Propylene    370    329    419    319    205    264 
   . BTX    156    181    193    139    109    166 
   . Others    813    737    803    689    373    387 
 
Condensate Resale    210    161             -    93    206    61 
Ipiranga Química    93    108    122    148    100    90 
 
Total    3,637    3,731    3,800    3,306    2,459    2,563 

Export Market

EXPORT MARKET - Net Revenue
 
Million of R$    1Q08    2Q08    3Q08    4Q08    1Q09    2Q09 
 
Polymers Unit                         
   . PE / PP / PVC    392    360    494    339    512    532 
   . Others        24    25      54 
             
Basic Petrochemical Unit                         
   . Ethylene / Propylene          20    16    55 
   . BTX    207    177    276    144    112    163 
   . Others    297    347    367    322    84    289 
 
Condensate Resale        132    59    67    32 
Ipiranga Química          59     
 
Total    909    898    1,294    967    801    1,125 

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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 12, 2009

  BRASKEM S.A.
 
 
  By:      /s/      Carlos José Fadigas de Souza Filho
 
    Name: Carlos José Fadigas de Souza Filho
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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