2. Forward-looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements. These statements do
not represent historical fact, but rather reflect the beliefs and expectations
of Braskem’s management. The words “anticipate”, “wish”, “expect”,
“estimate”, “intend”, “forecast”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “target” and
similar words are intended to identify these statements. Although Braskem
believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-
looking statements are reasonable and based on information currently
available to management, Braskem cannot guarantee future results or events.
The forward-looking statements included in this presentation are valid only
on the date on which they are made (March 31, 2008), and the Company does
not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information or
future developments.
Braskem is not responsible for any transaction or investment decision taken
based on the information in this presentation.
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3. Highlights 1Q08 vs. 1Q07
Operating Performance
• Brazilian resin market: +10%
• Growth in domestic resin sales: + 7%
• Domestic PVC Sales: + 13%
• Record-high quarterly PVC production: 130 Kton
• Reduction in fixed costs
• Annual and recurring gains from synergies
• R$ 77 MM in EBITDA
• R$ 59 MM in other additional gains
• Operational investments: R$ 242 MM
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4. 1Q08 Highlights
Conclusion of important strategic steps
• Operational startup of new Paulínia unit
• Cash inflow of R$252 million in April from sale of the
interest in Petroflex, with profit of R$116 million
• Consolidation of Brazil’s petrochemical sector
• Conclusion of the acquisition of the Ipiranga Group’s
petrochemical assets
• SEAE and SDE executive departments recommend to antitrust
authority CADE approval of the Investment Agreement between
Braskem and Petrobras
• Green Polymer Project
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5. Production growth with higher
operating reliability
Capacity Utilization %
ETHYLENE PE PP PVC 104%
96% 95% 96% 96% 96%
93% 94%
92%
91% 89% 86%
88%
1Q07 4Q07 1Q08 1Q07 4Q07 1Q08 1Q07 4Q07 1Q08 1Q07 4Q07 1Q08
Resin Production Kton
RECORDS
2,827
2,786 Production in last 12
700 702 704 months of 2,827 Kton
+1%
Quarterly PVC production
of 130 Kton in 1Q08
LTM LTM 1Q07 4Q07 1Q08
1Q07 1Q08
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Source: Braskem
6. Braskem maintains leadership position in
robust domestic market: Demand +10%
Domestic Sales 1Q08 vs. 1Q07 % Resin Market Share 1Q08
+13%
+10%
Other
+7% 29%
+ 6% +5% 49%
22%
Imports
Resin Brazilian
PE PP PVC
Braskem market*
*Domestic sales + Imports
Source: Braskem / Abiquim 6
7. Evolution of EBITDA
Commercial strategy minimizes impacts from both higher
Naphtha prices and exchange rate variation
R$ million
108 28 FX impact
1,220 665 on costs
FX impact
(860)
on revenue
853
(1,328) 583
(195)
(103)
1Q07 Fixed Raw 1Q08
Prices Other Foreign Volume
Costs/ Materials
Exchange
SG&A
Source: Braskem 7
8. Evolution of EBITDA
Commercial strategy and reduction in fixed expenses
minimize impacts from both higher Naphtha prices
R$ million
FX impact
83 on costs
19
112
FX impact
(115)
188 on revenue
648 (263) (136) 583
(89)
(32)
4Q07 Fixed Raw 1Q08
Prices Other Volume Foreign
Costs/ Materials
Exchange
SG&A
Source: Braskem 8
9. Main Economic Performance Indicators
Main Economic Indicators 1Q08 1Q07 Chg.%
R$ million
Net Revenue 4,410 4,424 0
EBITDA 583 853 (32)
EBITDA Margin 13.2 % 19.3 % -6.1 p.p.
Net Financial Result (200) (104) 94
Net income before minority interest 120 275 (56)
Net Income 83 127 (35)
Source: Braskem
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10. Lengthening of debt profile
is a priority
TJLP
in R$ million (3/31/08) CDI
Pré-fixado 8% 17%
2%
Gross Debt: 9,363 Net Debt / EBITDA (x)
Net Debt: 7,431
2.56
US$
1.93
Bridge
Average Term:10 years 23% Trade Loan
Finance 23% +33%
27%
31%
Dec-07 Mar-08
US$ 73%
Cash and equivalents
1,932 1,668*
13%
1,143
10% 9%
9%
441* 8%
7% 7%
6%
1,241 894
789 974 827 786
767 534 617 614
3/31/08 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 / 2014 / 2016 / 2018 / Perpetual
In R$ 2013 2015 2017 2020
In US$
* Includes R$2.1 billion from bridge loan to acquire Ipiranga Group’s petrochemical assets
Source: Braskem
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11. 2008 Outlook
• Positive macroeconomic outlook
• Brazil Investment Grade by Standard & Poor’s
• Growth in domestic resin market of 10%
• Industrial productivity leveraged by conclusion of stoppages
• Acceleration of synergy gains
• Fixed costs reduction
• Venezuela
• Conclusion of the economic and feasibility studies will allow investment decision
on PP plant
• Green Polymer
• Investment Decision in first half 2008
• Implementation of Investment Agreement with Petrobras
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