Henrique Perez's questions to Braskem SA (BAK) leadership • Q4 2024
Question
Henrique Perez inquired about the expected gains and expansion plans for the company's shipping fleet following its first vessel acquisition, and asked for any updates on the M&A due diligence processes related to potential shareholder changes.
Answer
Executive Felipe Montoro Jens stated that the shareholder sale process is handled exclusively by the shareholders and Braskem's involvement is limited to responding to due diligence requests, which have become less frequent. Executive Rosana Avolio detailed the logistics strategy, explaining that the new dedicated ethane vessels will provide significant value and operational stability for the Braskem Idesa operations in Mexico. She estimated the fleet could generate annual benefits of $50-80 million. Jens added that owning these specialized ships is a key competitive advantage, as only 12 such vessels exist globally.