Braskem Signs Agreement with Novonor to Acquire Debt Claims
In a regulatory filing earlier, Braskem informed its shareholders and the market in general that it received over the weekend correspondences from Novonor S.A - Em Recuperacao Judicial and Shine I Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditorios de Responsabilidade Limitada, represented by its manager Vortx Capital Gestora De Recursos Ltda., advised by IG4 Sol. Ltda., informing about the execution of a definitive binding agreement between the FIDC and the creditor banks of NSP Investimentos S.A. and other entities of the group Novonor S.A. - Em Recuperacao Judicial to acquire all the credits held by the aforementioned banks against Novonor guaranteed by, among others, fiduciary assignment constituted on the shares issued by the company held by NSP Inv.; and an exclusivity agreement with an initial term of sixty days between FIDC and Novonor regarding a a potential transaction involving the shares issued by Braskem held by NSP Inv. BofA said in a note to investors that it views the news as positive, as it could help address investors' main concern regarding Braskem's investment thesis, which is the company's short-to-medium-term liquidity.
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- Stake Disclosure: Qube Research & Technologies Limited disclosed a holding of 5,899,795 cash-settled derivatives in Bakkavor Group PLC, representing a 1% interest, indicating its investment intentions in the company.
- Trading Details: In recent transactions, Qube executed multiple equity swaps of 2p ordinary shares, reducing long positions at prices ranging from 229 to 233.50 pence, reflecting its strategy to navigate market volatility.
- Regulatory Compliance: This disclosure adheres to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, ensuring transparency and compliance, which underscores Qube's commitment to regulatory standards.
- Market Impact: Qube's stake disclosure may influence Bakkavor's market performance, prompting investors to monitor subsequent stock price fluctuations and market reactions.
- Stake Disclosure: Qube Research & Technologies Limited disclosed a holding of 5,836,498 cash-settled derivatives in Bakkavor Group PLC, representing a 1% stake, indicating its investment interest in the company.
- Trading Details: In recent transactions, Qube increased its long positions through equity swaps at prices ranging from 230.50 to 233.50 pence per share, reflecting its positive outlook on Bakkavor's future performance.
- Regulatory Compliance: This disclosure adheres to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, ensuring market transparency and demonstrating Qube's commitment to compliance and information disclosure.
- Market Impact: Qube's stake disclosure may influence Bakkavor's market performance, prompting investors to monitor subsequent stock price fluctuations and market reactions.
Braskem's Stake Sale: Braskem's shares rose by 5.5% after Novonor announced an agreement to sell a controlling stake in the company to private equity firm IG4 Capital, which will share control with Petrobras.
Novonor's Retained Stake: Novonor will keep a 4% stake in Braskem, which was previously collateral for unpaid loans, and has a 60-day period to finalize the transaction.
Potential Benefits of New Ownership: The change in controlling shareholders could improve Braskem's outlook, as the company faces challenges with low petrochemical margins and liabilities from environmental damage in Maceio.
Market Context: The deal comes amid ongoing financial struggles for Braskem, highlighting the need for a strategic shift to enhance its operational stability and market position.
- Stake Disclosure: Qube Research & Technologies Limited disclosed a holding of 5,683,128 cash-settled derivatives in Bakkavor Group PLC, representing 0.98% of the relevant securities, indicating its investment interest in the company.
- Trading Information: In recent dealings, Qube reduced its long position in Bakkavor by selling 2,036 and 2,162 shares at prices of £227.50 and £28.00 respectively, reflecting its response to market dynamics.
- Compliance Requirements: This disclosure adheres to Rule 8 of the Takeover Code, ensuring transparency and maintaining market fairness, highlighting Qube's commitment to compliance.
- Market Impact: Qube's stake disclosure may influence Bakkavor's market performance, prompting investors to monitor subsequent stock price fluctuations and market reactions.
Braskem's Q3 Performance: Braskem's stock rose by 17.3% after reporting a Q3 recurring EBITDA of $150 million and settling a long-standing environmental dispute with Brazil's Alagoas state.
Settlement Details: The company agreed to pay 1.2 billion reais ($222 million) to Alagoas, with 139 million reais already paid and the remainder to be settled in 10 annual installments.
Q3 Revenue: Braskem S.A. reported a revenue of $3.17 billion for the third quarter.
Plant Expansion: The company has approved a $780 million expansion of its Rio de Janeiro plant to increase ethylene production.
Rating Changes: Citigroup has downgraded Braskem's rating to Neutral, leading to a significant drop in the company's stock.
Seeking Alpha Rating: Seeking Alpha has provided a Quant Rating for Braskem S.A., reflecting its analysis of the company's performance.








