Braskem Acquires Sunoco Chemicals in the U.S.

Braskem has signed an agreement with Sunoco, an U.S.-based oil company, for the acquisition by Braskem of the polypropylene (PP) business of Sunoco Chemicals. Sunoco will receive $350 million for the shares in Sunoco Chemicals (only PP assets), upon closing, within 60 days. This transaction represents an important step in Braskem's international expansion process.

Sunoco Chemicals has annual production capacity of 950,000 tons of polypropylene. The company headquarters is located in Philadelphia, Pa., and Sunoco Chemicals has three plants located at La Porte, TX, Marcus Hook, Pa., and Neal, W.Va., which account for approximately 13% of installed U.S. polypropylene production capacity. In addition to Sunoco's industrial units, the acquisition also includes a technology and development center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Braskem said it expects to leverage this industrial and commercial base to complete potential acquisitions or strategic alliances in the future and expand its presence in the U.S. market and its leadership role as the largest resin producer in the Americas, aiming to achieve its objective to become one of the five largest petrochemical companies worldwide.

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