OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of August, 2017
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F ______
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____
in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7). _____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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São Paulo, August 15, 2017
Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil
Rua Sete de Setembro, nº 111, 33º andar
Centro – Rio de Janeiro
Ref.: Official Letter 269/2017/CVM/SEP/GEA-1
Dear Managers,
With regard to Official Letter no. 269/2017/CVM/SEP/GEA-1, whereby you request from Braskem S.A. (“Braskem” or “Company”) clarifications on the news report entitled “Balanço da JBS do 2º trimestre virá sem revisão do auditor” [JBS second-quarter Balance sheet to be released unreviewed by the auditor], published on Valor Online on August 10, as follows:
Dear Managers,
With regard to the material fact notice of the company dated March 28, 2017, submitted through the empresas.net system and to the news report dated August 10, 2017, published on Valor Online, entitled “Balanço da JBS do 2º trimestre virá sem revisão do auditor,” which states the following:
“[...]
Petrochemical producer Braskem is in a similar situation. The Odebrecht group company has not reported audited financial statements since its results for fiscal year 2016, for which reason it is traded on B3 as a company in a ‘special situation.’ The company has been reporting unaudited data to the market.”
In this regard, we request the company’s statement with regard to if there is any projected date for the reporting of its audited financial statements (Annual Financial Statements as of 12.31.2016, and Quarterly Financial Statements as of 3.31.2017 and 6.30.2017).
As requested, Braskem clarifies to the market that, in accordance with the Material Fact released on the date hereof, the joint work with the independent auditors has been concluded. Therefore, the Company filed, on the date hereof, its audited financial statements for fiscal year 2016 and its reviewed quarterly financial statements for the first and second quarters of 2017, prepared in accordance with Brazilian law.
For more information, contact Braskem’s Investor Relations Department by calling +11 (3576-9531) braskem-ri@braskem.com.br or sending an e-mail to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
Sincerely,
Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
Investor Relations Officer
BRASKEM S.A.
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 15, 2017| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
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| Name: | Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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