Braskem Flags Survival Risk as Q4 Loss Hits $479 Million

Source: bloomberg.com

Braskem issued a stark warning that it faces serious doubts about continuing as a going concern amid ballooning losses and debt pressures. The company, majority-owned by Petrobras and Odebrecht, saw its fourth-quarter net loss explode to $479 million. This signals deep troubles in the petrochemical sector, hitting investors and Brazil's economy where energy and chemicals play big roles.