Braskem Flags Survival Risk as Q4 Loss Hits $479 Million
Source: bloomberg.com
- Braskem, Brazil's largest petrochemical company, warned it may not survive as a going concern due to heavy losses.
- The firm reported a $479 million net loss in the fourth quarter, far wider than the prior year.
- This raises doubts about its ability to keep operating without major financial help.
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.