OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2012
(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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NOTICE TO THE MARKET
São Paulo, December 28, 2012 - Braskem S.A. (BM&FBovespa: BRKM5, BRKM3, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), in line with its strategy to focus its investments on the petrochemical sector, sold on this date, for Odebrecht Ambiental (“Transaction”) (i) the assets related to the Water Treatment Unit (“WTU”) located at the Camaçari petrochemical complex, upon sale of all shares issued by Distribuidora de Águas Camaçari S.A. (“Distribuidora de Águas Camaçari”) and (ii) all shares held by Braskem at Cetrel S.A. (“Cetrel”), equivalent to 54.2% of the total and voting capital of Cetrel. The value of the Operation is R$652 million, to be adjusted pursuant to the net cash position on December 28, 2012.
The WTU is responsible for producing demineralized, clear and drinkable water, as well as for managing the fire water reservoir. Cetrel is responsible, among other things, for the treatment and final disposal of industrial effluents and waste, as well as for environmentally monitoring the Camaçari petrochemical complex.
The supply of industrial water and the treatment and disposal of industrial effluents and waste are guaranteed to Braskem through contracts entered into with Distribuidora de Águas Camaçari and Cetrel, respectively.
Further information can be obtained from Braskem’s Investor Relations Department by telephone +55 (11) 3576-9531 or by e-mail braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.
Marcela Aparecida Drehmer Andrade
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: December28, 2012| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Marcela Aparecida Drehmer Andrade | ||
| Name: | Marcela Aparecida Drehmer Andrade | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
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