SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16
OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2021
(Commission File No. 1-14862 )
BRASKEM S.A.
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Rua Eteno, 1561, Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
Camacari, Bahia - CEP 42810-000 Brazil
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1). _____
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NOTICE TO THE MARKET
São Paulo, December 21, 2021 - Braskem S.A. ("Braskem" or "Company"), (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), hereby notifies the market that the credit rating agency Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") has upgraded the risk level of the Company's corporate credit rating on a global scale from BB+ to BBB-, with a stable outlook. With the upgrade of the rating by Fitch, the Company is now considered an investment grade company.
For more information, contact Braskem's Investor Relations Department by calling +55 (11) 3576-9531 or sending an e-mail to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br .
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: December 21, 2021
| BRASKEM S.A. | |||
| By: | /s/ Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
| Name: | Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas | ||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||
DISCLAIMER ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Notice to the Market may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts, but are based on the current view and estimates of the Company's management regarding future economic and other circumstances, industry conditions, financial performance and results, including any potential or projected impact from the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures and from covid-19 on the Company's business, financial condition and operating results. The words "forecasts," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans" and other similar expressions, when referring to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements related to the possible outcome of legal and administrative proceedings, implementation of operational and financing strategies and investment plans, guidance about future operations, as well as factors or trends that affect the financial condition, liquidity or operating results of the Company are a few examples of forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current views of the Company's management and are subject to diverse risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. There is no guarantee that said events, trends or expected results will actually occur. The statements are based on several assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions and operating factors. Any change in such assumptions or factors, including the projected impact from the geological event in Alagoas and related legal procedures and the unprecedented impact from the covid-19 pandemic on the businesses, employees, service providers, shareholders, investors and other stakeholders of the Company could cause actual results to differ significantly from current expectations. For a comprehensive description of the risks and other factors that could impact any forward-looking statements in this document, especially the factors discussed in the sections, see the reports filed with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM). This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, any securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration, any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from Braskem and that will contain detailed information about Braskem and management, as well as financial statements.