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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/braskem-idesa-s-a-p-i">Braskem Idesa</a> is facing a severe liquidity crisis, having defaulted on interest payments on its senior notes and is actively considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the United States to restructure its significant debt load.</li>
  <li>The company's core operational challenge has been an inconsistent supply of ethane feedstock from Mexico's state-owned Pemex, leading to production well below its 1.05 million tons per year capacity.</li>
  <li>A key strategic initiative to address feedstock issues is the construction of a new ethane import terminal in partnership with Advario, expected to be operational by late 2024, which is critical for the company's long-term viability and ability to operate at full capacity.</li>
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Braskem Idesa is facing a severe liquidity crisis, having defaulted on interest payments on its senior notes and is actively considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in the United States to restructure its significant debt load.
  The company's core operational challenge has been an inconsistent supply of ethane feedstock from Mexico's state-owned Pemex, leading to production well below its 1.05 million tons per year capacity.
  A key strategic initiative to address feedstock issues is the construction of a new ethane import terminal in partnership with Advario, expected to be operational by late 2024, which is critical for the company's long-term viability and ability to operate at full capacity.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Braskem Idesa (2038172D MM) - Aug 2026

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Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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<li>Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).</li>
<li>We view Braskem Idesa's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its scores for the Environmental, Social and Governance pillars. Controversies are "Material" and Disclosure is "Strong".</li>
<li>Braskem Idesa (Bakide), a single-asset 75%/25% JV between Braskem and Idesa, is Mexico's largest polyethylene (PE) producer.</li>
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Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).
We view Braskem Idesa's ESG as "Adequate", in line with its scores for the Environmental, Social and Governance pillars. Controversies are "Material" and Disclosure is "Strong".
Braskem Idesa (Bakide), a single-asset 75%/25% JV between Braskem and Idesa, is Mexico's largest polyethylene (PE) producer.


Braskem Idesa - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

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Braskem Idesa S.A.P.I. provides chemicals. The Company offers thermoplastic resins, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, chlorine, soda, and solvents. Braskem Idesa serves customers worldwide.

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Braskem Idesa (2038172D MM)

Primer: Braskem Idesa (2038172D MM) - Aug 2026

Braskem Idesa is facing a severe liquidity crisis, having defaulted on interest payments on its senior notes and is actively considering a...

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Braskem Idesa - ESG Report - Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics' ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable). We view Braskem Idesa's ESG as...

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