Braskem, Brazil’s petrochemical leader, has announced a significant financial maneuver. The company plans to repurchase $368.5 million of bonds maturing in 2081. This move aims to optimize Braskem’s debt profile and enhance its financial stability. To fund this repurchase, Braskem successfully issued new 10-year bonds totaling $850 million. The remaining funds will address other debts […]
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