BRKM5.SA is trading at $7.08, down 7.1% today, after Braskem announced it has initiated court-backed mediation and is seeking protective injunction with financial creditors in São Paulo to reorganize its capital structure.

  • This move aims to stabilize negotiations for a consensual and orderly solution for its capital structure.
  • The company has been grappling with recent governance shifts, including new co-controllers and executive leadership, amid ongoing concerns over a weak earnings outlook, significant losses reported for 2024, and negative shareholder equity.