Braskem is the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and a world leader in biopolymers, working in the chemical and petrochemical industries. The company's core business is the production and sale of a wide product portfolio, including basic chemicals and resins such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and PVC. A strategic asset is its leadership in producing “green” polyethylene, a biopolymer made from sugarcane ethanol, a renewable source. Braskem has a global industrial presence, with production units located in Brazil, the United States, Mexico and Germany. Its operations are geographically segmented into three main divisions: Brazil/South America, US/Europe, and Mexico. Through this international structure, the company serves clients in about 70 countries.
How many years of EBITDA are required to pay off the company's net debt considering the lease agreements, according to the official accounting standard IFRS16. As a market consensus, a value of up to 3 years of leverage is accepted for most companies.
How much the company's debt represents in % in relation to its equity. As a market consensus, a value less than or equal to 1 is accepted, above that leverage can end up hurting the final result at some point.
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