🧾 What This Document Is

This is a 6-K report from Braskem S.A., a Brazilian company listed in the U.S. It’s not a quarterly earnings report, but a special notice for shareholders. It contains the official "Distance Voting Ballot" for the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 29, 2026. Think of it as the official mail-in ballot and instruction manual for shareholders who can't attend the virtual meeting in person.

👉 Why it matters: If you own Braskem stock (tickers BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6), this is your guide on how to have your say on key company decisions, from approving financials to electing the board.

🏢 What The Company Does

In simple terms, Braskem is one of the largest petrochemical companies in the Americas. They primarily produce thermoplastic resins (like polyethylene and polypropylene) which are essential plastics used in packaging, construction, cars, and consumer goods. Their business is deeply tied to the price of oil and the health of the global manufacturing economy.

📅 The Big Event: Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The meeting will be held exclusively in digital format on April 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Brazilian time). Since it's virtual, this ballot is how most shareholders will participate.

👉 Key Deadline: If you're voting by sending this ballot directly to Braskem, it must be received by April 25, 2026. No late ballots are accepted.

🗳️ How to Vote: Your Two Paths

The filing details two main ways to submit your vote:

1. Directly to Braskem: Send your completed, signed ballot and required ID documents via email to [email protected]. 2. Through Your Broker: Instruct your financial intermediary (like your broker or custodian bank, such as Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A.) to submit your vote for you.

👉 Crucial: The process is different for each path. The filing provides all the necessary addresses, emails, and phone numbers for both.

📋 What Shareholders Are Voting On (The Resolutions)

The ballot lists 17 items for shareholders to approve, reject, or abstain from. Here’s the breakdown:

Financial & Management Approval:

• Resolutions 1 & 2: Routine but vital. Vote on approving the 2025 financial statements and the management's report.

The Main Event: Board of Directors Election

• Resolutions 3-6: This is the core governance item. Shareholders vote on a single slate of 11 proposed directors. Notable candidates include Héctor Núñez (for Chairman) and Olavo Bentes David (for Vice-Chairman).
• Multiple Voting: Shareholders can also choose to distribute their votes among individual candidates if they don't want to vote the slate as a block.

Minority Shareholder Rights:

• Resolutions 7-10 & 15-16: These are special procedures under Brazilian law that allow minority shareholders (of common or preferred shares) to potentially elect their own representatives to the Board or the Fiscal Council (a supervisory board).

Other Key Items:

• Resolution 11 & 12: Separate votes to elect Héctor Núñez as Chairman and Olavo Bentes David as Vice-Chairman of the Board.
• Resolution 13 & 14: Election of the Fiscal Council slate.
• Resolution 17: Setting the 2026 pay for board members and the Fiscal Council.

💡 Why This Matters & What It Signals

• Corporate Governance in Action: This is the fundamental process of shareholder democracy. Your vote influences who runs the company and oversees its finances.
• Stability vs. Change: The proposal of a single, unified slate for the board typically signals management's desire for stability and continuity. The minority shareholder provisions are a built-in check and balance.
• Routine but Important: While this is an annual procedural filing, the approvals for financials and compensation are essential for the company's operations to continue smoothly.

🧠 The Analogy

Think of this like the annual owner's meeting for a large apartment building. You, as a shareholder (co-owner), are being sent a packet to:

1. Approve the annual budget and the building manager's report (Resolutions 1 & 2).
2. Vote for the Board of Directors (the condo board) from a pre-selected list of candidates (Resolutions 3-6).
3. Set the board members' stipend for the next year (Resolution 17). You can mail in your votes or tell your property management company how you want to vote.

📇 Key Contacts & People

• Company Address for Ballots: Rua Lemos Monteiro, No. 120, 24th floor, Butantã, City of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, ZIP Code 05501-050
• Investor Relations Contact: Ms. Rosana Cristina Avolio
• Investor Relations Email: [email protected]
• Bookkeeping Agent (Itaú):
  • Address: Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, No. 3,500, 3rd floor, São Paulo, ZIP Code 04538-132
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Shareholder Service Phones: 3003-9285 (capitals/metro) or 0800 720-9285 (other locations)
• Signatory of the Filing: Felipe Montoro Jens, Chief Financial Officer

🧩 Final Takeaway

This filing is Braskem's formal instruction guide for its 2026 annual shareholder vote. It's a procedural document, but a crucial one for corporate governance. The key takeaways are the April 25th deadline for direct votes, the election of a full board slate led by Héctor Núñez, and the clear instructions for exercising your rights as a shareholder, whether you own common (BRKM3) or preferred shares (BRKM5, BRKM6).