BRASKEM S.A.
Corporate Taxpayer ID (CNPJ): 42.150.391/0001-70
Company Registry (NIRE): 29.300.006.939
Publicly Held Company

MATERIAL FACT

Braskem S.A. ('Braskem' or the 'Company'), in compliance with the provisions of CVM Instruction 358/02, informs its shareholders and the market that it has decided to postpone to March 29, 2017, the filing of its audited financial statements related to the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2016. It also decided to postpone the holding of its Annual Shareholders' Meeting to April 28, 2017. The Company filed with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission its Corporate Calendar in order to reflect above changes.

Due to the conclusion of the global settlement with authorities, announced on December 21, 2016, the Company has been conducting necessary analysis of its internal process and controls, which has impacted the progress of externals auditors' work.

In order to keep the market informed on its operational and financial performance, Braskem decided to proceed with the release of its non-audited results, which are subject to adjustments and changes upon the release of the Company's audited financial statements.

For additional information, please contact our Investor Relations Department by calling +55 11 3576-9531 or sending an email to braskem-ri@braskem.com.br.

São Paulo, February 21, 2017.

Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Braskem S.A.

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