BRASKEM SA: HELU CARLOS SLIM discloses a stake of more than 5% (Schedule 13D)

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s Helu group disclosed a stake exceeding 5% in Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem SA via a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, accession number 0000921895-26-002956, signals active investor interest in Braskem, whose ownership has been in flux amid long-running talks over the future of controlling shareholder Novonor’s holding. A 13D designation typically indicates the holder may seek to influence control or strategy, making Slim’s entry a potential wildcard in Braskem’s stalled ownership negotiations. Investors will watch for details on the exact size and intent of the position, any alignment with Novonor or creditor talks, and whether the move pressures other suitors to clarify their plans for the company.