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Legal & distress·October 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT·1 source

Braskem Creditor Bracebridge Starts Involuntary Chapter 11 Case

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What happened

  • Three funds affiliated with Bracebridge Capital LLC filed an involuntary Chapter 11 petition against a Braskem entity they lent to.

Why it matters

The filing signals a creditor-led restructuring effort involving Braskem and is relevant to distressed-debt investors, restructuring advisers and credit markets.

What to watch. Any response from Braskem and developments in the involuntary Chapter 11 proceedings.

Deal terms

bankruptcy
Braskem entity
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Investors
Bracebridge Capital LLC
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Sources (1)

  1. BloombergOct 21
    Braskem Creditor Bracebridge Starts Involuntary Chapter 11 Case
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