Alpek continues negotiations with Petrobras involving the potential acquisition of Petroquímica Suape and Citepe

Monterrey, Mexico. November 03, 2016 – Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Alpek”) announced today that it continues negotiations with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (“Petrobras”) for its stake in Companhia Petroquímica de Pernambuco (“Petroquímica Suape”) and Companhia Integrada Têxtil de Pernambuco (“Citepe”). Negotiations have advanced in good terms.

Petroquimica Suape and Citepe operate an integrated PTA-PET facility in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil with an installed capacity of 700 and 450 thousand tons per year PTA and PET, respectively. Citepe also operates a 90 thousand ton per year texturized polyester filament plant on site.

In the event the parties reach a final agreement, the closing of this transaction will require further corporate approvals and approval by the appropriate governmental authorities. Alpek will provide a public update on any news related to this matter.