CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings views the recently announced leniency agreement between Braskem S.A.’s (Braskem) and the Brazilian authorities as neutral to credit quality. The signing of the agreement will be an important step in eliminating uncertainties related to previously announced corruption investigations. The company indicated it expects to complete the global settlement with international authorities shortly. The leniency (settlement) agreement includes USD957 million (BRL3.1
