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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November, 2009

Commission File Number 1-15106



PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Brazilian Petroleum Corporation - PETROBRAS
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)



Avenida República do Chile, 65
20031-912 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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PETROBRAS ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2009 (Rio de Janeiro – November 13, 2009) – PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – Petrobras announces today its consolidated results expressed in millions of Brazilian Reais, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in Brazil (BR GAAP) and the norms issued by the CVM (Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission). In order to facilitate comparisons, the accounting data for the periods ended in 2008 have been adjusted in line with the accounting practices determined by Law 11,638/07 and Presidential Decree 449/08, converted to Law 11,941/09.

Consolidated net income in the 3Q-2009 totaled R$ 7,303 million. Compared with the 3Q-2008 reflects the reduction in diesel and gasoline prices as of June 2009, the change in commodity prices, the non-recurring expense from the agreement with the ANP besides the exchange losses on assets abroad.

When compared with 2Q-2009 the performance of net income was due to lower diesel and gasoline prices, higher oil and oil product prices, reduced exchange losses on assets abroad and the non-recurring expense from Special Participation.

Year-to-date consolidated net income totaled R$ 20,853 million, reflecting lower sales prices, exchange losses on assets abroad, the non-recurring expense from Special Participation and the tax benefit from interest on equity. Operating cash flow (EBITDA) recorded a year-on-year decline from R$ 47,947 million to R$ 44.929 million in 2009, primarily due to the 10% reduction in the average sales price in Brazil.

Total oil and gas production averaged 2.513 million barrels per day in the 9M-2009 thanks to the start-up of new production units. Reflecting the growth and future prospects of its businesses, the Company market capitalization reached R$ 351,482 million on November 12.

In the 9M-2009, total oil and gas production in Brazil and abroad climbed by 5% year-on-year, thanks to increased output from the P-52 and P-54 platforms (Roncador), coupled with the startup of P-53 (Marlim Leste), P-51 (Marlim Sul), FPSO – Cidade de Niterói (Marlim Leste) and FPSO – Cidade de São Vicente (Tupi EWT), which more than offset the natural decline in the mature fields.

Year-to-date investments came to R$ 50,680 million, mostly allocated to expanding future oil and gas production capacity. Besides, we highlight the Supply, Gas & Energy, and International segments, where the respective priorities were refinery investments in Brazil, the gas pipeline network in Brazil and the distribution businesses in Chile.

This document is divided into five topics:         
PETROBRAS SYSTEM    Page    PETROBRAS    Page 
Financial Performance    03    Financial Statements    35 
Operating Performance    10         
Appendices    24         
Financial Statements    27         


PETROBRAS SYSTEM    Financial Performance      
 

Statement by the CEO, José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo

Dear shareholders and investors,

Our excellent results in the third quarter of 2009 reflect the strength of the Company's businesses and its ability to overcome the economic turbulence that characterized last year. Building on our existing foundation we are now confidently preparing for the challenges that will occur if the Brazilian Congress approves the new regulatory framework for the Pre-salt area proposed by the Executive.

The Congress is currently considering important alterations to the oil sector regulations that will give Petrobras an even more important role. Included in the bills under discussion is the capitalization of the Company through the acquisition of rights to produce up to five billion barrels of oil equivalent and designating Petrobras as the exclusive operator, with a minimum stake of 30%, for all the pre-salt areas that will be put out to tender through a production sharing model. It is important to note that the terms for all of Petrobras´s existing concessions will remain exactly as they are today..

Aware of the capitalization’s magnitude and importance for the Company, we are preparing to execute the transaction in an entirely fair and transparent manner. To this end, Petrobras has been taking part in various forums, receiving suggestions and fine-tuning its corporate governance procedures. Our aim is to ensure that all of our shareholders` rights will be preserved and respected, and that the operation will strengthen not only the Company, but also reflect positively on the national and international capital markets.

Focusing on cost controls and operational efficiency, our third-quarter results were chiefly sustained by increased production of oil and oil products in a scenario of reduced domestic market prices. Brazil’s oil output grew by 5% year-on-year and the recovery of the economy pushed up oil product sales by 2%.

Despite the 18% reduction in the average sales price, net income fell by only 13%, excluding the non-recurring negative impact of R$ 2.048 billion (R$ 1.3 billion after Income Tax) from the payment of an additional special take from the Marlim field pursuant to the agreement between Petrobras and the ANP.

On the operational front, the main highlights were the continuing exploration of the pre-salt areas in the Santos basin, where we announced estimated recoverable volume of between 1.1 and 2 billion barrels of oil equivalent from the Guará field. We also recorded excellent productivity, estimated at 50,000 barrels per day from this single well, which strengthened our confidence in the potential and technical feasibility of this new exploration frontier.

In order to sustain our growth, and guarantee the necessary equipment and infrastructure for the development of our reserves, we invested R$ 18 billion in the quarter, primarily in exploration and production. One such initiative is a tender for 28 new deepwater oil rigs to be built in Brazil.

These massive investments were sustained by our strong quarterly cash flow (EBITDA of R$ 14 billion) and access to a broad range of funding options. Notably, we raised US$ 4 billion through an international notes issue in October, the largest ever such offering by a Brazilian company. Demand was three times higher than the final volume, underlining investors’ confidence in our ability to conduct our business and generate future results. We also recently concluded our financing of $ 10 billion with the Chinese Development Bank.

With great pride I conclude by highlighting that we have been included for the fourth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). This Index is the single most important global sustainability index used by socially and environmentally responsible investors. Our continued inclusion is a recognition of our total commitment to operate in accordance with best social and environmental practices, minimizing any negative impact on the community and the environment

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Net Income and Consolidated Economic Indicators

Petrobras posted consolidated net income of R$ 20,853 million in the 9M-2009, 22% down on year-on-year.

R$ million
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
55,892    60,264    73,682    (18)   Gross Operating Revenues    169,731    201,301    (16)
44,605    47,877    60,184    (20)   Net Operating Revenues    135,077    162,983    (17)
19,991    18,862    20,122    (6)   Gross Profit    55,668    58,940    (6)
13,896    10,247    12,368    (17)   Operating Profit (1)   34,363    39,902    (14)
(2,461)   707    2,595    (73)   Financial Result    (2,604)   724    (460)
7,734    7,303    9,843    (26)   Net Income    20,853    26,798    (22)
0.88    0.83    1.12    (26)   Net Income per Share    2.38    3.05    (22)
323,479    336,772    344,092    (2)   Market Value (Parent Company)   336,772    344,092    (2)
45    39    33      Gross Margin (%)   41    36   
31    21    21     -    Operating Margin (%)   25    24   
17    15    16    (1)   Net Margin (%)   15    16    (1)
17,513    13,993    15,132    (8)   EBITDA – R$ million(2)   44,929    47,947    (6)
 
                Financial and Economic Indicators            
59    68    115    (41)   Brent (US$/bbl)   57    111    (49)
2.07    1.87    1.67    12    Average US Dollar Price - Sale (R$)   2.08    1.69    24 
1.95    1.78    1.91    (7)   Last US Dollar Price - Sale (R$)   1.78    1.91    (7)

(1) Operating income before financial result, equity balance and taxes.
(2) Operating income before financial result, equity balance and depreciation/amortization.

R$ million
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
11,808    11,264    14,655    (23)   Operating Income (Corporate Law)   32,071    40,858    (22)
2,461    (707)   (2,595)   (73)   (-) Financial Result    2,604    (724)   (460)
(373)   (310)   308    (201)   (-) Equity Income Result    (312)   (232)   34 
               
13,896    10,247    12,368    (17)   Operating Profit    34,363    39,902    (14)
3,617    3,746    2,764    36    Depreciation / Amortization    10,566    8,045    31 
               
17,513    13,993    15,132    (8)   EBITDA    44,929    47,947    (6)
               
 
               
39    29    25      EBITDA Margin (%)   33    29   
               

EBITDA is not a measure recognized by the accounting practices adopted in Brazil and other companies may define it in different ways. It should not be considered as an alternative indicator for measuring operating income, or as the best form of measuring liquidity or cash flow from operating activities. EBITDA is an additional measure of the Company’s capacity to amortize debt, maintain investments and cover working capital needs.

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The behavior of the various components of consolidated net income is shown below:

            R$ million     
            Change     
            2009 X 2008     
Gross Profit Analysis - Main Items       Net    Cost of    Gross 
  Revenues    Goods Sold    Profit 
. Domestic Market:    - volumes sold    (4,847)   3,597    (1,250)
    - domestic prices    (9,379)       (9,379)
. International Market:    - export volumes    4,664    (1,446)   3,218 
    - export price    (13,508)       (13,508)
. Increase (decrease) in expenses: (*)       16,419    16,419 
. Increase (decrease) in profitability of distribution segment    746    (505)   241 
. Increase (decrease) in profitability of trading operations    (7,338)   7,991    653 
. Increase (decrease) in international sales    (5,206)   4,506    (700)
. FX effect on controlled companies abroad    6,357    (5,645)   712 
. Others        605    (283)   322 
         
        (27,906)   24,634    (3,272)
         

(*) Expenses Composition:    Value 
- import of crude oil, oil products and gas    12,712 
- government take in Brazil    4,376 
- generation and purchase of energy for commercialization    960 
- alcohol, biodiesel and others non-oil derivative products    42 
- transportation: maritime and pipelines (1)   12 
- third-party services    (174)
- salaries, benefits and charges    (284)
- materials, services, rents and depreciation    (1,225)
   
    16,419 
   

(1) Expenses from transportation, terminals and pipelines.

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•  A R$ 2,267 million increase in operating expenses, notably:

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• Negative impact on the financial result (R$ 3,328 million), due to monetary and exchange losses onnet dollar assets and the result of hedge operations, as shown below:

    R$ million 
             
    Jan-Sep/2009    Jan-Sep/2008    Change 
FX Effect on Net Debt    1,279    (57)   1,336 
Monetary Variation on Financing (1)   1,901    (257)   2,158 
Net Financial Expenses    (2,156)   (1,477)   (679)
       
Financial Result on Net Debt    1,024    (1,791)   2,815 
       
FX Effect on Financial Assets abroad via Controlled             
Companies and SPC    (3,955)   1,925    (5,880)
Hedge from commercial operations    (280)   137    (417)
Marketable Securities    615    408    207 
Other Net Financial Income (Expenses)   50    47   
Other Net FX and Monetary Variation    (58)   (2)   (56)
       
Net Financial Results    (2,604)   724    (3,328)
       

(1) Includes the impact of the monetary variation on national currency financings, linked to the variation in the dollar.

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The behavior of the various components of consolidated net income is shown below:

            R$ million     
        Change 
        3Q-2009 x 2Q-2009 
Gross Profit Analysis - Main Items       Net    Cost of    Gross 
  Revenues    Goods Sold    Profit 
. Domestic Market:    - volumes sold    3,109    (1,931)   1,178 
    - domestic prices    (2,682)       (2,682)
. International Market:    - export volumes    227    (535)   (308)
    - export price    1,194        1,194 
. Increase (decrease) in expenses: (*)       (526)   (526)
. Increase (decrease) in profitability of distribution segment    344    (146)   198 
. Increase (decrease) in profitability of trading operations    (125)   (211)   (336)
. Increase (decrease) in international sales    1,501    (1,295)   206 
. FX effect on controlled companies abroad    (707)   559    (148)
. Others        411    (316)   95 
         
        3,272    (4,401)   (1,129)
         

(*) Expenses Composition:    Value 
- import of crude oil and oil products and gas    (1,228)
- government take in Brazil    (553)
- alcohol, biodiesel and others non-oil derivative products    (2)
- transportation: maritime and pipelines (1)   68 
- salaries, benefits and charges    96 
- materials, services, rent and depreciation    100 
- third-party services    128 
- generation and purchase of energy for commercialization    865 
   
    (526)
   

(1) Expenses from transportation, terminals and pipelines.

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Due to the average inventory period of 60 days, international oil and oil product prices, as well as the impact of the exchange rate on imports and government take are not fully reflected in the cost of goods sold in the actual period, but in the subsequent period.

The chart below shows the estimated impact on COGS:

    2Q-2009    3Q-2009    D (*)
Effect average cost in COGs (R$ million)   323    621    298 
( ) COGs increase             

(*)The impact of selling inventories formed at a lower unit cost in previous periods was greater in the 3Q-2009 than in the 2Q-2009, generating a positive effect when comparing COGS in the two quarters, partially offset by the period increase in COGS.
Besides the behavior of international oil and oil products prices and FX rate, the effects above were also due to other factors such as the concentration of operations throughout the quarters (production, imports, sales), inventory volumes and other expenses evolution (personnel, material, services, depletion of oil fields, depreciation of equipments, etc.)

• A R$ 2,520 million increase in the following operating expenses:

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•  An increase in the financial result (R$ 3,168 million), due to exchange gains on net dollar assets andthe positive effect of the monetary variation on financings, as shown in the table below:

    R$ million 
             
    3Q-2009    2Q-2009    Change 
FX Effect on Net Debt    178    941    (763)
Monetary Variation on Financing (1)   1,672    190    1,482 
Net Financial Expenses    (753)   (565)   (188)
       
Financial Result on Net Debt    1,097    566    531 
       
FX Effect on Financial Assets abroad via Controlled             
Companies and SPC    (713)   (2,823)   2,110 
Hedge from commercial operations    134    (399)   533 
Marketable Securities    162    224    (62)
Other Net Financial Income (Expenses)   (73)                              (67)   (6)
Other Net FX and Monetary Variation    100    38    62 
       
Net Financial Results    707    (2,461)   3,168 
       

(1) Includes monetary variation over loans in domestic currency attached to the variation of dollar.

•  The positive effect of minority interests (R$ 949 million), due to lower exchange gains over SPE's and controlled companies' debts.

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PETROBRAS SYSTEM    Operating Performance     
 

Physical Indicators (*)
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
Exploration & Production - Thousand bpd 
                Domestic Production             
1,964    1,974    1,883           Oil and NGL    1,963    1,851   
319    319    330    (3)        Natural Gas (1)   316    318    (1)
2,283    2,293    2,213      Total    2,279    2,169   
                Consolidated - International Production             
130    137    110    25         Oil and NGL    127    107     19 
101    94    100    (6)        Natural Gas (1)   96    100    (4)
231    231    210    10    Total    223    207   
10    10    14    (29)   Non Consolidated - Internacional Production (2)   11    14    (21)
               
241    241    224      Total International Production    234    221   
               
2,524    2,534    2,437      Total production    2,513    2,390   
               
(1) Does not include liquefied gas and includes re-injected gas 
(2) Non consolidated companies in Venezuela. 
 
Refining, Transportation and Supply - Thousand bpd             
361    429    423      Crude oil imports    405    406   
121    209    270    (23)   Oil products imports    157    222    (29)
               
482    638    693    (8)   Import of crude oil and oil products    562    628    (11)
               
512    485    457      Crude oil exports(3)    483    399     21 
237    239    200    20    Oil products exports(3)    231    234    (1)
               
749    724    657    10    Export of crude oil and oil products(3)    714    633     13 
               
267    86    (36)   339    Net exports (imports) crude oil and oil products    152    5   
               
168    164    213    (23)   Import of gas and other    154    201    (23)
      (33)   Other exports(3)        (75)
1,974    2,074    2,006      Output of oil products    2,014    1,988   
1,778    1,867    1,821      • Brazil    1,806    1,814   
196    207    185    12    • International    208    174     20 
2,223    2,223    2,223      Primary Processed Installed Capacity    2,223    2,223   
1,942    1,942    1,942      • Brazil (4)   1,942    1,942   
281    281    281      • International    281    281   
                Use of Installed Capacity (%)            
90    94    93      • Brazil    92    92   
60    67    63      • International    65    60   
79    79    76      Domestic crude as % of total feedstock processed    79    78   
(3) Include ongoing exports 
(4) As per ownership recognized by ANP. 
 
Sales Volume - Thousand bpd 
755    769    799     (4)   Diesel    726    762    (5)
331    327    354     (8)   Gasoline    329    337    (2)
98    104    116    (10)   Fuel Oil    102    109    (6)
165    175    141    24    Nafta    164    153   
212    222    224     (1)   GLP    210    212    (1)
76    82    75      QAV    78    73   
117    131    72    82   Others    114    97     18 
               
1,754    1,810    1,781      Total Oil Products    1,723    1,743    (1)
107    118    97    22    Alcohol, Nitrogens, Biodiesel and other    108    88     23 
244    244    337    (28)   Natural Gas    237    325    (27)
               
2,105    2,172    2,215    (2)   Total domestic market    2,068    2,156    (4)
750    726    660    10    Exports    715    637     12 
460    531    580    (8)   International Sales    558    589    (5)
               
1,210    1,257    1,240      Total international market    1,273    1,226   
               
3,315    3,429    3,455    (1)   Total    3,341    3,382    (1)
               

(*)Not reviewed by the independent auditors.

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Price and Cost Indicators
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
Average Oil Products Realization Prices 
160.79    152.65    187.02    (18)   Domestic Market (R$/bbl)   158.82    176.38    (10.0)
 
Average sales price - US$ per bbl 
                Brazil             
48.68    64.00    100.58    (36)          Crude Oil (US$/bbl) (5)   48.48    97.51    (50)
23.85    19.66    51.01    (61)          Natural Gas (US$/bbl) (6)   25.01    42.63    (41)
                International             
48.92    57.16    68.74    (17)          Crude Oil (US$/bbl)   49.24    69.19    (29)
11.23    12.30    15.67    (22)          Natural Gas (US$/bbl)   12.08    16.82    (28)
(5) Average of the exports and the internal transfer prices from E&P to Supply. 
(6) Internal transfer prices from E&P to Gas & Energy. 
 
Costs - US$/barrel 
                Lifting cost:             
                • Brazil             
8.72    9.02    10.21    (12)      • • without government participation    8.53    9.60    (11)
19.50    22.86    30.27    (24)      • • with government participation    19.06    28.77    (34)
4.78 (9)   5.60    5.12      • Internacional    4.95    4.51(7)   10 
                Refining cost             
3.07    3.37    3.46    (3)   • Brazil    3.02    3.53    (14)
5.92 (8)   3.51    6.40    (45)   • International    4.65    5.96 (8)   (22)
567    745    853    (13)   Corporate Overhead (US$ million) Parent Company    1,790    2,203    (19)
 
Costs - US$/barrel 
                Lifting cost             
                • Brazil             
17.58    16.84    17.61    (4)      • • without government participation    17.44    16.40   
38.86    41.62    54.40    (23)      • • with government participation    38.28    49.68    (23)
                Refining cost             
6.34    6.27    5.94      • Brazil    6.17    6.02   
(7) Revisions in lifting costs in the US, due to hurricanes Ike and Gustav. 
(8) Revisions in the Japan refinery cost. 
(9) Revisions in lifting costs in Nigeria. 

(*)Not reviewed by the independent auditors.

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Exploration and production – thousand barrels/day

Increased output from the P-52 and P-54 platforms (Roncador), coupled with the startup of P-53 (Marlim Leste), P-51 (Marlim Sul), and FPSO – Cidade de Niterói (Marlim Leste) and FPSO – Cidade de São Vicente (Tupi EWT), more than offset the natural decline in the mature fields.

Increased output from P-51 (Marlim Sul) and P-53 (Marlim Leste), more than offset the natural decline in the mature fields.

Consolidated international oil and NGL production increased due to the start-up of production in Nigeria in July 2008, partially offset by the reduction in Ecuador due to the sale of part of the interest in Block 18.

Consolidated gas production decreased by 4% due to the reduction in Brazil’s imports of Bolivian gas and lower consumption by thermal plants as a result of increased production by the hydro plants, offset by the higher interest in Sierra Chata, in Argentina, in the 4Q-2008.

Consolidated international oil and NGL production moved up due to the start-up of the Akpo Field, in Nigeria, in March/2009, partially offset by the reduction in Colombia due to the reduced share of the Guando field in the Boqueron Association, and the reduction in Argentina thanks to the 20-day strike in August/2009.

Consolidated gas production declined by 7% due to the 20-day strike in Argentina and the reduction in Brazil’s imports of Bolivian gas.

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Refining, Transportation and Supply – thousand barrels/day

Processed crude volume in the country’s refineries fell due to reduced market demand at the beginning of the year and scheduled stoppages in the distillation units.

The quarterly increase was due to the programmed stoppage in the distillation unit of the Landulpho Alves Refinery (RLAM) in the 2Q-2009.

Processed crude in the overseas refineries rose by 16% due to the inclusion of the Japanese refinery acquired in April/08, in addition to the improved operating performance of the U.S. refinery.

In the 3Q-2009, processed crude in the overseas refineries fell by 14%, due to a scheduled stoppage in the Japanese refinery in the previous quarter.

Costs

Lifting Cost (US$/barrel)

Excluding the impact of the depreciation of the Real, the lifting cost in Brazil climbed by 1% over the 9M-2008 due to the increased number of interventions in the Jubarte and Marlim fields, as well as higher personnel expenses due to the increase in the workforce, partially offset by higher output.

Excluding the impact of the depreciation of the Real, the unit lifting cost in Brazil fell by 4%, chiefly due to higher expenses with well non-recurring interventions in the Campos Basin in the 2Q-20009.

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The lifting cost fell due to the decrease in the average Brazilian oil price used to calculate the government takes, in turn due to the decline in international prices.

The lifting cost moved up due to the increase in the average Brazilian oil price used to calculate the government take, thanks to the international price recovery, and the increase in the tax rate on the take, especially in the Marlim Sul and Marlim Leste fields.

The international unit lifting cost increased due to higher third-party service costs in Argentina, in turn caused by the tariff revision in the 2H-2008.

The quarter-over-quarter increase was due to the change in the International Area’s production profile thanks to the growth in Nigerian offshore extraction, together with increased third-party service costs in Argentina and the higher number of well interventions.

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Refining Cost (US$/barrel)

Excluding the impact of the depreciation of the Real, the domestic refining cost moved up by 4%, due to higher expenses with personnel and materials, chiefly due to higher catalyst prices.

Excluding the impact of the depreciation of the Real, the refining cost remained flat over the 2Q-2009.

The international refining cost fell by 22% due to the higher volume of processed crude in the Pasadena refinery (USA) following the programmed maintenance stoppage in the 1Q-2008, as well as the inclusion of the Japanese refinery as of April 2008, whose refining costs are lower than the International Area average.

The refining cost fell and the volume of processed crude moved up due to 2Q-2009 stoppages in the Pasadena (USA) and Okinawa (Japan) refineries.

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Corporate Overhead – Parent Company (US$ million)

Excluding the impact of the depreciation of the Real, corporate overhead fell by 2% over the 9M-2008 due to the adoption of a cost optimization policy, in special for lower expenses from sponsorships and advertising, trips, materials, tributes and other services, partially offset by the upturn in data-processing and personnel expenses.

Discounting the appreciation of the Real, in the quarter-on-quarter comparison, corporate overhead increased by 22%, due to the increase in personnel expenses from the pay rise resulting from the 2009/10 collective bargaining agreement, partially offset by the reduction in data-processing expenses.

Sales Volume – thousand barrels/day

Domestic sales volume fell by 4% over the 9M-2008, reflecting reduced sales of diesel and natural gas. Diesel sales were impacted by the reduction in economic activity, the lack of sales to thermal plants in the interconnected system in 2009, the increase in the percentage of biodiesel from 3% to 4%, the decline in the 2009 grain harvest, and third-party imports. Natural gas sales were also jeopardized by the economic slowdown, the replacement of gas with fuel oil for industrial use, and reduced demand from the thermal plants due to higher reservoir levels in the Southeast.

Exports increased 12% year-on-year, led by oil, thanks to increased production.

RESULT BY BUSINESS AREA R$ million (1)
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
             
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D  % 
               
 
5,451    5,198    10,854    (52)   EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION    13,134    32,323    (59)
5,507    2,052    (1,838)   212    SUPPLY    12,135    (2,043)   694 
383    415    (128)   424    GAS AND ENERGY    718    (291)   347 
310    411    309    33    DISTRIBUTION    949    933   
67    254    (56)   554    INTERNACIONAL (2)   (41)   354    (112)
(2,840)   (982)   445    (321)   CORPORATE    (5,382)   (3,230)   (67)
(1,144)   (45)   257    (118)   ELIMINATIONS    (660)   (1,248)   47 
               
7,734    7,303    9,843    (26)   CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME    20,853    26,798    (22)
               

(1) Comments on the results by business area begin on page 18 and their respective financial statements on page 31.
(2) In the international business segment, given that all operations are executed abroad, comparisons between the periods are influenced by foreign exchange variations in dollars or in the currency of those countries in which the companies in question are headquartered. As a result, there may be substantial variations in Reais, primarily arising from and reflecting changes in the exchange rate.

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RESULTS BY BUSINESS AREA

Petrobras is a company that operates in an integrated manner, with the greater part of oil and gas production in the Exploration and Production area being sold or transferred to other Company areas.

The main criteria used to report results per business area are as follows:

a) Net operating revenues: revenues from sales to external clients, plus intra-Company sales and transfers, using internal transfer prices established between the various areas as a benchmark, with assessment methodologies based on market parameters;

b) Operating income: net operating revenues, plus the cost of goods and services sold, which are reported per business area considering the internal transfer price and other operating costs for each area, plus the operating expenses effectively incurred by each area;

c) The entire financial result is allocated to the corporate group;

d) Assets: refers to the assets as identified by each area. Equity accounts of a financial nature are allocated to the corporate group.

The lower result reflected the reduction in oil prices, the recognition, in September 2009, of the special take from the Marlim field, pursuant to the agreement between Petrobras and the ANP, (R$ 2,048 million) and the increase in exploration costs due to higher geological and geophysical costs.

Part of these effects was offset by the 6% increase in average daily oil and NGL production and the lower government takes.

The spread between the average domestic oil sale/transfer price and the average Brent price fell from US$ 13.51/bbl in the 9M-2008 to US$ 8.67/bbl in the 9M-2009.

The reduction was due to the recognition, in September 2009, of the extraordinary expense with special participation (R$ 2,048 million).

This factor was partially offset by the increase in international oil prices.

The spread between the average domestic oil sale/transfer price and the average Brent price fell from US$ 10.11/bbl in the 2Q-2009 to US$ 4.27/bbl in the 3Q-2009, reflecting the international market appreciation of "heavy” versus “light” crudes.

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The year-on-year improvement in the Supply result was due to lower oil acquisition/transfer costs and reduced imported oil product costs, reflecting the new level of international oil prices.

These effects were partially offset by the reduction in average oil product prices due to lower export prices, and, in Brazil, to the reduced price of those oil products pegged to international prices.

The reduction in the quarter-over-quarter result was due to the following factors:

• The increase in oil acquisition/transfer costs and imported oil product costs, reflecting the reduction in oil prices; and

• The reduction in average domestic oil product prices due to the downturn in diesel and gasoline prices in June 2009.

These factors were partially offset by:

• Higher oil product sales volume in Brazil;

• Higher average export prices and, in Brazil, an increase in the price of those oil products pegged to international prices; and

• The sale, in the 3Q-2009, of inventories formed in the previous quarter at a lower acquisition cost.

The year-on-year improvement was due to the following factors:

• Reduced energy purchase costs due to the reduction in the difference settlement price;

• The greater availability of energy for trading, due to the recovery of the peg;

• Increased fixed revenue from auctions, as well as higher energy exports; and

• A reduction in the natural gas import/transfer cost, accompanying the behavior of international prices.

Other contributory factors included the conclusion of infrastructure projects, which facilitated gas production outflow, thereby avoiding the failure-to-supply penalties incurred in the 9M-2008.

These effects were partially offset by reduced thermal power output due to higher hydroelectric reservoir levels and lower gas sales volume.

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The quarter-over-quarter upturn was due to the reduction in natural gas import/transfer costs, in line with the behavior of international prices.

These effects were partially offset by the reduction in electricity sales/generation margins due to lower spot market sale prices and reduced exports.

The year-on-year upturn of the operational result was due to the 11% increase in sales volume, primarily due to the inclusion of the commercial activities of Alvo Distribuidora.

Sales margins declined due to lower average sales prices, partially offsetting the improvement in the result.

The Company’s share of the fuel distribution market climbed from 35.0% in the 9M-2008 to 38.5% in the 9M-2009.

The higher result was caused by the 6% increase in sales margins and the 9% upturn in sales volume.

The segment recorded a 38.8% share of the fuel distribution market in the 3Q-2009, versus 38.0% in the previous quarter.

The main events impacting the year-on-year reduction were:

• The reduction in gross profit due to lower international oil prices; and

• Lower equity income due to losses on investments in the USA from the acquisition of the remaining 50% of the Pasadena refinery.

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The improved result was driven by higher oil prices and the upturn in sales volume due to increased output in Akpo, in Nigeria.


The increase in the negative result was due to the upturn in the negative financial result (R$ 3,328 million), as dealt with on page 6, and the minority interest result, reflecting the impact of exchange variation on the debt of Special Purpose Companies

These effects were partially offset by the increase in income tax and social contribution credits due to the tax benefit generated by provisions for interest on equity.

The reduction in the negative result was due to the reversal of the negative financial result (R$ 3,168 million), as mentioned on page 9, and the minority interest result, despite the reduction in the tax benefit from income tax and social contribution credits.

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Consolidated Debt

        R$ million 
                 
        09.30.2009    06.30.2009    D % 
Short-term Debt (1)   10,639    13,086    (19)
Long-term Debt (1)   79,588    55,782    43 
       
Total    90,227    68,868    31 
Cash and cash equivalents    30,088    10,072    199 
Net Debt (2)   60,139    58,796   
Net Debt/(Net Debt + Shareholder's Equity) (1)   28%    28%   
Total Net Liabilities (1) (3)   303,702    295,193   
Capital Structure             
(third parties net / total liabilities net)   49%    49%   
(1) Includes contractual commitments involving the transfer of benefits, risk and the control of goods. 
(2) Total debt less cash and cash equivalents. 
(3) Total liabilities net of cash/financial investments. 
        US$ million 
                 
        09.30.2009    06.30.2009    D % 
Short-term Debt (1)   5,983    6,705    (11)
Long-term Debt (1)   44,760    28,583    57 
       
Total    50,743    35,288    44 

Gross debt was impacted by BNDES loans to cover investments pursuant to the Company’s 2009/2013 business plan.

The level of indebtedness, measured by the net debt/EBITDA ratio increased from 0.95 on June 30, 2009, to 1.00 on September 30, 2009. The portion of the capital structure represented by third parties was 49%.

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Consolidated Investments

In compliance with the goals outlined in its strategic plan, Petrobras continues to prioritize investments in the expansion of its oil and natural gas production capacity by investing its own funds and by structuring ventures with strategic partners. On September 30, 2009, total investments amounted to R$ 50,680 million, 49% up on the total on September 30, 2008

R$ million
    Jan-Sep 
    2009    %    2008    %    D % 
• Own Investments    45,737    91    29,502    86    55 
           
Exploration & Production    23,219    46    15,775    46    47 
Supply    10,591    21    6,423    19    65 
Gas and Energy    4,483      2,207      103 
International    5,499    11    4,071    12    35 
Distribution    396      319      24 
Corporate    1,549      707      119 
           
• Special Purpose Companies (SPCs)   3,787    7    3,685    11    3 
           
• Projects under Negotiation    1,156    2    863    3    34 
           
Total Investments    50,680    100    34,050    100    49 
           

R$ million
    Jan-Sep 
    2009    %    2008    %    D % 
International                     
Exploration & Production    3,032    55    3,379    83    (10)
Supply    1,206    22    396    10    205 
Gas and Energy    161      178      (10)
Distribution    1,060    19    15      6,967 
Others    40      103      (61)
           
Total Investments    5,499    100    4,071    100    35 
           

R$ million
    Jan-Sep 
    2009    %    2008    %    D % 
Projects Developed by SPEs                     
Gasene    1,780    47    786    21    126 
CDMPI    648    17    504    14    29 
PDET Off Shore    21      306      (93)
Codajás    716    19    926    25    (23)
Mexilhão    391    10    478    13    (18)
Marlim Leste    167      419    11    (60)
Malhas    64      266      (76)
           
Total Investments    3,787    100    3,685    100    3 
           

In line with its strategic objectives, PETROBRAS acts in consortiums with other companies as a concessionaire of oil and natural gas exploration, development and production rights. Currently the Company is a member of 107 consortiums, of which it operates 73.

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PETROBRAS SYSTEM    Appendices      
 

1. Consolidated Taxes and Contributions

The economic contribution of Petrobras to the country, measured through the generation of current taxes, duties and social contributions, totaled R$ 40,545 million

R$ million
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
                Economic Contribution - Country             
6,274    6,131    5,591    10    Value Added Tax on Sales and Services (ICMS)   18,163    16,888   
1,186    1,680    753    123    CIDE (1)   3,918    3,853   
3,109    3,045    1,196    155    PASEP/COFINS    9,182    7,292    26 
1,701    2,767    6,021    (54)   Income Tax & Social Contribution    7,173    13,988    (49)
833    609    1,078    (44)   Others    2,109    1,691    25 
               
13,103    14,232    14,639    (3)   Subtotal Country    40,545    43,712     (7)
               
1,105    1,199    1,178      Economic Contribution - Foreign    3,383    3,190   
               
14,208    15,431    15,817    (2)   Total    43,928    46,902     (6)
               

(1) CIDE – ECONOMIC DOMAIN CONTRIBUTION CHARGE.

2. Government Take 
R$ million
    3rd Quarter            Jan-Sep     
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008    D %        2009    2008    D % 
               
 
                Country             
1,954    2,187    3,003    (27)   Royalties    5,787    8,246    (30)
1,939    2,418    3,664    (34)   Special Participation    5,636    9,406    (40)
37    32    25    28    Surface Rental Fees    98    83    18 
  2,048    -      Agreement with ANP    2,048     
               
3,930    6,685    6,692      Subtotal Country    13,569    17,735    (23)
               
108    124    174    (29)   Foreign    328    501    (35)
               
4,038    6,809    6,866    (1)   Total    13,897    18,236    (24)
               

The government take in the country in the 9M-2009 fell by 23% over the 9M-2008, due to the 35% decline in the reference price for local oil, which averaged R$ 101.49 (US$ 49.78) in the 9M-2009, versus R$ 155.12 (US$ 92.40) in the same period in 2008, reflecting the average Brent price on the international market.

The government take in the country in the 3Q-2009 increased by 70% over the 2Q-2009, due to the 10% upturn in the reference price for local oil, which totaled R$ 115.71 (US$ 62.09) in the 3Q-2009, versus R$ 105.40 (US$ 51.16) in the 2Q-2009, reflecting the recovery in international oil prices.

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3. Reconciliation of Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity and Net Income

    R$ million 
 
    Shareholders Equity    Net Income 
. According to PETROBRAS information    159,610    20,951 
. Profit in the sales of products in subsidiaries inventories    (541)   (541)
. Reversal of profits on inventory in previous years      660 
. Capitalized interest    (179)   28 
. Absorption of negative net worth in controlled companies *    (3,329)   (280)
. Other eliminations    (169)   35 
     
. According to consolidated information    155,392    20,853 
     

* Pursuant to CVM Instruction 247/96, losses considered temporary on investments evaluated by the equity method, where the investee shows no signs of stoppage or the need for financial support from the investor, must be limited to the amount of the controlling company’s investment. Thus losses generated by unfunded liabilities (negative shareholders’ equity) of the controlled companies did not affect the results or shareholders’ equity of Petrobras on September 30, 2009, generating a conciliatory item between the Financial Statements of Petrobras and the Consolidated Financial Statements.

4. Performance of Petrobras Shares and ADRs (*)

Nominal Change
    3rd Quarter        Jan-Sep 
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008        2009    2008 
   
13.31%    1.90%    -25.21%    Petrobras ON    48.60%    -19.58% 
13.66%    7.86%    -24.04%    Petrobras PN    53.24%    -20.59% 
34.49%    12.01%    -37.95%    ADR- Nível III - ON    87.42%    -23.72% 
36.16%    17.84%    -35.43%    ADR- Nível III - PN    92.60%    -22.22% 
25.75%    19.53%    -23.80%    IBOVESPA    63.83%    -22.45% 
11.01%    14.98%    -4.40%    DOW JONES    10.66%    -18.20% 
20.05%    15.66%    -8.77%    NASDAQ    34.58%    -21.13% 

Petrobras’ shares had a book value of R$ 18.19 on September 30, 2009.

(*)Not reviewed by the independent auditors.

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5. Foreign Exchange Exposure

Assets    R$ million 
 
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
     
 
Current Assets    6,829    3,741 
     
     Cash and Cash Equivalents    2,273    1,359 
     Other Current Assets    4,556    2,382 
 
Non-current Assets    22,791    23,214 
     
     Amounts invested abroad by         
         controlled companies, in the international segment, in         
         E&P equipments to be used in Brazil and in         
         commercial activities.    20,838    21,401 
     Long-term Assets    390    353 
     Investments    766    818 
     Property, plant and equipment    797    642 
 
     
Total Assets    29,620    26,955 
     
 
 
Liabilities    R$ million 
 
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
     
 
Current Liabilities    (15,601)   (12,608)
     
   Short-term Financing    (9,542)   (9,460)
   Suppliers    (4,410)   (1,900)
   Others Current Liabilities    (1,649)   (1,248)
 
Long-term Liabilities    (12,452)   (14,011)
     
   Long-term Financing    (12,302)   (12,964)
   Others Long-term Liabilities    (150)   (1,047)
 
     
Total Liabilities    (28,053)   (26,619)
     
 
 
     
Net Assets (Liabilities) in Reais    1,567    336 
     
 
( + ) Investment Funds - Exchange *     
( - ) FINAME Loans - dollar indexed reais    (284)   (247)
( - ) BNDES Loans - dollar indexed reais    (24,876)   (1,516)
 
     
Net Assets (Liabilities) in Reais    (23,588)   (1,422)
     

* The results of investments in Exchange Funds are booked under Financial Revenue.

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PETROBRAS    Financial Statements      
 

Income Statement – Consolidated 
 
R$ million
    3rd Quarter        Jan-Sep 
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008        2009    2008 
   
 
55,892    60,264    73,682    Gross Operating Revenues    169,731    201,301 
(11,287)   (12,387)   (13,498)   Sales Deductions    (34,654)   (38,318)
           
44,605    47,877    60,184    Net Operating Revenues    135,077    162,983 
(24,614)   (29,015)   (40,062)      Cost of Goods Sold    (79,409)   (104,043)
           
19,991    18,862    20,122    Gross profit    55,668    58,940 
            Operating Expenses         
(1,746)   (1,757)   (1,651)      Sales    (5,367)   (5,011)
(1,834)   (1,966)   (1,913)      General and Administratives    (5,553)   (5,083)
(791)   (785)   (820)      Exploratory Cost    (2,587)   (2,114)
(369)   (416)   (479)      Research & Development    (1,121)   (1,269)
(176)   (109)   (152)      Taxes    (436)   (432)
(326)   (335)   (356)      Pension and Health Plan    (1,030)   (1,068)
(853)   (3,247)   (2,383)      Others    (5,211)   (4,061)
           
(6,095)   (8,615)   (7,754)       (21,305)   (19,038)
           
               Net Financial Expenses         
900    912    606                 Income    2,596    1,922 
(1,611)   (1,429)   (1,091)                Expenses    (4,259)   (2,808)
  1,684    (28)                Net Monetary Variation    1,574    (313)
(1,757)   (460)   3,108                 Net Exchange Variation    (2,515)   1,923 
           
(2,461)   707    2,595        (2,604)   724 
           
(8,556)   (7,908)   (5,159)       (23,909)   (18,314)
373    310    (308)   Participation in Equity Income    312    232 
           
11,808    11,264    14,655    Operating Profit    32,071    40,858 
(2,197)   (3,033)   (5,404)   Income Tax & Social Contribution    (8,071)   (14,201)
(1,877)   (928)   592    Minority Interest    (3,147)   141 
           
7,734    7,303    9,843    Net Income    20,853    26,798 
           

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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Balance Sheet – Consolidated 
 
Assets    R$ million 
         
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
     
Current Assets    75,719    57,622 
     
           Cash and Cash Equivalents    30,088    10,072 
           Accounts Receivable    13,643    14,555 
           Inventories    20,635    19,675 
           Marketable Securities    178    205 
           Taxes Recoverable    8,118    10,132 
           Others    3,057    2,983 
 
Non Current Assets    258,071    247,643 
     
           Long-term Assets    25,204    24,442 
     
           Petroleum & Alcohol Account    817    815 
           Marketable Securities    4,635    4,487 
           Deferred Taxes and Social Contribution    11,760    11,313 
           Prepaid Expenses    1,045    1,170 
           Accounts Receivable    3,698    2,383 
           Deposits - Legal Matters    1,809    1,777 
           Others    1,440    2,497 
     
           Investments    5,589    5,499 
           Fixed Assets    217,877    207,843 
           Intangible    6,879    7,260 
           Deferred    2,522    2,599 
     
Total Assets    333,790    305,265 
     
 
Liabilities    R$ million 
         
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
 
     
Current Liabilities    52,317    55,737 
     
           Short-term Debt    10,224    12,622 
           Suppliers    14,814    14,499 
           Taxes and Social Contribution    10,119    12,781 
           Project Finance    215    192 
           Pension and Health Plan    1,173    1,099 
           Dividends    4,171    6,022 
           Salaries, Benefits and Charges    2,539    2,287 
           Others    9,062    6,235 
Non Current Liabilities    121,453    95,786 
     
           Long-term Debt    79,237    55,256 
           Pension Plan    3,594    3,521 
           Health Plan    11,015    10,778 
           Deferred Taxes and Social Contribution    16,616    14,833 
           Provision for well abandonment    6,686    6,660 
           Deferred Income    1,212    1,171 
           Others    3,093    3,567 
Minority interest    4,628    3,894 
Shareholders’ Equity    155,392    149,848 
     
           Capital Stock    78,967    78,967 
           Reserves/Net Income    76,425    70,881 
     
Total Liabilities    333,790    305,265 
     

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Statement of Cash Flow – Consolidated

R$ million
    3rd Quarter        Jan-Sep 
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008        2009    2008 
   
7,734    7,303    9,843    Net Income    20,853    26,798 
1,406    9,378    1,480   (+) Adjustments    17,327    7,539 
           
3,617    3,746    2,764       Depreciation & Amortization    10,566    8,045 
(301)   (719)   1,682       Charges on Financing and Connected Companies    (354)   2,745 
1,877    928    (592)      Minority interest    3,147    (141)
(373)   (310)   308       Result of Equity Income    (312)   (232)
(1,657)   679    (268)      Income Tax and deffered contributions    (525)   973 
(2,142)   (1,782)   (1,977)      Inventory Variation    (2,104)   (7,228)
(915)   388    (341)      Accounts Receivable Variations    (381)   (4,631)
(462)   1,105    348       Supplier Variation    (354)   3,192 
209    384    346       Pension and Health Plan Variation    858    1,041 
871    1,721    1,431       Tax Variation    2,928    3,197 
196    305    375       Write-off of dry wells    1,062    935 
(106)   412    271       Losses on recovery of assets    550    252 
592    2,521    (2,867)      Other Adjustments    2,246    (609)
           
9,140    16,681    11,323    (=) Cash Generated by Operating Activities    38,180    34,337 
(17,749)   (18,446)   (12,483)    (-) Cash used in Investment Activities    (50,622)   (34,535)
           
(7,628)   (9,333)   (6,093)      Investment in E&P    (23,996)   (17,112)
(3,879)   (5,077)   (3,504)      Investment in Refining and Transportation    (13,146)   (8,140)
(2,753)   (2,533)   (1,568)      Investment in Gas and Energy    (7,101)   (4,483)
(116)   (141)   (70)      Investiments in Distribution    (359)   (944)
(3,073)   (1,208)   (1,186)      Investment in International Segment    (5,233)   (3,687)
246    43    532       Marketable Securities    374    637 
16    12    (178)      Dividends    46    86 
(562)   (209)   (416)      Other investments    (1,207)   (892)
           
(8,609)   (1,765)    (1,160)    (=) Free cash flow    (12,442)   (198)
(461)   22,015    (75)   (-) Cash used in Financing Activities    27,152    (2,606)
           
5,937    25,441    (73)      Financing    36,987    3,581 
(6,398)   (3,426)   (2)      Dividends    (9,835)   (6,187)
           
(390)   (234)   965    (+) FX effect in cash and cash equivalents    (511)   509 
           
(9,460)   20,016    (270)   (=) Cash generated in the period    14,199    (2,295)
           
19,532    10,072    11,046       Cash at the Beginning of Period    15,889    13,071 
10,072    30,088    10,776       Cash at the End of Period    30,088    10,776 

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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Statement of Added Value – Consolidated 
    R$ million 
    Jan-Sep 
    2009    2008 
Revenue         
Sale of products and services*    172,731    203,606 
Assets construction    39,729    28,474 
     
    212,460    232,080 
     
Materials acquisitions from third parties         
Raw Materials Used    (25,625)   (37,386)
Products for Resale    (18,057)   (29,802)
Energy, Services & Other    (46,057)   (32,725)
Fiscal credit over raw materials from third parties    (12,199)   (17,842)
Losses on recovery of assets    (550)   (252)
     
    (102,488)   (118,007)
     
Gross Added Value    109,972    114,073 
     
 
Retentions         
Depreciation & Amortization    (10,566)   (8,045)
     
Net Added Value produced by company    99,406    106,028 
     
 
Added Value Received in Transference         
Equity Income Result    313    466 
Financial Revenue - including monetary and exchange variation    2,596    3,532 
Goodwill & discount amortization    (1)   (234)
Rent and Royalties and other    858    548 
     
    3,766    4,312 
     
Added Value to Distribute    103,172    110,340 
     
 
Distribution of Added Value         
 
Personnel and administratives         
Salaries / Sharing Profit         
Salaries    8,852    7,116 
Benefits         
Advantages    510    528 
Health, Retirement and Pension Plan    1,913    1,977 
FGTS    470    404 
     
    11,745    10,025 
     
Tax         
Federal Government    35,810    44,607 
States    18,180    16,756 
Municipal    124    84 
Foreign states    3,711    3,691 
     
    57,825    65,138 
     
Financial Institutions and Suppliers         
Interest, FX Rate and Monetary Variation    5,564    3,258 
Rent and freight expenses    4,038    5,262 
     
    9,602    8,520 
     
Shareholders         
Interest on Own Capital    4,387   
Minority Interest    3,147    (141)
Retained Earnings    16,466    26,798 
     
    24,000    26,657 
     
Distributed Added Value    103,172    110,340 
     

* Net of Provisions for Doubtful Debts..

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons

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Consolidated Result by Business Area - Jan-Sep/2009 
 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
Net Operating Revenues    53,601    108,911    8,966    42,552    15,384    -    (94,337)   135,077 
                 
     Intersegments    52,704    36,884    1,465    1,119    2,165      (94,337)  
     Third Parties    897    72,027    7,501    41,433    13,219        135,077 
Cost of Goods Sold    (27,974)   (86,764)   (6,416)   (38,831)   (12,545)     93,121    (79,409)
                 
Gross Profit    25,627    22,147    2,550    3,721    2,839    -    (1,216)   55,668 
Operating Expenses    (5,882)   (4,318)   (1,422)   (2,249)   (2,227)   (5,420)   213    (21,305)
 Sales, General & Administrative    (543)   (3,512)   (801)   (2,247)   (1,322)   (2,650)   155    (10,920)
 Taxes    (8)   (75)   (19)   (22)   (114)   (197)   (1)   (436)
 Exploratory Costs    (2,210)         (377)       (2,587)
 Research and Development    (450)   (239)   (29)   (8)   (2)   (393)     (1,121)
 Health and Pension Plans              (1,030)     (1,030)
 Others    (2,671)   (492)   (573)   28    (412)   (1,150)   59    (5,211)
                 
Operating Profit (Loss)   19,745    17,829    1,128    1,472    612    (5,420)   (1,003)   34,363 
 Net of Interest Income (Expenses)             (2,604)     (2,604)
 Equity Income      526    78    (22)   (268)   (2)     312 
                 
 
Income (Loss) Before Taxes and Minority Interests    19,745    18,355    1,206    1,450    344    (8,026)   (1,003)   32,071 
 Income Tax & Social Contribution    (6,714)   (6,062)   (384)   (501)   (235)   5,482    343    (8,071)
 Minority Interests    103    (158)   (104)     (150)   (2,838)     (3,147)
                 
Net Income (Loss)   13,134    12,135    718    949    (41)   (5,382)   (660)   20,853 
                 

Consolidated Result by Business Area - Jan-Sep/2008 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
Net Operating Revenues    84,810    132,325    11,442    41,140    16,619    -    (123,353)   162,983 
                 
   Intersegments    83,632    35,922    1,442    836    1,521      (123,353)  
   Third Parties    1,178    96,403    10,000    40,304    15,098        162,983 
Cost of Goods Sold    (32,082)   (131,917)   (9,900)   (37,660)   (13,749)     121,265    (104,043)
                 
Gross Profit    52,728    408    1,542    3,480    2,870    -    (2,088)   58,940 
Operating Expenses    (3,760)   (3,886)   (1,877)   (2,105)   (2,016)   (5,592)   198    (19,038)
 Sales, General & Administrative    (507)   (3,389)   (742)   (2,043)   (1,128)   (2,479)   194    (10,094)
 Taxes    (47)   (71)   (34)   (18)   (104)   (158)     (432)
 Exploratory Costs    (1,702)         (412)       (2,114)
 Research & Development    (637)   (254)   (80)   (10)   (3)   (285)     (1,269)
 Health and Pension Plan              (1,068)     (1,068)
 Others    (867)   (172)   (1,021)   (34)   (369)   (1,602)     (4,061)
                 
Operating Profit (Loss)   48,968    (3,478)   (335)   1,375    854    (5,592)   (1,890)   39,902 
 Net of Interest Income (Expenses)             724      724 
   Equity Income      150    (11)   26    46    21      232 
                 
 
Income (Loss) Before Taxes and Minority Interests    48,968    (3,328)   (346)   1,401    900    (4,847)   (1,890)   40,858 
   Income Tax & Social Contribution    (16,649)   1,183    114    (468)   (407)   1,384    642    (14,201)
   Minority Interest      102    (59)     (139)   233      141 
                 
Net Income (Loss)   32,323    (2,043)   (291)   933    354    (3,230)   (1,248)   26,798 
                 

(1) - Biofuels business results is contemplated in the corporate area group.
Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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EBITDA(1)(2) Consolidated Statement by Business Area - Jan - Sep/2009 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
Operating Profit    19,745    17,829    1,128    1,472    612    (5,420)   (1,003)   34,363 
Depreciation / Amortization    5,694    2,091    690    246    1,490    355    -    10,566 
                 
EBITDA (1)   25,439    19,920    1,818    1,718    2,102    (5,065)   (1,003)   44,929 
                 

(1) Operating profit before the financial results and equity income excluding depreciation /amortization.

Statement of Other Operating Income (Expenses) - Jan - Sep/2009 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
Losses and Contingencies related to Lawsuit    (2,076)   (132)   (25)   (35)   (25)   (36)     (2,329)
Institutional relations and cultural projects    (45)   (24)   (8)   (49)     (546)     (672)
Inventory adjustment      (174)   (5)     (362)   (9)     (550)
Non programmed stoppages in installations and production equipment    (406)   (106)       (19)       (531)
Operational expenses with thermoelectric        (463)           (463)
Labor Agreement    (155)   (80)   (11)     (11)   (151)     (408)
HSE Expenses    (48)   (45)   (3)       (146)     (242)
Contractual losses from ship-or-pay transport services            (43)       (43)
Fines and Contractual Charges      (2)   (13)           (15)
Incentive, Donations and Governamental Subvention    126    388             
514 
Others    (67)   (317)   (45)   112    48    262    59    (472)
                 
    (2,671)   (492)   (573)   28    (412)   (1,150)   59    (5,211)
                 

Statement of Other Operating Income (Expenses) - Jan - Sep/2008 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
Institutional relations and cultural projects    (59)   (44)   (5)   (46)     (713)     (867)
Inventory adjustment      (168)       (84)       (252)
Non-scheduled stoppages in installations and production equipment    (58)   (60)             (118)
Operational expenses with thermoelectric        (414)           (414)
Labor Agreement    (256)   (82)   (19)     (18)   (167)     (542)
Losses and Contingencies related to Lawsuit    (25)   (60)   (2)   (24)   (153)   (119)     (383)
HSE Expenses    (44)   (61)   (3)       (189)     (297)
Contractual losses from ship-or-pay transport services            (67)       (67)
Fines and Contractual Charges        (375)           (375)
 
Incentive, Donations and Governmental Subvention    72    374              446 
Others    (497)   (71)   (203)   36    (47)   (414)     (1,192)
                 
    (867)   (172)   (1,021)   (34)   (369)   (1,602)   4    (4,061)
                 

(2) - Biofuels business results is contemplated in the corporate area group.
Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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Consolidated Assets by Business Area(1) - 09.30.2009 
 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
ASSETS    128,863    78,964    41,689    10,490    28,225    54,876    (9,317)   333,790 
                 
 CURRENT ASSETS    7,089    25,446    4,655    5,582    5,049    36,868    (8,970)   75,719 
                 
         CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS              30,088      30,088 
         OTHERS    7,089    25,446    4,655    5,582    5,049    6,780    (8,970)   45,631 
 NON-CURRENT ASSETS    121,774    53,518    37,034    4,908    23,176    18,008    (347)   258,071 
                 
         LONG-TERM ASSETS    4,092    2,203    2,173    875    2,494    13,747    (380)   25,204 
         PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT    114,446    47,590    33,510    3,312    15,878    3,141      217,877 
         OTHERS    3,236    3,725    1,351    721    4,804    1,120    33    14,990 

Consolidated Assets by Business Area - 06.30.2009 
 
    R$ MILLION 
 
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.   INTERN.   CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
ASSETS    123,673    73,783    38,964    10,317    31,486    36,691    (9,649)   305,265 
                 
 CURRENT ASSETS    6,022    25,379    4,374    5,418    5,706    19,415    (8,692)   57,622 
                 
         CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS              10,072      10,072 
         OTHERS    6,022    25,379    4,374    5,418    5,706    9,343    (8,692)   47,550 
 NON-CURRENT ASSETS    117,651    48,404    34,590    4,899    25,780    17,276    (957)   247,643 
                 
         LONG-TERM ASSETS    4,231    2,090    2,453    910    2,497    13,206    (945)   24,442 
         PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT    110,053    42,802    30,844    3,269    17,967    2,951    (43)   207,843 
         OTHERS    3,367    3,512    1,293    720    5,316    1,119    31    15,358 

(1) - Biofuels business results is contemplated in the corporate area group.
Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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Consolidated Results by International Business Area- Jan-Sep/2009

    R$ MILLION 
INTERNATIONAL 
     
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.    CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
ASSETS (09.30.2009)   20,030    6,037    2,332    1,220    3,447    (4,841)   28,225 
               
 
Income Statement                             
Net Operating Revenues    4,028    9,030    1,356    3,893    4    (2,927)   15,384 
               
     Intersegments    2,637    2,149    238    68      (2,927)   2,165 
     Third Parties    1,391    6,881    1,118    3,825        13,219 
Operating Profit (Loss)   1,048    (115)   184    3    (557)   49    612 
Net Income (Loss)   785    (284)   155    8    (754)   49    (41)

Consolidated Results by International Business Area

    R$ MILLION 
INTERNATIONAL 
     
    E&P    SUPPLY    GAS 

ENERGY 
  DISTRIB.    CORPOR.    ELIMIN.    TOTAL 
 
ASSETS (09.30.2009)   21,326    6,284    2,490    1,254    4,957    (4,825)   31,486 
               
Income Statement - (Jan - Sep 2008)                            
Net Operating Revenues    3,786    10,995    1,362    3,404    3    (2,931)   16,619 
               
   Intersegments    1,918    2,122    324    88      (2,931)   1,521 
   Third Parties    1,868    8,873    1,038    3,316        15,098 
Operating Profit (Loss)   1,137    (142)   244    93    (493)   15    854 
Net Income (Loss)   615    (64)   145    66    (423)   15    354 

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Income Statement – Parent Company

R$ million
    3rd Quarter        Jan-Sep 
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008        2009    2008 
   
 
43,595    46,069    58,129    Gross Operating Revenues    129,647    155,950 
(9,908)   (10,803)   (12,219)   Sales Deductions    (30,221)   (34,645)
           
33,687    35,266    45,910    Net Operating Revenues    99,426    121,305 
(18,022)   (20,303)   (27,974)          Cost of Products Sold    (55,543)   (70,671)
           
15,665    14,963    17,936    Gross Profit    43,883    50,634 
            Operating Expenses         
(1,587)   (1,552)   (1,595)          Sales    (4,843)   (4,504)
(1,251)   (1,405)   (1,361)          General & Administrative    (3,791)   (3,566)
(687)   (665)   (643)          Exploratory Cost    (2,210)   (1,702)
(366)   (414)   (475)          Research & Development    (1,112)   (1,258)
(92)   (98)   (83)          Taxes    (257)   (230)
(309)   (313)   (336)          Health and Pension Plans    (972)   (1,008)
(689)   (3,207)   (1,925)          Others    (5,148)   (3,734)
           
(4,981)   (7,654)   (6,418)       (18,333)   (16,002)
           
                   Net Financial         
1,835    1,596    1,325                     Income    5,159    4,481 
(2,132)   (2,197)   (2,391)                    Expenses    (6,137)   (4,931)
521    928    3,309                     Net Monetary Variation    1,313    3,060 
(4,552)   (2,009)   1,867                     Net Exchange Variation    (7,108)   (390)
           
(4,328)   (1,682)   4,110        (6,773)   2,220 
           
(9,309)   (9,336)   (2,308)       (25,106)   (13,782)
2,380    2,608    194    Paticipation in Equity Income    6,634    2,733 
           
8,736    8,235    15,822    Operating Income    25,411    39,585 
(847)   (1,334)   (5,408)   Income Tax / Social Contribution    (4,460)   (12,730)
           
7,889    6,901    10,414    Net Income    20,951    26,855 
           

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparison.

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Balance Sheet – Parent Company

Assets    R$ million 
 
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
 
     
Current Assets    63,447    62,408 
     
   Cash and Cash Equivalents    20,939    5,619 
   Marketable Securities    4,357    18,885 
   Accounts Receivable    14,106    12,614 
   Inventories    16,318    15,196 
   Dividends Receivable    70    172 
   Taxes Recoverable    5,249    7,212 
   Others    2,408    2,710 
Non-current Assets    261,050    262,580 
     
     Long-Term Assets    80,491    92,336 
     
   Oil & Alcohol Account    817    815 
   Subsidiaries, controlled and affiliated companies    60,677    73,600 
   Structured Projects    3,299    2,835 
   Marketable Securities    4,161    4,044 
   Deferred Taxes & Social Contribution    8,142    7,552 
   Deposits - Legal Matters    1,514    1,486 
   Anticipated Expenses    485    522 
   Others    1,396    1,482 
     
   Investments    34,947    32,977 
   Property, plant and equipment    141,180    132,792 
   Intangible    3,741    3,725 
   Deferred    691    750 
     
Total Assets    324,497    324,988 
     
 
Liabilities    R$ million 
 
    09.30.2009    06.30.2009 
 
     
Current Liabilities    98,096    114,438 
     
     Short-term Debt    1,800    2,721 
     Risk and assets control    5,007    5,073 
     Suppliers    48,804    58,569 
     Taxes & Social Contribution Payable    7,499    10,496 
     Dividends / Interest on Own Capital    4,171    6,022 
     Structured Projects    354    331 
     Health and Pension Plan    1,110    1,037 
     Clients Anticipation    315    233 
     Receivable Cash Flow    21,983    26,006 
     Others    7,053    3,950 
Long-term Liabilities    66,791    55,680 
     
     Long-term Debt    22,077    11,360 
     Risk and assets control    10,142    11,028 
     Subsidiaries and controlled companies    740    933 
     Pension plan    3,064    3,015 
     Health Care Benefits    10,184    9,960 
     Deferred Taxes & Social Contribution    13,913    12,713 
     Provision for abandonment    6,179    6,109 
     Others    492    562 
Shareholders' Equity    159,610    154,870 
     
     Capital    78,967    78,967 
     Capital Reserves    80,643    75,903 
     
Total Liabilities    324,497    324,988 
     

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Statement of Cash Flow – Parent Company

R$ million
    3rd Quarter        Jan-Sep 
   
2Q-2009    2009    2008        2009    2008 
   
7,889    6,901    10,414    Net Income    20,951    26,855 
(3,436)   (3,938)   4,321    (+) Adjustments    (1,577)   14,130 
           
2,484    2,650    1,971           Depreciation & Amortization    7,282    5,613 
(1)   (2)   (4)          Oil and Alcohol Accounts    (7)   (7)
(11,749)   (10,206)   14,861           Oil and Oil Products Supply - Foreign    (20,469)   25,293 
13,251    4,766    (10,422)          Charges on Financing and Connected Companies    17,321    (6,701)
(7,421)   (1,146)   (2,085)          Other Adjustments    (5,704)   (10,068)
4,453    2,963    14,735    (=) Cash Generated by Operating Activities    19,374    40,985 
(28,750)   2,476    (8,168)   (-) Cash used for Cap.Expend.    (36,616)   (22,401)
           
(5,574)   (7,057)   (4,253)      Investment in E&P    (17,550)   (12,361)
(3,234)   (3,979)   (2,905)      Investment in refinning and transport    (10,540)   (6,680)
(1,371)   (719)   (905)      Investment in Gas and Energy    (3,577)   (2,302)
(4)   (4)   (1)      Investments in International Area    (11)   (17)
(1)   (1)        Investment in Distribution    (3)   (706)
(451)   (414)   (359)      Structured Projects - Net of Advance Money    (1,231)   (964)
1,023    421    553       Dividends    1,497    1,214 
(18,641)   14,528    75       Marketable Securities    (4,032)   180 
(497)   (299)   (373)      Other Investments    (1,169)   (765)
           
(24,297)   5,439    6,567    (=) Free Cash Flow    (17,242)   18,584 
14,739    9,881    (16,155)   (-) Cash used in Financing Activities    26,913    (18,662)
(9,558)   15,320    (9,588)   (=) Cash Generated in the Period    9,671    (78)
           
15,177    5,619    17,358    Cash at the Beginning of Period    11,268    7,848 
5,619    20,939    7,770    Cash at the End of Period    20,939    7,770 

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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Statement of Added Value - Parent Company

    R$ million 
    Jan-Sep 
    2009    2008 
Revenue         
Sale of products and services    132,048    157,660 
Assets construction    28,987    20,592 
     
    161,035    178,252 
Material acquisition from third parties         
Raw Materials Used    (16,328)   (22,257)
Products for Resale    (12,415)   (22,319)
Energy, services and others    (35,638)   (24,733)
Fiscal credits over raw materials from thrid parties    (10,202)   (15,909)
Loss / Recovery of assets value    (121)  
     
Gross Added Value    86,331    93,034 
 
Retention         
Depreciation and Amortization    (7,282)   (5,613)
     
Net Added Value produced by the Company    79,049    87,421 
 
Added Value received in transference         
Equity Income    6,628    2,909 
Financial Income - including monetary and exchange variation    3,477    4,840 
Goodwill & discount amortization      (178)
Rent, royalties and others    812    450 
     
    10,921    8,021 
Total Added Value to Distribute    89,970    95,442 
     
 
Distribution of Added Value         
Personnel         
Salaries / Sharing Profit         
Salaries    6,728    5,161 
Benefits         
Advantages    348    348 
Health, Retirement and Pension Plan    1,823    1,866 
FGTS    409    361 
     
    9,308    7,736 
Tax         
Federal Government    30,310    41,126 
States    9,680    9,572 
Municipal    72    55 
     
    40,062    50,753 
 
Remuneration from third parties         
Interest, FX Rate and Monetary Variation    10,249    2,619 
Rent and freight expenses    9,400    7,479 
     
    19,649    10,098 
 
Shareholders         
Interest on Capital    4,387   
Retained Earnings    16,564    26,855 
     
    20,951    26,855 
 
DISTRIBUTED ADDED VALUE    89,970    95,442 
     

Certain figures relating to previous periods have been reclassified to bring them into line with the current financial statements, thereby facilitating comparisons.

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This document may contain forecasts that merely reflect the expectations of the Company’s management. Such terms as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, along with similar or analogous expressions, are used to identify such forecasts. These predictions evidently involve risks and uncertainties, whether foreseen or not by the Company. Therefore, the future results of operations may differ from current expectations, and readers should not base their expectations exclusively on the information presented herein.

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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 27, 2009

 
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A--PETROBRAS
By:
/S/  Almir Guilherme Barbassa

 
Almir Guilherme Barbassa
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
 

 

 
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