UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS |
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Avenida República do Chile, 65 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ Federative Republic of Brazil |
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Sale of 100% equity interest in BSBios: Opportunity Disclosure - Teaser Rio de Janeiro, December 14, 2017 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has initiated the opportunity disclosure stage (“Teaser”) related to the sale of 100% of the shares held by Petrobras Biocombustíveis ("PBIO"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petrobras, in the company BSBios, which corresponds to 50% of the company's capital. BSBios owns two biodiesel plants, located in Passo Fundo-RS and Marialva-PR, being the largest Brazilian producer of biodiesel. Both plants have a production capacity of 288,000 m³/year of biodiesel. The Teaser containing key information about this opportunity, as well as the objective criteria for the selection of prospective purchasers are available in Petrobras website: http://www.investidorpetrobras.com.br/en/press-releases. Besides the Teaser, the main subsequent phases of the company's divestment project will be disclosed, as detailed below: • Start of non-binding phase (if applicable); • Start of binding phase; • Concession of exclusive negotiation (if applicable); • Transaction approval by Senior Management (Executive Board and Board of Directors) and signature of contracts; • Closing. The disclosure to the market herein is in compliance with Petrobras' divestment methodology and is aligned with the guidelines of the Federal Accounting Court (TCU – Tribunal de Contas da União). This material is being provided pursuant to Brazilian regulatory requirements, does not constitute an offering, under the U.S. securities laws, and is not a solicitation, invitation or offer to buy or sell any securities. The information on our website, which is accessible through hyperlink resulting from this URL, is not and shall not be deemed part of this report on Form 6-K. ______________________________________________________________________ www.petrobras.com.br/ir Contacts: PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations Department I e-mail: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br Av. República do Chile, 65 – 10th floor, 1002 – B – 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ | Phone: 55 (21) 3224-1510 / 3224-9947 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business and financial performance, among other matters, contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. There is no assurance that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or forecast in any forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of assumptions and factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) failure to comply with laws or regulations, including fraudulent activity, corruption, and bribery; (ii) the outcome of ongoing corruption investigations and any new facts or information that may arise in relation to the “Lava Jato Operation”; (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, including operational risk; and (iv) litigation, such as class actions or proceedings brought by governmental and regulatory agencies. A description of other factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016, and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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. |
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | ||
Date: December 14, 2017 | By: |
/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro |
Name: | Ivan de Souza Monteiro | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer | |