UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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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Clarifications Regarding a Lawsuit in the Netherlands Rio de Janeiro, January 24, 2017 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that its subsidiaries Petrobras International Braspetro B.V. and Petrobras Global Finance B.V. were mentioned in a legal action filed by Stichting Petrobras Compensation Foundation, in the Court of Rotterdam, in Netherlands. Petrobras has not been summoned to present its defense, but informs that it will take all necessary measures to protect its investors and own interests. The public authorities in charge of the Lava Jato investigation and the Brazilian Supreme Court have acknowledged that Petrobras is a victim of the facts reveled by this investigation. As a result, the Company has already received approximately R$ 660 million recovered by the Brazilian authorities from the companies and individuals involved in the illegal acts that harmed Petrobras. ________________________________________________________________________ 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 press release may contain 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 not based on historical facts and are not assurances of future results. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement contained in this press release. Petrobras undertakes 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, 2015, 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. |
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| Date: January 24, 2017 | By: |
/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro |
| Name: | Ivan de Souza Monteiro | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer | |