Petróleo Brasileiro S A Petrobras : Petrobras informs about provisioning

Petrobras informs about provisioning

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Rio de Janeiro, October 18, 2019 - Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that, within its ongoing process of contingencies assessment, it will provision R$ 3.2 billion as a result of: (i) litigation involving the company Sete Brasil, (ii) environmental process in the state of Paraná; and (iii) disputes on special participation and royalties involving the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).

The effect of these provisioning will be recognized in the Petrobras consolidated results for the 3rd quarter of 2019.

The information related to these contingencies is presented in the financial statements for the 4th quarter of 2018, through note 31.3. Contingent liabilities.

The Company remains in defense of its interests in the ongoing legal proceedings.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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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, 2018, and the Company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.