Business Model of Petrobras Distribuidora (BR)
Rio de Janeiro, June 22, 2017 - Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras reports
that its Executive Board, at its meeting held today, has authorized the
development of studies for an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of its wholly-owned
subsidiary Petrobras Distribuidora S.A. (BR), turning this a subsidiary into a
company listed on the B3 stock exchange’s (formerly BM&FBOVESPA) special segment
named Novo Mercado, and compliant with the best corporate governance practices.
The option for the IPO and secondary public offering of BR shares model,
intended to the general market, will be submitted to analysis by the Board of
Directors.
The Executive Board understands that, after finishing the previous divestment
process, as reported to the market on 31/3/17, the BR IPO can be considered as
the best option to capture value, considering the current market situation. If
approved, it will be conducted through a secondary public offering of shares,
and will have as one of its objectives to promote the dispersion of BR shares.
Launched in the year 2000, Novo Mercado has set, since its creation, a
differentiated corporate governance standard, in which companies voluntarily
adopt additional corporate governance practices to those required by Brazilian
legislation. Listing on this special segment implies the adoption of a set of
corporate rules that expand the rights of shareholders, in addition to the
adoption of a more transparent and comprehensive information disclosure policy.
This communication should not be considered as advertisement of offer, whose
execution will depend on favorable conditions of national and international
capital markets, the approval of internal Petrobras and BR bodies, and approval
by their respective regulatory, oversight and inspection entities, pursuant to
applicable legislation.
Facts deemed relevant on this issue will be timely communicated to the market.
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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.