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 February, 2018
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 Registrants 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 ☒ 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.
Yes ☐ No ☒
Sale of Pasadena Refinery:
Opportunity Disclosure - Teaser
Rio de
Janeiro, February 6, 2018 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras informs that it has started, through its affiliate Petrobras America Inc (PAI), the opportunity disclosure stage (Teaser) related to the sale of
the Pasadena Refinery, located in the United States of America.
The opportunity encompasses Pasadenas entire refining operations system, including
the refinery, with an oil processing capacity of 110,000 barrels per day and a storage capacity of 5.1 million barrels of oil and oil products, the maritime terminal, the logistics and associated inventory, as well as a strategically located land on
the Houston Ship Channel for future expansion opportunities.
The transaction consists of the sale of PAIs stake in the following companies:
Pasadena Refining System, Inc., PRSI Trading LLC and PRSI Real Property Holdings LLC.
The Teaser, which contains the main information on the opportunity,
as well as objective criteria for the selection of potential participants in the process, is available on Petrobras website:
http://www.investidorpetrobras.com.br/en/press-releases
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Besides the Teaser, the main subsequent phases of the companys divestment project will be disclosed, as detailed below:
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Start of the non-binding phase (if applicable);
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Start of the binding phase;
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Concession of exclusive negotiation (if applicable);
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Transaction approval by Senior Management (Executive Board and Board of Directors) and signature of contracts;
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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 |
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 Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys Annual Report on Form
20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2016, and the Companys other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURES
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: February 06, 2018.
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PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.APETROBRAS
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By:
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/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro
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Ivan de Souza Monteiro
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Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
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