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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Approval of the New Policy on Related-Party Transactions Rio de Janeiro, December 16, 2016 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras reports that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held yesterday, approved the Company’s new Policy on Related-Party Transactions. This Policy complies with the instructions and guidance by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil – CVM, as well as the provisions under Law 13.303/16, and it represents another contribution to strengthening corporate governance at Petrobras. The new Policy will take effect in 30 days after its approval, at which time the document will be available for Internet access on the Company’s website (http://www.petrobras.com.br/ri). ________________________________________________________________________________ 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, 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: December 16, 2016 | By: |
/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro |
| Name: | Ivan de Souza Monteiro | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer | |