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Petrobras Form 6-K Summary: Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K reports the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. The statements were approved by the Board of Directors on August 6, 2026, and reviewed by KPMG Auditores Independentes Ltda. The company operates primarily in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and gas, with significant exposure to Brazilian domestic markets and international exports.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Sales revenues increased by 35.7% to $57.1 billion, driven by higher export volumes (up 83% to $20.3 billion) and increased domestic sales. Crude oil exports alone reached $16.1 billion.
• Profitability: Net income rose 55% to $16.7 billion. Gross profit improved to $30.8 billion from $20.4 billion.
• Cost Structure: Cost of sales increased to $26.3 billion, reflecting higher production volumes and input costs. Production taxes rose significantly to $8.1 billion.
• Foreign Exchange: The company recognized $2.5 billion in foreign exchange gains and inflation indexation charges, compared to $4.2 billion in the prior year, though still a significant contributor to net finance income.
• Impairment Reversals: The period saw a net impairment reversal of $191 million, primarily due to the resumption of the Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit (UFN-III), contrasting with net impairment losses of $240 million in the prior year.
• Debt Reduction: Total finance debt decreased slightly to $25.8 billion, with the company repaying $4.2 billion in debt while raising $1.9 billion in new financing.

Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Subsidy Programs: Petrobras recognized $2.2 billion in net subsidy revenue from the Brazilian government's fuel trading subsidy program (diesel, gasoline, LPG) initiated in March 2026 to stabilize domestic prices.
• Tax Reform and Export Tax: The company recognized $1.1 billion in expenses related to a temporary Export Tax on crude oil and diesel. Significant uncertainty remains regarding the full implementation of the new Consumption Tax Reform (IBS/CBS), with no material effect recorded yet due to pending regulations.
• Legal Proceedings:
  • Netherlands Class Action: The District Court of Rotterdam rejected shareholder claims regarding Lava Jato damages under Brazilian and Argentine law, though appeals remain pending. The company cannot estimate potential losses.
  • Argentina: Criminal proceedings regarding alleged fraudulent securities offers were dismissed due to statute of limitations, though civil arbitration and collective actions continue.
• Strategic Acquisitions: Petrobras acquired 50% interests in the Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte fields ($450 million) and a 49.99% stake in Lightsource Brasil NewCo Holding S.A. ($32 million) for renewable energy expansion.
• Dividends: The Board approved interim remuneration of $3.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, to be paid in November and December 2026.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Subsidy Sustainability: Verify the duration and renewal conditions of the Brazilian government's fuel subsidy programs, which contributed $2.2 billion to revenue.
• Tax Liability Exposure: Review the $11.6 billion in uncertain tax treatments and the potential impact of the pending IBS/CBS tax reform regulations.
• Legal Contingencies: Monitor the status of the Netherlands class action appeal and the Argentina arbitration, as final outcomes remain uncertain.
• Export Tax Status: Confirm the legislative status of the Export Tax on crude oil and diesel, which expired in July 2026 but was extended administratively.
• Capital Allocation: Assess the impact of the $3.4 billion interim dividend and $1.8 billion Q1 dividend on future liquidity and debt repayment schedules.