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Petrobras Q1 2025 Financial Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing presents the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The statements were approved by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2025, 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 commodity prices and foreign exchange rates.

Key Financial Metrics

*Calculated as Operating Cash Flow less Acquisition of PP&E and Intangible Assets ($3,962M).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Sales revenues decreased by 11.3% to $21.07 billion, driven by lower volumes and prices in the domestic market (down to $15.59B from $17.11B) and reduced exports (down to $5.48B from $6.66B).
• Profitability Increase: Despite lower revenue, Net Income rose 24.8% to $5.99 billion. This was primarily due to a significant swing in Net Finance Income, which turned from a $1.94 billion expense in Q1 2024 to a $1.75 billion income in Q1 2025. This shift was largely driven by a $2.43 billion foreign exchange gain (compared to a $1.42 billion loss in the prior year) and lower interest expenses.
• Cost Management: Cost of sales decreased to $10.69 billion from $11.51 billion, aided by lower raw material costs and a reduction in production taxes.
• Balance Sheet Strength: Total assets increased to $199.87 billion, while total finance debt decreased to $23.83 billion. Cash and cash equivalents grew to $4.70 billion, though this remains lower than the $11.55 billion held in Q1 2024.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Dividend Policy: On May 12, 2025, the Board approved interim dividends and interest on capital totaling $2.06 billion ($0.16 per share) for Q1 2025, payable in August and September 2025. Additionally, the Annual General Meeting approved 2024 dividends totaling $13.08 billion.
• Legal Contingencies:
  • Netherlands Class Action: The District Court of Rotterdam rejected the Foundation's allegations regarding Brazilian and Argentine law but found Petrobras acted illegally under Luxembourg and Dutch law regarding bondholders. Appeals are pending.
  • US Litigation (Sete): Petrobras settled a lawsuit with EIG Energy Fund for $283 million, ending the dispute and releasing blocked assets in the Netherlands.
  • Argentina Proceedings: Various criminal and civil proceedings regarding the Lava Jato operation continue, with jurisdictional immunity issues being litigated.
• Financial Risks: The company faces significant exposure to foreign exchange rates (Real vs. USD) and commodity price volatility. A sensitivity analysis indicates a 20% depreciation of the Real could impact results by approximately $8.6 billion in a reasonably possible scenario.
• Decommissioning Costs: The provision for decommissioning costs increased to $28.26 billion, reflecting inflation adjustments and translation effects.

Investor Verification Checklist

• FX Impact on Earnings: Verify the sustainability of the $2.43 billion foreign exchange gain, which was the primary driver of the Q1 profit increase.
• Dividend Sustainability: Assess the impact of the $13.08 billion 2024 dividend payout and $2.06 billion Q1 2025 interim dividend on future liquidity and debt ratios.
• Legal Exposure: Monitor the outcome of the appeals in the Netherlands class action and the status of the Argentina criminal proceedings, as potential liabilities are currently unquantifiable.
• Capital Expenditure: Review the $3.96 billion in CapEx for Q1 2025 against the company's long-term investment plan, particularly regarding the Búzios field development.
• Debt Maturity Profile: Confirm the average maturity of debt (12.19 years) and the adequacy of the $7.05 billion in available credit lines to manage liquidity.