UNITED STATES
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 July, 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 Registrant's 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 ___X___ 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___X____
Leniency agreement signed between Brazilian authorities, Petrobras and SBM
Rio de Janeiro, July 26, 2018 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it signed today a leniency agreement with the Ministry of Transparency and the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), the Attorney-General of the Union (AGU), SBM Offshore N.V. and SBM Holding Inc S.A.
The agreement provides for the payment of R$ 549 million by SBM to Petrobras in up to 90 days, in addition to the deduction of the nominal value of US$ 179 million from future payments owed by Petrobras to SBM based on prevailing contracts.
Following this agreement, SBM will be able to participate in current and future Petrobras tenders. In this case, SBM will have to pass through all compliance and controls filters that Petrobras suppliers are submitted.
The negotiation process was initiated on March 2015, a leniency agreement was signed and released to the market on July 15, 2016, however it did not come into force because the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) did not ratify it, as disclosed on September 1, 2016.
The amount to be received by Petrobras adds to the R$ 1,475 million already received by the company, as compensation for damages, through plea bargain agreements.
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, 2017, 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.
Date: July 26, 2018.
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A—PETROBRAS
By: /s/ Rafael Salvador Grisolia
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Rafael Salvador Grisolia
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer