Petrobras - Petroleo Brasileiro SA 6-K, filed Jul 6, 2021
Petrobras - Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR)
About this 6-K
Petrobras - Petroleo Brasileiro SA filed this 6-K on July 6, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGECOMMISSION
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 ofJuly, 2021
Commission File Number1-15106
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIROS.A. – PETROBRAS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Brazilian PetroleumCorporation – PETROBRAS
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Avenida Repúblicado Chile, 65 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJFederative 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____
Petrobras announces closing of BR’s PublicOffering
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Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2021 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following the material fact dated as June 30, 2021, announces the closing of the secondary public offering of common shares issued by the Petrobras Distribuidora S.A. (BR) and held by Petrobras, in the total amount of R$11,358,750,000.00. With the conclusion of the operation, Petrobras no longer holds a stake in BR's capital stock.
Additional information can be obtained from the Closing Announcement available at https://www.investidorpetrobras.com.br/en/shares-dividends-and-debts/prospects, under section “Public Offering Petrobras Distribuidora 2021,” subsection “Closing Announcement”.
This transaction aims to optimize Petrobras’ portfolio and capital allocation and it is consistent with its strategy to exit the distribution business and focus its investments in world-class refining and upstream assets in deep and ultra-deep waters, where Petrobras has demonstrated its competitive advantage.
This material is being provided pursuantto Brazilian regulatory requirements, does not constitute an offering, under the U.S. securities laws, and is not a solicitation, invitationor offer to buy or sell any securities. The information on our website is not and shall not be deemed part of this report on Form 6-K.
| **www.petrobras.com.br/ir**<br><br>For more information:<br><br>* * *<br><br><br><br>**PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investors Relations**<br><br>email: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br/acionistas@petrobras.com.br<br><br>Av. República do Chile, 65 – 1803 – 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.<br><br>**Tel.: 55 \(21\) 3224-1510/9947 | 0800-282-1540**<br><br>****<br><br>* * *<br><br><br><br>This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended \(Securities Act\), and Section 21E of the Securities Trading Act of 1934, as amended \(Trading Act\) that reflect the expectations of the Company's officers. The terms: "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "plans", "projects", "aims", "should," and similar terms, aim to identify such forecasts, which evidently involve risks or uncertainties, predicted or not by the Company. Therefore, future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information included herein. |
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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: July 6, 2021
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRASBy: /s/ Rodrigo Araujo Alves
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Rodrigo Araujo Alves
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer