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 May, 2025
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 Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor
20231-030 – 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____
Petrobras clarifies
negotiations with the State of Rio de Janeiro to refinance debts
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Rio de Janeiro, May 26, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in relation to reports in the press about negotiations to refinance tax disputes with the state of Rio de Janeiro, clarifies that the amounts mentioned in the reports are not debt, but rather amounts under discussion in administrative and judicial proceedings, motivated by differences of understanding between the state tax authorities and the company. Petrobras argues that it is not appropriate to charge such amounts, based on technical and legal assessments, and offers the guarantees provided for in the legislation when necessary.
Petrobras points out that, within the scope of managing tax contingencies, it analyzes the technical, economic and legal aspects of the Tax Debt Settlement Programs published by the Federal Government, States and Municipalities, in accordance with the Tax Policy approved by its Board of Directors.
To this date, the state of Rio de Janeiro has not published a law establishing a Debt Regularization Program with the conditions and credits eligible for adhesion and there is no decision by the company on this matter.
Material facts will be promptly disclosed to the market.
www.petrobras.com.br/ir
For more information:
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Av. Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor – 20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Tel.: 55 (21) 3224-1510/9947
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.
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: May 26, 2025
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS
By: /s/ Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo
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Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer