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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 6-K/A

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, 2012

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____

 

This report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form F-3 of Petróleo Brasileiro -- Petrobras (No. 333-163665).

"This amendment represents the same document filed before. The new file was proceeded only to correct the description of the document."


 


 

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and
subsidiaries

Consolidated financial statements
March 31, 2012 and 2011 with
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm

 

 


 

     
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries   
 
Consolidated financial statements   
 
March 31, 2012 and 2011   
   
 
Contents
 
Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm  4 -5 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  6 
Consolidated Statement of Income  7 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  8 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity  9 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  10 -11 
 
Consolidated notes to the financial statements   
 
1.  The Company and its operations  11 
2.  Basis of presentation of interim financial information  16 
3.  Consolidation basis  17 
4.  Accounting practices  17 
5.  Cash and cash equivalents  12 
6.  Marketable securities  12 
7.  Accounts receivable  13 
8.  Inventories  14 
9.  Restricted deposits for legal proceedings and guarantees  14 
10. Acquisitions and sales of assets 15 
11. Investments 16 
12. Property, plant and equipment, net 17 
13.

Intangible assets

18 
14. Exploration activities and valuation of oil and gas reserves 21 
15. Trade accounts payable 21 
16. Loans and financing 22 
17. Leases 26 
18. Related parties 27 
19. Provision for decommissioning costs (non-current) 30 
20. Taxes 30 
21. Employee s benefits 34 
22. Shareholders equity 36 
23. Sales revenues 38 
24. Expenses by nature 39 
25. Other operating income and expenses, net 40 
26. Financial income (expenses), net 40 
27.   Supplementary information on the statement of cash flows 40 
28. Segment Information 42 
29. Legal proceedings and contingencies 42 
30. Guarantees for concession agreements for oil exploration 56 

 

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31. Risk management and derivative instruments 56 
32. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities 66 
33. Condensed Consolidated Financial Information Related to Guaranteed Securities Issued by Subsidiaries   69  
34. Subsequent events 69

 

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2012, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income, of cash flows, of comprehensive income and of shareholders equity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012. This interim financial information is the responsibility of the Company s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information for it to be in conformity International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

The financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the financial information as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 were audited and reviewed, respectively, by other auditors who issued unqualified opinion and review reports dated February 9, 2012 and May 13, 2011, respectively.


/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Auditores Independentes

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
May 15, 2012

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries
 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
 
(In millions of Dollars)
 
        March, 31    December, 31            March, 31    December, 31 

Assets 

 

Note 

 

2012 

 

2011 

 

Liabilities 

 

Note 

 

2012 

 

2011 

 

Current assets 

 

           

Current liabilities 

 

         

Cash and cash equivalents 

 

5 

 

21,900 

 

19,057 

 

Trade accounts payable 

 

15 

 

11,726 

 

11,863 

Marketable securities 

 

6 

 

9,880 

 

8,961 

 

Current debt 

 

16 

 

9,868 

 

10,067 

Accounts receivable, net 

 

7 

 

11,809 

 

11,756 

 

Current portion of finance lease obligations 

 

17.1 

 

21 

 

44 

Inventories 

 

8 

 

16,133 

 

15,165 

 

Taxes payable 

 

20.2 

 

6,019 

 

5,847 

Recoverable Taxes 

 

20.1 

 

6,684 

 

6,848 

 

Dividends payable 

 

22 

 

1,432 

 

2,067 

Advances to suppliers 

 

   

861 

 

740 

 

Payroll and related charges 

 

   

1,632 

 

1,696 

Other current assets 

 

   

2,087 

 

2,065 

 

Employees' postretirement benefits 

 

         
       

69,354 

 

64,592 

 

obligations - Pension and Health Care 

 

21 

 

823 

 

761 

               

Other current liabilities 

 

   

4,674 

 

4,019 

                       

36,195 

 

36,364 

 
 

Non-current assets 

 

                         

Long-term receivables 

 

           

Non-current liabilities 

 

         

Accounts receivable, net 

 

7 

 

3,380 

 

3,253 

 

Long-term debt 

 

16 

 

80,090 

 

72,718 

Marketable Securities 

 

6 

 

3,298 

 

3,064 

 

Finance lease obligations 

 

17.1 

 

103 

 

98 

Restricted deposits for legal proceedings and guarantees 

 

9 

 

1,663 

 

1,575 

 

Deferred tax liabilities 

 

20.3 

 

19,539 

 

17,736 

Deferred tax assets 

 

20.3 

 

8,954 

 

9,199 

 

Employees' postretirement benefits 

 

         

Advances to suppliers 

 

   

3,300 

 

3,141 

 

obligations - Pension and Health Care 

 

21 

 

9,486 

 

8,878 

Other long-term receivables 

 

   

2,081 

 

1,725 

 

Legal proceedings provisions 

 

28 

 

851 

 

726 

       

22,676 

 

21,957 

 

Provision for decomissioning cost 

 

19 

 

4,843 

 

4,712 

               

Other non-current liabilities 

 

   

914 

 

1,068 

                       

115,826 

 

105,936 

Investments 

 

11.1 

 

6,764 

 

6,530 

 

 

 

         

Property, plant and equipment , net 

 

12 

 

194,099 

 

182,465 

 

Shareholders' equity 

 

22 

 

     

Intangible assets 

 

13 

 

45,078 

 

43,866 

 

Paid in capital 

 

   

107,362 

 

107,355 

       

245,941 

 

232,861 

 

Additional paid in capital 

 

   

314 

 

316 

               

Profit reserves 

 

   

63,816 

 

60,224 

               

Accumulated other comprehensive income 

 

   

13,050 

 

7,943 

               

Petrobras shareholder's equity 

 

   

184,542 

 

175,838 

               

Non-controlling interests 

 

   

1,408 

 

1,272 

               

Total Equity 

 

   

185,950 

 

177,110 

Total Assets 

 

   

337,971 

 

319,410 

 

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity 

 

   

337,971 

 

319,410 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

(In millions of Dollars)

           
      Three-month periods ended 
          March 31, 
  Note    2012    2011 
 
Sales revenues  23    37,410    32,602 
Cost of sales  24    (25,959)    (20,673) 
Gross profit      11,451    11,929 
 
Income (expenses)           
Selling expenses  24   (1,331)     (1,250) 
Administrative and general expenses  24   (1,244)     (1,168) 
Exploration costs  14   (572)     (565) 
Research and development expenses  24   (293)     (295) 
Other taxes  24   (84)     (147) 
Other operating income and expenses, net  25   (1,268)     (1,116) 
      (4,792)    (4,541) 
 
Net income before financial results and income taxes      6,659    7,388 
 
Financial income (expenses), net  26    263    1,229 
           
Equity in results of non consolidated companies      77    246 
 
 
Income before income taxes      6,999    8,863 
 
Income tax  20.5    (1,666)     (2,152) 
 
Net income      5,333    6,711 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to:           
Shareholders of Petrobras      5,212    6,588 
Non-controlling interests      121    123 
      5,333    6,711 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive  Income

 

March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

(In millions of Dollars, except income per share)

 
       
  Three-month periods ended 
      March 31, 
  2012    2011 
 

Net income before non-controlling interest 

5,333    6,711 

Other comprehensive income 

     

Cummulative translation adjustments 

4,848    4,396 

Deemed cost of associates 

1     

Unrealized results on available-for-sale securities 

     

Recognized in shareholders' equity 

118    (99) 

Reclassified to profit or loss 

2    5 

Unrealized results on cash flow hedge 

     

Recognized in shareholders' equity 

11    (4) 

Reclassified to profit or loss 

(10)    (2) 

Deferred income tax 

(40)    34 
  4,930    4,330 

Total comprehensive income (loss) 

10,263    11,041 

Comprehensive income attributable to: 

     

Shareholders of Petrobras 

4,806    4,228 

Non-controlling interests 

124    102 

Total comprehensive income (loss) 

4,930    4,330 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity

 

March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

(In millions of Dollars, except income per share)


                                                       
                                                       
      Additional paid in capital    Capital reserves    Accumulated other comprehensive income    Profit reserves            
 
                                                       
  Paid-in capital   Shares issuance costs   Change in interest in subsidiaries    Tax incentives    Cumulative translation adjustment   Other comprehensive income    Legal    Statutory    Tax incentives    Profit retention    Retained earnings   Total shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders of Petrobras    Non-controlling interests    Total consolidated shareholders' equity 
Balance at December 31, 2010  107,341    (279)    286        30,130    215    5,806    571    698    39,342        184,110    1,839    185,949 
 

Capital increase with reserves 

14                                (14)                     

Capital increase with issuing of shares 

                                                     

Cumulative translation adjustments 

                (22,433)                        599    (21,834)    (25)    (21,859) 

Unrealized gains in investments available-for-sale 

                                            37         37  

securities and cash flow hedge 

                    37                                 

Realization of deemed cost 

                    (6)                               

Change in interest in subsidiaries 

        309                                    309    (292)    17 

Net income 

                                        20,121    20,121    (129)    19,992 

Distributions: 

                                                     

Allocations of net income in reserves 

                        1,006    537    43    12,235    (13,821)             

Dividends 

                                        (6,905)    (6,905)    (121)    (7,026) 
                                                                     
  107,355    (279)    595        7,697 -    246    6,812    1,108    727    51,577        175,838    1,272    177,110 
Balance at December 31, 2011  107,355    316        7,943   60,224       175,838    1,272    177,110 
 

Capital increase with reserves 

                              (7)                     

Capital increase with issuing of shares 

                                                     

Cumulative translation adjustments 

                5,027                        (182)    4,845      4,848 

Unrealized gains in investments available-for-sale securities 

                    81                        81        81 

Realization of deemed cost 

                    (1)                               

Change in interest in subsidiaries 

        (2)                                    (2)    13    11 

Net income 

                                        5,212    5,212    121    5,333 

Distributions: 

                                                     

Allocations of net income in reserves 

                                                     

Dividends 

                                        (1,432)    (1,432)        (1,432) 
                                                                    
  107,362    316    (2)        12,970 -    80    60,224        (7)        3,599    184,542    1,408    185,950 
Balance at March 31, 2012  107,362         314        13,050              60,217              3,599    184,542    1,408    185,950 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

(In millions of Dollars) 


       
       
 
  Three-month periods ended 
  March 31, 
  2012    2011 
Cash flows from Operating activities       
Net income attributable to the shareholders of Petrobras  5,212    6,588 
 
Adjustments for:       

Non-controlling interests 

121    123 

Equity in results of non-consolidated companies 

(77)    (246) 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization 

2,686    2,122 

Impairment 

81    98 

Dry hole costs 

308    322 

Losses (gains) on disposal of non-current assets 

44    79 

Exchange variation, monetary and finance charges 

(284)    (553) 

Deferred income taxes, net 

1,319    1,420 
 
Increase/decrease in assets       

Accounts receivable 

(93)    (689) 

Inventories 

(708)    (2,564) 

Other assets 

(721)    (600) 
Increase/decrease in liabilities       

Trade accounts payable 

(271)    1,303 

Taxes payable 

349    (99) 

Employee's post-retirement benefits obligations - Pension and health care 

414    288 

Other liabilities 

155    25 
Net cash provided by operating activities  8,535    7,617 
Cash flows from Investment activities       

Investments in exploration and production of oil and gas 

(4,879)    (4,020) 

Investments in refining transportation and marketing 

(3,108)    (3,396) 

Investments in gas and power 

(380)    (733) 

Investment in international segment 

(364)    (496) 

Investments in distribution 

(162)    (145) 

Investiments in biofuel 

(1)    (130) 

Other investments 

(490)    (232) 

Marketable securities 

(419)    3,559 

Dividends received 

7    5 
Net cash used in investment activities  (9,796)    (5,588) 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

March 31, 2012 and 2011

 

(In millions of Dollars) 


       
  Three-month periods ended 
  March 31, 
  2012    2011 
Cash flows from Financing activities       
Acquisition of non-controlling interest  11    4 
Financing and loans, net       

Proceeds from borrowings 

8,210    9,168 

Repayment of principal 

(2,031)    (1,230) 

Repayment of interest 

(1,325)    (1,000) 

Dividends paid 

(1,223)    (1,102) 
Net cash provided by/(used) in financing activities  3,642    5,840 
 
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents  462    474 
 
Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the period  2,843    8,343 
       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  19,057    17,655 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  21,900    25,998 

 

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)
 
     
1.      The Company and its operations
 

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras is dedicated, directly or through its subsidiaries (referred to jointly as Petrobras or the Company ) to prospecting, drilling, refining, processing, trading and transporting oil originating from wells, shale or other rocks, and oil products, natural gas and other liquid hydrocarbons, in addition to activities connected with energy and it may carry out research, development, production, transport, distribution and trading of all forms of energy, as well as any other correlated or similar activities. The Company s head office is located in Rio de Janeiro RJ.

2.      Basis of presentation of interim financial information
 

The consolidated interim financial statements are being presented in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in U. S. dollar.

This interim financial statements are presented without repeating certain notes to the financial statements disclosed previously, but with an indication of the relevant changes occurring in the interim period and, therefore, they should be read together with the Company s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.


The Company s Board of Directors authorized the publication of these interim quarterly financial statements in a meeting held on May 15, 2012.

  2.1      Accounting estimates
   

In the preparation of the interim financial statements it is necessary to use estimates for certain assets, liabilities and other transactions. These estimates include: oil and gas reserves, liabilities of pension and health plans, depreciation, depletion and amortization, abandonment costs, provisions for legal processes, market value of financial instruments, income tax and social contribution. Although Management uses assumptions and judgments that are reviewed periodically, the actual results may differ from these estimates.

3.      Consolidation basis
 

The consolidated interim financial statements include the quarterly information of Petrobras and its subsidiaries, jointly controlled subsidiaries and specific purpose entities.

The Company did not present material changes in interests in consolidated companies in the period ended March 31, 2012.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

   
   
4.      Accounting practices 
 
 

The accounting practices and calculation methods used in the preparation of these consolidated interim financial statements are the same as those adopted in the preparation of the Company s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 

5.      Cash and cash equivalents
       
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
 
Cash and banks  1,721    1,989 
Financial investments       
- In Brazil       

Investment funds - Interbank Deposit 

10,064    5,492 

Other investment funds 

5,343    2,279 
  15,407    7,771 
- Abroad  4,772    9,297 
Total financial investments  20,179    17,068 
Total cash and cash equivalents  21,900    19,057 

 

       
6. Marketable securities       
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
 
Trading securities  9,873    8,949 
Available-for-sale  3,145    2,921 
Held-to-maturity  160    155 
  13,178    12,025 
Current  9,880    8,961 
Non-current  3,298    3,064 

 

The securities for trading refer mainly to investments in public bonds with maturity terms of more than 90 days and are presented in current assets considering the expectation of their realization in the short term.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

7.      Accounts receivable
  7.1      Accounts receivable, net
       
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
Trade Accounts Receivable       

Third parties 

10,737    10,688 

Related parties (Note 18) 

     

Associates and Jointly controlled entities 

918    826 

Receivables from the eletricity sector 

1,666    1,574 

Petroleum and alcohol accounts - STN 

457    444 
Others  2,976    2,964 
  16,754    16,496 
Allowance for uncollectible accounts  (1,565)    (1,487) 
  15,189    15,009 
Current  11,809    11,756 
Non-current  3,380    3,253 

 

7.2 Changes in the allowance for uncollectible accounts

       
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
Opening balance  1,487    1,609 
Additions (*)  54    283 
Write-offs  (19)    (220) 
Accumulated Translation  43    (185) 
Closing balance  1,565    1,487 
 
Current  974    898 
Non-current  591    589 

 

(*)      It includes exchange variation on allowance for uncollectible accounts recorded in companies abroad.

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(Expressed in millions of US Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
       
7.3 Overdue accounts receivable - Third parties 
 
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
Up to 3 months  718    752 
From 3 to 6 months  100    115 
From 6 to 12 months  203    141 
More than 12 months  1,631    1,590 

 

         
8.  Inventories       
 
    March 31,    December 31, 
    2012    2011 
Products:       
Oil products (*)  6,058    4,886 
Fuel Alcohol (*)  412    417 
    6,470    5,303 
 
Raw materials, mainly crude oil (*)  7,573    7,915 
Maintenance materials and supplies (*)  1,924    1,796 
Other  213    196 
    16,180    15,210 
Current  16,133    15,165 
Non-current  47    45 
 
 
  (*) It includes imports in transit.       

 

9.      Restricted deposits for legal proceedings and guarantees
       
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
 
Labor  661    603 
Tax (*)  701    674 
Civil (*)  243    243 
Other  58    55 
Total  1,663    1,575 

 

(*) Net of deposits related to judicial proceedings for which a provision is recorded, when applicable.

 

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(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)



 

   
   
10.      Acquisitions and sales of assets
  10.1      Business Combinations
    Arembepe Energia S.A.
   

On January 24, 2012, Petrobras exercised its right to subscribe to the total number of shares issued by the thermoelectric power station Arembepe Energia S.A. for US$ 35, due to the fact that the partner Nova Cibe Energia S.A. had renounced its subscription right. Additionally, Petrobras exercised its option to purchase the remaining shares owned by its partner for US$ 36 thousand, as established in the Capital Contribution Agreement, and on March 6, 2012 now holds 100% of the total capital (30% in 2011) of the thermoelectric power station.

The transaction was approved by ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) on February 28, 2012.

   

 

   10.2 Acquisition of interests in jointly-controlled entities and in associates
   


Energética Camaçari Muricy I S.A.

On January 23, 2012, Petrobras exercised its right to subscribe to the total number of shares issued by the thermoelectric power station Energética Camaçari Muricy I S.A. for US$ 18, due to the fact that the partner MDC I Fundo de Investimento em Participações had renounced its subscription right. Until March 2012, Petrobras paid in US$ 5 and now holds 59.91% of the total capital (49% in 2011) of the thermoelectric power station.

The transaction was approved by ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) on February 28, 2012.

     

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of US Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
       
11. Investments       
 

11.1 Investments 

     
 
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
Associates and Jointly controlled entities       
Petrochemical investments  3,445    3,319 
Gas distributors  611    563 
Guarani S.A.  463    452 
Termoaçu S.A.  297    287 
Petroritupano - Orielo  244    244 
Nova Fronteira Bionergia S.A.  235    231 
Petrowayu - La Concepción  176    176 
Petrokariña - Mata  104    104 
Distrilec S.A.  87    115 
UEG Araucária  69    68 
Transierra S.A.  66    65 
Other associates and jointly controlled entities  842    783 
  6,639    6,407 
 
Other investments  125    123 
  6,764    6,530 

 

11.2 Investments in listed companies

  Lot of a thousand shares        Quotation on stock exchange (US$ per share)   Market value 
  March 31,    December 31,        March 31,    December 31,    March 31,    December 31, 
Company  2012    2011    Type    2012    2011    2012    2011 
Subsidiaries                           
Petrobras Argentina  678,396    678,396    Common    1.57    1.44    1,065    976 
                      1,065    976 
Associates                           
Braskem  212,427    212,427    Common    6.86    6.28    1,457    1,334 
Braskem  75,793    75,793    Preferred A    7.93    6.82    601    517 
                      2,058    1,851 

 

The market value of these shares does not necessarily reflect the realizable value of a large block of shares.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
12.      Property, plant and equipment, net
  12.1      By type of asset
                   
  Land, buildings
and
improvements 
  Equipment and
other assets 
  Assets under
construction (*) 
  Oil and gas
producing
properties 
  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2010  5,256    58,321    83,170    21,357    168,104 
Additions  101    1,570    31,840    2,059    35,570 
Capitalized interest          4,382        4,382 
Business combination          12        12 
Write-offs  (25)    (262)    (1,296)    (326)    (1,909) 
Transfers  2,413    18,406    (23,598)    8,401    5,622 
Depreciation, amortization and depletion  (473)    (5,800)        (3,904)    (10,177) 
Impairment - provision      (50)    (150)    (213)    (413) 
Impairment - reversal  1    15        36    52 
Accumulated translation adjustment  (685)    (5,838)    (9,831)    (2,424)    (18,778) 
Balance at December 31, 2011  6,588    66,362    84,529    24,986    182,465 
 
Cost  8,990    104,477    84,529    52,272    250,268 
Accumulated depreciation, amortization and                   
depletion  (2,402)    (38,115)        (27,286)    (67,803) 
Balance at December 31, 2011  6,588    66,362    84,529    24,986    182,465 
Additions  8    458    7,694    277    8,437 
Capitalized interest          984        984 
Write-offs  (2)    (12)    (289)    (6)    (309) 
Transfers  477    5,264    (7,229)    2,437    949 
Depreciation, amortization and depletion  (120)    (1,554)        (944)    (2,618) 
Impairment - provision      (1)            (1) 
Accumulated translation adjustment  172    1,252    2,210    558    4,192 
Balance at March 31, 2012  7,123    71,769    87,899    27,308    194,099 
Cost  9,707    111,859    87,899    55,823    265,288 
Accumulated depreciation, amortization and                   
depletion  (2,584)    (40,090)        (28,515)    (71,189) 
Balance at March 31, 2012  7,123    71,769    87,899    27,308    194,099 

 

     
Weighted average of useful life in years  25 (25 to 40)
excluding land
20 (3 to 31) Unit of
production
method 
 
(*) It includes oil and gas exploration and development assets.

 

The property, plant and equipment of Consolidated includes finance lease assets in the amount of US$ 124 in March 31, 2012 and US$ 95 at December 31, 2011.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


13. Intangible assets

13.1 By type of asset

                     
        Software        
    Rights and
Concessions
  Acquired    Developed
in-house
  Goodwill    Total 
Balance at December 31, 2010    47,386    191    816    544    48,937 
Addition    496    64    198    11    769 
Acquisition through business combination                2    2 
Capitalized interest            21        21 
Write-off    (167)    (3)    (7)        (177) 
Transfers    5    12    (22)    (4)    (9) 
Amortization    (87)    (67)    (204)        (358) 
Impairment - provision    (1)                (1) 
Accumulated translation adjustment    (5,165)    (17)    (87)    (49)    (5,318) 
Balance at December 31, 2011    42,467    180    715    504    43,866 
Cost    43,333    725    1,512    729    46,299 
Accumulated amortization    (866)    (545)    (797)    (225)    (2,433) 
Balance at December 31, 2011    42,467    180    715    504    43,866 
Addition    20    17    27        64 
Capitalized interest            5        5 
Write-off    (33)        (2)        (35) 
Transfers    3    6    (5)    (5)    (1) 
Amortization    (21)    (14)    (38)        (73) 
Accumulated translation adjustment    1,212    5    21    14    1,252 
Balance at March 31, 2012    43,648    194    723    513    45,078 
Cost    44,558    767    1,581    513    47,419 
Accumulated amortization    (910)    (573)    (858)        (2,341) 
Balance at March 31, 2012    43,648    194    723    513    45,078 
 
 
Estimated useful life - years    25    5    5    Indefinite     

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)
 

At March 31, 2012, the Company s intangible assets include an Onerous Assignment agreement in the amount of US$ 41,056, entered into in 2010 between the Federal Government (assignor) and the Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis - ANP (regulator and inspector), referring to the right to carry out prospection and drilling activities for oil, natural gas and other liquid hydrocarbons located in blocks in the pre-salt area (Franco, Florim, Nordeste de Tupi, Entorno de Iara, Sul de Guará e Sul de Tupi), limited to the production of 5 billion oil equivalent barrels in up to 40 years renewable for more five years upon certain conditions.

The Assignment Agreement provides that at the time of the declaration of the commerciality for a subsequent revision of the volume and the price, based on an independent third party assessment.

If the review determines that the acquired rights reach an amount greater than that initially paid, the Company may pay the difference to the Federal Government, recognizing this difference as an intangible asset, or it may reduce the total volume acquired in the terms of the agreement. If the review determines that the acquired rights result in an amount lower than that initially paid by the Company, the Federal Government will reimburse the difference in legal tender or bonds, subject to the budgetary laws, resulting in a decrease in the intangible assets by the amount of the reimbursement.

When the effects of the abovementioned review become probable and measurable, the Company will make the respective adjustments to the purchase prices.

The agreement also establishes minimum commitments with respect to acquisition of goods and services from Brazilian suppliers in the exploration and development stages of production which will be subject to proof with ANP. In the event of non-compliance, ANP will be able to apply administrative and pecuniary sanctions established in the agreement.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


13.2 Devolution of exploration areas to ANP

During the first quarter of 2012, the rights to the exploration blocks returned to the Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) totaled US$ 21 (US$ 76 in the first quarter of 2011) and are the following:

  • Blocks Exclusive concession of Petrobras:
    Recôncavo Basin: REC T 209.
  • Blocks in partnership (devolved by Petrobras or by its operators):
    Campos Basin: C-M-103, C-M-151. Santos Basin: S-M- 675, S-M-506.

13.3 Oil and natural gas fields operated by Petrobras returned to Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP)

During the first quarter of 2012 there were no devolutions to the Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) by Petrobras of rights to fields in the production stage.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


14. Exploration activities and valuation of oil and gas reserves

The exploration and evaluation activities include the search for oil and gas from obtaining the legal rights to explore a specific area until the declaration of the technical and commercial viability of the reserves. The amounts involved in these activities are:

         
         
    March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
Capitalized balances in assets         

Intangible assets 

 

42,842    41,671 

Property, plant and equipment 

 

11,051    10,461 

Total assets 

 

53,893    52,132 

 

         
    Three-month periods ended
March 31,
     2012   2011 
Exploration costs recognized inincome         

Expenses with geology and geophysics 

 

241    202 

Wells without economic viability (It includes dry wells and signature bonus) 

 

308    323 

Other exploration expenses 

 

23    40 

Total expenses 

 

572    565 

 

         
Cash used in activities         

Operating activities 

 

255    232 

Investm ents activities 

 

1,544    1,060 

Total cash used 

 

1,799    1,292 

 

15. Trade accounts payable

         
         
    M arch 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
Curren t L iabili ties         

Third pa rties 

 

     

In Brazil 

 

5,787    6,535 

Abroad 

 

5,459    4,883 

Related parties 

 

480    445 
    11,726    11,863 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


                 
16. Loans and financing                 
 
    Current   Non-current 
    March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
  March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011

Abroad 

 

             

Financial institutions 

 

7,164 

 

7,272 

 

19,734 

 

20,039 

Bearer bonds - Notes, Global Notes and Bonds 

 

283 

 

428 

 

28,318 

 

21,026 

Other 

 

7 

 

6 

 

0 

 

104 

   

7,454 

 

7,706 

 

48,052 

 

41,169 

 

In Brazil 

 

             

Export Credit Notes 

 

252 

 

72 

 

7,126 

 

6,921 

BNDES 

 

691 

 

916 

 

20,047 

 

19,930 

Debentures 

 

1,044 

 

988 

 

504 

 

529 

FINAME 

 

52 

 

42 

 

392 

 

390 

Bank Credit Certificate 

 

127 

 

27 

 

1,988 

 

1,922 

Other 

 

248 

 

316 

 

1,981 

 

1,857 

   

2,414 

 

2,361 

 

32,038 

 

31,549 

   

9,868 

 

10,067 

 

80,090 

 

72,718 

 
 

Interest on debt 

 

806    879         

Current portion of long-term debt 

 

3,715    3,690         

Current debt 

 

5,347    5,498         
Total financing    9,868    10,067         

 

       
16.1  Maturities of the principal and interest of debt in non-current liabilities
   
   
   
  March 31,  
    2012   
  2013  2,505   
  2014  4,428   
  2015  6,327   
  2016  13,456   
  2017  8,368   
  2018 and thereafter  45,006   
  Total  80,090   

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)

16.2      Interest rates for debt in non-current liabilities
         
         
    March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
Abroad         
Up to 6% p.a.    36,377    31,561 
From 6 to 8% p.a.    10,039    8,385 
From 8 to 10% p.a.    1,527    1,179 
From 10 to 12% p.a.    33    34 
More than 12% p.a.    76    10 
    48,052    41,169 
 
In Brazil         
Up to 6% p.a.    2,896    2,870 
From 6 to 8% p.a.    17,329    17,225 
From 8 to 10% p.a.    1,963    1,930 
From 10 to 12% p.a.    9,742    9,421 
More than 12% p.a.    108    103 
    32,038    31,549 
    80,090    72,718 

 

16.3      Balances per currencies in non-current liabilities
         
         
    March 31,
2012
  December 31,
2011
U.S. Dollars    43,266    36,258 
Japanese Yen    1,312    1,544 
Euro    2,570    2,495 
Real (*)    31,848    31,359 
Pound Sterling    1,094    1,062 
    80,090    72,718 

 

(*) On March 31, 2012 it includes US$13,837 in financing in local currency parameterized to the variation of the US dollar.

The hedges contracted for coverage of Notes issued abroad in foreign currencies and the fair value of the long-term loans are disclosed in notes 31 and 32, respectively.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

16.4 Weighted average rate for capitalization of interest

 

The weighted average rate of the financial charges on the debt, used for capitalization of interest on the balance of work in progress, was 4.36% p.a. in the first quarter of  2012 (5.27% p.a. in the first quarter of 2011).

 

16.5 Capital marketing funding

The loans and the financing are intended mainly for the development of oil and gas production projects, the building of ships and pipelines, and the expansion of industrial units.

 

The main long-term raising of capital carried out in the first quarter of 2012 are presented as follows:

 

a)      Abroad 

                 
Company    Date    Amount    Maturity    Description 
               

Global notes issued in the amounts of US$ 1,250, US$ 1,750, US$ 2,750 and US$1,250 with 2.875% p.a., 3.500% p.a.,  5.375% p.a. and 6.750% p.a. coupon, respectively. 

PifCo    Feb/12    7,000    2015, 2017,   
            2021, 2041   

 

                 
        b) In Brazil                 
 
 
 
Company    Date    Amount    Maturity    Description 
 
 
Fundo de Investimento        224    2023, 2026 and   

Issuance of real state credit notes for the construction of a laboratory in the administrative building - IPCA + average spread of 5.3% p.a 

    Jan/12           
Imobiliário RB Logística            2028   
               

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


              16.6 Funding in the banking market

              a) Abroad

                   
          Amount
  Company    Agency    Contracted    Used    Balance 
  Petrobras    China Development Bank    10,000    7,000    3,000 
  PNBV    Citibank International PLC    686    343    343 
 
  PNBV    HSBC Bank PLC    1,000        1,000 
 
        b) In Brazil                 
 
  Company    Agency    Contracted    Used    Balance 
      BNDES, Banco do Brasil and             
  Transpetro(*)        4,942    414    4,528 
      Caixa Econômica Federal             
  REFAP    BNDES    609    156    453 
  Petrobras    Caixa Econômica Federal    165        165 

 

(*)Agreements were entered in force for purchase and sale of 41 ships and 20 convoy vessels with 6 Brazilian shipyards in the amount of US$ 5,491, where 90% is financed by BNDES, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal CEF.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


  

16.1.1                                                       16.7 Guarantees

 

Petrobras is not required to provide guarantees to financial institutions. There are loans obtained from BNDES which are secured by the assets being financed (carbon steel pipes for the Bolivia-Brazil gas pipeline and vessels).

The loans obtained by specific purpose entities (SPE) are guaranteed by the assets of the projects, as well as lien of credit rights and shares of the SPEs.

 

17.    Leases 

 

17.1Minimum payments  receipts of finance leases

 

         
    As of March 31, 2012 
    Minimum
receipts
  Minimum
payments
 
2012    168    21 
2013 - 2016    723    86 
2017 and thereafter    2,250    177 
Estimated receipts/payments of commitments    3,141    284 
Less amount of annual interest    (1,244)    (160) 
Present value of the minimum receipts/payments    1,897    124 
Current    81    21 
Non-current    1,816    103 
At March 31, 2012    1,897    124 
 
Current    120    44 
Non-current    1,518    98 
At December 31, 2011    1,638    142 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


17.2   Future minimum payments of operating leases

     
    As of March 31, 
    2012 
2012    10,672 
2013-2016    34,354 
2017 and thereafter    23,121 
As of March 31, 2012    68,147 
As of December 31, 2011    55,513 

 

In the first quarter of 2012 the Company paid the amount of US$ 2,160 recognized as an expense for the period in the Consolidated related to operating leases.

18. Related parties

Petrobras carries out commercial transactions with its subsidiaries, controlled companies, special purpose entities and associates at normal market prices under market conditions. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, losses were not expected on the realization of accounts receivable.

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(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


18.1 Transactions with jointly controlled entities, associates, government entities and pension funds

The balances are classified in the Statement of financial position as follows:

                 
    March 31,    December 31, 
    2012   2011
    Assets    Liabilities    Assets    Liabilities 
 
Jointly controlled subsidiaries and associates    918    565    701    417 
Gas distributors    465    216    467    189 
Braskem and its subsidiaries    265    95    87    71 
Other associates and jointly controlled entities    188    254    147    157 
 
Government entities and pension funds    27,740    36,214    22,355    36,141 
Government bonds    18,428        14,120     
Banco do Brasil S.A. (BB)    5,102    6,564    4,300    6,302 
Restricted deposits for legal proceedings and guarantees (CEF and BB)    1,766        1,693     
Receivable from the Electricity sector (Note 18.2)    1,666        1,574     
Petroleum and alcohol account - receivable from Federal government (Note 18.3)    457        444     
BNDES    3    21,626    4    21,799 
Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF)    1    4,449    1    4,363 
Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP)        2,299        2,063 
Federal government - Proposed dividend and interest on shareholders' equity        752        597 
Petros (Pension fund)        68        188 
Other    317    456    219    829 
    28,658    36,779    23,056    36,558 
 
Current    23,107    6,798    17,735    6,226 
Non-current    5,551    29,981    5,321    30,332 

 

18.2 Receivables from the electricity sector

The Company has receivables from the electricity sector related to the supplying of fuel to thermoelectric power stations, direct or indirect subsidiaries of Eletrobras, located in the northern region of Brazil. Part of the costs for supplying fuel to these thermoelectric power stations is borne by funds from the Fuel Consumption Account (CCC), managed by Eletrobras.

The Company also supplies fuel to Independent Power Producers (PIE), companies created for the purpose of producing power exclusively for Amazônia Distribuidora de Energia S.A. (ADESA), a direct subsidiary of Eletrobras, whose payments for supplying fuel depend directly on the forwarding of funds from ADESA to these Independent Power Producers.

The balance of these receivables at March 31, 2012 was US$ 1,666 (US$ 1,574 at December 31, 2011), of which US$ 1,408 was overdue (US$ 1,293 at December 31, 2011).

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


The Company has made systematic collections from the debtors and Eletrobras, itself, and partial payments have been made.

18.3 Petroleum and Alcohol accounts - Receivable from Federal Government

At March 31, 2012, the balance of the account was US$ 457 (US$ 444 at December 31, 2011) and this can be settled by the Federal Government by issuing National Treasury Bonds in an amount equal to the final balance for the settling of accounts with the Federal Government, in accordance with what is established in Provisional Measure 2,181, of August 24, 2001, or through offsetting against other amounts that Petrobras may be owing the Federal Government, at the time, including tax related amounts or a combination of the foregoing operations.

Aiming at concluding the settlement of accounts with the Federal Government, Petrobras provided all the information required by of the National Treasury Office (STN) seeking to settle all the remaining differences between the parties.

As the Company considers that the negotiation process between the parties at the administrative level has been exhausted, the Company decided on judicial collection of the aforementioned credit and, accordingly, it filed a lawsuit in July 2011.

18.4 Remuneration of employees and officers

The total remuneration for short-term benefits for the Company s officers during the first quarter of 2012 was US$ 2.2 referring to eight officers and nine board members (US$ 1.8 in the first quarter of 2011 referring to seven officers and nine board members).

The fees of the executive board and the board of directors in the first quarter of 2012 in the consolidated totaled US$ 7.0 (US$ 6.4 in the first quarter of 2011).

As established in Federal Law 12,353/2010, the Board of Directors of Petrobras is now composed of 10 members, after ratification of the employees representative in the Annual General Meeting of March 19, 2012.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


19. Provision for decommissioning costs (non-current)

         
    March 31,    December 31, 
Non-current liabilities    2012    2011 
Opening Balance    4,712    3,904 
Revision of provision    7    1,365 
Payment    (38)    (284) 
Updating of interest    36    125 
Other        63 
Accumulated translation adjustment    126    (461) 
Closing balance    4,843    4,712 

 

20. Taxes

      20.1 Recoverable taxes

         
    As of
    March 31,    December 31, 
Current assets    2012    2011 
In Brazil:         
ICMS    1,615    1,698 
PIS/COFINS    2,950    2,743 
CIDE    89    77 
Income taxes    1,342    1,528 
Other taxes    229    225 
    6,225    6,271 
 
Abroad    459    577 
    6,684    6,848 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


20.2 Taxes payable

       
  As of
Current liabilities  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
ICMS  1,118    1,161 
PIS/COFINS  370    309 
CIDE  261    254 
Special participation/ Royalties  3,017    2,767 
Withholding income taxes  248    443 
Income taxes  388    263 
Other taxes  617    650 
  6,019    5,847 

 

20.3 Deferred taxes - non-current

       
  As of 
  March 31,    December 31, 
  2012    2011 
Non-current assets       
Deferred income tax  4,253    4,287 
Deferred ICMS  1,103    1,172 
Deferred PIS and COFINS  3,318    3,488 
Other  280    252 
  8,954    9,199 
Non-current liabilities       
Deferred income taxes  19,531    17,715 
Other  8    21 
  19,539    17,736 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


20.4 Deferred income tax - non-current

Income taxes in Brazil comprise income tax and the social contribution on net income, where the applicable official rates are 25% and 9%, respectively
applicable official rates is 34%.


The changes in the deferred income taxes are presented as follows:

                                       
  Changes in net deferred taxes
 
  Property, Plant & Equipament                                 
 
  Exploration
costs for the
extraction of
crude oil and gas 
  Other    Accounts
receivable/payable,
loans and financing 
  Financial leases     Provision for
legal
proceedings 
  Tax losses    Inventories    Interest on
shareholders
equity 
  Other    Total 
Balance at December 31, 2010  (10,020)    (1,611)    (1,112)    (673)    298    426    505    453    32    (11,702) 
Recognized in the results for the year  (2,388)    (1,289)    472    (110)    88    (21)    203    80    (634)    (3,599) 
Recognized in shareholders equity              24                    (28)    (4) 
(Comprehensive Income)                                       
Cumulative translation adjustments  1,032    594    73    83    (32)    (35)    (74)    (60)    (45)    1,536 
Other  2    103    142    (168)    (19)    (27)            308    341 
Balance at December 31, 2011  (11,374)    (2,203)    (425)    (844)    335    343    634    473    (367)    (13,428) 
Recognized in the results for the period  (670)    (307)    (249)    (26)    (50)    1    (40)        20    (1,321) 
Recognized in shareholders equity                                  (41)    (41) 
(Comprehensive Income)                                       
Cumulative translation adjustments  (315)    (57)    2    (22)    10    6    21    14    8    (333) 
Other          (84)    (29)    13                (55)    (155) 
Balance at March 31, 2012  (12,359)    (2,567)    (756)    (921)    308    350    615    487    (435)    (15,278) 
 
                          Deferred tax assets   4,287 
                          Deferred tax liabilities   (17,715) 
                          Balance at December 31, 2011   (13,428) 
 
                          Deferred tax assets   4,253 
                          Deferred tax liabilities   (19,531) 
                          Balance at March 31, 2012   (15,278) 
 

Management considers that the deferred tax assets will be realized in proportion to the realization of the provisions and the final resolution of future events, both of them are based on projections that have been made.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


20.5 Reconciliation of income taxes

The reconciliation of the taxes calculated in accordance with statutory rates and the amount of taxes recorded are presented as follows:

       
  Three- month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
Income before income taxes  6,999    8,863 
Income taxes at statutory rates (34%)  (2,380)    (3,013) 
Adjustments for calculation of the effective rate:       

· Tax benefit from interest on sharholders' equity 

502    532 

· Foreign income of companies abroad subject to different tax rates 

171    386 

· Tax incentives 

8    12 

· Tax losses carryforwards 

(53)    (50) 

· Permanent exclusions/ (additions), net * 

(45)     

· Tax credits of companies abroad in the exploration stage 

    (5) 

· Other 

131    (14) 
Income taxes expenses  (1,666)    (2,152) 
Deferred incometaxes  (1,321)    (1,421) 
Current income taxes  (345)    (731) 
  (1,666)    (2,152) 
Effective rate for income taxes  23.8%    24.3% 

 

*      It includes equity accounting.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


21.Employee s benefits

The Company sponsors defined benefit and variable contribution pension plans, in Brazil and abroad, and has a health care plan, with defined benefits, that covers all present and retired employees of the companies in Brazil and their dependents.

The changes in the benefits granted to employees are presented as follows:

           
  Pension plan    Health Care Benefits    Total 
 
Balance at December 31, 2010  2,878    7,074    9,952 
Costs incurred in the year  626    1,104    1,730 
Payment of contributions  (305)    (365)    (670) 
Payment of the financial commitment agreement  (171)        (171) 
Other  13        13 
Cumulative translation adjustments  (344)    (871)    (1,215) 
Balance at December 31, 2011  2,697    6,942    9,639 
 
Current  414    347    761 
Non-Current  2,283    6,595    8,878 
  2,697    6,942    9,639 
 
Costs incurred in the period  272    299    571 
Payment of contributions  (81)    (89)    (170) 
Other  (2)    1    (1) 
Cumulative translation adjustments  73    197    270 
Balance at March 31, 2012  2,959    7,350    10,309 
 
Current  466    357    823 
Non-Current  2,493    6,993    9,486 
  2,959    7,350    10,309 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


The net expenditure with the pension and health care plans includes the following components:

               
  Pension plan         
      Variable    Healthcare     
  Defined benefit    contribution    benefits    Total 
Current service cost  58    69    41    168 
Cost of interest:               
· With financial commitment agreement  83            83 
· Actuarial  899    24    247    1,170 
Estimated income from the plan's assets  (846)    (7)        (853) 
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses  58    3    10    71 
Contributions by participants  (59)    (15)        (74) 
Unrecognized past service cost  3    1    1    5 
Other  1            1 
Net costs for the period Jan-Mar/2012  197    75    299    571 
 
Related to:               
Actives employees  96    73    114    283 
Retired employees  101    2    185    288 
Net costs for the period Jan-March/2012  197    75    299    571 
Net costs for the period Jan-March/2011  101    55    277    433 

 

At March 31, 2012, the balances of the Terms of Financial Commitment, signed by the Company and Petros in 2008, totaled US$ 2,866, of which US$ 69 in interest falls due in 2012. On the same date, the Company held long-term National Treasury Notes in the amount of US$ 3,084, which will be held in the Company's portfolio as a guarantee for the financial commitment agreements.

In the first quarter of 2012, the Company's contribution to the defined contribution portion of the Petros 2 plan was US$ 67.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


22. Shareholders equity


22.1 Paid-in capital

At March 31, 2012, subscribed and fully paid-in capital in the amount of US$ 107,362 represented by 7,442,454,142 outstanding common shares and 5,602,042,788 outstanding preferred shares, all with no par value.

Capital increase with reserves in 2012

The Extraordinary General Meeting, held jointly with the Annual General Meeting on March 19, 2012 approved the Company s capital increase from US$ 107,355 to US$ 107,362, through capitalization of part of the profit reserve from tax incentives recorded in 2011, in the amount of US$ 7, in compliance with article 35, paragraph 1, of Ordinance 2,091/07 of the Government Minister for National Integration. This capitalization was made without issuing new shares, pursuant to article 169, paragraph 1, of Law 6,404/76.

Amendment of the Company s By-Laws

The Extraordinary General Meeting, held on February 28, 2012, approved the amendment of the Company s By-Laws as follows:

a) Changed the wording of the heading of article 20 of the By-Laws, in order to increase the number of members of the Executive Board from one President and six Officers to one President and seven Officers; and

b) Changed the sole paragraph of article 36 of the By-Laws, in order to provide that in the event of a tie at an Executive Board's deliberation, its President has the deciding vote, replacing the expression "may exercise" by the term "Shall Exercise".

22.2 Dividends

a) Dividends - fiscal year 2011

The Annual General Meeting held on March 19, 2012, approved dividends related to 2011, in the amount US$ 6,905, corresponding to 38.25% of the basic profit for dividend purposes, and US$ 0.55 per common and preferred share, without distinction, which comprise the capital.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)

 

These dividends include interest on shareholders equity in the amount of US$ 6,071 and are being distributed as follows: 

                     
                     
Payment   Date of approval
by Board of
Directors 
  Date of
Shareholder
position 
  Date of Payment   Amount of
Payment
  Gross amount per
share (ON and PN)
(US$) 
1st payment of interest on shareholders' equity    04.29.2011    05.11.2011    05.31.2011    1,602    0.12 
2nd payment of interest on shareholders' equity    07.22.2011    08.02.2011    08.31.2011    1,671    0.12 
3rd payment of interest on shareholders' equity    10.28.2011    11.11.2011    11.30.2011    1,407    0.12 
4th payment of interest on shareholders' equity    12.22.2011    01.02.2012    02.29.2012    1,391    0.12 
Dividends    02.09.2012    03.19.2012    05.18.2012    834    0.07 
                6,905    0.55 

 

The payments of interest on shareholders equity distributed in advance in 2011 were discounted from the dividends approved for this year, and corrected by the benchmark (SELIC) rate from the date of their payment until December 31, 2011. The balances of the dividends are being monetarily restated as from December 31, 2011 until the initial date of payment, in accordance with the variation of the SELIC rate.

b) Interest on shareholders equity fiscal year 2012

The Company s Board of Directors approved on April 27, 2012, the early distribution of remuneration to shareholders in the form of interest on shareholders equity, as established in article 9 of Law 9,249/95 and Decrees 2,673/98 and 3,381/00, in the amount of US$ 1,432, corresponding to a gross value of US$ 0.10 per common and preferred shares, to be paid up to June 30, 2012, based on the shareholding position of May 11, 2012.

This interest on shareholders equity should be discounted from the remunaration that will be distributed on the closing of fiscal year 2012. The amount will be monetarily restated in accordance with to the variation of the SELIC rate since the date of effective payment until the end of the aforementioned year.

The interest on shareholders equity is subject to 15 % of withholding income tax, except for shareholders that are declared immune or exempt.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
       
22.3 Earnings per Share       
 
  Three-month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
Net income atributable to Petrobras' shareholders  5,212    6,588 
Weighted average of the number of common and preferred shares outstanding (No. of shares)  13,044,496,930    13,044,496,930 
Basic and diluted earnings per common and preferred share (US$ per share)  0.40    0.51 

 

       
23. Sales revenues       
 
  Three month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
 

Gross sales revenue 

46,082    41,102 

Sales charges 

(8,672)    (8,500) 

Sales revenues 

37,410    32,602 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)

 

 

       
24. Expenses by nature       
 
  Three month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
Raw material / products purchased  (14,974)    (12,354) 
Government interest  (4,563)    (3,753) 
Personnel expenses  (2,988)    (2,814) 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization  (2,686)    (2,122) 
Finished goods and work in progress inventories  536    2,436 
Contracted services, freights, rents and general charges  (4,936)    (5,503) 
Wells without economic viability (It includes dry wells and signing bonus)  (308)    (322) 
Taxes expenses  (84)    (147) 
Losses with judicial and administrative procedures  (206)    (29) 
Institutional relations and cultural projects  (201)    (162) 
Unscheduled stoppages and pre-operating expenses  (193)    (285) 
Expenditures on safety, environment and health  (67)    (118) 
Adjustment to market value of inventories  (80)    (42) 
Impairment  (1)    1 
  (30,751)    (25,214) 
 
Cost of sales  (25,959)    (20,673) 
Selling expenses  (1,331)    (1,250) 
Administrative and general expenses  (1,244)    (1,168) 
Exploration costs  (572)    (565) 
Research and development expenses  (293)    (295) 
Other taxes  (84)    (147) 
Other operating income and expenses, net  (1,268)    (1,116) 
  (30,751)    (25,214) 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)

 
 
       
25. Other operating income and expenses, net
 
  Three month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
 
Healthcare and pension plans  (287)    (235) 
Losses and contingencies with judicial proceedings  (206)    (29) 
Institutional relations and cultural projects  (201)    (162) 
Unscheduled stoppages and pre-operating expenses  (193)    (285) 
Adjustment to market value of inventories  (80)    (42) 
Corporate expenses on safety, environment and health  (67)    (118) 
Operating expenses with thermoelectric power stations  (36)    (11) 
Impairment  (1)    1 
Gains on disposal of non-current assets  55    (10) 
Government Grants  38    37 
E&P joint arrangement charge/refund  4    (19) 
Others  (294)    (243) 
  (1,268)    (1,116) 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
       
26. Financial income (expenses), net       
 
  Three month periods ended March 31, 
  2012    2011 
 
Exchange and monetary variation on net debt (*)  360    453 
Expenses on debt  (1,285)    (1,144) 
Income from investments and marketable securities  524    767 
Financial result on net debt  (401)    76 
 
Capitalized financial charges  989    1,063 
Gains (losses) onhedges  (111)    (140) 
Income from marketable securities  91    153 
Other financial expenses and income, net  (21)    (44) 
Other exchange and monetary variations, net  (284)    121 
Financial income (expenses), net  263    1,229 
 
Financial income (expenses), net       
Income  677    1,060 
Expenses  (489)    (405) 
Exchange and monetary variations, net  75    574 
  263    1,229 

 

(*) It includes monetary variation on financing in local currency parameterized to the variation of the US dollar.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


27. Supplementary information on the statement of cash flows

       
  Three month periods ended March 31,

 

2012     2011 
Amounts paid and received during the period      
Income taxes  139    344 
Withholding income tax  890    560 
 
Investment and financing transactions notinvolving cash       
Formation of provision for decommissioning costs  7    3 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                                   
28. Segment Information                                   
 
Consolid ated assets by B usin ess S egment - 03/31/2012                             
 
Assets  Exploration
and
Production 
  Refining,
Transportation
& Marketing 
  Gas
&
Power 
  Biofuel    Distribution    International    Corporate    Eliminations    Total 
 
Current assets  5,626    22,914    2,665    128    4,297    3,927    37,171    (7,374)    69,354 
Non-current assets  142,439    67,739    R26,338    1,196    3,869    14,844    12,485    (293)    268,617 
Long-term receivables  4,509    4,595    1,727    19    727    2,661    8,731    (293)    22,676 
Investments  16    3,497    1,263    887    18    976    107        6,764 
Property, plant and equipment, net  95,934    59,483    22,947    290    2,685    9,620    3,140        194,099 
Intangibleassets  41,980    164    401    -    439    1,587    507        45,078 
 
As of March 31, 201 2  148,065    90,653    29,003    1,324    8,166    18,771    49,656    (7,667)    337,971 
 
Consolidated assets by Business Segment - 12/31/2011                             
 
Current assets  5,617    21,966    2,509    128    4,241    4,410    32,990    (7,269)    64,592 
Non-current assets  135,496    62,364    25,136    1,161    3,644    15,017    12,336    (336)    254,818 
Long-term receivables  4,140    4,217    1,626    17    663    2,913    8,717    (336)    21,957 
Investments  12    3,362    1,152    859    45    999    101        6,530 
Property, plant and equipment, net  90,539    54,629    21,968    285    2,510    9,512    3,022        182,465 
Intangible assets  40,805    156    390        426    1,593    496        43,866 
 
As of December 31, 20 11  141,113    84,330    27,645    1,289    7,885    19,427    45,326    (7,605)    319,410 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                                   
Consolidated Statement of Income per Business Area - 2012

 

   

Three-month period ended March 31, 2012

   

Exploration and Production

 

Refining, Transportation & Marketing

 

Gas & Power

                       
         

Biofuel

 

Distribution

 

International

 

Corporate

 

Eliminations

 

Total

                                     

Sales revenues

 

20,499

 

31,127

 

2,500

 

104

 

10,338

 

4,730

 

-

 

(31,888)

 

37,410

Intersegments

 

20,477

 

9,688

 

330

 

86

 

210

 

1,097

 

-

 

(31,888)

 

-

Third parties

 

22

 

21,439

 

2,170

 

18

 

10,128

 

3,633

 

-

 

-

 

37,410

Cost of sales

 

(8,788)

 

(33,916)

 

(1,648)

 

(105)

 

(9,464)

 

(3,625)

 

-

 

31,587

 

(25,959)

Gross profit

 

11,711

 

(2,789)

 

852

 

(1)

 

874

 

1,105

 

-

 

(301)

 

11,451

Income (expenses)

 

(1,051)

 

(1,227)

 

(293)

 

(28)

 

(561)

 

(287)

 

(1,383)

 

38

 

(4,792)

Selling, administrative and general expenses

 

(133)

 

(864)

 

(232)

 

(17)

 

(566)

 

(229)

 

(572)

 

38

 

(2,575)

Exploration costs

 

(521)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(51)

 

-

 

-

 

(572)

Research and development expenses

 

(149)

 

(52)

 

(4)

 

(7)

 

(1)

 

-

 

(80)

 

-

 

(293)

Other taxes

 

(13)

 

(14)

 

-

 

(1)

 

(7)

 

(21)

 

(28)

 

-

 

(84)

Other operating income and expenses, net

 

(235)

 

(297)

 

(57)

 

(3)

 

13

 

14

 

(703)

 

-

 

(1,268)

Net income before financial results and income taxes

 

10,660

 

(4,016)

 

559

 

(29)

 

313

 

818

 

(1,383)

 

(263)

 

6,659

Financial income (expenses), net

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

263

 

-

 

263

Equity in results of non-consolidated companies

 

-  

 

50

 

46

 

(6)

 

-

 

(8)

 

(5)

 

-

 

77

Income before income taxes

 

10,660

 

(3,966)

 

605

 

(35)

 

313

 

810

 

(1,125)

 

(263)

 

6,999

Income tax

 

(3,625)

 

1,366

 

(190)

 

10

 

(106)

 

(236)

 

1,026

 

89

 

(1,666)

Net income

 

7,035

 

(2,600)

 

415

 

(25)

 

207

 

574

 

(99)

 

(174)

 

5,333

Net income attributable to:

                                   

Shareholders of Petrobras

 

7,037

 

(2,600)

 

399

 

(25)

 

207

 

558

 

(190)

 

(174)

 

5,212

Non-controlling interests

 

(2)

 

-

 

16

 

-

 

-

 

16

 

91

 

-

 

121

                                     
   

7,035

 

(2,600)

 

415

 

(25)

 

207

 

574

 

(99)

 

(174)

 

5,333

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Consolidated Statement of Income per Business Area - 2011

                                     
   

Three-month period ended March 31, 2011

   

Exploration and Production

 

Refining, Transportation & Marketing

 

Gas & Power

                       
         

Biofuel

 

Distribution

 

International

 

Corporate

 

Eliminations

 

Total

                                     

Sales revenues

 

16,820

 

26,535

 

2,181

 

92

 

10,014

 

4,180

 

-

 

(27,220)

 

32,602

Intersegments

 

16,797

 

8,813

 

310

 

79

 

184

 

1,037

 

-

 

(27,220)

 

-

Third parties

 

23

 

17,722

 

1,871

 

13

 

9,830

 

3,143

 

-

 

-

 

32,602

Cost of sales

 

(7,323)

 

(25,893)

 

(1,482)

 

(103)

 

(9,134)

 

(3,148)

 

-

 

26,410

 

(20,673)

Gross profit

 

9,497

 

642

 

699

 

(11)

 

880

 

1,032

 

-

 

(810)

 

11,929

Income (expenses)

 

(1,014)

 

(952)

 

(345)

 

(26)

 

(544)

 

(516)

 

(1,191)

 

47

 

(4,541)

Selling, administrative and general expenses

 

(113)

 

(737)

 

(271)

 

(20)

 

(546)

 

(229)

 

(535)

 

33

 

(2,418)

Exploration costs

 

(515)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(50)

 

-

 

-

 

(565)

Research and development expenses

 

(170)

 

(53)

 

(9)

 

-

 

(1)

 

-

 

(62)

 

-

 

(295)

Other taxes

 

(12)

 

(15)

 

(15)

 

-

 

(7)

 

(34)

 

(64)

 

-

 

(147)

Other operating income and expenses, net

 

(204)

 

(147)

 

(50)

 

(6)

 

10

 

(203)

 

(530)

 

14

 

(1,116)

Net income before financial results and income taxes

 

8,483

 

(310)

 

354

 

(37)

 

336

 

516

 

(1,191)

 

(763)

 

7,388

Financial income (expenses), net

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,229

 

-

 

1,229

Equity in results of non-consolidated companies

 

-  

 

144

 

72

 

18

 

1

 

11

 

-

 

-

 

246

Income before income taxes

 

8,483

 

(166)

 

426

 

(19)

 

337

 

527

 

38

 

(763)

 

8,863

Income tax

 

(2,884)

 

105

 

(120)

 

13

 

(114)

 

(29)

 

619

 

258

 

(2,152)

Net income

 

5,599

 

(61)

 

306

 

(6)

 

223

 

498

 

657

 

(505)

 

6,711

Net income attributable to:

                                   

Shareholders of Petrobras

 

5,595

 

(57)

 

311

 

(6)

 

223

 

500

 

527

 

(505)

 

6,588

Non-controlling interests

 

4

 

(4)

 

(5)

 

-

 

-

 

(2)

 

130

 

-

 

123

   

5,599

 

(61)

 

306

 

(6)

 

223

 

498

 

657

 

(505)

 

6,711

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Consolidated Statement per International Business Segment – March 2012/2011

 

                           
                             
   

Three-month period ended March 31, 2012

   

Exploration

 

Refining,

 

Gas

               
   

and

 

Transportation

 

&

               
   

Production

 

& Marketing

 

Power

 

Distribution

 

Corporate

 

Eliminations

 

Total

                             

Income statement

                           
                             

Sales revenues

 

1,480

 

2,357

 

141

 

1,301

 

-

 

(549)

 

4,730

Intersegments

 

1,077

 

559

 

9

 

1

 

-

 

(549)

 

1,097

Third parties

 

403

 

1,798

 

132

 

1,300

 

-

 

-

 

3,633

                             

Net income before financial results and income taxes

774  

 

36

 

23

 

35

 

(47)

 

(3)

 

818

                             

Net income attributable to shareholders of Petrobras

545  

 

37

 

10

 

32

 

(61)

 

(5)

 

558

                             
                             
   

Three-month period ended March 31, 2011

   

Exploration

 

Refining,

 

Gas

               
   

and

 

Transportation

 

&

               
   

Production

 

& Marketing

 

Power

 

Distribution

 

Corporate

 

Eliminations

 

Total

                             

Income statement

                           
                             

Sales revenues

 

1,265

 

2,218

 

137

 

1,218

 

-

 

(658)

 

4,180

Intersegments

 

1,059

 

623

 

11

 

9

 

-

 

(665)

 

1,037

Third parties

 

206

 

1,595

 

126

 

1,209

 

-

 

7

 

3,143

                             

Net income before financial results and income taxes

484  

 

130

 

34

 

(21)

 

(111)

 

-

 

516

                             

Net income attributable to shareholders of Petrobras

448  

 

132

 

40

 

(24)

 

(96)

 

-

 

500

                             

Total Assets

                           
 

 

                         

As of March 31, 2012

 

14,223

 

3,441

 

778

 

1,056

 

1,594

 

(2,321)

 

18,771

                             

As of December 31, 2011

 

14,585

 

3,393

 

929

 

1,007

 

1,819

 

(2,306)

 

19,427

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


29. Legal proceedings and contingencies

The Company is party to various legal proceedings of a tax, civil, labor and environmental nature, arising from the normal course of its operations. The classification of the lawsuits in accordance with the expectation of loss as probable, possible or remote, as well as their estimated amounts, is prepared based on advice from its legal advisors and management's best judgment.

29.1 Provisions for legal proceedings

The Company recorded provisions in an amount sufficient to cover the losses considered as probable and that could be reasonably estimated. Among which, the main proceedings are related to income tax withheld at source for issuing securities abroad, losses and damages as result of the cancellation of an assignment of an federal VAT (IPI) credits to a third party; and indemnifications for fishermen cruising out of an oil spillage that occurred in Rio de Janeiro in January 2000.

The Federal Public Attorney s Office and the Public Attorney s Office of the State of Paraná filed lawsuits against Petrobras with respect to compensation for pain and suffering, financial damages and environmental recovery due to oil spillages: (i) at Terminal São Francisco do Sul Refinaria Presidente Vargas, on July 16, 2000, where the amount of US$ 36 was recorded as a provision in 2011, through an estimate; and (ii) in the Araucária Paranaguá polyduct (OLAPA), at the headwaters of Rio do Meio (the Meio river), in the town of Morretes PR, on February 16, 2001: which resulted in a reconciliation agreement signed on April 26, 2012, with a provision in March 2012 in the updated amount of US$ 58.

The amounts recorded as provisions, net of restricted deposits for legal proceedings, are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

Non-current liabilities

 

2012

 

2011

Labor claims

 

166

 

155

Tax claims

 

395

 

352

Civil claims (*)

 

168

 

159

Other claims

 

122

 

60

 

 

851

 

726

(*) Net of restricted deposits for legal proceedings and guarantees, when applicable.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

Opening Balance

 

726

 

759

Addition of provision

 

178

 

319

Payments

 

(84)

 

(113)

Transfers by deposits in court

 

-  

 

(161)

Accrual of interest

 

18

 

51

Other

 

13

 

(129)

Closing Balance

 

851

 

726

 

29.2 Legal proceedings classified as possible losses (not provisioned for)

 

 

Estimates for March 31, 2012

Tax claims

 

20,076

Civil claims - General

 

5,885

Civil claims - Environmental

 

554

Other

 

920

 

 

27,435

The following tables present in detail the main lawsuits of a tax and civil nature, whose expectations of loss are classified as possible:

 

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries

Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
a) Proceedings of a tax nature
 

Tax Claims

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Federal Revenue Department of Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

1)  Deduction from the calculation basis of income tax (IRPJ) and social contribution (CSLL) and a fine on the renegotiation of the Petros Plan.

 

·          Current situation: Awaiting a hearing of an administrative appeal at the 2nd instance.

 

1,747

 

 

 

2) Profit of subsidiaries and associates domiciled abroad in 2005, 2006 and 2007 not included in the calculation basis of IRPJ and CSLL.

 

·          Current situation: Awaiting a hearing of an administrative appeal at the 2nd instance.

 

1,103

 

 

 

3)  Deduction from the calculation basis of IRPJ and CSLL of expenses incurred in 2007 related to benefits to the employees and Petros. 

 

·       Current situation: The question is being argued in the ambit of two processes at the administrative level.

 

833

 

 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Tax Claims

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Federal Revenue Department of Rio de Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

4) Income tax withheld at source (IRRF) on remittances for payment of affreightment of vessels in the period from 1999 to 2002.

 

·         Current situation: The company is discussing the issue in the judicial sphere and has a preliminary decision that ensures the suspension of the tax liability.

 

2,591

 

 

 

Plaintiff: State Finance Department of Rio de Janeiro

 

 

 

 

 

5) ICMS on exit operations of liquid natural gas (LNG) without issuing a tax document in the ambit of the centralizing establishment

 

·         Current situation: The question involves processes in various administrative and judicial stages, where the Company has sought to ensure its rights.

 

1,493

 

 

 

6) Difference in ICMS rate in the sale of aviation kerosene, due to the declaration of unconstitutionality of Decree 36,454/2004.

 

·         Current situation: The question involves processes which are in progress at the administrative level, where the Company has presented its defense.

 

837

 

 

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries

Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Tax Claims

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Federal Revenue Department of Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

7) Non payment of CIDE on imports of naphtha sold to Braskem.

 

·         Current situation: The issue is being debated at the administrative level.

 

1,550

 

 

 

8) Non-payment of CIDE in the period from March 2002 till October 2003 in transactions with distributors and petrol stations that were holders of judicial injunctions that determined the sale without transfer of that tribute.

 

·         Current situation: Awaiting a hearing of an appeal in the Higher Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF).

 

684

 

 

 

Plaintiff: State Finance Department of São Paulo

 

 

 

 

 

9) Withdrawal of collection of ICMS on the importing of a drilling rig – temporary admission in São Paulo and clearance in Rio de Janeiro and a fine for breach of accessory obligations.

 

·         Current situation: One of the processes is in the administrative stage and another was submitted to judicial proceedings, obtaining a decision favorable to the Company.

 

2,214

 

 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Tax Claims

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiffs: Municipal governments of Anchieta, Aracruz, Guarapari, Itapemirim, Marataízes, Linhares, Vila Velha and Vitória.

 

 

 

 

 

10) Failure to withhold and collect tax on services provided offshore (ISSQN) in some municipalities located in the State of Espírito Santo, despite Petrobras having made the withholding and payment of these taxes to the coffers of the municipalities where the respective service providers are established, in accordance with Complimentary Law 116/03.

 

·         Current situation: The question involves processes in various administrative and judicial stages, where the Company has sought to ensure its rights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

940

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Federal Revenue Department of Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

11) Non-payment of tax on financial operations (IOF) on intercompany loans.

 

·         Current situation: Defense presented at the first administrative instance.

 

 

655

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Federal Revenue Department of Brazil

 

 

 

 

 

12) Income tax withheld at source (IRRF) on remittances abroad for payment of petroleum imports.

 

·         Current situation: Awaiting a hearing at the 2nd administrative instance.

 

511

 

 

 

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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and subsidiaries

Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Tax Claims

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: State Finance Departments of Rio de Janeiro and Sergipe

 

 

 

 

 

13) Use of ICMS credits on the purchase of drilling bits and chemical products used in formulating drilling fluid.

 

·          Current situation: The question involves processes in various administrative and judicial stages, where the Company has sought to ensure its rights.

 

474

14) Other proceedings of a tax nature

 

4,444

 

 

 

Total for processes of a tax nature

 

20,076

 

Civil Claims - General

 

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Porto Seguro Imóveis Ltda.

 

 

 

 

 

1) Porto Seguro, a minority shareholder of Petroquisa, filed a lawsuit against Petrobras, related to alleged losses arising from the sale of the shareholding interests of Petroquisa in various petrochemical companies included in the National Privatization Program. The plaintiff claims that the Company indemnify it in 5% as a premium and 20% as lawyers' fees to Lobo & Ibeas Advogados.

 

·   Current situation: This matter is currently before the Superior Court and the Federal Supreme Court, awaiting trial docket designation in light of the special appeal brought by the Company, which appeal may be decided in the first half of 2012.  

 

3,994

 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Civil Claims - General

 

 

Estimate as of March 31, 2012

 

 

 

Plaintiff: Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis – ANP

 

 

 

 

 

2)Differences in the payment of special participation charge in the Albacora, Carapeba, Cherne, Espadarte, Marimba, Marlim, Marlim Sul, Namorado, Pampo and Roncador fields – Campos Basin. In addition, the plaintiff is claiming fines for alleged non-compliance with minimum exploratory programs.

 

·   Current situation: With the conclusion of the administrative phase of this proceeding, this matter was brought before the judicial courts. The Company obtained an injunction suspending the collection of fines until the end of the trial process, which is currently in the production of evidence phase.

 

 

631

 

 

 

3) Other proceedings of a civil nature

 

1,260

 

 

 

Total for process of a civil nature

 

5,885

 

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

29.3 Joint Ventures Frade field

In November 2011, there was an oil spillage in the Frade field, located in the Campos basin, which is operated by Chevron Brasil. The federal public prosecutor is conducting an investigation and has initiated a process claiming US$ 11 billion in damages against Chevron Brazil, Chevron Latin America Marketing LLC and Transocean Brasil Ltda., where the latter was operator of the platform at the time of the spillage.

In April 2012, a new public civil suit was filed by the Federal Public Attorney s Office against Chevron and Transocean, due to droplets of oil identified in underwater images within the Frade field. In this suit the Federal Public Attorney s Office intends to condemn the defendants to a further US$ 11 billion as compensation for damages to the community.

The assessment by our lawyers is that the amounts claimed are not reasonable and are disproportionately high in relation to the extent of the damages caused. In the second suit, as the oil was not identified on the surface, it is not even possible to conceive of the existence of any actual damage to the community. .

Petrobras holds a 30% interest in the Frade consortium. Although it is not a party to the processes, because of its equity interest Petrobras may be contractually obliged to pay 30% of the total contingencies related to the Frade field. In the event Chevron is held legally responsible, Petrobras may be contractually subject to the payment of up to 30% of the costs referring to the compensations.

29.4 Contingencies assets

29.4.1 Recovery of maintenance costs Barracuda & Caratinga

In 2006, Petrobras, as representant of Barracuda & Caratinga Leasing Company B.V. (BCLC), filed to an arbitration abroad against Kellogg, Brown, Root, LLC (KBR), to obtain indemnifications for maintenance costs incurred on flexible lines of the Barracuda and Caratinga field, during the period covered by a contractual guarantee.

On September 21, 2011, the arbitration Court decided in favor of BCLC, definitively, condemning KBR to indemnify US$ 186 plus arbitration costs incurred by Petrobras and legal fees. After the final decision, Petrobras recognized the amount of US$ 186 in non-current assets.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


29.4.2 Recovery of PIS and COFINS

Petrobras and its subsidiaries filed a civil suit against the Federal Government claiming to recover, through offsetting, amounts paid as taxes on financial revenue and exchange gains (PIS) in the period between February 1999 and November 2002 and COFINS between February 1999 and January 2004, taking into consideration that paragraph 1 of article 3 of Law 9,718/98 is unconstitutional.

On November 9, 2005, the Federal Supreme Court considered paragraph 1 of article 3 of Law 9,718/98 is unconstitutional.

On November 18, 2010, the Superior Court of Justice upheld the claim by Petrobras, filed in 2006 to recover the COFINS for the period from January 2003 to January 2004. After the final decision, Petrobras recognized the amount of US$ 273 as recoverable taxes in non current assets.

On March 31, 2012, the Company had US$ 1,402 related to these suits that are not yet recognized in the financial statement due to the pending final favorable decision.

29.4.3 Legal proceeding in the United States - P-19 e P-31

In 2002, Brasoil and Petrobras won, in the first instance, before the U.S. Justice, related actions filed by the insurance companies United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and American Home Assurance Company, where, through a final decision confirmed by the Federal Court of the Southern District of New York, the right was recognized to receipt by Brasoil and Petrobras for losses and damages, plus interest and reimbursement of legal expenses on the date of receipt, referring to the performance bond of platforms P-19 and P-31. The amount of the indemnification is approximately US$ 290.

On July 21, 2006, the US court handed down an executive decision, conditioning the payment of the amounts owed to Brasoil to the permanent closing of legal proceedings involving identical claims in progress before the Brazilian courts, which the parties proceeded to do.

30. Guarantees for concession agreements for oil exploration

Petrobras gave guarantees to the Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) in the total amount of US$ 3,432 for the Minimum Exploration Programs established in the concession agreements for exploration areas, with US$ 3,108, net of commitments already undertaken, remaining in force. Of this amount, US$ 1,855 corresponds to a lien on the oil from previously identified fields already in production, and US$ 1,253 refers to bank guarantees.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


31. Risk management and derivative instruments

The Company is exposed to a series of financial risks arising from its operations. These risks include market risk related to the price of oil and oil products, exchange and interest rates, credit risk and liquidity risk.

31.1 Management of risks

The Petrobras risk management policy aims at contributing towards an appropriate equilibrium between its objectives for growth and return and its risk exposure level, whether inherent to the exercise of its activities or arising from the context within which it operates, so that, through effective allocation of its physical, financial and human resources, the Company may achieve its strategic goals.

The Executive Board, responsible for the management of Petrobras' risks, set up the Financial Integration Committee to periodically assess and establish guidelines for measuring, monitoring, and managing the risks, and to support its decisions. This Committee is permanently composed of all the executive managers of the financial department, and the executive managers of the business departments are convened for discussions of specific themes.

31.2 Market risk

31.2.1 Risk management of prices of oil and oil products

Petrobras maintains, as a preference, exposure to the prices cycle, not using derivatives for hedging the purchases and sales that aim at attending the Company's operational requirements.

Operations with derivatives are limited to hedging the expected results from transactions carried out abroad, which are usually short-term, accompanying the terms of commercial operations.

The main parameters used in risk management, for changes in Petrobras' prices of oil and oil products, in the transactions carried out abroad, are: operating cash flow at risk (CFAR), Value at Risk (VAR) and Stop Loss.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


a)Notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments of oil and oil products

   

Notional value (in thousand of bbl)*

 

Fair value recorded**

   

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

Statement of financial position

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

                 

Future Contracts

 

(3,508)

 

(3,731)

 

10

 

18

Purchase commitments

 

18,484

 

18,121

 

0

 

0

Sale commitments

 

(21,992)

 

(21,852)

 

0

 

0

   

 

     

 

   

Options Contracts

 

(1,251)

 

(1,278)

 

2

 

(2)

           

 

   

Buy

 

(438)

 

(438)

 

1

 

(2)

Bidding position

 

11,574

 

4,038

 

0

 

0

Short sale

 

(12,012)

 

(4,476)

 

0

 

0

           

 

   

Sale

 

(813)

 

(840)

 

1

 

(1)

Bidding position

 

14,200

 

2,395

 

0

 

0

Short sale

 

(15,013)

 

(3,235)

 

0

 

0

           

 

 

 

Forward contracts

 

110

 

165

 

0

 

0

Long position

 

110

 

165

 

0

 

0

Short position

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

   

 

           

Total recorded in the current assets and liabilities

     

12  

 

16

 

* A negative notional value represents a seller position.

** Negative fair values were recorded in liabilities and positive fair values in assets.

 

   

Three month periods ended March 31,

Financial income

 

2012

 

2011

Gain (loss) recorded in the income statement for the period

 

(112)

 

(146)

   

 

 

 

         
   

March 31,

 

December 31,

Guarantees given as collateral

 

2012

 

2011

Generally consist of deposits

 

66

 

90

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


b) Sensitivity analysis of derivatives of oil and oil products

The probable scenario is the fair value at March 31, 2012. The possible and remote scenarios consider a deterioration in the prices in the risk variable of 25% and 50%, respectively, with respect to the same date.

Market derivatives for oil and oil products

 

Risk

 

Probable scenario in March 31, 2012

 

Possible scenario
(Δ of 25%)

 

Remote scenario
(Δ of 50%)

Brent

 

High in Brent Oil

 

16

 

(217)

 

(451)

Gasoline

 

Low in Gasoline

 

(3)

 

(20)

 

(38)

Fuel Oil

 

High of Fuel Oil

 

 

 

(122)

 

(245)

Propane

 

High of Propane

 

2

 

(7)

 

(16)

WTI

 

High WTI

 

(9)

 

(16)

 

(34)

Diesel

 

Low of Diesel

 

 

 

(23)

 

(65)

Ethanol

 

Low of Ethanol

 

 

 

(1)

 

(1)

Jet

 

Low of Jet

 

 

 

(1)

 

(1)

Naphtha

 

High of Naphtha

 

2

 

(2)

 

(6)

LLS

 

Low of LLS Oil

 

1

 

(18)

 

(37)

c) Embedded derivatives sale of ethanol

The Company entered into a sales agreement of ethanol a price formula set in the time of signing the contract. The selling price is based on the prices of ethanol and of naphtha.

Considering that the quotation for naphtha does not have a strict relationship with the market cost or value of ethanol, the portion referring to the derivative instrument was separated from the main agreement and recognized at fair value (level 3), and classified as financial income. The Company determined the fair value of this agreement based on the difference between the spreads for naphtha and ethanol.

The notional and fair values and the sensitivity analysis of the swap are presented below:


               

Sensitivity analysis

       

Fair Value

               

Forward Contract

 

Notional value (in thousand of m³)

 

March 31, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

Risk

 

Probable scenario in March 31, 2012

 

Possible scenario
(Δ of 25%)

 

Remote scenario
(Δ of 50%)

 
 

Buyer position

             

Decrease in spread Naphta x Ethanol

           

(maturity in 2015)

 

715

 

65

 

27

   

65

 

53

 

38

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


The Company determined the fair value of this contract based on practices used on the market, where the difference between the spreads for naphtha and ethanol is calculated. The selling price of the ethanol in the agreement refers to the Brazilian market (ESALQ). The values of the parameters used in the calculation were obtained from market price quotations for ethanol and naphtha on the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) future market on the last working day of the period of the financial statements.

31.2.2 Exchange risk management

Exchange risk is one of the financial risks that the Company is exposed to and it originates from changes in the levels or volatility of the exchange rate that reference asset and liabilities positions.

As regards exchange risk management, Petrobras seeks to identify and handle them in an integrated manner, and treat them or create natural risk mitigation , benefiting from the correlation between its income and expenses. In the specific case of exchange variation inherent to the contracts with the cost and remuneration involved in different currencies, this natural risk mitigation is carried out through allocating the cash investments between the real and the US dollar or another currency.

The management of risks is done for the net exposure. Periodical analyses of the exchange risk are prepared, assisting the decisions of the executive committee. The exchange risk management strategy involves the use of derivative instruments to minimize the exchange exposure of certain Company s obligations.

a) Main transactions and future commitments hedged by derivative operations

Cross Currency Swap

Yen vs. Dollar

The Company contracted a cross currency swap, aimed at fixing in dollars the Company's bonds issued in yens. The Company does not intend to settle these contracts before the end of term.

For this relation between the derivative and the loan, qualified as cash flow hedge, the hedge accounting was adopted.

Changes in fair value, to the extent the hedge is effective, which is tested quarterly, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income until the results of the hedged item occurs.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


b) Notional value, fair value, guarantees and sensitivity analysis of the foreign currency derivatives

   

Consolidated

   

Notional value (in million)

 

Fair Value

 

Sensitivity analysis

                 

 

 

Probable scenario in March 31, 2012

 

Possible scenario
(Δ of 25%)

 

Remote scenario
(Δ of 50%)

Statement of financial position

 

March 31, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

Risk

     
                                 

Cross Currency Swap ( maturity in 2016)

         

97  

 

130

 

High of the dollar

 

97

 

6

 

(54)

Asset position (JPY) - 2.15%p.a.

 

JPY 35,000

 

JPY 35,000

 

454

 

494

               

Liability position (USD) - 5.69%p.a.

USD 298

 

USD 298

 

(357)

 

(364)

               
                                 

Swap ( maturity in 2012)

         

12

 

17

 

High of the Real

 

12

 

(25)

 

(55)

Asset position - USD

 

USD 127

 

USD 127

 

130

 

128

               

Liability position - R$ CDI

 

BRL 199

 

BRL 199

 

(117)

 

(111)

               
                                 

Sale of forward dollar

 

USD 93

 

USD 87

 

1

 

(2)

 

High of the dollar

 

1

 

(23)

 

(46)

                                 

Total recorded in other current assets and liabilities

       

110  

 

145

               

 

   

Three month periods ended March 31,

Financial result and shareholders' equity

 

2012

 

2011

Gain (loss) recorded in the results for the period

 

1

 

6

Gain (loss) recorded in shareholders' equity

 

(10)

 

(2)

 

The existing interest rate derivative operations do not require a guarantee margin deposit.

c) Sensitivity analysis of net debt in foreign currency

The probable scenario is the fair value at March 31, 2012, possible and remote scenarios consider the deterioration in the risk variable of 25% and 50%, respectively, for the same date.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Financing, net of cash and financial investments

 

Probable scenario in March 31, 2012

 

Possible scenario
(Δ of 25%)

 

Remote scenario (Δ of 50%)

Cash and Financial investments

 

6,387

 

5,109

 

4,258

Financing in Dollar

 

(43,266)

 

(54,082)

 

(64,899)

Financing in Real¹ 

 

(13,948)

 

(17,435)

 

(20,922)

Financing in Euro

 

(2,570)

 

(3,213)

 

(3,856)

Financing in Yen

 

(1,312)

 

(1,640)

 

(1,968)

Financing in Libra

 

(1,093)

 

(1,367)

 

(1,640)

   

(55,802)

 

(72,628)

 

(89,027)

1 Financing in local currency parameterized to the variation of the dollar.

Currency risks arise from the devaluation of the Real against the foreign currencies.

Sensitivity analysis of net debt alone does not represent the Company's net exposure to currency risk. Considering the equilibrium of liabilities, assets, revenues and future commitments in foreign currency, the economic impact of possible foreign exchange fluctuations does not compromise the Company s liquidity since a large portion of its debt is due at the long-term.

31.2.3 Interest rate risk management

Petrobras is subject mainly to fluctuations of the LIBOR, in the financing expressed in foreign currency, and to the long-term interest rate, published by the Central Bank, in the financing expressed in Reais. An increase in the rates negatively impacts Petrobras's financial expenses and financial position.

Petrobras considers that the exposure to interest rate fluctuations will not have a material impact, and so, preferably, it does not use derivative financial instruments to manage this type of risk; except for specific situations presented by companies of the Petrobras' system.

a) Main transactions and future commitments hedged by operations with derivatives

Swap contracts

Floating interest rate ( Libor USD) vs. Fixed rate (USD)

The Company contracted an interest rate swap in order to transform financing tied to a floating rate into a fixed rate in order to eliminate the mismatch between the cash flows of assets and liabilities of an investment project. The Company does not intend to settle the operation before its

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


maturity and, therefore, adopted hedge accounting for the relationship between the financing and the derivative.

Other open operations are arranged in the table below:

b) Notional value, fair value, guarantees and sensitivity analysis of the interest rate derivatives

   

Consolidated

   

Notional value (in million)

 

Fair Value

 

Sensitivity analysis

                 

 

 

Probable scenario in March 31, 2012

 

Possible scenario
(Δ of 25%)

 

Remote scenario
(Δ of 50%)

Statement of financial position

 

March 31, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

March 31, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

Risk

     
                                 

Swaps (maturity in 2020)

                               

Liability position

 

USD 469

 

USD 478

 

(31)

 

(36)

 

Decrease in the Libor

 

(31)

 

(52)

 

(65)

                                 

Swaps ( maturity in 2015)

         

(2)

 

(2)

 

Decrease in the Euribor

(2)

 

(2)

 

(2)

Asset position - Euribor

 

EUR 19

 

EUR 20

 

-

 

-

               

Liability position - Fixed rate of 4.19%

 

EUR 19

 

EUR 20

 

(2)

 

(2)

               
                                 
                                 

Total recorded in other current assets and liabilities

     

(33) 

 

(38)

               

 

The existing interest rate derivative operations do not require a guarantee margin deposit.

31.3 Credit risk

Petrobras is exposed to the credit risk of clients and financial institutions, resulting from its commercial operations and its cash management. These risks consist of the possibility of non-receipt of sales made and amounts invested, deposited or guaranteed by financial institutions.

Credit risk management in Petrobras is part of financial risk management, which is performed by the Company s officers, under a policy of corporate risk management. The Credit Commissions are, each, composed of Executive Manager for Finances and the Executive Manager for the commercial department.

The purpose of the Credit Commissions is to analyze questions connected with credit management, not only with respect to granting credit but also with respect to its management; to encourage integration between the units that compose them; and to identify recommendations to be applied in the units involved or to be submitted to the appreciation of higher jurisdictions.

The credit risk management policy is part of the Company s global risk management policy and aims at reconciling the need for minimizing exposure to credit risk and maximizing the result of

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


sales and financial operations, through an efficient credit analysis, concession and management process.

In its management of credit risks, Petrobras uses quantitative and qualitative parameters that are appropriate for each of the market segments in which it operates.

The Company s commercial credit portfolio, is very diversified and the credits granted are divided between clients on the Brazilian domestic market and foreign markets.

Loans to financial institutions are distributed among the major international banks considered by the international risk classifiers as Investment Grade and the most important Brazilian banks.

The maximum exposure to credit risk is represented mainly by the balance of accounts receivable and derivative transactions outstanding.

31.4 Liquidity risk

The Company's liquidity risk is represented by the possibility of a shortage of funds, cash or another financial asset in order to settle its obligations on the established dates.

The policy on liquidity risk management adopted by the Company provides for the continued lengthening of the maturity of its debt, exploring the financing capacity of the domestic market and developing a strong presence in the international capital market by broadening the investor s base in fixed income.

Petrobras finances the working capital through the centralization of the System s cash and assuming short-term debt that are usually related to the flow of trade, as export credit notes and advances on exchange contracts. Investments in non-current assets are financed through long-term debt as issuing bonds in the international market, credit bureaus, financing and pre-payment of exports, development banks in Brazil and abroad, and lines of credit with national and international commercial banks.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 

Maturity

 

As of March 31, 2012

2012

 

12,506

2013

 

8,437

2014

 

9,222

2015

 

11,426

2016

 

18,585

2017

 

12,015

2018 and thereafter

 

60,915

Balance at March 31, 2012

 

133,106

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

122,284

 

31.5 Financial investments (operations with derivatives)

Operations with derivatives are, both in the domestic and foreign markets, earmarked exclusively for the exchange of indexes of the assets that comprise the portfolios, and their purpose is to provide the managers with greater flexibility in their quest for efficiency in the management of available funds.

The fair values of the derivatives held in the exclusive investment funds at March 31, 2012 are as follows:

Contract

 

Quantity

 

Notional value

 

Fair value

 

Maturity

                 

Future DI

 

(69,104)

 

(3,321)

 

(1)

 

2012 to 2014

Long position

 

31,945

 

1,583

 

-

   

Short position

 

(101,049)

 

(4,904)

 

(1)

   

Future dollar

 

(553)

 

(28)

 

 

 

2012 to 2014

Long position

 

644

 

32

       

Short position

 

(1,197)

 

(60)

       

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


32. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

Fair values are determined based on market price quotations, when available, or, in the absence thereof, on the present value of expected cash flows. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, short term debt and trade accounts payable are the same as their carrying values. The fair values of other long-term assets and liabilities do not differ significantly from their carrying values.

At March 31, 2012, the estimated fair value for the Company's long term debt was US$ 83,778 and calculated at prevailing market rates, considering natures, terms and risks similar to the recorded contracts, and it may be compared with the carrying value of US$ 80,089.

The hierarchy of the fair values of the financial assets and liabilities, recorded on a recurring basis, is presented as follows:

   

Fair value measured based on

   
   

Prices quoted on
active market
(Level 1)

 

Valuation technique supported by observable prices (Level 2)

 

Valuation technique without use of observable prices
(Level 3)

 

Total Fair value recorded

                 

Assets

               

Marketable securities

 

13,018

 

0

 

0

 

13,018

Foreign currency derivatives

 

12

 

98

 

-

 

110

Commodity derivatives

 

12

 

-

 

65

 

77

Balance at March 31, 2012

13,042

 

98

 

65

 

13,205

Balance at December 31, 2011

13,421

 

146

 

29

 

13,596

                 

Liabilities

               

Interest derivatives

 

(33)

 

-

 

-

 

(33)

Balance at March 31, 2012

(33)

 

-

 

-

 

(33)

Balance at December 31, 2011

(64)

 

(2)

 

-

 

(65)

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


33. Condensed Consolidated Financial Information Related to Guaranteed Securities Issued by Subsidiaries

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the debt securities of Petrobras International Finance Company - PifCo, a 100-percent-owned subsidiary of Petrobras.

The following condensed consolidated financial information is provided for Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras, as guarantor, and for Petrobras International Finance Company PifCo, as issuer, as an alternative to providing separate financial statements for the issuer in accordance with Reg SX 3-10 (c). The accounts of Petrobras and PifCo are presented utilizing the equity method of accounting for investments in subsidiaries.

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                   
  As of March 31,2012
 
 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position   Petrobras S.A. 
Guarantor   
    PifCo     All Other 
Subsidiaries   
  Consolidating and 
Eliminating 
Adjustments 
 
   Consolidated   
 
Assets                   
 
Current assets  62,994    3,712    42,648    (40,000)    69,354 
Cash and cash equivalents  14,477    1,315    13,684    (7,576)    21,900 
Marketable securities  17,313    564    6    (8,003)    9,880 
Accounts receivable, net  5,215    1    6,381    212    11,809 
Intercompany receivable  6,042    2    16,607    (22,651)      
Inventories  12,991         4,290    (1,148)    16,133 
Other current assets  6,956    285    1,680    711    9,632 
Discontinued operations       1,545         (1,545)      
 
Non-current assets  223,832    26,620    96,415    (78,250)    268,617 
 
Intercompany receivable  5,203    22,050    13,515    (40,768)      
Marketable securities  3,121    4,570    2,779    (7,172)    3,298 
Deferred tax assets  4,905         3,326    723    8,954 
Other long-term asse ts  4,468         6,227    (271)    10,424 
 
Investments  33,606        2,756    (29,598)    6,764 
Property, plant and equipment , net  129,503        65,746    (1,150)    194,099 
Intangible asse ts  43,026        2,066    (14)    45,078 
 
 
Total assets  286,826    30,332    139,063    (118,250)    337,971 
 
Liabilities                   
 
Current liabilities  35,444    3,079    21,490    (23,818)    36,195 
Current debt  1,477    2,941    5,450         9,868 
Trade accounts paya ble  6,008    5    5,713         11,726 
Intercompany payables  8,158    3    5,796    (13,957)      
Taxes payable  5,048         971         6,019 
Other current liabilities  14,753    92    3,560    (9,823)    8,582 
Discontinued operations       38         (38)      
 
Non-current liabilities  66,840    28,206    70,280    (49,500)    115,826 
Long-term debt  22,030    28,206    29,854         80,090 
Deferred tax liabilities  17,244         2,295         19,539 
Intercompany payables  12,296         35,882    (48,178)      
Other non-current liabilities  15,270         2,249    (1,322)    16,197 
 
Petrobras shareholder's equity  184,542    (953)    46,128    (45,175)    184,542 
 
Non-controlling interests          1,165    243    1,408 
 
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity  286,826    30,332    139,063    (118,250)    337,971 

 

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(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                   
  As of December 31,2011
 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position   Petrobras S.A. 
Guarantor  
  PifCo     All Other 
Subsidiaries  
  Consolidating and 
Eliminating 
Adjustments  
   Consolidated  
Assets                   
 
Current assets  52,268    6,515    34,599    (27,243)    64,592 
Cash and cash equivalents  10,053    4,087    9,426    (4,509)    19,057 
Marketable securities  12,595    558    12    (4,204)    8,961 
Accounts receivable, net  3,989    1    7,167    599    11,756 
Intercompany receivable  7,243    2    11,363    (18,608)     
Inventories  11,960        4,467    (1,262)    15,165 
Other current assets  6,428    320    2,164    741    9,653 
Discontinued operations      1,547        (1,547)     
 
Non-current assets  210,844    16,998    87,193    (60,217)    254,818 
 
Intercompany receivable  6,107    12,387    6,592    (25,086)     
Marketable securities  2,782    4,611    2,878    (7,207)    3,064 
Deferred tax assets  5,090        3,370    739    9,199 
Other long-term assets  3,884        6,004    (194)    9,694 
 
Investments  29,989        3,896    (27,355)    6,530 
Property, plant and equipment , net  121,176        62,403    (1,114)    182,465 
Intangible assets  41,816        2,050        43,866 
Diferido                   
 
Total assets  263,112    23,513    121,792    (87,460)    319,410 
 
Liabilities                   
 
Current liabilities  30,352    3,311    22,918    (20,054)    36,364 
Current debt  1,393    3,045    5,629        10,067 
Trade accounts payable  6,541    5    5,317        11,863 
Intercompany payables  6,531    3    8,643    (15,177)     
Taxes payable  4,935        912        5,847 
Other current liabilities  10,952    95    2,417    (4,877)    8,587 
Discontinued operations      163        (163)     
 
Non-current liabilities  56,921    20,930    60,777    (32,693)    105,936 
Long-term debt  21,790    20,930    29,998        72,718 
Deferred tax liabilities  15,682        2,054        17,736 
Intercompany payables  5,245        26,486    (31,731)     
Other non-current liabilities  14,205        2,239    (962)    15,482 
 
Petrobras shareholder's equity  175,838    (728)    36,957    (34,845)    175,838 
 
Non-controlling interests          1,140    132    1,272 
 
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity  263,112    23,513    121,792    (87,460)    319,410 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                   
  A s of M arch 31,2012
 Consolidated Statement of Income   Petrobras S .A.
Guarantor  
  PifCo   All Other
Subsidiaries  
  Consolidating
and Eliminating
Adjustments  
  Consolidated
 
Sales revenu es  28,912        30,241    (21,743)    37,410 

Third parties 

17,610         19,800         37,410 

Intercompany 

11,302         10,441    (21,743)      
Cost of sales  (20,603)         (26,168)    20,812    (25,959) 
Gross profit  8,308         4,073    (931)    11,451 
Income (expenses)                   
Selling expenses  (1,645)         (712)    1,026    (1,331) 
Admi nistrative and general expenses  (865)    (4)    (375)         (1,244) 
Exploration costs  (521)         (51)         (572) 
Research and development expenses  (291)         (2)         (293) 
Other taxes  (42)         (70)    28    (84) 
Other operating income and expenses, net  (1,304)         (3)    39    (1,268) 
Financial incom e (expense), net  222    (216)    530    (273)    263 
Equity in results of non consolidated com panies  2,211         84    (2,218)    77 
Net incom e from discontinui ng operations       2         (2)      
Income before income taxes  6,074    (218)    3,474    (2,331)    6,999 
 
Incom e tax  (862)         (752)    (52)    (1,666) 
Net income  5,212    (218)    2,722    (2,383)    5,333 
Net incom e (loss) attributable to:                   
 
Shareholders  5,212    (218)    2,686    (2,468)    5,212 
Non-con trolling interests          (36)    85    121  
  5,212    (218)    2,722    (2,383)    5,333 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                   
  As of March 31,2011
Consolidated Statement of Income Petrobras S.A. 
Guarantor 
 
   PifCo     All Other 
Subsidiaries 
 
  Consolidating 
and Eliminating 
Adjustments 
 
  Consolidated  
 
Sales revenues  24,048        19,899    (11,345)    32,602 

Third parties 

14,137         22,981    (4,516)    32,602 

Intercompany 

9,911         (3,082)    (6,829)      
Cost of sales  (14,795)         (16,394)    10,516    (20,673) 
Gross profit  9,253         3,505    (829)    11,929 
Income (expenses)                   
Selling expenses  (1,350)         (579)    679    (1,250) 
Administrative and general expenses  (794)    (4)    (368)    (2)    (1,168) 
Exploration costs  (515)         (50)         (565) 
Research and development expenses  (289)         (6)         (295) 
Other taxes  (76)         (106)    35    (147) 
Other operating income and expenses, net  (1,004)         (183)    71    (1,116) 
Financial income (expense), net  1,073    (123)    594    (315)    1,229 
Equity in results of non consolidated companies  1,916         172    (1,842)    246 
Net income from discontinuing operations       84         (84)      
Income before income taxes  8,214    (43)    2,979    (2,287)    8,863 
 
Income tax  (1,626)         (590)    64    (2,152) 
Net income  6,588    (43)    2,389    (2,223)    6,711 
Net income (loss) attributable to:                   
 
Shareholders  6,588    (43)    2,372    (2,329)    6,588 
Non-controlling interests          (17)    106    123  
  6,588    (43)    2,389    (2,223)    6,711 

 

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Consolidated notes to the financial statements (Continued)

(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


 
                   
  As of March 31,2012
 Statement of cash flows   Petrobras S.A. 
Guarantor 
 
  PifCo     All Other 
Subsidiaries 
 
  Consolidating 
and Eliminating 
Adjustments 
 
   Consolidated  
Cash from operating activities continuing operations  6,398    (171)    (1,156)    3,464    8,535 
Cash from operating activities discontinuing operations      (121)        121     
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities  6,398    (292)    (1,156)    3,585    8,535 
 
Cash flows from Investment activities                   
Investments in operating segments  (8,600)        (2,822)    2,045    (9,377) 
Investments in Marketable securities  (4,129)    85    59    3,566    (419) 
Net intercompany investing      (9,667)        9,667     
Net cash provided (used) in investing activities  (12,729)    (9,582)    (2,763)    15,278    (9,796) 
Cash flows from financing activities                   
Capital issuance          8,266    (8,266)     
Acquisition of non-controlling interest              11    11 
Proceeds from borrowings  16,467    7,112    (1,875)    (13,494)    8,210 
Repayments  (4,659)    (10)    1,467    (154)    (3,356) 
Dividends paid  (1,223)        (7)    7    (1,223) 
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities  10,585    7,102    7,851    (21,896)    3,642 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  170        326    (34)    462 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the period  4,424    (2,772)    4,258    (3,067)    2,843 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  10,053    4,087    9,426    (4,509)    19,057 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period  14,477    1,315    13,684    (7,576)    21,900 
 
 
 
  As of March 31,2011
 Statement of cash flows   Petrobras S.A. 
Guarantor 
 
  PifCo     All Other 
Subsidiaries 
 
  Consolidating 
and Eliminating 
Adjustments 
 
   Consolidated  
Cash fromoperating activities continuing operations  2,037    (236)    3,336    2,480    7,617 
Cash fromoperating activities discontinuing operations      3,897        (3,897)     
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities  2,037    3,661    3,336    (1,417)    7,617 
 
Cash flows from Investment activities                   
Investments in operating segments  (6,398)        (3,373)    624    (9,147) 
Investments in Marketablesecurities  3,859    (62)    742    (980)    3,559 
Net intercompany investing      (10,144)        10,144     
Net cash provided (used) in investingactivities  (2,539)    (10,206)    (2,631)    9,788    (5,588) 
 
Cash flows from financing activities                   
Capital issuance          253    (253)     
Acquisition of non-controlling interest              4    4 
Proceeds from borrowings  17,776    6,013    12,761    (27,382)    9,168 
Repayments  (8,120)    (22)    (12,582)    18,294    (2,230) 
Dividends paid  (1,102)        27        (1,102) 
Net cash provided (used) in financing activities  8,554    5,991    432    (9,137)    5,840 
 
Effect of exchangeratechanges on cash and cash equivalents  (467)        159    152    474 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the period  8,519    (554)    1,296    (918)    8,343 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  12,000    1,197    10,271    (5,813)    17,655 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period  20,519    643    11,567    (6,731)    25,998 

 

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(Expressed in millions of Dollars, except when specifically indicated)


34. Subsequent events

On April 25, 2012, Petrobras Netherlands B.V. (PNBV) raised funds from a line of financing with the bank J.P. Morgan, in the amount of US$ 1 billion, with an average term of maturity of 6 years and market floating interest based on the 6 month Libor.

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SIGNATURE
 
 
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 18, 2012
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A--PETROBRAS
     
By:
/S/  Almir Guilherme Barbassa

 
 
Almir Guilherme Barbassa
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
 
 
 

 

 
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