PBR.A Petroleo Brasileiro ADR

Standard & Poor’s improves Petrobras’ rating

Rio de Janeiro, February 10, 2017 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs
that credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s announced that it raised the rating
for the Company’s corporate debt to 'BB-' from 'B+' and altered its outlook to
stable from negative.

The agency noted on its report that the improvement in Petrobras’ rating
reflects the evolution of its liquidity and a robust cash position that confers
greater capacity to handle eventual liabilities. The recovery in the
relationship with domestic and foreign banks and in Petrobras’ capacity to
access capital markets was also highlighted by the agency, which considered debt
management operations to be positive. The progress in the Divestment Program and
the perspectives to reach the targets set for 2017 and 2018 were also
emphasized.

Standard & Poor’s further stressed the management's focus on profitability, a
more balanced capital structure, and the commitment with deleveraging, as well
as the consistency of the new Pricing Policy, which enables greater visibility
over Petrobras’ cash flow.

The agency also reinforced the progress in corporate governance and the measures
adopted to improve internal controls, relationship with suppliers, and
decision-making processes.
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RJ | Phone: 55 (21) 3224-1510 / 3224-9947

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