Petrobras (PBR-A) sets R$17.4B 2026 shareholder payout
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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras approved shareholder remuneration of R$ 17.4 billion, equal to R$ 1.34814262 per outstanding common and preferred share, as an advance distribution for the 2026 fiscal year based on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2026.
The payout is aligned with Petrobras’ Shareholder Remuneration Policy, which, when debt conditions are met, calls for distributing 45% of free cash flow. Holders of shares on B3 of record on August 21, 2026 will receive two installments in November and December 2026, with ex-rights trading from August 24, 2026. ADR holders on the NYSE of record on August 25, 2026 will receive installments starting December 01, 2026 and December 29, 2026. Amounts are subject to withholding income tax and will be deducted from the remuneration to be decided at the 2027 Annual General Meeting.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private
Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August, 2026
Commission File Number 1-15106
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Brazilian Petroleum Corporation – PETROBRAS
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor
20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No___X____
Petrobras informs about shareholder remuneration
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Rio de Janeiro, August 06, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44/21, informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, approved the payment of shareholder remuneration in the amount of R$ 17.4 billion, equivalent to R$ 1.34814262 per outstanding common and preferred share, as an anticipation of the remuneration to shareholders related to the fiscal year 2026, declared based on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2026.
The proposed distribution is aligned with the company’s Shareholder Remuneration Policy (Policy), which establishes that, in the event of gross debt equal to or less than the maximum debt level defined in the current strategic plan, observing other Policy conditions, Petrobras shall distribute to its shareholders 45% of the free cash flow. This distribution is consistent with the company's financial sustainability.
Record date: For holders of shares issued by Petrobras traded on B3, the record date will be August 21, 2026. Petrobras shares will be traded ex-rights as of August 24, 2026.
Form of Payment: The remuneration will be paid in two installments in November and December 2026, as follows:
Amount to be Paid: R$ 1.34814262 per outstanding common and preferred share, whereas:
| i) | the first installment, amounting to R$ 0.67407131 per outstanding common and preferred share, will be paid on November 23, 2026, entirely in the form of interest on equity. |
| ii) | the second installment, amounting to R$ 0.67407131 per outstanding common and preferred share, will be paid on December 21, 2026, with 0.47156696 in the form of dividends and 0.20250435 in the form of interest on equity. |
It is important to note that the amounts paid will be subject to withholding income tax, in accordance with the applicable tax legislation.
Furthermore, such payments will be deducted from the shareholder remuneration to be approved at the 2027 Annual General Meeting regarding the 2026 fiscal year. For the calculation of the deduction, the amount of each installment will be adjusted by the Selic rate from each payment date until the end of the current fiscal year.
ADR holders: For holders of ADRs traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the record date will be August 25, 2026 and the payments of the first and second installments will be made, respectively, as of December 01 and December 29, 2026.
The Shareholder Remuneration Policy is available on the company's website. (http://www.petrobras.com.br/ri).
www.petrobras.com.br/ri
For more information:
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations
Email: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br/acionistas@petrobras.com.br
Av. Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor – 20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Trading Act of 1934, as amended (Trading Act) that reflect the expectations of the Company's officers. The terms: "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "plans", "projects", "aims", "should," and similar terms, aim to identify such forecasts, which evidently involve risks or uncertainties, predicted or not by the Company. Therefore, future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information included herein.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 6, 2026
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS
By: /s/ Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo
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Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer