PBR wins STJ ruling; Paragon dispute (R$2.9B) returns to TJ-RJ

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Petrobras reported a favorable ruling by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice, which upheld the company’s appeal in its dispute with Paragon Offshore Nederland B.V. and ordered a new trial in the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice.

The company lists the lawsuit’s estimated value at R$ 2.9 billion, and states that R$ 154 million has been provisioned. The decision overturns the prior ruling and sends the case back for retrial, meaning there is no final outcome yet. Petrobras said additional material facts on the matter will be disclosed in a timely manner.

This update signals a procedural win that resets the legal process and could affect potential liabilities depending on the new trial’s result.

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Litigation & Risk Analyst

Appeal upheld; large case retried, provisioning remains limited.

Petrobras secured a majority decision at the Superior Court of Justice to overturn the appealed ruling in its case against Paragon Offshore Nederland B.V., sending the matter to a new trial at the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice. This is a procedural victory rather than a damages award.

The company quantifies exposure at R$ 2.9 billion and notes a provision of R$ 154 million. The gap indicates uncertainty around eventual outcomes and accounting assessments within prevailing standards.

Next steps hinge on the retrial at TJ‑RJ; the company states material facts will be disclosed in a timely manner. Actual financial impact will depend on the new trial’s result and any subsequent appeals.

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 November, 2025

Commission File Number 1-15106

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Brazilian Petroleum Corporation – PETROBRAS

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28 – 9th floor 
20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Petrobras announces favorable decision by the Superior Court of Justice
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Rio de Janeiro, November 5, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on its March 31, 2022, announcement to the market, announces that the Superior Court of Justice has decided, by majority vote, to uphold its appeal in the case against Paragon Offshore Nederland B.V., a former supplier of oil and gas exploration rigs, overturning the appealed decision and ordering a new trial in the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice (TJ-RJ).

The estimated value of the lawsuit is R$ 2.9 billion, of which R$ 154 million has been provisioned.

Material facts regarding this case will be disclosed to the market in a timely manner.

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 – 9º andar – 20031-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Phone: 55 (21) 3224-1510/9947

This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange 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, the future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information contained 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: November 5, 2025

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS

By: /s/ Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

______________________________

Fernando Sabbi Melgarejo

Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer

FAQ

What did PBR announce in this 6-K?

Petrobras said the Superior Court of Justice upheld its appeal in the Paragon Offshore case and ordered a new trial in the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice.

What is the estimated value of Petrobras’s lawsuit with Paragon Offshore?

The company lists an estimated value of R$ 2.9 billion for the lawsuit.

How much has Petrobras provisioned related to this case (PBR)?

Petrobras reports a provision of R$ 154 million for the matter.

Does the decision end the Paragon Offshore case for PBR?

No. The ruling overturns the prior decision and orders a new trial, so there is no final outcome yet.

What did Petrobras say about future updates?

The company stated that material facts regarding the case will be disclosed to the market in a timely manner.