Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
20031-912 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil
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).
Form 20F - 2012 filed
Rio de Janeiro, April 29th, 2013 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A – Petrobras announces that its has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (the “2012 Annual Report”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The 2012 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting either the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Company’s website at www.petrobras.com.br/ir. In addition, shareholders may receive a hard copy of the Company’s complete audited financial statements free of charge by requesting a copy from the Investor Relations Department through the website or at +55 21 3224 1510 or by sending an email to: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br.
For further information or questions regarding the 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F, please contact the Investor Relations Department.
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/S/ Almir Guilherme Barbassa
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Almir Guilherme Barbassa
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