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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, 2004

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
20035-900 - 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 _______

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Petrobras RELEASES SECOND QUARTER 2004 RESULTS
(Rio de Janeiro – August 13, 2004) – PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – Petrobras releases today its consolidated results expressed in million of reais according to Brazilian GAAP.

Petrobras reported consolidated net income of R$ 3.835 million in the second quarter of 2004 (2Q-2004), which was virtually stable in relation to the same quarter of the previous year (R$ 3.827 million). Consolidated net operating revenues in 2Q-2004 were R$ 27.223 million, reflecting the higher operating cash flow in the period (R$ 6.897 million, 23% above that of 2Q-2003). The Company’s market value was R$ 90.094 million on June 30, 2004, 53% greater than during the same period of the previous year.

 

These effects were offset by the foreign exchange gain over the investments abroad, by the larger number of volumes sold in the domestic and international markets, by the increase in international prices on export revenues, by the higher prices of oil products in the domestic market granted on June 15, 2004, compared to the reduction in April 2003, and by the reduced import of oil products.

This document is divided into 5 areas:
 
Petrobras group Index Petrobras Index
Financial Performance 3 Financial Statements 27
Operating Performance 4
Financial Statements 14
Appendices 22

Petrobras group

A Word from the President, Mr. José Eduardo de Barros Dutra

Over the last years, Petrobras has built a unique combination of assets and human resources, which have resulted in a significant return for its shareholders. In this quarter, once again Petrobras has obtained the significant result reaching R$ 3.835 million (R$ 7.807 million in 1H-2004).

Despite the extreme volatility in the prices of oil and oil products in the international market, the Company could administer its pricing policy such that we obtained in the 2Q-2004 an operational cash generation of R$ 6.897 million, a result which is 5% higher than in the same period of 2003, and 38% higher than the result of 1Q-2004. In the semester, operational cash generation was R$ 11.902 million.

In the Exploration and Production area, we would like to highlight the start of production of the Complementary System of Module 1 in the Marlim Sul field, through the FPSO Marlim Sul unit, which, when fully productive, will have the capacity to process up to 100,000 barrels of oil per day.

Of note is the preliminary agreement signed by Petrobras and Halliburton/KBR on April 19, establishing contractual marks and penalties to create the best conditions for conclusion of work on units P-43 and P-48, both related to the Barracuda-Caratinga project. Petrobras continues its efforts with KBR to minimize the impacts of delays on the delivery of units, in order to keep the production start date of the two units in 2004.

In the downstream segment (Supply), the news is regarding the necessary realignment of gasoline and diesel prices, the main products commercialized by Petrobras in Brazil, in order to reflect the price variations of the products in the international market. These increases and the realignment of the other products commercialized by the Company seek to preserve the profitability of the Company’s operations, while respecting local consumers and guaranteeing our participation in the fuel market.

Our international activities were marked by two very relevant events in this quarter: the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding to begin exploratory activity in Colombian waters, and the discovery of hydrocarbons in deep waters in the central part of the Gulf of Mexico in the United States.

We also could not omit commenting on the acquisition of Agip do Brasil S.A. by BR Distribuidora. This acquisition will increase our participation in the LPG distribution segment, and will consolidate our presence in the automotive fuel distribution market in determined regions of the country.

Also of extreme importance was the approval of the Strategic Plan – Petrobras 2015 by our Board of Directors, which includes the Business Plan for 2004-2010. This Plan consolidates the Company’s strategy of seeking the leadership position in the areas of oil, natural gas and oil products in Latin America, acting in a safe and profitable manner, with social and environmental responsibility, as an integrated energy company with selective expansion in petrochemicals and international activities.

It is this continuous and well-focused work that has allowed Petrobras, quarter by quarter, to present very significant results, both in the financial as well as in the operating arenas, exceeding goals and meeting challenges, contributing in an unparalleled way to the development and quality of life in the regions in which it is present, whether in Brazil or abroad.

Petrobras group Financial Performance

Net Income and Consolidated Economic Indicators

Petrobras, its subsidiaries and controlled companies, reported consolidated net income of R$ 7.807 million in 1H-2004, a 17% reduction in relation to the net income in 1H-2003.

R$ Million
Second Quarter First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D % 2004 2003 D %
32,654 37,602 32,471 16 Gross Operating Revenue 70,256 65,836 7
23,212 27,223 23,391 16 Net Operating Revenue 50,435 47,891 5
7,197 7,136 6,614 8 Operating Profit (1) 14,333 15,103 (5)
(730) (1,215) 1,535 (179) Financial Result (1,945) 2,238 (187)
3,972 3,835 3,827 - Net Income for the Period 7,807 9,372 (17)
3.62 3.50 3.49 - Net Income per Share 7.12 8.55 (17)
101,142 90,094 58,950 53 Market Value (Parent Company) 90,094 58,950 53
44 41 44 (3) Gross Margin (%) 42 46 (4)
31 26 28 (2) Operating Margin (%) 28 32 (4)
17 14 16 (2) Net Margin (%) 15 20 (5)
8,609 8,752 8,039 9 EBITDA – R$ million (2) 17,361 17,448 (0)
Financial and Economic Indicators
31,95 35,36 26,53 33 Brent (US$/bbl) 33,66 29,02 16
2.8985 3.0429 2.9810 2 US Dollar Average Price - Sale(R$) 2.9707 3.2355 (8)
2.9086 3.1075 2.8720 8 US Dollar Last Price - Sale(R$) 3.1075 2.8720 8

(1)

Income before financial revenues and expenses, equity income and taxes.

(2)

Operating income before financial result and equity income + depreciation/amortization/well abandonment.

Petrobras group Operation Performance

The principal factors that contributed to the reduction of the consolidated net income in the first half of 2004 (1H-2004) in relation to the first half of 2003 (1H-2003) were:

R$ Million
Net
Revenues
Cost of
Goods Sold
Gross
Income
• Increase in volumes sold in domestic market 1,723 (888) 835
• Reduction of by-product prices in domestic market in April 2003, net of the price increase in June 2004 (1,774) - (1,774)
• Effect of exchange rate on revenues and costs of controlled companies abroad 1,041 (867) 174
• Reduction of exports: (417) 191 (226)
    - Reduction in volumes sold (337) 191 (146)
    - Price reduction (80)   (80)
• Increase in import costs, mainly oil - (1,566) (1,566)
• Reduction in expenses with government participation in the country, with third parties in consortiums, and with structured projects - 1,496 1,496
• Increase in production costs in International Units - (80) (80)
Second Quarter First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D %   2004 2003 D %
Exploration & Production - Thousand bpd
1,643 1,630 1,782 (9) Oil and NGL Production 1,637 1,698 (4)
1,475 1,461 1,512 (3)     Domestic 1,468 1,543 (5)
168 169 270 (37)     International 169 155 9
168 169 163 4     International - Pro Forma (2) 169 155 9
353 356 373 (5) Natural Gas Production (1) 355 328 8
261 262 242 8     Domestic 262 245 7
92 94 131 (28)     International 93 83 12
92 94 86 9     International - Pro Forma (2) 93 83 12



   

 
1,996 1,986 2,155 (8) Total Production 1,992 2,026 (2)



   

 
 
(1) Does not include liquid gas and includes reinjected gas
(2) Includes 2Q-2003 pro-forma information for PEPSA and PELSA
 
Average Sales Price - US$ por bbl / mcf
  Oil (US$/bbl)
29.53 32.88 25.21 30     Brazil(3) 31.17 27.56 13
25.58 24.37 21.81 12     International 24.97 22.72 10
  Natural Gas (US$/mcf)
1.89 1.90 1.81 5     Brazil(4) 1.90 1.69 12
1.16 1.15 1.02 13     International 1.16 1.15 1
 
(3) Average of the exports and the internal transfer prices of E&P and supply.
(4) Internal transfer prices of E&P and Gas & Energy.
 
Refining, Transport and Supply - Thousands bpd
417 493 269 83  Crude Oil Imports 455 295 54
74 62 127 (51)  Oil Product Imports 68 119 (43)
105 128 95 35  Import of Gas, Alcohol and Others 116 84 38
191 189 203 (7)  Crude Oil Exports 190 214 (11)
196 266 230 16  Oil Product Exports 230 228 1
4 6 7 (14)  Fertilizer and Other Exports 5 5 -



   

 
205 222 51 331  Net Imports 214 51 319
1,825 1,766 1,720 3  Output of Oil Products 1,796 1,704 5
1,726 1,670 1,605 4  • Brazil 1,698 1,614 5
99 96 115 (17)  • International 98 90 9
99 96 94 2  • International - Pro - Forma (2) 98 90 9
2,106 2,125 2,085 2  Primary Processed Installed Capacity 2,125 2,085 2
1,977 1,996 1,956 2  • Brazil 1,996 1,956 2
129 129 129 -  • International 129 129 -
129 129 129 -  • International - Pro - Forma (2) 129 129 -
  Use of Installed Capacity
87 84 83 1  • Brazil 86 83 3
75 74 92 (18)  • International 74 71 3
75 74 74    • International - Pro Forma(2) 74 71 3
77 73 82 (9)  Domestic Crude as % of Total Feedstock Processed 75 81 (6)
Costs - US$/barrel
  Lifting Costs:
   • Brazil
4.22 4.09 3.33 23     • • without government participation 4.16 3.08 35
9.65 10.02 8.05 24     • • with government participation 9.83 8.25 19
2.45 2.50 2.38 5  • International 2.47 2.32 6
2.45 2.50 2.39 5  • International Pro - Forma(2) 2.47 2.32 6
  Refining Cost
1.30 1.21 1.07 13  • Brazil 1.25 0.98 28
1.17 1.27 1.28 (1)  • International 1.22 1.10 11
1.17 1.27 1.11 14 • International - Pro - Forma (2) 1.22 1.10 11
204 215 155 39  Overhead in US$ million (5) 419 293 43
 
(2) Includes 2Q-2003 pro-forma information for PEPSA and PELSA
(5) In order to make the "Corporate Overhead" indicator more meaningful in its management model, the Company reviewed its components, and recalculated for previous periods.

Second Quarter First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D %   2004 2003 D %
Sales Volume - Thousands bpd
1,489 1,565 1,478 1 Total Oil Products 1,527 1,480 3
28 26 27 (4) Alcohol, Nitrogen and Others 27 27 -
211 235 174 35 Natural Gas 223 161 39



   

 
1,728 1,826 1,679 9 Total Domestic Market 1,777 1,668 7
430 450 417 8 Distribution 440 423 4
(386) (396) (372) 6 Intercompany Sales (391) (383) 2



   

 
1,772 1,880 1,724 9 Total International Market 1,826 1,708 7
391 461 440 5 Exports 425 449 (5)
382 460 389 18 International Sales 425 250 70



   

 
773 921 829 11 Total International Market 850 699 22



   

 
2,545 2,801 2,553 10 Total 2,676 2,407 11
382 460 278 65 International Sales - Pro-Forma (2) 425 250 70

(2)

Includes 2Q-2003 pro-forma information for PEPSA and PELSA

Exploration and Production (Thousands bpd)

In 2Q-2004, the production of domestic oil and NGL fell 1% in relation to the production in 1Q-2004. This was principally due to the maintenance stoppages on platforms in the fields of Roncador, Linguado, Pampo and Enchova, during the month of May and part of June.

Production of domestic oil and NGL in 1H-2004 fell 5% in relation to 1H-2003, because of the interruption in production of DP-Seillean in the Jubarte field for scheduled inspections of the shut-down of a well, located in the Marlim Sul and Voador fields, of the high production of water and sand; of the temporary shut-down of a well in Marlim Sul; of the scheduled stoppage of FPSO-Brasil (Roncador) for maintenance on the flare; of the decreased production on platform (Marlim Sul) due to the increase of the production of water and limitation of oil processing at the plant; of the shut-down of some wells at platform in Albacora for maintenance on the turbo-compressors; and of the scheduled stoppage on platforms in Linguado, Pampo and Enchova.

International production of oil and gas in 2Q-2004 remained virtually stable in relation to 1Q-2004, with a 1% increase. This was mainly due to the increased production of natural gas in Bolivia, a reflection of the demand in the Brazilian market, and the start of the contract for sale of Bolivian gas to Argentina since June 2004. These items were partially offset by the declining curve at mature fields in the United States.

International production of oil and gas in 1H-2004 increased 10% over 1H-2003, due to the increased production of Bolivian gas. This is a reflection of demand in the Brazilian market and regularization of PEPSA’s production in Venezuela, which was compromised in January and February of 2003 because of a strike there.

Refining, Transport and Supply (Thousands bpd)

The load processed (primary processing) by refineries in the country increased 6% in 1H-2004 in relation to 1H-2003, due to the modernization and expansion of the refining units at RLAM, REVAP, REGAP and REPLAN that took place in 2003. This reflects better performance in 2004, which allowed the recomposition of the level of oil by-product stocks that were used during the scheduled stoppages that occurred in the semester, as well as establishing adequate stocks for future scheduled stoppages.

Costs

Lifting Cost (US$/barrel)

The 3% decrease in the 2Q-2004 unit lifting cost in the country without government participation (US$ 4.09/bbl) in relation to 1Q-2004, is mainly due to the reduction in expenses for demurrage of ships used for transport of production, and normalization of expenses related to payment for shift overtime hours set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, concentrated in 1Q-2004. Part of the reduction was offset by higher expenses related to technical services realized in the Marlim field and others, to activities of restoration and intervention at wells, undersea operations and inspections.

The unit lifting cost in the country without government participation in 1H-2004 rose 35% over 1H-2003, due mainly to higher expenses with technical services for restoration and maintenance of wells, and drilling and special boats in the Campos Basin. Prices were bouyed by international oil prices, and also by materials because of the higher consumption of chemical products and with maintenance services at ocean terminals, transport lines and installations associated with the Company’s environmental programs, and with ocean and aerial transport in the operational support furnished for production. Other contributing factors were higher personnel expenses related to payment of the difference in shift overtime hours as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the increase in the workforce and the revision of actuarial calculations for health benefits and future retirements.

In 1H-2004, the unit lifting cost in the country considering the governmental participation grew 19% over 1H-2003, due to the increased operating expenses already mentioned. These were offset by the 5% reduction in production, principally at the Marlim and Marlim Sul oil fields, which have a higher rate of incidence of Special Participation. In comparison to 1Q-2004, the lifting cost in the country in 2Q-2004 considering the government participation grew 4%, motivated by the increased reference price for domestic oil.

In 2Q-2004, the international unit lifting cost rose 2% in relation to 1Q-2004, mainly because of the higher gas compression costs in Argentina, the expenses for third-party services in Colombia, and expenses related to intervention at wells in Angola. These items were partially offset by the 1% depreciation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar, considering the average rates during those periods.

In 1H-2004, the international unit lifting cost rose 6% over 1H-2003, due to the increased expenses in Angola and in Cerri field in Argentina. This reflected the increased rates of service providers, as well as the effect of the 2% appreciation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar, considering the average rates during those periods.

Refining Cost (US$/barrel)

In comparison to 1Q-2004, the operating cost of refining in the country in 2Q-2004 fell 7% because of the lower personnel expenses arising from normalization of expenses with payment of shift overtime hours concentrated in 1Q-2004, and reduction of scheduled expenses related to future stoppages at industrial units, at REDUC and REVAP. Part of that reduction was offset by the increased expenses for third-party services, by the unscheduled stoppage at the oil by-product catalytic cracking unit and maintenance on the turbo generator at RLAM, and by the public services, expenses related to electricity and others at the REDUC, REGAP and RPBC refineries.

The unit cost of refining in the country in 1H-2004 increased 28% over 1H-2003, due to increased personnel expenses related to payment of the difference of shift overtime hours set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to the increased workforce and to the revision in the actuarial calculations of health benefits and future retirements, as well as the increase in costs scheduled for future stoppages at the RPBC, REDUC, REPLAN and REPAR refining units, and to third-party services, mainly for corrective maintenance at REPLAN and RLAM.

The average cost of international refining in 2Q-2004 increased 9% over 1Q-2004, due mainly to realization of expenses related to the maintenance stoppage at the San Lourenzo refinery in Argentina. This was partially offset by the 1% devaluation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar, considering the average rates in those periods.

The average unit cost of international refining in 1H-2004 increased 11% over 1H-2003, due basically to the higher expenses related to the salary revision and maintenance at the refineries in Argentina, and to the effect of the 2% appreciation of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar, considering the average rates in those periods.

Overhead (US$ million)

The 5% increase in overhead in 2Q-2004, in comparison to 1Q-2004, is mainly due to expenses for publicity, institutional propaganda, cultural and sports sponsorships, and agreements related to the “Fome Zero”Program.

The 43% increase in overhead (1) expenses in 1H-2004 in relation to 1H-2003, is due to the increase in the expenses arised from the revision of the actuarial calculation of the expenses provisioned for the Health Plan (AMS) of retirees and pensioners, expenses for contracted services linked to the maintainance of the software licenses for the integrated management system – SAP/R3, and publicity and institutional propaganda and others.

Sales Volume (Thousands bpd)

The oil products sales volume rose 3% in the domestic market in 1H-2004, in relation to the same period of the previous year, we can point the rise in the sales of diesel oil, gasoline, naphtha and LPG. This was partially offset by the reduced sales of fuel oil. The retraction in consumption of fuel oil in 1H-2004 over 1H-2003, is because of the strong competition of substitute products, such as coal, coke, biomass, wood and, in greater proportion, natural gas.

Consolidated Statement of Results by Business Area

Result by Segment Area R$ million (1)
Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D %   2004 2003 D %
  (3)
3,610 4,239 3,252 30  EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION 7,849 8,869 (12)
1,035 406 1,258 (68)  SUPPLY 1,441 2,722 (47)
(39) (23) (123) (81)  GAS & ENERGY (62) (458) (86)
106 141 99 42  DISTRIBUTION 247 203 22
157 105 722 (85)  INTERNATIONAL(2) 262 887 (70)
(1,020) (940) (1,756) (46)  CORPORATE (1,960) (2,120) (8)
123 (93) 375 (125)  ELIMINATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 30 (731) (104)



   

 
3,972 3,835 3,827 0 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 7,807 9,372



   

 
(1)

The financial statements by business area and respective comments are presented starting on page 20.

(2)

In the International business area, the comparability between periods is influenced by exchange rate variation, considering that all operations are realized abroad, in dollars or in the currency of the countries in which each company is headquartered. Thus, significant variations can occur in reais because of exchange rate impacts.

(3)

The Result of Equity Income relative to the first half of 2003 was reclassified among the International segment and the group of corporate entities, from the gain or exchange rate loss in the conversion of company investments abroad, being treated now exclusively as a corporate result.

Result by Business Area

Petrobras is a company that operates in an integrated manner, with the majority of oil and gas production in the Exploration and Production area transferred to other areas of the Company.

The main criteria used in determining the results by business area are highlighted below:

a) Net operating revenues include revenues related to the sales made to external clients, plus the sales/transfers among business areas, using the internal transfer prices defined among the areas as reference prices.

b) Operating income includes net operating revenues, the cost of goods and services sold - which are determined by business area considering the internal transfer price - and the other operating costs of each area, as well as operating expenses, which include expenses effectively incurred in each area.

c) Assets: includes the assets identified with each area.

E&P - In 1H-2004, net income reported by the Exploration & Production business area was R$ 7.849 million, 12% lower than the net income reported in the same period of the previous year (R$ 8.869 million), due mainly to the R$ 1.222 million reduction in gross income, considering the 5% decrease in oil and NGL production, and the increase in production costs, despite the positive effects of higher international oil prices on the sales/transfer prices of domestic oil and the 7% increase in natural gas production.

This was partially offset by the R$ 93 million decrease in expenses related to prospecting and drilling, because of the smaller number of dry wells written off in this semester.

In 2Q-2004, the net income reported by the Exploration & Production business area was R$ 4.239 million, 17% higher than the net income reported in the previous quarter (R$ 3.610 million), principally because of the R$ 989 million growth in gross income, which reflected the increase in international oil prices and the 5% devaluation in the average rate of the real against the U.S. dollar on the sales/transfer prices of domestic oil, in spite of the 1% reduction in oil and NGL production.

This was partially offset by the R$ 135 million increase in financial expenses, principally due to the 7% devaluation of the final rate of the real against the U.S. dollar.

SUPPLY – In 1H-2004, the net income reported by the Supply business area was R$ 1.441 million, 47% less than the net income reported in the same period of the previous year (R$ 2.722 million), due principally to the R$ 1.238 million reduction in gross income, which was caused by the following factors:

The reduction in gross income was partially offset by the 3% increase in volumes sold of oil products in the domestic market, mainly diesel oil, gasoline, naphtha and LPG, plus the reduction in the volume of oil products imported.

In 2Q-2004, the net income reported by the Supply business area was R$ 406 million, 61% less than the net income reported in the previous quarter (R$ 1.035 million), mainly due to the following factors:

GAS AND ENERGY – In 1H-2004, the Gas and Energy business area reported a loss of R$ 62 million, 86% lower than the R$ 458 million loss reported in the same period of the prior year.

The natural gas businesses generated net income of R$ 74 million in 1H-2004, 78% lower than the net income of R$ 332 million reported in the same period of the previous year, considering the following:

This was partly offset by the following:

Growth of 39% in the volume of natural gas sold, a result of the ongoing substitution to fuel oil by manufacturing industries and to gasoline for vehicle use, plus the increased supply to thermoelectric plants.

Reduction in the unit cost of importing Bolivian gas due to the 8% appreciation of the average rate of the real to the U.S. dollar, and the decrease in international fuel oil prices.

The energy businesses generated a loss of R$ 119 million in the first half of 2004, 85% lower than the loss of R$ 777 million reported in the same period of the prior year, when a complement for losses related to financial exposure in energy businesses in the amount of R$ 708 million was provisioned, as well as recognition of a R$ 330 million provision for adjustment to market value of the gas turbo-generators.

Despite this loss, energy revenues grew 222% as a result of the increase in commercialized electricity, due to the following:

Of the total of R$ 1.479 million provisioned in December 2003 as losses related to financial exposure to energy businesses estimated for 2004, nearly 39% (R$ 575 million) was realized in 1H-2004.

In 2Q-2004, the Gas and Energy business area reported a loss of R$ 23 million, 41% less than the loss in the previous quarter (R$ 39 million), mainly caused by the following:

These impacts were partially offset by the R$ 74 million increase in net financial expenses, mainly considering the 7% devaluation in the final rate of the real against the U.S. dollar. In 1Q-2004, the devaluation was only 1%.

DISTRIBUTION – In 1H-2004, the Distribution business area reported net income of R$ 247 million, 22% higher than the net income reported in the same period of the previous year (R$ 203 million), mainly because of the R$ 181 million increase in gross income, highlighting the 5% increase in volumes of products sold and the reflex in the gross margin of commercialization,(10.2% in the 1H-2004 and 8.7% in the 1H-2003).

These impacts were partially offset by the R$ 114 million growth in sales, general and administrative expenses, mainly due to the need to complement the provision for doubtful debtors and the growth in product commercialization and distribution expenses.

The share of fuel oils in the distribution market in 1H-2004 was 32.3%, while it was 31.1% in the same period of the previous year.

In 2Q-2004, the Distribution business area reported net income of R$ 141 million, 33% higher than the net income reported in the previous quarter (R$ 106 million), mainly due to the R$ 16 million increase in gross income arising mainly from the 5% increase in volume of oil products sold, and to the decrease of R$ 27 million in the net financial expenses mainly to the effects of 7% devaluation in the final rate of the real against the U.S dollar over the accounts receivable. In 1Q-2004 the devaluation was only 4%.

Share in the fuel oil market remained stable (32.4% in 2Q-2004 and 32.1% in 1Q-2004).

INTERNATIONAL – In 1H-2004, the International business area reported net income of R$ 262 million (US$ 84 million), 70% less than the net income of R$ 887 million (US$ 309 million) reported in the same period of the prior year.

This reduction in net income is due mainly to the following factors:

This was partially offset by the following:

In 2Q-2004, the International business area reported net income of R$ 105 million (US$ 30 million), 33% less than the net income of R$ 157 million (US$ 54 million) reported in 1Q-2004.

This drop in net income was caused by the R$ 223 million increase in net financial expenses, particularly noting the impacts of the devaluation on the final rates of the Argentine peso and the real on the U.S. dollar of 4% and 7%, respectively, on PEPSA’s liabilities exposed to the U.S. dollar, and to the R$ 162 million loss in operations with oil products made by PEPSA. In 1Q-2004, there was a 3% appreciation of the Argentine peso to the U.S. dollar, and a 1% devaluation in the final rate of the real to the U.S. dollar. Losses from oil by-product operations were R$ 128 million in 1Q-2004.

This impact was partially offset by the R$ 170 million increase in gross income, arising from the increase in price of oil products and in the volume of gas sold in Bolivia, and in the volume of oil and gas sold in Argentina.

CORPORATE – The Corporate units of the Petrobras group generated a loss of R$ 1.960 million in 1H-2004, 8% less than the loss reported in the same period of the prior year (R$ 2.120 million), mainly because of the behavior of the final rate of the real against the U.S. dollar, with an 8% devaluation in 1H-2004, and a 19% appreciation in 1H-2003, which generated a positive fluctuation (gain) of R$ 1.684 million in the exchange rate conversion of company investments abroad, which was partially offset by a negative fluctuation (increased expenses) of R$ 1.522 million in net corporate financial expenses

In 2Q-2004, the loss reported by the group of corporate entities was R$ 940 million, 8% lower than the loss reported in the prior quarter (R$ 1.020 million), mainly due to the R$ 227 million increase in the exchange rate conversion gain on company investments abroad, because of the 7% devaluation in the final rate of the real against the U.S. dollar. In 1Q-2004, the devaluation was only 1%.

This impact was partially offset by the R$ 215 million increase in tax expenses because of the entry into effect of the new calculation base of PASEP/COFINS, which now includes import of goods and services.

Consolidated Debt

  R$ Million
  6/30/2004 3/31/2004 D 12/31/2003
Short-term Debt (1) 10,494  9,532  10  10,880 
Long-term Debt (1) 51,698  50,456  49,618 
 

 
Subtotal 62,192  59,988  60,498 
Financial Resources Raised, Not Yet Applied to Projects (4) 2,984  2,801  3,293 
 

 
Total 65,176  62,789  63,791 
Net Debt (3) 43,206  38,085  13  34,684 
Net Debt/(Net Debt + Stockholder Equity) (1) 43% 41% 41%
Total Net Liabilities (1) (2) 139,339  132,178  126,094 
Capital Structure
(Third Parties Net / Total Liabilities Net) 59% 59% 61%

(1)

Includes debt contracted by special purpose entities through which Petrobras structured project finance (R$ 11.522 million on June 30, 2004, R$ 10.666 million on March 31, 2004, and R$ 9.975 million on December 31, 2003), plus the advance by undertakings in consortiums (R$ 3.786 million on June 30, 2004, R$ 3.215 million on March 31, 2004, and R$ 3.438 million on December 31, 2003), and debt contracted through leasing contracts (R$ 5.089 million on June 30, 2004, R$ 5.066 million on March 31, 2004, and R$ 4.837 million on December 31, 2003).

(2)

Total net liabilities of cash/cash equivalents.

(3)

Debt net of Junior Notes raised by PIFCO (In May, 2004, the bonds raised by PIFCO were already compensated in the debt amount On March 31, 2004. On March 31, 2004, the Junior Notes were worth R$ 873 million, equivalent to US$ 298 million).

(4)

Considers consolidation of the financing raised by special purpose entities that still do not represent resources applied to investment projects.


Net debt of the Petrobras group on June 30, 2004, rose 13% over March 31, 2004, mainly because of the reduction of availabilities in the Petrobras group, due to the payment in May 2004 of the dividend complement referring to fiscal year 2003, in the amount of R$ 2.358 million, plus the impact on financing indexed to foreign currency, and depreciation of the real against the U.S. dollar in the period (U$1 = R$ 3,1075 on June 30, 2004, compared to U$1 = R$ 2,9086 on March 31, 2004).

The Company has been working to lengthen its debt profile, contracting long-term operations and simultaneously liquidating short-term operations. The capital structure represented by third parties reached 59% on June 30, 2004, and remained stable in comparison to March 31, 2004.

Consolidated Investments

Petrobras, fulfilling the goals outlined in its strategic plan, continues prioritizing investments towards developing its oil and natural gas production capacity through its own investments and the structuring of undertakings with partners. In the first half of 2004, total investments were R$ 8.555 million (excluding amounts invested via off-balance sheet SPEs, which totalled approximately R$ 389 million, equivalent to US$ 125 million in 1H-2004), and representing a 4% reduction in resources applied in the same period of 2003.

R$ Million
  First Half
  2004  2003  D
• Own Investments 8,208  96  7,743  87 
 



 
Exploration & Production 5,165  60  4,315  48  20 
Supply 1,723  20  1,813  20  (5)
Gas and Energy 102  208  (51)
International 861  10  1,065  12  (19)
Distribution 141  160  (12)
Corporate 216  182  19 
• Ventures under Negotiation 232  895  10  (74)
 



 
• Structured Projects 115  272  3  (58)
 



 
Exploration & Production 115  272  (58)
Espadarte/Marimbá/Voador 17  29  (41)
Cabiúnas 45  31  45 
Marlim / Nova Marlim Petróleo 13  178  (93)
Others 40  34  18 
 



 
Total Investments 8,555 *  100  8,910  100  (4)
 



 

*

In addition to this amount, approximately R$ 389 million was invested, equivalent to US$ 125 million, through SPE's as mentioned above.


 
  First Half
  2004  2003  D
 
International 861  100  1,065  100  (19)
 



 
Exploration & Production 721  84  792  74  (9)
 
Supply 17  141  13  (88)
Gas and Energy 41  81 
Distribution 17  17 
Others 65  34 
 



 
Total Investments 861  100  1,065  100  (19)
 



 

Petrobras group Financial Statements



Consolidated Income Statements

R$ Million
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004  2004  2003    2004  2003 
32,654  37,602  32,471  Gross Operating Revenues 70,256  65,836 
(9,442) (10,379) (9,080) Sales Deductions (19,821) (17,945)



 

23,212  27,223  23,391  Net Operating Revenues 50,435  47,891 
(12,891) (16,140) (13,172) Cost of Goods Sold (29,031) (25,652)



 

10,321  11,083  10,219  Gross Profit 21,404  22,239 
      Operating Expenses  
(1,721) (1,971) (1,624) Sales, General & Administrative (3,692) (3,185)
(372) (253) (409) Cost of Prospecting, Drilling & Lifting (625) (636)
(138) (180) (126) Research & Development (318) (266)
(279) (507) (238) Taxes (786) (473)
(614) (1,036) (1,208) Other (1,650) (2,574)
      Net Financial Expenses  
459  1,022  (215)     Income 1,481  559 
(1,070) (1,320) (948)     Expenses (2,390) (1,588)
727  (1,303)     Monetary & FX Correction - Assets 730  (1,440)
(122) (1,644) 4,001      Monetary & FX Correction - Liabilities (1,766) 4,707 



 

(730) (1,215) 1,535    (1,945) 2,238 



 

(3,854) (5,162) (2,070)   (9,016) (4,896)
143  314  (1,233) Gains from Investments in Subsidiaries 457  (1,322)



 

6,610  6,235  6,916  Operating Profit 12,845  16,021 
(153) Balance Sheet Monetary Correction (137)
(130) (135) (182) Non-operating Income (Expenses) (265) (238)
(2,381) (2,328) (2,130) Income Tax & Social Contribution (4,709) (5,444)
(127) 63  (624) Minority Interest (64) (830)



 

3,972  3,835  3,827  Net Income 7,807  9,372 



 

Balance Sheet – Consolidated

Assets R$ Million
 
  6/30/2004 3/31/2004
Current Assets 49,472  49,040 
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,986  21,030 
Accounts Receivable 10,052  9,079 
Inventories 13,232  11,991 
Other 7,202  6,940 
 
Non-current Assets 17,445  17,849 
 

Petroleum & Alcohol Account 750  692 
Ventures under Negotiation 971  889 
Advances to Suppliers 1,069  1,010 
Marketable Securities 647  648 
Investments in Companies that can be Privatized 224  244 
Deferred Taxes and Social Contribution 2,077  1,980 
Advance for Pension Plan Migration 1,269  1,222 
Prepaid Expenses 1,045  1,051 
Accounts Receivable 3,571  3,025 
Judicial Deposits 1,451  1,394 
Other 4,371  5,694 
Fixed Assets 74,797  70,587 
 

Investments 2,085  2,075 
Property, Plant & Equipment 71,987  67,873 
Deferred 725  639 
 

Total Assets 141,714  137,476 
 

 
Liabilities R$ Million
 
  6/30/2004 3/31/2004
Current Liabilities 31,776  32,722 
 

Short-term Debt 6,705  6,295 
Suppliers 8,056  7,601 
Taxes and Social Contribution Payable 8,006  7,696 
Project Finance and Joint Ventures 1,751  1,640 
Pension Fund Obligations 385  338 
Dividends 28  2,367 
Other 6,845  6,785 
Long-term Liabilities 50,325  49,221 
 

Long-term Debt 35,090  34,746 
Pension Fund Obligations 603  549 
Health Care Benefits 5,101  4,842 
Deferred Taxes and Social Contribution 6,743  6,108 
Other 2,788  2,976 
Provision for Future Earnings 559  310 
Minority Interest 1,858  1,863 
 
Shareholders’ Equity 57,196  53,360 
 

Capital Stock 33,235  33,235 
Reserves 16,154  16,153 
 
Net Income 7,807  3,972 
 
 

Total Liabilities 141,714  137,476 
 

Cash Flow Statement – Consolidated

R$ Million
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004  2004  2003    2004  2003 
3,972  3,835  3,827  Net Income (Loss) 7,807  9,372 
1,033  3,062  1,797  (+) Adjustments 4,095  3,472 



 

1,412  1,616  1,427      Depreciation & Amortization 3,028  2,344 
(3) (57) (8)     Petroleum & Alcohol Account (60) (33)
661  2,973  (4,200)     Charges on Financing and Connected
    Companies
3,634  (4,213)
(127) 191  624      Minority interest 64  830 
(143) (314) 1,233      Result of Participation in Material Investments (457) 1,322 
657  417  770      Deferred Income Tax and Social Contribution 1,074  935 
(1,596) (1,241) 2,227      Inventory Variation (2,837) 452 
646  453  (782)     Supplier Variation 1,099  (1,161)
(474) (976) 507      Other Adjustments (1,450) 2,996 
 
5,005  6,897  5,624  (=) Cash Generated by Operating Activities 11,902  12,844 
 
3,733  4,727  4,975  (-) Cash Used for Cap.Expend. 8,460  8,647 



 

2,379  3,115  2,600      Investment in E&P 5,494  5,182 
635  1,082  1,370      Investment in Refining & Transport 1,717  2,008 
215  152  108      Investment in Gas and Energy 367  205 
263  (205) 549      Project Finance 58  679 
(27) (40) (14)     Dividends (67) (31)
268  623  362      Other Investments 891  604 



 

1,272  2,170  649  (=) Net Cash Flow 3,442  4,197 
5,195  4,214  (462) (-) Cash Used in Financing Activities 9,409  (250)
2,129  1,847  (2,163)     Financing 3,976  (2,953)
3,066  2,367  1,701      Dividends 5,433  2,703 
(3,923) (2,044) 1,111  (=) Cash Generated in the Period (5,967) 4,447 



 

24,953  21,030  15,211  Cash at the Beginning of Period 24,953  11,875 
21,030  18,986  16,322  Cash at the End of Period 18,986  16,322 

Added Value Statement – Consolidated

  R$ Million
  First Half
  2004  2003 
Description
Sales of Products and Services and Non-operating Revenues 70,204  65,841 
Raw Materials Used (6,451) (2,675)
Products for Resale (9,920) (8,576)
Materials, Energy, Services & Others (7,100) (9,557)
 

Value Added Generated 46,733  45,033 
 
Depreciation & Amortization (3,028) (2,344)
Part. in Associated Companies, Goodwill & Negative Goodwill 457  (1,322)
Financial Income 2,212  (880)
Balance Sheet Monetary Correction (137)
 

Total Value Added to be Distributed 46,374  40,350 
 
Distribution of Value Added
Personnel
Salaries, Benefits and Charges 2,955  2,366 
Participation
 

  2,955  2,366 
 

Government Entities
Taxes, Fees and Contributions 22,776  22,024 
Government Participation 4,971  5,162 
Deferred Income Tax & Social Contribution 1,074  535 
 

  28,821  27,721 
 

Financial Institutions and Suppliers
Financial Expenses, Interest, Rent & Freight 6,727  61 
 

 
Shareholders
Retained Earnings 7,807  9,372 
 

  7,807  9,372 
 
    Minority Interest 64  830 
 

Value Added Distributed 7,871  10,202 
 

Consolidated Result by Business Area - June 30, 2004

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
INCOME STATEMENTS
 
Net Operating Revenues 25,299  37,647  2,659 12,218 6,461 (33,849) 50,435 
 







    Intersegments 21,858  10,552  459  219  761  (33,849)
    Third Parties 3,441  27,095  2,200 11,999 5,700 50,435 
Cost of Goods Sold (11,868) (33,413) (2,042) (10,972) (4,493) 33,757 (29,031)
 







Gross Profit 13,431  4,234  617  1,246 1,968 (92) 21,404 
Operating Expenses (1,214) (2,050) (213) (825) (778) (2,247) 256  (7,071)
Sales, General & Administrative (313) (1,312) (232) (722) (563) (751) 201  (3,692)
Taxes (43) (21) (76) (56) (590) (786)
Exploration, Drilling and Lifting Costs (489) (136) (625)
Research & Development (144) (71) (10) (5) (1) (87) (318)
Others (268) (624) 50  (22) (22) (819) 55  (1,650)
 







Operating Profit (Loss) 12,217  2,184  404  421  1,190 (2,247) 164  14,333 
Interest Income (Expenses) (239) (88) (306) (35) (651) (500) (126) (1,945)
Gains from Investment in Subsidiaries 64  46  (26) 373  457 
Balance Sheet Monetary Correction
Non-operating Income (Expense) (111) (127) (2) (23) (5) (265)
 







Income (Loss) before Taxes and Minority Interests 11,867  2,163  17  384  490  (2,379) 38  12,580 
Income Tax & Social Contribution (4,018) (707) (143) (137) (115) 419  (8) (4,709)
Minority Interests (15) 64  (113) (64)
 







Net Income (Loss) 7,849  1,441  (62) 247  262  (1,960) 30  7,807 
 







 
 

Consolidated Result by Business Area - June 30, 2003

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
INCOME STATEMENTS
 
Net Operating Revenues 25,862  36,843  2,156 12,289 4,505 (33,764) 47,891 
 







    Intersegments 22,195  10,582  328  200  459  (33,764)
    Third Parties 3,667  26,261  1,828 12,089 4,046 47,891 
Cost of Goods Sold (11,209) (31,371) (1,356) (11,224) (3,044) 32,552 (25,652)
 







Gross Profit 14,653  5,472  800  1,065 1,461 (1,212) 22,239 
Operating Expenses (1,247) (1,709) (1,463) (640) (535) (1,660) 120  (7,134)
Sales, General & Administrative (205) (1,099) (273) (608) (463) (657) 120  (3,185)
Taxes (43) (8) (75) (22) (325) (473)
Exploration, Drilling and Lifting Costs (582) (54) (636)
Research & Development (132) (53) (18) (63) (266)
Others (328) (514) (1,164) 43  (615) (2,574)
 







Operating Profit (Loss) 13,406  3,763  (663) 425  926  (1,660) (1,092) 15,105 
Interest Income (Expenses) 85  194  297  (121) 761  1,022 2,238 
Gains from Investment in Subsidiaries (1) 166  17  (194) (1,311) (1,322)
Balance Sheet Monetary Correction (137) (137)
Non-operating Income (Expense) (19) (54) (3) (173) 10  (238)
 







Income (Loss) before Taxes and Minority Interests 13,472  4,069  (348) 301  1,183 (1,939) (1,092) 15,646 
Income Tax & Social Contribution (4,603) (1,293) 486  (97) (117) (181) 361  (5,444)
Minority Interests - (54) (596) (1) (179)   - (830)
 







Net Income (Loss) 8,869  2,722  (458) 203  887  (2,100) (731) 9,372 
 








(1)

The Result of Equity Income relative to the first half of 2003 was reclassified among the International segment and the group of corporate entities relative to the foreign exchange gain or loss on the conversion of company investments abroad, and is being treated exclusively as a corporate result.


Statement of Other Expenses/Operating Revenues June 30, 2004

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
Expenses related to Health Plan and Pension - Retirees and Pensioners                (640)    (640)
Institutional Relations and Cultural Projects    (3)    (33)    (219)    (255)
Unscheduled stoppages at Installations and Production Equipment (85) (160)             55  (190)
Contractual losses with transport services - Ship or Pay       (8)    (105)       (113)
Undue Tax    (94)                (94)
Losses and Contingencies related to Legal Procedures (20) (20) (1)       (4)    (45)
Result from Hedge Operations    (150) 122              (28)
Rent Revenues          19           19 
 
Others (163) (197) (63) (8) 83  44     (304)
 







 
  (268) (624) 50  (22) (22) (819) 55  (1,650)
 








Statement of Other Expenses/Operating Revenues June 30, 2003

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
Losses from Financial Exposure with Thermoelectric Plants       (708)             (708)
Expenses related to Health Plan and Pension - Retirees and Pensioners                (418)    (418)
Adjustment of Market Value of Turbines for Thermoelectric Plants       (330)             (330)
Unscheduled stoppages at Installations and Production equipment (156) (112)                (268)
Losses and Contingencies related to Legal Procedures (11) (75)          (85)    (171)
Institutional Relations and Cultural Projects    (1)          (123)    (124)
Delisting of P-34 (88)                   (88)
Expenses with Transport of Oil and By-products - Previous Years    (88)                (88)
Losses with Alcohol Stocks - Previous Years    (73)                (73)
Result from Hedge Operations    (71)                (71)
Production Cost - Previous Years (33)                   (33)
Rent Revenues          23           23 
 
Others (40) (94) (126) 20  11     (225)
 







 
  (328) (514) (1,164) 43  (615) (2,574)
 








Consolidated Assets by Business Segment - June 30, 2004

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
ASSETS 43,295  33,814  13,575  5,968  24,097  38,861  (17,896) 141,714 
 







 
CURRENT ASSETS 4,306  18,061  2,713  3,784  6,377  19,949  (5,718) 49,472 
 







CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,134  370  94  1,532  15,849  18,986 
OTHERS 4,299  16,927  2,343  3,690  4,845  4,100  (5,718) 30,486 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 5,767  1,334  3,310  738  830  17,194  (11,728) 17,445 
 







PETROLEUM AND ALCOHOL ACCT. 750  750 
MARKETABLE SECURITIES 520  119  647 
OTHERS 5,247  1,329  3,309  737  829  16,325  (11,728) 16,048 
FIXED ASSETS 33,222  14,419  7,552  1,446  16,890  1,718  (450) 74,797 
 








Consolidated Assets by Business Segment - March 31, 2004

  R$ Million
 
  E&P SUPPLY GAS
&
ENERGY
DISTRIB. INTERN. CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
 
ASSETS 40,250  31,858  12,749  5,748  22,945  39,847  (15,921) 137,476 
 







 
CURRENT ASSETS 3,948  16,760  2,314  3,572  5,747  21,584  (4,885) 49,040 
 







CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,656  396  67  1,398  17,510  21,030 
OTHERS 3,945  15,104  1,918  3,505  4,349  4,074  (4,885) 28,010 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 5,708  1,387  3,106  775  836  16,665  (10,628) 17,849 
 







PETROLEUM AND ALCOHOL ACCT. 692  692 
MARKETABLE SECURITIES 521  118  648 
OTHERS 5,187  1,382  3,104  773  836  15,855  (10,628) 16,509 
FIXED ASSETS 30,594  13,711  7,329  1,401  16,362  1,598  (408) 70,587 
 








Consolidated Results – International Business Area - June 30, 2004
               
  R$ Million
INTERNATIONAL
               
  E&P SUPPLY DISTRIB. G&E CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
               
INTERNATIONAL AREA              
               
ASSETS 14,249 3,620 5,121 617 7,187 (6,697) 24,097
 






Income Statement              
               
Net Operating Revenues 2,645 3,950 1,111 1,335 49 (2,629) 6,461
 






    Intersegments 1,558 1,635 182 15 - (2,629) 761
    Third Parties 1,087 2,315 929 1,320 49 - 5,700
               
Operating Profit (Loss) 1,067 217 252 (128) (185) (33) 1,190
               
Net Income (Loss) 427 181 189 (87) (415) (33) 262
               
               
Consolidated Results – International Business Area
               
  R$ Million
INTERNATIONAL
               
  E&P SUPPLY DISTRIB. G&E CORPOR. ELIMIN. TOTAL
               
INTERNATIONAL AREA              
               
ASSETS (03.31.2004) 13,820 3,352 4,762 585 6,650 (6,224) 22,945
 






Income Statement (06.30.03)              
               
Net Operating Revenues 2,105 2,665 617 947 44 (1,873) 4,505
 






    Intersegments 1,123 1,102 107 - - (1,873) 459
    Third Parties 982 1,563 510 947 44 - 4,046
               
Operating Profit (Loss) 864 110 133 - (163) (18) 926
               
Net Income (Loss) (1) 219 38 222 (46) 480 (26) 887

(1) The Result of Equity Income relative to the first half of 2003 was reclassified among the International segment and the group of corporate entities relative to the foreign exchange gain or loss on the conversion of company investments abroad, and is being treated exclusively as a corporate result.

Petrobras Group Appendices

1. Changes in Oil and Alcohol Accounts

R$ Million
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003   2004 2003
689 692 668 Initial Balance 689 644
- 4 - Reimbursement to 3rd Parties 4 16
3 4 9 Intercompany Lending Charges 7 17
- 50 - Regularization - GTI* 50 -



 

692 750 677 Final Balance 750 677



 

  * GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT WORK GROUP

As the Company has been constantly divulging explanatory notes to the annual and quarterly financial statements, the Governmental Audit presented the final report on June 23, 2004, confirming and certifying the amount due on the oil and alcohol accounts as R$ 748 million, referring to the period from July 1, 1998 to December 31, 2001. On June 30, 2004, the amount of the accounts was R$ 749 million, with R$ 1 million of that referring to monetary restatement in the month of June 2004.

According to the Provisory Measure Number 123, dated June 26, 2003, converted into Law Number 10,742, dated October 6, 2003, the rectification of accounts with the Government should have occurred by June 30, 2004. Petrobras has been maintaining ongoing contact with the National Secretary of the Treasury - STN, endeavoring to equalize the gaps between the parties, with the objective of concluding the rectification of accounts, according to the Provisory Measure Number 2,181-45, dated August 24, 2001.

On June 30, 2004, there were 138,791 National Treasury Shares – Series H (NTN-H), in the amount of R$ 173 million issued in favor of Petrobras, with the purpose of guaranteeing payment of the amount due on the oil, oil by-product and alcohol accounts, which amount was less than that of the accounts. On July 2, 2004, the Government effected a deposit in the amount of R$ 173 million corresponding to the NTNs-H, as they had expired, in partial guarantee of the amount of the accounts, of which R$ 8 million was made available to Petrobras and the remaining amount of R$ 165 million is in an open account, in favor of the Company, as a blocked deposit linked to the STN order. The remaining amount may be paid as follows:

2. Analysis of Consolidated Gross Margin

NET OPERATING REVENUES – 2Q04/1Q04 VARIATION
MAIN IMPACTS
     
R$ Million
     
  Holding Consolidated
     
. Effect of FX conversion on net operating revenues relative to international businesses, after elimination from Consolidated results - 483
. Effect of sales prices on the domestic market 572 593
. Effect of volumes sold on the domestic market 802 832
. Effect of prices on export revenues 438 438
. Effect of volumes sold on export revenues 570 570
. Effect of prices and volumes sold on international sales   1,260
. Others 27 (165)
 

. Total 2,409 4,011
 

     
CPV - 2Q04/1Q04 - VARIATION
MAIN IMPACTS
     
R$ Million
     
  Holding Consolidated
     
. Effect of FX conversion on cost of sales relative to international businesses, after elimination from consolidated results   405
. Effect of the exchange rate, international prices and petroleum production on third-party participation in consortiums and project finance on the CPV of Petrobras 118 118
. Effect of the exchange rate, international prices and petroleum production on Government Participation on the CPV of PETROBRAS 120 120
. Impact of oil and by-product imports on the CPV (volume x price) 987 1,564
. Effect of costs on international sales (volume and unit cost)   551
. Impact of volumes sold (domestic and export markets) on the CPV 723 723
. Others (131) (232)
 

. Total 1,817 3,249
 

3. Consolidated Taxes and Contributions

Petrobras' economic contribution to the country, measured by the generation of taxes, duties and social contributions totaled R$ 20.767 million in 1H-2004, a 2% reduction in comparison to 1H-2003.

R$ Million
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D %   2004 2003 D %
        Economic Contribution - Country      
3,021 3,449 3,261 6 Value Added Tax (ICMS) 6,470 6,537 (1)
2,029 1,871 1,633 15 CIDE (1) 3,900 3,354 16
2,774 3,567 2,572 39 PASEP/COFINS 6,341 5,301 20
1,616 1,687 2,101 (20) Income Tax & Social Contribution 3,302 5,405 (39)
384 369 136 171 Others 753 545 38



   

 
9,824 10,943 9,703 13 Subtotal 20,767 21,142 (2)



   

 
907 1,102 690 60 Economic Contribution - Foreign 2,009 882 128



   

 
10,731 12,045 10,393 16 Total 22,776 22,024 3



   

 
(1) CIDE – CONTRIBUTION OF INTERVENTION IN ECONOMIC DOMAIN.

4. Government Participation

R$ Million
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003 D %   2004 2003 D %
        Country      
1,109 1,121 966 16 Royalties 2,230 2,254 (1)
1,050 1,362 1,059 29 Special Participation 2,412 2,632 (8)
17 26 33 (21) Surface Rental Fees 43 50 (14)



   

 
2,176 2,509 2,058 22 Subtotal 4,685 4,936 (5)



   

 
125 161 197 (15) Foreign 286 226 27



   

 
2,301 2,670 2,255 18 Total 4,971 5,162 (4)



   

 

Government participation in the country dropped 5% in 1H-2004 in relation to the same period in 2003, basically due to the reduced production of oil and gas.

5. Reconciliation of the Result of Consolidated Net Equity

  R$ Million
 
  Shareholders' Equity Result
     
. According to Petrobras information as of June 30, 2004 59,968 8,429
. Profit in the sales of products in affiliated inventories (184) (184)
. Reversal of profits on inventory in previous years   163
. Capitalized interest (706) (45)
. Partial reversal (absorption) of the controlled's negative Shareholders' Equity * (1,301) (259)
. Other write-offs (581) (297)
 

. According to consolidated information as of June 30, 2004 57,196 7,807
 

*
According to the CVM Instruction Number 247/96 and the OFFICIAL CIRCULAR/CVM/SNC/SEP/ Number 04/96, the losses that are considered to be of a non-permanent type (temporary) on investments evaluated by the equity income method, whose invested companies do not present signs of paralysis or need for financial help from the investor, should be limited to the value of the controlling company's investment. Therefore, the losses occasioned by unfunded liabilities (negative net equity) of controlled companies did not affect the result and the net equity of Petrobras in 1H-2004, generating a conciliatory item between the Financial Statements of Petrobras and the Consolidated Financial Statements.

6. Petrobras Share and ADR Activity

Nominal Valuation
  Second Quarter   First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003   2004 2003
15.52% -11.79% 9.47% Petrobras ON 1.90% 5.30%
11.91% -9.58% 9.70% Petrobras PN 1.19% 9.70%
14.57% -16.21% 30.43% ADR- Nível III - ON -4.00% 36.26%
10.80% -14.69% 29.07% ADR- Nível III - PN -5.48% 32.54%
0.42% -4.49% 15.07% IBOVESPA -4.89% 15.12%
0.92% 0.75% 12.43% DOW JONES -0.18% 7.72%
0.46% 2.69% 21.00% NASDAQ 2.22% 21.51%

The equity value of a Petrobras share on June 30, 2004 , was R$ 54,69.

7. Exchange Rate Exposure

The exchange rate exposure of the Petrobras group is measured as shown in the following table:

Assets R$ Million
 
  6/30/2004 3/31/2004
 
    Current Assets 14,541  16,839 


        Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,231  8,567 
        Other Current Assets 9,310  8,272 
 
    Non-current Assets 2,961  3,689 


 
    Fixed Assets 24,108  22,786 


        Investments 1,247  1,200 
        Fixed Assets 22,811  21,547 
        Other Permanent Assets 50  39 
 


Total Assets 41,610  43,314 



Liabilities R$ Million
 
  6/30/2004 3/31/2004
 
    Current Liabilities 13,272  12,814 


        Short-term Debt 6,138  5,761 
        Suppliers 5,411  5,217 
        Other Current Liabilities 1,723  1,836 
 
    Long-term Liabilities 33,181  33,174 


        Long-term Debt 30,981  31,017 
        Other 2,200  2,157 
 


Total Liabilities 46,453  45,988 




Net Liabilities in Reais (4,843) (2,674)




Net Liabilities in US$ (1) (1,558) (919)


(1)

Considers the conversion of the value in reais by the dollar sell rate on the last day of the period (June 30, 2004 – R$ 3,1075 and R$ 2,9086 on March 31, 2004).

Petrobras group
Financial Statements

Income Statements– Holding Company

R$ Million
  Second Quarter First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003   2004 2003
25,746  28,722  25,691  Gross Operating Revenues 54,468  54,307 
(7,548) (8,115) (7,343) Sales Deductions (15,663) (15,025)





18,198  20,607  18,348  Net Operating Revenues 38,805  39,282 
(9,709) (11,526) (10,267)     Cost of Goods Sold (21,235) (20,489)





8,489  9,081  8,081  Gross Profit 17,570  18,793 
         Operating Expenses      
(1,077) (1,260) (1,058)     Sales, General & Administrative (2,337) (2,158)
(270) (219) (375)     Cost of Prospecting, Drilling & Lifting (489) (583)
(136) (178) (126)     Research & Development (314) (266)
(188) (402) (165)     Taxes (590) (325)
(761) (1,221) (1,302)     Others (1,982) (2,908)
         Net Financial Expense      
470  1,068  (79)         Income 1,538  769 
(538) (521) (492)         Expense (1,059) (955)
310  2,085  (3,844)         Monetary & Foreign Exchange Correction
        - Assets
2,395  (5,192)
(423) (2,476) 4,725          Monetary & Foreign Exchange Correction
        - Liabilities
(2,899) 6,239 





(181) 156  310    (25) 861 
464  683  (110) Gains from Investment in Subsidiaries 1,147  385 





6,340  6,640  5,255  Operating Profit 12,980  13,799 
(120) (136) (17) Non-operating Income (Expense) (256) (45)
(2,173) (2,122) (1,954) Income Tax & Social Contribution (4,295) (4,941)





4,047  4,382  3,284  Net Income (Loss) 8,429  8,813 





Balance Sheet– Holding Company

Assets R$ Million
  Jun. 30, 2004 Mar. 31, 2004


Current Assets 39,152  37,763 


Cash and Cash Equivalents 15,596  17,124 
Accounts Receivable 8,249  6,076 
Inventories 10,817  9,653 
Others 4,490  4,910 
 
Non-current Assets 39,132  32,696 


Petroleum & Alcohol Account 749  692 
Subsidiaries, Controlled Companies and Affiliates 28,525  21,991 
Ventures under Negotiation 1,750  1,624 
Advances to Suppliers 1,069  1,010 
Advance for Pension Plan Migration 1,269  1,222 
Deferred Taxes and Social Contribution 852  841 
Others 4,918  5,316 
 
Fixed Assets 51,938  48,863 


Investments 13,315  12,317 
Property, Plant & Equipment 38,262  36,221 
Deferred 361  325 
 


Total Assets 130,222  119,322 



Liabilities R$ Million
  Jun. 30, 2004 Mar. 31, 2004


Current Liabilities 43,882  38,621 


Short-term Debt 1,940  1,887 
Suppliers 25,495  18,492 
Taxes & Social Contribution Payable 7,152  6,813 
Dividends 27  2,363 
Project Finance and Joint Ventures 3,770  3,659 
Pension Fund Obligations 357  312 
Others 5,141  5,095 
 
Long-term Liabilities 26,372  25,127 


Long-term Debt 9,863  9,529 
Subsidiaries & Controlled Companies 4,198  4,093 
Pension Fund Obligations 527  488 
Health Care Benefits 4,717  4,476 
Deferred Taxes & Social Contribution 5,012  4,508 
Others 2,055  2,033 
 
Shareholders' Equity 59,968  55,574 


Capital Stock 33,235  33,235 
Reserves 18,304  18,292 
Net Income of the Period 8,429  4,047 


Total Liabilities 130,222  119,322 


Cash Flow Statement – Holding Company

R$ Million
  Second Quarter First Half
1Q-2004 2004 2003   2004 2003
4,047  4,382  3,284  Net Income (Loss) 8,429  8,813 
(3,492) 5,643  (795) (+) Adjustments 2,151  550 





762  884  712      Depreciation & Amortization 1,646  1,298 
(3) (57) (8)     Petroleum & Alcohol Account (60) (33)
(1,808) 4,622  (3,014)     Supply of Oil and Oil By-products Abroad 2,814  (2,778)
(219) (633) 716      Charges on Financing and Affiliated Companies (852) 1,210 
(2,224) 827  799      Other Adjustments (1,397) 853 
555  10,025  2,489  (=) Cash Generated by Operating Activities 10,580  9,363 
2,572  2,512  3,114  (-) Cash used for Cap. Expenditures 5,084  5,377 





1,543  2,297  1,746      Investment in E&P 3,840  3,442 
607  732  805      Investment in Refining & Transport 1,339  1,407 
18  24  (30)     Investment in Gas and Energy 42  46 
263  (161) 543      Structured Projects Net of Advance 102  667 
(560) (207)     Dividends (560) (504)
141  180  257      Other Investments 321  319 





(2,017) 7,513  (625) (=) Net Cash Flow 5,496  3,986 
1,082  9,041  (1,589) (-) Cash Used in Financing Activities 10,123  (831)





(3,099) (1,528) 964  (=) Cash Generated in the Period (4,627) 4,817 





20,223  17,124  11,774  Cash at the Beginning of Period 20,223  7,921 
17,124  15,596  12,738  Cash at the End of Period 15,596  12,738 

Added Value Statement – Holding Company

R$ Million
First Half
Description 2004 2003
Gross Operating Revenue from Sales & Services 54,458  54,319 
Raw Materials Used (6,759) (3,894)
Products for Resale (2,038) (2,585)
Materials, Energy, Services & Others (6,075) (8,573)


Value Added Generated 39,586  39,267 
 
Depreciation & Amortization (1,646) (1,298)
Participation in Associated Companies 1,147  385 
Financial Income Net 2,060  (230)


Total Distributable Value Added 41,147  38,124 


Distribution of Value Added
Personnel
Salaries, Benefits and Charges 2,151  1,712 
Government Entities
Taxes, Fees and Contributions 19,776  20,358 
Government Participation 4,685  4,936 
Deferred Income Tax & Social Contribution 1,241  467 


  25,702  25,761 
Financial Institutions and Suppliers
Financial Expenses, Interest, Rent & Freight 4,865  1,838 
 
Shareholders
    Dividends
    Net Income of the Period 8,429  8,813 


  8,429  8,813 


Petrobras S.A.

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For more information, please contact:

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A – Petrobras
Investor Relations
Raul Adalberto de Campos – Executive Manager
E-mail:
petroinvest@petrobras.com.br
Av. República do Chile, 65 - 401-E
20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Telephone: (55-21) 2534-1510 / 9947
0800-282-1540





This document may contain forecasts that merely reflect the expectations of the Company’s management. Such terms as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, along with similar or analogous expressions, are used to identify such forecasts. These predictions involve risks and uncertainties, whether foreseen or not by the Company. Therefore, the future results of operations may differ from current expectations, and readers must not base their expectations exclusively on the information presented herein.


 

 
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: August 17, 2004

 
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A--PETROBRAS
By:
/S/  José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo

 
José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Director
 

 

 
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