Glancy
Binkow & Goldberg LLP, representing investors of Petróleo
Brasileiro S.A. − Petrobras (“Petrobras” or the “Company”)
(NYSE:PBR), has filed a class action complaint in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York with an expanded
Class Period, including purchasers of Petrobras American Depositary
Shares between January 7, 2010 and November 26, 2014, inclusive (the
“Class Period”).
Petrobras operates as an integrated oil and gas company engaged in the
exploration, development, production and sale of crude oil, natural gas
liquids and natural gas in Brazil and internationally. The Complaint
alleges that defendants misrepresented or failed to disclose that: (1)
the Company was overpricing certain contracts related to its refineries
and operations, and accepting kickbacks from some companies approved for
those contracts; (2) as a result, the Company was overcharging its
property, plant and equipment assets on its balance sheet; (3) the
Company’s directors and employees accepted bribes from third-party
contractors to win contracts with Petrobras; (4) the Company’s internal
controls were inadequate; and (5), as a result of the foregoing, the
Company’s statements were materially false and misleading and/or lacked
a reasonable basis.
If you purchased Petrobras American Depositary Shares between January 7,
2010 and November 26, 2014, you may move the Court no later than
February 6, 2015, to serve as lead plaintiff, if you meet certain legal
requirements. To be a member of the Class you need not take any action
at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action
and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn
more about this action, or have any questions concerning this
announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters,
contact Lesley
Portnoy, Esquire, of Glancy Binkow &
Goldberg LLP, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles,
California 90067, Toll Free at (888) 773-9224, by e-mail to shareholders@glancylaw.com,
or visit our website at http://www.glancylaw.com.
If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone
number and number of shares purchased.
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