Petrobras (PBR)

(g) Cash contributions and benefit payments

In 2008, the Company contributed US$286 to its pension plans. In 2009, the Company expects contributions to be approximately US$230. Actual contribution amounts are dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations and other economic factors. Additional funding may ultimately be required if investment returns are insufficient to offset increases in plan obligations.

The following benefit payments, which include estimated future service, are expected to be paid by the pension fund in the next 10 years:

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(g) Cash contributions and benefit payments

In 2007, the Company contributed US$282 to its pension plans. In 2008, the Company expects contributions to be approximately US$369. Actual contribution amounts are dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations and other economic factors. Additional funding may ultimately be required if investment returns are insufficient to offset increases in plan obligations.

The following benefit payments, which include estimated future service, are expected to be paid by the pension fund in the next 10 years:

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(g) Cash contributions and benefit payments

In 2006, the Company contributed US$187 to its pension plans. In 2007, the Company expects contributions to be approximately US$194. Actual contribution amounts are dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations and other economic factors. Additional funding may ultimately be required if investment returns are insufficient to offset increases in plan obligations.

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16. Employees’ Post-retirement Benefits and Other Benefits (Continued)

(g) Cash contributions and benefit payments (Continued)

The following benefit payments, which include estimated future service, are expected to be paid by the pension fund in the next 10 years:

(g) Cash contributions and benefit payments

In 2005, the Company contributed US$ 155 to its pension plans. In 2006, the Company expects contributions to be approximately US$ 162. Actual contribution amounts are dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations and other economic factors. Additional funding may ultimately be required if investment returns are insufficient to offset increases in plan obligations.

The following benefit payments, which include estimated future service, are expected to be paid by the pension fund in the next 10 years:

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