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This excerpt taken from the PBR 6-K filed May 16, 2006. Corporate OverheadParent Company (US$ million)
Compared to 1Q-2005, corporate overhead for 1Q-2006 increased 36% due to higher expenses linked to contractual agreements, consulting, publicity and advertising. Increased personnel expenses in relation to salary readjustments and the increased workforce. Discounting the effects of the 19% appreciation of the Brazilian real, with all of the expenses for these activities in reais, corporate overhead increased 15% compared to 1Q-2005. Compared to 4Q-2005, corporate overhead for 1Q-2006 declined 13% primarily due to fewer contracted sponsorships, safety health & environment and data-processing expenses. Discounting the effects of a 3% appreciation of the Brazilian real, over the totality of expenses in reais, there was a 16% reduction. 10 |
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