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This excerpt taken from the PBR 6-K filed Jun 8, 2007.

Independent accountants’ special review report

(A translation of the original report in Portuguese, as filed with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) prepared in accordance with accounting principles derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law and rules of the CVM)

To
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
Rio de Janeiro - RJ

We have reviewed the quarterly information of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, comprising the balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and the consolidated balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras and its subsidiaries, the related statements of income, the management report and other relevant information, prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

Our review was performed in accordance with the review standards established by the IBRACON - Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors and the Federal Council of Accountancy, which comprised, mainly: (a) inquiry and discussion with management responsible for the accounting, financial and operational areas of the Company and its subsidiaries, regarding the main criteria adopted in the preparation of the quarterly information; and (b) review of the information and subsequent events, which have, or may have, a material effect on the financial position and operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Based on our special review, we are not aware of any material change which should be made to the quarterly information above for it to be in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil and regulations issued by the Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (CVM), specifically applicable to the preparation of the quarterly information.

This excerpt taken from the PBR 6-K filed Aug 25, 2006.

Independent accountants’ special review report

(A translation of the original report in Portuguese, as filed with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) prepared in accordance with accounting principles derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law and rules of the CVM)

To
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS
Rio de Janeiro - RJ

We have reviewed the quarterly financial information of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS for the quarter ended on June 30, 2006, comprising the balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS and the consolidated balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS and its subsidiaries, the related statements of income, the management report and other relevant information, prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

Our review was performed in accordance with the review standards established by the IBRACON - Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors and the Federal Council of Accountancy, which comprised, mainly: (a) inquiry and discussion with management responsible for the accounting, financial and operational areas of the Company and its subsidiaries, regarding the main criteria adopted in the preparation of the quarterly information; and (b) review of the information and subsequent events, which have, or may have, a material effect on the financial situation and the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Based on our special review, we are not aware of any material change which should be made to the quarterly information above for it to be in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil and regulations issued by the Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (CVM), specifically applicable to the preparation of the quarterly information.

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Our special review was performed with the objective of issuing a special review report on the quarterly information referred to in the first paragraph. The parent and consolidated statements of cash flows and added value and the consolidated segment information represent supplementary information to the quarterly information and are being presented to facilitate additional analysis. These supplementary information were subject to the same review procedures as applied to the quarterly information and, based on our special review, we are not aware of any material change which should be made for them to be in accordance with the quarterly financial information referred to in the first paragraph, taken as whole.

The quarterly information for the period ended June 30, 2005 was reviewed by other independent accountants, who issued an unqualified review report dated August 11, 2005.

August 11, 2006

KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC SP-14.428/O -6-F-RJ

Manuel Fernandes Rodrigues de Sousa
Contador CRC RJ-052-428/O-2

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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 25, 2006

 
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A--PETROBRAS
By:
/S/  Almir Guilherme Barbassa

 
Almir Guilherme Barbassa
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
 

 

 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually oc cur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.


This excerpt taken from the PBR 6-K filed Jun 26, 2006.

Independent accountants’ special review report

(A translation of the original report in Portuguese, as filed with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) prepared in accordance with accounting principles derived from the Brazilian Corporation Law and rules of the CVM)

To
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – PETROBRAS
Rio de Janeiro - RJ

We have reviewed the quarterly financial information of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS for the quarter ended on March 31, 2006, comprising the balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS and the consolidated balance sheet of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – PETROBRAS and its subsidiaries, the management report and other relevant information, prepared in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

Our review was performed in accordance with the review standards established by the IBRACON - Brazilian Institute of Independent Auditors and the Federal Council of Accountancy, which comprised, mainly: (a) inquiry and discussion with management responsible for the accounting, financial and operational areas of the Company and its subsidiaries, regarding the main criteria adopted in the preparation of the quarterly information; and (b) review of the information and subsequent events, which have, or may have, a material effect on the financial situation and the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Based on our special review, we are not aware of any material change which should be made to the quarterly information above for it to be in accordance with accounting practices adopted in Brazil and regulations issued by the Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (CVM), specifically applicable to the preparation of the mandatory quarterly information.

Our special review was performed with the objective of issuing a special review report on the mandatory quarterly information referred to in the first paragraph. The individual and consolidated statements of cash flows and added value and the consolidated segment information represent supplementary information to the quarterly information and are being presented to facilitate additional analysis. These supplementary information were subject to the same review procedures as applied to the quarterly information and, based on our special review, we are not aware of any material change which should be made to that supplementary information for them to be in accordance with the quarterly financial information referred to in the first paragraph, taken as whole.

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The quarterly information for the period ended March 31, 2005 was reviewed by other independent accountants, who issued an unqualified review report dated May 13, 2005 with an emphasis related to the application of the CVM Instruction 408 of August 18, 2004, which requires the consolidation of the special purposes entities (SPEs). For comparison purposes, the prior periods were also adjusted to reflect the consolidation of such SPEs in the consolidated financial statements. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 were audited by the same independent accountants, who issued an unqualified opinion on February 17, 2006, with an emphasis related to the same matter.

May 12, 2006

KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC SP-14.428/O -6-F-RJ


Manuel Fernandes Rodrigues de Sousa
Contador CRC RJ-052-428/O-2

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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: June 26, 2006

 
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A--PETROBRAS
By:
/S/  Almir Guilherme Barbassa

 
Almir Guilherme Barbassa
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer
 

 

 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates offuture economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually oc cur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.


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