Petrobras Elects New Board Chairman Guilherme Santos Mello, Approves Dividends and 2026 Capital Budget

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Petrobras's Annual General Meeting approved a supplementary dividend payment and the 2026 capital budget, while also electing Guilherme Santos Mello as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, a rapid change from a previous announcement.

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• New Board Chairman Elected

  Guilherme Santos Mello has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, a swift change following the announcement of Marcelo Weick Pogliese as Chairman just nine days earlier.

• Supplementary Dividend Approved

  A supplementary dividend of R$ 0.65252818 per share (common or preferred) for fiscal year 2025 was approved, payable in two installments on May 20, 2026, and June 22, 2026.

• 2026 Capital Budget Endorsed

  The capital budget for the fiscal year 2026 received approval from the Annual General Meeting.

• Board and Fiscal Council Members Elected

  All 11 members of the Board of Directors and 5 members of the Fiscal Council were elected, including independent directors and representatives for minority and preferred shareholders.

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The election of Guilherme Santos Mello as Chairman of the Board of Directors is a significant development, especially given that Marcelo Weick Pogliese was announced as Chairman just nine days prior. This rapid succession at the top of the board could signal internal shifts or increased government influence, which may introduce uncertainty for investors. Concurrently, the approval of a supplementary dividend of R$ 0.65252818 per share provides a positive return to shareholders, and the endorsement of the 2026 capital budget outlines the company's operational investment plans. Investors should monitor the implications of the new board leadership on strategic direction and corporate governance.