VOICED : Ganancia de Petrobras caen 89,3% en 2do trimestre 2015

In Q2 2015, Petrobras reported a significant 89.3% drop in profits compared to the previous year, with earnings of $152 million, down from $1.4 billion. The first half of 2015 saw a 43% decrease in profits compared to 2014. The decline was attributed to extraordinary costs related to taxes and asset devaluation following a major fraud scandal, which resulted in over $2 billion in losses. Legal actions have been taken against four former directors and several construction executives.

What was the percentage drop in Petrobras' profits in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the previous year?

• 89.3%

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

How much did Petrobras earn in the second quarter of 2015?

• 1,000 million dollars

• 152 million dollars

• 500 million dollars

• 1,400 million dollars

By what percentage did Petrobras' earnings for the first half of 2015 decrease compared to the same period in 2014?

• 43%

• 60%

• 30%

• 50%

What were some of the extraordinary costs recognized by Petrobras?

• Taxes and asset devaluation

• Research and development

• Marketing expenses

• Increased production costs

What was the financial impact of the fraud scandal on Petrobras?

• Losses of over 2,000 million dollars

• No impact

• Increased profits

• Minor financial adjustments