Vale (NYSE: VALE) details company and affiliate holdings of shares and ADSs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vale S.A. filed a report as a foreign private issuer describing holdings of its own shares and American Depositary Shares (ADSs) by the company and affiliated entities as of December 31, 2025, with no repurchase movements on that date.

Vale S.A. itself held 96,075,657 VALE3 shares, representing 2.12% of that share class and total capital, and 5,237,459 VALE ADSs, representing 0.12%. Subsidiary Vale Holdings B.V. held 165,379,611 VALE ADSs, equal to 3.64%, and 3,534,700 VALE3 shares, or 0.08%. Other affiliate MBR S.A. reported no VALE ADS holdings.

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of

January 2026

Vale S.A.

Praia de Botafogo nº 186, 18º andar, Botafogo
22250-145 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

(Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers on December 31, 2025.Company: VALE S.A.Beginning balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 96.075.657 2,12% 2,12% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 96.075.657 2,12% 2,12% Company: VALE S.A. Beginning balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 5.237.459 0,12% 0,12% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 5.237.459 0,12% 0,12% Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers on December 31, 2025. Beginning balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 0 0,00% 0,00% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 0 0,00% 0,00% Company: Vale Holdings B.V. Beginning balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 165.379.611 3,64% 3,64% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 165.379.611 3,64% 3,64% Company: Vale Holdings B.V. Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers on December 31 , 2025. Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 3.534.700 0,08% 0,08% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital Shares VALE3 3.534.700 0,08% 0,08% Company: MBR S.A. Beginning balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 0 0,00% 0,00% Movements Type of security Characteristic of the security Intermediate Operation Date Quantity Average price (Daily) Volume (R$) - - - - - - - - Ending balance Type of security Characteristic of the security Quantity % Same class of shares Total capital ADS VALE 0 0,00% 0,00% Beginning balance Company: MBR S.A.

 

 

 

Signatures

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.

	Vale S.A. (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Thiago Lofiego
Date: January 9, 2026		Director of Investor Relations

FAQ

What does Vale (VALE) disclose in this January 2026 Form 6-K?

Vale S.A. discloses the quantities and percentage interests of its own shares and ADSs held by the company and affiliated entities as of December 31, 2025, with no repurchase activity shown for that date.

How many VALE3 shares did Vale S.A. hold as of December 31, 2025?

Vale S.A. held 96,075,657 VALE3 shares as of December 31, 2025, representing 2.12% of the same class of shares and 2.12% of total capital.

How many Vale ADSs were held directly by Vale S.A.?

Vale S.A. directly held 5,237,459 VALE ADSs as of December 31, 2025, corresponding to 0.12% of the same class and total capital.

What position did Vale Holdings B.V. report in Vale ADSs and shares?

Vale Holdings B.V. reported 165,379,611 VALE ADSs, equal to 3.64% of the same class and total capital, and 3,534,700 VALE3 shares, equal to 0.08%.

Did MBR S.A. hold any Vale ADSs as of December 31, 2025?

No. MBR S.A. reported 0 VALE ADSs, representing 0.00% of the same class of shares and total capital as of December 31, 2025.

Does this Form 6-K show any equity repurchase movements on December 31, 2025 for Vale (VALE)?

No. The movement sections for shares and ADSs on December 31, 2025 show dashes across the table, indicating no intermediate operations or volumes on that date.

Who signed this Vale (VALE) Form 6-K and in what capacity?

The report was signed on behalf of Vale S.A. by Thiago Lofiego, identified as Director of Investor Relations.