Vale (VALE) Executive VP Operations reports 385,062-share stake on Form 3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vale S.A. executive Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros, Executive VP Operations, has reported his initial ownership on a Form 3. He holds 385,062 Common Shares directly, including 65,811 shares represented by Restricted Share Units granted in 2024 and 2025. Of these RSUs, 30,485 vest on March 1, 2027 and 35,326 vest on March 1, 2028, each delivering one Common Share upon settlement.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Senna Medeiros Carlos Henrique

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO 186

19TH FLOOR BOTAFOGO

(Street)

RIO DE JANEIRO RIO DE JANEIRO 22250145

(City) (State) (Zip)

BRAZIL

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vale S.A. [ VALE ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[VALE3]

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive VP Operations

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares	385,062(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 65,811 Common Shares that are represented by Restricted Share Units ("RSUs"), granted in 2024 and 2025. 30,485 RSUs vest on March 1, 2027 and 35,326 RSUs vest on March 1, 2028. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share of Vale S.A. upon settlement.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Thiago Kiill Lofiego, Attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider position did Vale (VALE) report for Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros on Form 3?

Vale reported that Executive VP Operations Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros holds 385,062 Common Shares directly. This initial Form 3 filing establishes his baseline ownership position as an officer and includes both unrestricted shares and those represented by Restricted Share Units.

How many Vale (VALE) shares are represented by RSUs for Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros?

Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros has 65,811 Vale Common Shares represented by Restricted Share Units. These RSUs were granted in 2024 and 2025 and will convert into Common Shares upon settlement according to the vesting schedule disclosed in the filing footnote.

When do Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros’s Vale (VALE) RSUs vest?

His RSUs vest in two future installments. According to the filing, 30,485 Restricted Share Units vest on March 1, 2027, and 35,326 Restricted Share Units vest on March 1, 2028, each delivering one Vale Common Share upon settlement at vesting.

What role does Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros hold at Vale (VALE) in this Form 3?

Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros is identified as an officer of Vale, serving as Executive VP Operations. The Form 3 discloses his direct ownership of Common Shares and related RSUs, providing transparency into the equity interests of a senior executive at the company.

Does the Vale (VALE) Form 3 for Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros show any recent share purchases or sales?

The Form 3 functions as an initial ownership report and shows a holding entry with 385,062 Common Shares. It does not report specific purchase or sale transactions, instead establishing his existing direct equity position, including his outstanding Restricted Share Units.