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The Vale S.A. (VALE) SEC filings page provides access to the company’s official disclosures as a foreign private issuer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Vale files annual reports on Form 20‑F and frequent current reports on Form 6‑K, which together describe its iron ore, base metals and logistics businesses, governance structure, risk management framework and capital structure.
Form 20‑F annual reports contain detailed information on Vale’s business segments, including Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals, mineral reserves and resources, risk factors, sustainability and dam management practices, and financial statements prepared in accordance with applicable standards. These documents are central for understanding how Vale presents its global mining and logistics operations, environmental and social responsibilities, and exposure to commodity and regulatory risks.
Form 6‑K current reports capture material updates between annual filings. Recent 6‑Ks include press releases about payments of interest and principal on debentures, notices of relevant changes in institutional shareholdings, schedules for quarterly production, sales and financial performance reports, and approvals or updates to corporate policies on topics such as risk management, group business and entity management, and water and water resources. Some 6‑Ks also reproduce internal corporate policies that explain how Vale classifies subsidiaries, manages joint ventures, and organizes its integrated risk governance.
For investors monitoring capital allocation and shareholder returns, filings may disclose share repurchase activity by Vale and its affiliates, as well as information on outstanding American Depositary Shares and common shares. They also provide context on how Vale manages business risks, including safety, environmental, operational and financial risks, through its Integrated Risk Map, Risk Appetite methodology and Lines of Defense model.
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Vale S.A. filed a report describing how it responded to a Brazilian securities regulator request about news of a hybrid bond issuance. The company explains that its wholly owned subsidiary Vale Overseas Limited intended to issue subordinated fixed‑to‑reset notes maturing in 2056, guaranteed by Vale, and that a prior press release on November 17, 2025 had already announced this plan. Vale states it expects to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including replenishing part of its cash position after paying for the acquisition of participating debentures under a voluntary tender offer settled on November 5, 2025. The company details the internal approvals and bookbuilding timeline and says there was no atypical price movement in its securities before trading was halted for a new press release. After receiving an official letter from the Brazilian regulator on November 19, 2025, Vale opted, as a precaution, to promptly publish a material press release on the issuance.
Vale S.A. reports that Moody’s has reaffirmed its long-term issuer rating at Baa2 with a stable outlook, reflecting a solid credit profile and strong access to funding. Moody’s highlights Vale’s leading global position in iron ore and nickel, growing copper presence, and low-cost operations, with total debt/EBITDA at 1.3x for the 12 months ended September 2025. Liquidity is described as excellent, supported by $6.1 billion in cash and $5.0 billion of undrawn revolving credit facilities. Vale also issued $750 million in hybrid notes, treated as 50% equity and 50% debt, to help replenish cash after an optional tender offer for legacy debentures. Moody’s notes remaining risks from Brazilian sovereign exposure and legacy dam-related obligations, but expects Vale to maintain disciplined capital allocation, strong coverage ratios and comfortable free cash flow over the next 12–18 months.
Vale S.A., through its wholly owned subsidiary Vale Overseas Limited, has priced an offering of US$750,000,000 subordinated fixed-to-reset notes due February 25, 2056. The notes were priced at 99.488% of principal, with a yield of 6.125% to the first call date and an initial coupon of 6.000% per year, payable semi-annually, with interest reset every five years starting February 25, 2031. The notes are unsecured and subordinated obligations of Vale Overseas, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Vale on an unsecured, subordinated basis, ranking junior to existing and future obligations other than parity and junior subordinated capital. Vale intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including replenishing part of its cash after buying participating debentures in a recent optional acquisition offer.
Vale S.A. reports that its wholly owned subsidiary Vale Overseas Limited plans to offer unsecured, subordinated dated fixed-to-reset notes due 2056, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Vale on an unsecured, subordinated basis. These notes will rank junior in right of payment to all of Vale Overseas’ and Vale’s existing and future obligations, including the company’s participating debentures.
Vale intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including replenishing part of its cash on hand after paying for participating debentures acquired through an optional offer that was announced on October 6, 2025 and settled on November 5, 2025. The notes and guarantee will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, will not be registered under U.S. or Brazilian securities laws, and will be sold solely through a private offering memorandum.
Vale S.A. reports nine-month 2025 net income of US$6,226 million, down from US$6,847 million a year earlier, as softer iron ore pricing offset volume gains. Net operating revenue slipped 2.1% to US$27,343 million, while Adjusted EBITDA edged down 1.6% to US$10,870 million. Iron Solutions revenue fell 6.6% and segment Adjusted EBITDA declined 11.2%, mainly due to lower realized prices for iron ore fines and pellets. In contrast, Energy Transition Metals revenue rose 20.3% and Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to US$1,962 million on higher nickel and copper volumes and better copper prices.
Financial results improved sharply, aided by a US$1,566 million mark-to-market gain on derivatives tied to Brazilian real movements. Operating cash flow was US$6,102 million, with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at US$6,091 million and net debt at US$12,452 million as of September 30, 2025. Vale continued to fund Brumadinho, Samarco and dam de-characterization obligations, with Samarco-related cash outflows rising to US$2,122 million. Recent developments include the restart of a second furnace at Onça Puma, an operating license for the Serra Sul +20 Mtpy iron ore expansion, and progress on the Bacaba copper project and dam safety.
Vale S.A. filed a 6-K updating legal and financial impacts related to the 2015 Fundão dam failure. The company will book an additional provision of approximately US$500 million in its financial statements as of December 31, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Vale had recognized a provision of US$2.401 billion tied to the Definitive Agreement in Brazil, and expected cash outflows remain aligned with prior disclosures.
The English High Court found BHP liable under Brazilian law; waivers and releases for previously compensated claimants were confirmed, which reduces the number of claimants and the value of claims. Vale and BHP have a confidential agreement to share liability equally for amounts either party is found liable to pay in the UK or Dutch proceedings. A second-stage UK trial is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and run until Q2 2027, subject to any appeal.
In October 2024, Vale, BHP Brasil and Samarco signed a comprehensive US$32 billion agreement with Brazilian authorities covering broad remediation. Since 2015, US$13 billion has been allocated, including over US$6 billion paid to at least 610,000 people.
Vale S.A. filed an amended Form 6-K to publish its updated Climate Change Policy (POL-0012-G, Version 03), approved by the Board (DCA‑029/2025). The policy sets science-aligned guidelines to manage climate risks and opportunities and pursue Net‑zero Emissions in operations and projects by 2050 (Scope 1 and Scope 2), while supporting value‑chain reductions (Scope 3) in steel and international shipping.
Key measures include integrating climate targets into leadership variable compensation, using internal carbon pricing in project valuation, prioritizing emissions reductions and removals, and employing high‑integrity carbon credits as a complementary and secondary tool. Governance follows TCFD principles, with oversight by the Board and Sustainability Committee and execution by the Executive Committee and Low Carbon Forum. The policy will be reviewed at least every five years, with disclosure led by Finance & Investor Relations and consequence management under the Misconduct Policy and Whistleblower Channel.
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