Capital World Investors holds 9% stake in Vale

Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its affiliated investment management entities, reports beneficial ownership of Vale S.A. common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and its affiliated investment management entities, reports beneficial ownership of Vale S.A. common stock. The group is deemed to beneficially own 384,837,491 shares of Vale’s common stock, representing 9.0% of the 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding.

The filing states sole voting power over 384,466,386 shares and sole dispositive power over 384,837,491 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The reported holdings include 131,508,037 Depository Receipts, each representing one share of common stock.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 384,837,491 shares Percent of class: 9.0% Shares outstanding baseline: 4,269,514,353 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 384,837,491 shares Beneficial ownership of Vale common stock reported by Capital World Investors

Percent of class 9.0% Portion of Vale’s 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding

Shares outstanding baseline 4,269,514,353 shares Total Vale shares believed to be outstanding used for ownership calculation

Sole Voting Power 384,466,386 shares Shares over which Capital World Investors has sole power to vote

Sole Dispositive Power 384,837,491 shares Shares over which Capital World Investors has sole power to dispose

Depository Receipts included 131,508,037 Depository Receipts Depository Receipts representing an equal number of Vale common shares

Key Terms

beneficial owner, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Depository Receipts, +1 more

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beneficial owner financial

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 384,837,491 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Sole Voting Power financial

"Sole Voting Power 384,466,386.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 384,837,491.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Depository Receipts financial

"Shares reported include 131,508,037 Depository Receipts, which represent 131,508,037 Common Stock."

A depository receipt is a tradable certificate issued by a bank that represents ownership of shares held in a foreign company, letting investors buy and sell those shares on their local stock market without dealing with the foreign exchange and custody details. Think of it as a local receipt for a piece of a foreign company kept in a secure vault abroad; it matters because it makes international investing easier, often increases liquidity, and can affect dividend payments and currency risk.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 384,837,491 shares or 9.0% of the 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

FAQ

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How much of Vale (VALE) does Capital World Investors beneficially own?

Capital World Investors is deemed to beneficially own 384,837,491 shares of Vale common stock, representing 9.0% of Vale’s 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding, according to the Schedule 13G/A filing.

What percentage of Vale (VALE) shares are reported in this Schedule 13G/A?

The filing reports that Capital World Investors beneficially owns 9.0% of Vale’s common stock, equal to 384,837,491 shares out of 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding at the time of the filing.

How many Vale (VALE) shares does Capital World Investors have sole voting power over?

Capital World Investors reports sole voting power over 384,466,386 shares of Vale common stock, with 0 shares subject to shared voting power, as disclosed in the ownership breakdown section.

Does Capital World Investors have shared voting or dispositive power over Vale (VALE) shares?

The filing states that Capital World Investors has 0 shares of Vale common stock subject to shared voting power and 0 shares subject to shared dispositive power, indicating all reported powers are sole.

How many Vale (VALE) Depository Receipts are included in Capital World Investors’ holdings?

The reported beneficial ownership includes 131,508,037 Depository Receipts, each representing one share of Vale common stock, and these are part of the total 384,837,491 shares beneficially owned.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A filed for Vale (VALE) by Capital World Investors?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Timothy J. Moon, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, on 08/11/2026, on behalf of Capital World Investors.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 05:40 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Vale SA

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

P9661Q155

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): P9661Q155

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital World Investors

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 384,466,386.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 384,837,491.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

384,837,491.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Vale SA
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Praia De Botafogo 186, Rio De Janeiro, RJ 22250-145, Brazil
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital World Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: P9661Q155
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 384,837,491 ** **Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 384,837,491 shares or 9.0% of the 4,269,514,353 shares believed to be outstanding. Shares reported include 131,508,037 Depository Receipts, which represent 131,508,037 Common Stock.
(b)	Percent of class: 9.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 384,466,386
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 384,837,491
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Capital World Investors

Signature:	Timothy J. Moon
Name/Title:	Vice President and Senior Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	08/11/2026