Vale S.A. Files 6-K for Year-End 2025 Reporting
Ticker: VALE · Form: 6-K · Filed: Nov 24, 2025 · CIK: 917851
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Vale S.A. (VALE) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 7 |
| Reading Time | 8 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $750 million, $700 million, $3 b, $3 billion |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: reporting, foreign-private-issuer, regulatory-filing
Related Tickers: VALE
TL;DR
Vale S.A. (VALE) filed a 6-K, confirming 20-F reporting for year-end 2025.
AI Summary
Vale S.A. filed a Form 6-K on November 24, 2025, reporting for the period ending December 31, 2025. The filing indicates Vale S.A. is a foreign private issuer and will file its annual reports under Form 20-F. The company, formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Why It Matters
This filing provides an update on Vale S.A.'s reporting status as a foreign private issuer, which is relevant for investors tracking their regulatory compliance and financial reporting structure.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine periodic filing by a foreign private issuer and does not contain new material financial information or significant operational updates.
Key Players & Entities
- Vale S.A. (company) — Filer of the report
- Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (company) — Former name of Vale S.A.
- November 21, 2025 (date) — Date of the report
- November 24, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the report
- December 31, 2025 (date) — Reporting period end date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The Form 6-K is a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, providing information Vale S.A. is required to disclose to its home country securities commission (CVM) or make public.
Which form will Vale S.A. use for its annual reports?
Vale S.A. will file its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
When is the reporting period for this filing?
The conformed period of report is for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Where is Vale S.A. headquartered?
Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with its principal executive office located at Praia de Botafogo, 186.
Has Vale S.A. always been known by its current name?
No, Vale S.A. was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, with previous name changes also noted in the filing.
Filing Stats: 2,021 words · 8 min read · ~7 pages · Grade level 11.5 · Accepted 2025-11-21 18:04:49
Key Financial Figures
- $750 million — r 18, 2025, titled “Vale raises US$750 million in hybrid bond; leverage unchanged&rdqu
- $700 million — the Company prepaid in recent weeks: US$700 million in participating debentures that had be
- $3 b — on and sales. (These debentures total US$3 billion, and the Company prepaid 25% of t
- $3 billion — at the initial price talk of 6.5% (or US$3 billion), dropping to 3.5x at the final issuanc
Filing Documents
- vale20251121_6k.htm (6-K) — 23KB
- vale202511216k_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 178KB
- vale202511216k_002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 142KB
- vale202511216k_003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 120KB
- vale202511216k_004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 248KB
- vale202511216k_005.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 126KB
- 0001292814-25-004054.txt ( ) — 1147KB
Signatures
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: November 21, 2025 Director of Investor Relations