VALE SEC Filing News — Vale S.A.

Latest SEC filings for Vale S.A. (VALE) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-06-03.

Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals. It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobalt, platinum-group metals, and other base metals, as well as low-carbon critical minerals. The company…
Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining Market Cap: $68.0B CIK: 917851
11
Total Filings
2
Bullish Signals
1
Bearish Signals
11
Insider Transactions
0
Material Events (8-K)
0
Periodic Reports
Insider sentiment for VALE is currently leaning bullish. Of the 11 recent SEC filings, 2 carry bullish signals versus 1 bearish. This reflects more insider buying activity than selling in the recent filing window — a signal worth tracking alongside fundamental analysis. There were 11 insider transactions (Form 4) in this period.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Pereira Murat do Pillar Samanta (Officer, People) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Pereira Murat do Pillar Samanta (Officer, People) Shares: 2,053
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Senna Medeiros Carlos Henrique (Executive VP Operations) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Senna Medeiros Carlos Henrique (Executive VP Operations) Shares: 25,765
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Duarte Pimenta Gustavo (Chief Executive Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Duarte Pimenta Gustavo (Chief Executive Officer) Shares: 43,603
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Feriozzi Bacci Marcelo (Executive VP Finance & IR) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Feriozzi Bacci Marcelo (Executive VP Finance & IR) Shares: 20,207
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Tavares Nogueira Rogerio (EVP Commercial & New Business) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Tavares Nogueira Rogerio (EVP Commercial & New Business) Shares: 12,990
Form 4 Insider Buying 2026-04-03

VALE insider Arap Sobrinho Sami (Executive VP Legal Officer) bought 12,990 shares (~$209.3K)

Arap Sobrinho Sami, listed as Executive VP Legal Officer at Vale S.A., reported an open-market purchase of 12,990 VALE shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Arap Sobrinho Sami (Executive VP Legal Officer) Shares: 12,990 Est. Value: $209.3K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

de Souza Funo Elaine Maria (Accounting Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: de Souza Funo Elaine Maria (Accounting Officer) Shares: 6,916
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Jabur Bittar Rafael (Executive VP Technical) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Jabur Bittar Rafael (Executive VP Technical) Shares: 15,155
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-03

VALE insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Pereira Murat do Pillar Samanta (Officer, People) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Pereira Murat do Pillar Samanta (Officer, People) Shares: 10,464
Form 4 Insider Buying 2026-04-03

VALE insider Tallia Parenti Grazielle (Officer, Sustainability) bought 10,464 shares (~$168.6K)

Tallia Parenti Grazielle, listed as Officer, Sustainability at Vale S.A., reported an open-market purchase of 10,464 VALE shares in a Form 4 filing. Insider buying is often treated as a bullish signal because company insiders are committing their own capital.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Tallia Parenti Grazielle (Officer, Sustainability) Shares: 10,464 Est. Value: $168.6K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2021-11-10

VALE insider Vale S.A. (Insider) sold 34,176,574 shares (~$1.26B)

Vale S.A., listed as Insider at Vale S.A., reported an open-market sale of 34,176,574 VALE shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Vale S.A. (Insider) Shares: 34,176,574 Est. Value: $1.26B

Understanding Vale S.A.'s SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of VALE shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Vale S.A. must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Vale S.A.'s financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — VALE SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Vale S.A. submit to the SEC?

Vale S.A. (VALE) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about VALE?

A Form 4 for VALE discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Vale S.A.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for VALE?

The 10-K is Vale S.A.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all VALE SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Vale S.A. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for VALE. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Vale S.A. file with the SEC?

Vale S.A. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling VALE shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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