Vale S.A. informs that its board of directors approved on this date, the distribution of shareholder remuneration in the total amount of BRL 3.581771057 per ordinary and preferred shares of special class issued by value. Shareholders holding vale shares at the close of trading on B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao on December 11, 2025, will be entitled to receive the remuneration. Vale shares will trade ex-dividend on B3 as of December 12, 2025.

Payment to shareholders will occur as follows: on January 7, 2026, an amount of BRL 1.244102486 per share will be paid as dividends; and on March 4, 2026, an amount of BRL 0.768133538 per share will be paid as dividends, in addition to BRL 1.5695350033 per share as interest on equity. Remuneration to ADR Holders Holders of American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") will be entitled to receive the remuneration on the record date of December 12, 2025. Vale ADRs will trade ex-dividend on the NYSE as of December 12, 2025.

Payments to ADR holders will be made starting January 14 and March 11, 2026, respectively, through Vale's ADR depositary agent.