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Vale S.A Company Snapshot

Business Description:

Vale S.A operates in the Iron ores sector. Vale SA (Vale) is a Brazil-based metals and mining company. The Company's product portfolio includes nickel, iron ore and iron ore pellets, manganese ore, ferroalloys, aluminum, fertilizers, copper and coal among others. Vale is engaged in the mineral exploration in 24 countries around the globe. In addition, the Company operates logistics systems in Brazil, including railroads, maritime terminals and ports, which are integrated with its mining operations and it has a maritime freight portfolio to transport iron ore. Through affiliates and joint ventures, Vale also operates in the generation and supply of energy and steelmaking sector. The Company operates in more than 38 countries, including mineral exploration activities in 21 countries. As of December 31, 2010, the Company's subsidiaries included Ferrovia Norte Sul SA, Vale Colombia Ltd. and Vale Manganes SA among others. On January 24, 2012, the Company acquired 100% stake in Vale Fertilizantes. In our complete report available for purchase the company is compared to: Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Nippon Steel Corporation and JFE Holdings Incorporated.

Vale S.A

Stock Performance Chart for Vale S.A

Stock Data:

Recent Stock Performance:

Current Price (2/3/2012): 43.83
(Figures in Brazilian Reals)

1 Week	6.1%		13 Weeks	11.1%

4 Weeks	3.7%		52 Weeks	-13.0%

Vale S.A Key Data:

	Ticker:	VALE5	Country:	BRAZIL

	Exchanges:	RIO SOP	Major Industry:	Metal Producers & Products Manufacturers

			Sub Industry:	Iron Ore Producers

	2010 Sales	83,225,000,000 (Year Ending Jan 2011).	Employees:	70,785

	Currency:	Brazilian Reals	Market Cap:	225,250,462,377

	Fiscal Yr Ends:	December	Shares Outstanding:	5,139,184,631

	Share Type:	Preferencial A	Closely Held Shares:	1,736,775,045

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