---
title: "Vale launches 18-month buyback of up to 100 million shares"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294421172.md"
description: "Vale has launched an 18-month share buyback program for up to 100 million common shares, representing approximately 2.3% of its outstanding shares. The program begins on August 19, 2026, replacing the current initiative that started in February 2025 and runs through January 29, 2028. Execution may involve equity swaps, enhanced repurchases, accelerated share repurchases, or open-market purchases."
datetime: "2026-07-30T21:49:42.000Z"
locales:
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294421172.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294421172.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294421172.md)
---

# Vale launches 18-month buyback of up to 100 million shares

-   Vale launched a new share buyback for up to 100 million common shares over 18 months, about 2.3% of shares outstanding. \* Program starts Aug. 19, 2026, replacing the current buyback that began Feb. 19, 2025; it runs through Jan. 29, 2028. \* Current buyback has repurchased about 14 million shares so far. \* Execution may use Equity Swap, Enhanced Share Repurchase, or Accelerated Share Repurchase, alongside open-market purchases at market prices. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Vale SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

### Related Stocks

- [VALE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VALE.US.md)

## Related News & Research

- [Vale 2Q26 attributable net income drops 35% y/y to US$ 1.38 billion](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294422800.md)
- [Vale sets BRL 8.64 billion shareholder payout for Sept. 2](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294421345.md)
- [Vale (NYSE:VALE) Posts Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.10 EPS](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294549235.md)
- [Vale releases transcript of 2Q26 earnings call](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294544465.md)
- [Vale: Record EBITDA growth, strong cash returns, and accelerated project execution drive long-term value](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294539822.md)