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Vale S.A. (VALE) | Analysis of Investments

Investment Accounting Policy

Available-for-sale equity securities

Equity securities classified as "available-for-sale" are recorded pursuant to accounting for certain investments in debt and equity securities. Accordingly, Vale classifies unrealized holding gains and losses, net of taxes, as a separate component of stockholders' equity until realized.

Source: Vale S.A., Annual Report

Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities

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Vale S.A., adjustment to Net Income Attributable To The Company’s Stockholders

USD $ in millions

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  12 months ended Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007
chart Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (as reported)
chart Add: Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities
chart Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (adjusted)

Adjusted Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)

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Vale S.A., adjusted ratios

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    Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007
  Net Profit Margin
chart Reported net profit margin % % % % %
chart Adjusted net profit margin % % % % %
  Return on Equity (ROE)
chart Reported ROE % % % % %
chart Adjusted ROE % % % % %
  Return on Assets (ROA)
chart Reported ROA % % % % %
chart Adjusted ROA % % % % %
Ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Vale S.A.'s adjusted net profit margin improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders' equity. Vale S.A.'s adjusted ROE improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Vale S.A.'s adjusted ROA improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.

Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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    Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007
  As Reported
chart Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Operating revenues, net of discounts, returns and allowances (USD $ in millions)
   
chart Net profit margin1 % % % % %
  Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
chart Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Operating revenues, net of discounts, returns and allowances (USD $ in millions)
   
chart Adjusted net profit margin2 % % % % %

2011 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Operating revenues, net of discounts, returns and allowances
= 100 × ÷ = %

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Operating revenues, net of discounts, returns and allowances
= 100 × ÷ = %

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. Vale S.A.'s adjusted net profit margin improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.

Adjusted Return On Equity (ROE)

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    Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007
  As Reported
chart Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Company stockholders’ equity (USD $ in millions)
   
chart ROE1 % % % % %
  Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
chart Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Company stockholders’ equity (USD $ in millions)
   
chart Adjusted ROE2 % % % % %

2011 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Company stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ = %

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Company stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ = %

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders' equity. Vale S.A.'s adjusted ROE improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.

Adjusted Return On Assets (ROA)

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    Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007
  As Reported
chart Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Total assets (USD $ in millions)
   
chart ROA1 % % % % %
  Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
chart Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders (USD $ in millions)
chart Total assets (USD $ in millions)
   
chart Adjusted ROA2 % % % % %

2011 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ = %

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s stockholders ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ = %

Ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. Vale S.A.'s adjusted ROA improved from 2009 to 2010 and from 2010 to 2011.

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