Bradespar (BRAP3) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net income for Q1 2026 reached R$553.5 million, a 73.9% increase year-over-year, driven by strong equity income from VALE and higher financial revenues.

• Investments are concentrated in VALE, with a 3.83% stake and board participation as of March 31, 2026.

• Market value of assets reached R$13.5 billion at the end of 1Q26.

• Operating revenue rose 75.8% year-over-year to R$553.0 million, reflecting VALE's improved performance.

• No financial debt was reported, maintaining a net cash position.

Financial highlights

• Total assets at March 31, 2026, were R$7.87 billion, down from R$8.00 billion at year-end 2025.

• Shareholders' equity was R$7.82 billion at March 31, 2026.

• Cash and cash equivalents stood at R$256.5 million as of March 31, 2026.

• Earnings per share (basic, common): R$1.32226, up from R$0.76046 year-over-year.

• Financial result for the quarter was R$11.1 million, mainly from investments and recoverable taxes.

Outlook and guidance

• Management is monitoring the impacts of recent tax reforms (IBS, CBS, and dividend taxation) and new sustainability disclosure requirements, with no immediate financial impact identified.

• VALE's ongoing projects, such as Serra Sul +20, are expected to expand production capacity and support sustainable growth.

• Strategic agreements in VALE Base Metals aim to strengthen long-term sustainability and market position.