Vale’s Q4 2015 Earnings Report: Decline In Iron Ore Prices Negatively Impacts Results

February 26th, 2016 by Trefis Team
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Vale’s revenue declined 32% due to a decline in commodity prices, particularly those of iron ore, with cost reduction and productivity enhancement initiatives limiting the decline in the company’s adjusted EBITDA margin to 790 basis points.

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Vale Earnings 3

Cost reduction and productivity enhancement initiatives partially offset impact of top line headwinds on adjusted EBITDA margins.

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Notes:

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