BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - Vale (VALE) reported first quarter net income to shareholders of $5.55 billion compared to $239 million, a year ago. Earnings per share was $1.09 compared to $0.05. Proforma adjusted EBITDA increased to $8.47 billion from $3.04 billion. Proforma adjusted EBITDA was a record for a first quarter, with seasonally lower volumes partially offset by higher commodity prices. The company reported $5.847 billion in free cash flow from operations.
First quarter net operating revenues were $12.65 billion compared to $6.97 billion, previous year.
'I am confident that our positive financial results reflect our consistency in delivering our promises in de-risking Vale,' said Eduardo Bartolomeo, Chief Executive Officer.
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