Alcoa Completes Divestiture of Warrick Rolling Mill to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation for $670 Million

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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced the completion of the sale of its rolling mill and related assets in Evansville, Indiana, to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, finalized on March 31, 2021. The transaction generated approximately $670 million, including Kaiser assuming certain postretirement employee benefit liabilities. Alcoa retains ownership of its smelting capacity and has established agreements with Kaiser for metal supply and leasing. The sale impacts 660 employees at the Warrick site.

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• Generated approximately $670 million from the sale.
• Retains ownership of 269,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at Warrick.
• Established ongoing agreements with Kaiser Aluminum for metal supply and leasing.

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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) today announced it has completed the sale of the rolling mill and associated assets near Evansville, Indiana, held by Alcoa Warrick LLC, to Kaiser Aluminum Corporation. The sale closed on March 31, 2021.

In accordance with the previously announced sale agreement, Alcoa Corporation received total consideration of approximately $670 million, including the assumption by Kaiser of related other postretirement employee benefit (OPEB) liabilities. The consideration amount is subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

Alcoa retains ownership of the 269,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at the Warrick smelter, the Warrick electric generating units, and land holdings in Warrick County, Indiana. As part of the sale, Alcoa has entered into a market-based metal supply agreement, a long-term ground lease, and a transition services agreement with Kaiser.

Alcoa employs approximately 660 people at the smelter and the power plant at the Warrick site.

About Alcoa

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back 135 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate. Visit us online on www.alcoa.com, follow @Alcoa on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Alcoa.

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FAQ

What was the total consideration received by Alcoa for the sale of its rolling mill?

Alcoa received approximately $670 million in total consideration for the sale.

When did Alcoa complete the sale of its mill to Kaiser Aluminum?

The sale was completed on March 31, 2021.

What assets did Alcoa sell to Kaiser Aluminum?

Alcoa sold its rolling mill and associated assets in Evansville, Indiana to Kaiser Aluminum.

How many employees were impacted by the sale of the rolling mill?

The sale impacts approximately 660 employees at the Warrick site.

What agreements were established as part of the sale to Kaiser?

Alcoa entered into a market-based metal supply agreement, a long-term ground lease, and a transition services agreement with Kaiser.