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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) is a global leader in the production and management of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. Established nearly 130 years ago, Alcoa has been a forerunner in the aluminum industry, continually innovating to make aluminum an affordable and essential part of modern life. The company operates in three segments: Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminum, with the majority of revenue generated from the Aluminum segment. Alcoa is committed to sustainability, efficiency, and community strength, leveraging its substantial energy assets and extensive portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products. Recent initiatives include the curtailment of its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Australia, the acquisition of Alumina Limited, and continued advancements in its ELYSIS™ technology, which aims to produce aluminum with zero direct greenhouse gas emissions.
Alcoa's business operations span the entire aluminum value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to the production of primary aluminum. The company has a strong presence in both the U.S. and global markets, with significant contributions from its operations in Australia, Brazil, and Europe. Financially, Alcoa has shown resilience, adapting to market conditions and focusing on long-term profitability and shareholder value. The company's partnerships, including those with ELYSIS™ and Nexans, emphasize its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the aluminum industry. Alcoa's forward-looking strategies are geared towards enhancing operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and driving technological advancements.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) will host a virtual Investor Day on November 9, 2021. Key discussions will cover Alcoa's markets, operations, strategies, and capital allocation, including its capital returns program. The event features President Roy Harvey and CFO William Oplinger.
Pre-recorded presentations will be available on www.alcoa.com beginning November 8 at 8:00 a.m. EST. The live session starts at 9:00 a.m. EST, with a Q&A segment included.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) reported record financial results for Q3 2021, achieving a net income of $337 million, or $1.76 per share, a 10% revenue increase to $3.1 billion, and $391 million in adjusted net income. The company plans to restart 268,000 metric tons of curtailed aluminum capacity in Brazil and redeemed $500 million in higher-interest notes to enhance its financial position. Despite these gains, Alcoa anticipates net income impacts of approximately $90 million in Q4 due to challenges at the San Ciprián facility and rising raw material costs.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced a new quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid on November 19, 2021, and initiated a $500 million share repurchase program. This decision follows significant improvements in the company's financial position, as highlighted by CEO Roy Harvey. CFO William Oplinger noted that these programs will be financed through operating cash flows and cash on hand. The company’s adjusted net debt is at a historical low, with no substantial debt maturities until 2027, indicating a strong balance sheet.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) aims for net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, enhancing its sustainability strategy. The company plans to cut direct and indirect GHG emissions from aluminum smelting and alumina refining by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030 from 2015 levels. Alcoa is investing in low-carbon technology, including the ELYSIS zero-carbon smelting process and mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) in Australia. These efforts support Alcoa's commitment to environmental, social, and governance practices.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) is set to enter the high-purity alumina market through a collaboration with FYI Resources Ltd (ASX: FYI) via its subsidiary, Alcoa of Australia Limited. Alcoa of Australia will have a 65% stake in the project, which plans to develop an 8,000 metric-ton-per-year facility in stages, with initial funding of
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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) will announce its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 14, 2021, post-market close. A related press release and presentation will be accessible on Alcoa's website. A conference call will follow at 5:00 p.m. EDT, hosted by CEO Roy Harvey and CFO William Oplinger. Investors can participate via phone or listen to the webcast. Replay of the call will be available starting at 8:00 p.m. EDT on the same day until October 21, 2021.
Alcoa Corporation has announced plans to restart 268,000 mtpy of aluminum capacity at the Alumar smelter in Brazil. This facility has been idle since 2015, and the restart process will commence immediately, with molten metal expected by Q2 2022. The smelter will run on 100% renewable energy by 2024. The total estimated cost of the restart is around $75 million, with $15-$20 million in expenses anticipated for Q4 2021. This move is expected to enhance Alcoa’s global competitiveness and generate over 750 new jobs.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) announced that William F. Oplinger, Executive Vice President and CFO, will participate in the Jefferies Base Metals & Battery Materials Summit on September 21, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. EDT. The virtual session will feature business insights and a Q&A segment. Investors can view the real-time webcast on Alcoa's website, www.alcoa.com. A slide presentation and audio replay will also be available post-session. Alcoa, a leader in aluminum production, continues to emphasize transparency through various communication channels.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) announced that William F. Oplinger, the Executive Vice President and CFO, will participate in two investor conferences this month. The first is the Credit Suisse 34th Annual Basic Materials Conference on September 13 at 11:00 a.m. EDT, followed by the Morgan Stanley 9th Annual Laguna Conference on September 14 at 8:15 a.m. EDT. Real-time audio webcasts for both sessions will be available on Alcoa's website. A slide presentation will be available starting September 10 at 7:00 a.m. EDT.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has announced the **certification** of its **Deschambault** and **Aluminerie de Bécancour** smelters in Canada by the **Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)**, confirming adherence to sustainable manufacturing processes. With this, all three Canadian smelters are now ASI-certified, following the **Baie Comeau** smelter's certification in 2019. In total, Alcoa has achieved Performance Standard certifications for **15 locations**, including various bauxite mines and alumina refineries, enhancing its sustainability efforts and operational footprint.
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