UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2004
OR
Commission File Number 1-3610
ALCOA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Investor Relations 212-836-2674
Office of the Secretary 412-553-4707
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x No ¨
As of July 21, 2004, 869,835,743 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the Registrant were outstanding.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. – Financial Statements.
Alcoa and subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
(in millions)
June 30
2004
December 31
2003
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables from customers, less allowances of $103 in 2004 and $105 in 2003
Other receivables
Inventories (G)
Deferred income taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Properties, plants, and equipment, at cost
Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization
Net properties, plants, and equipment
Goodwill
Other assets
Assets held for sale (E)
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable, trade
Accrued compensation and retirement costs
Taxes, including taxes on income
Other current liabilities
Long-term debt due within one year
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt, less amount due within one year (B)
Accrued postretirement benefits
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits
Liabilities of operations held for sale (E)
Total liabilities
MINORITY INTERESTS
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (H)
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock
Common stock
Additional capital
Retained earnings
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (I)
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Statement of Consolidated Income (unaudited)
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
Second quarter ended
Six months ended
Sales (N)
Cost of goods sold
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses
Research and development expenses
Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization
Restructuring and other charges (F)
Interest expense
Other income, net (K)
Income from continuing operations before taxes on income
Provision for taxes on income (L)
Income from continuing operations before minority interests’ share
Less: Minority interests’ share
Income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (E)
Cumulative effect of accounting change (M)
NET INCOME
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (J)
Basic:
Income from discontinued operations
Cumulative effect of accounting change
Net income
Diluted:
Dividends paid per common share
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Condensed Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
CASH FROM OPERATIONS
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from operations:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
Change in deferred income taxes
Equity income, net of dividends
Noncash restructuring and other charges (F)
Net gain on early retirement of debt and interest rate swap settlements (B)
Gains from investing activities - sale of assets
Provision for doubtful accounts
Income from discontinued operations (E)
Accounting change (M)
Minority interests
Other
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Increase in receivables
(Increase) reduction in inventories
(Increase) reduction in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (reduction) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (reduction) in taxes, including taxes on income
Cash paid on early retirement of debt and interest rate swap settlements (B)
Cash received on long-term aluminum supply contract
Net change in noncurrent assets and liabilities
Net change in net assets held for sale
CASH PROVIDED FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
CASH PROVIDED FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
CASH PROVIDED FROM OPERATIONS
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net changes to short-term borrowings
Common stock issued for stock compensation plans
Repurchase of common stock
Dividends paid to shareholders
Dividends paid to minority interests
Net change in commercial paper (B)
Additions to long-term debt
Payments on long-term debt (B)
CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations
Proceeds from the sale of assets (E)
Additions to investments
Changes in short-term investments
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)
A. Basis of Presentation - The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited. These statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary by management to fairly present the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. The results reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
This Form 10-Q report should be read in conjunction with Alcoa’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, which includes all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
B. Debt – In June 2004, Alcoa recognized a net gain of $58 in other income on the early retirement of long-term debt and the associated settlement of interest rate swaps. Alcoa retired $1,200 of debt securities, consisting of the following: $200 of 6.125% Bonds due in 2005, $500 of 7.25% Notes due in 2005, and $500 of 5.875% Notes due in 2006. These debt securities were retired primarily with proceeds from commercial paper borrowings. The net gain of $58 is comprised of the following:
Alcoa previously used interest rate swaps to establish fixed interest rates on anticipated borrowings between June 2005 and June 2006. Due to a change in forecasted borrowing requirements, resulting from the early retirement of debt in June 2004 and a forecasted increase in future operating cash flows resulting from improved market conditions, the anticipated borrowings are no longer probable of occurring in 2005 and 2006. Therefore, Alcoa recognized $33 of gains that had been deferred on previously settled swaps and $44 of cash proceeds which was recorded as a gain to unwind the remaining interest rate swaps.
In connection with this transaction, Alcoa terminated $1,000 notional value of interest rate swaps that resulted in a cash payment by Alcoa of $32. These interest rate swaps were hedging debt maturing in 2007 and 2011. The $32 is reflected as a reduction in the carrying value of debt and it will be recognized as an increase in interest expense over the remaining maturity of the related hedged debt.
C. Stock-Based Compensation – Stock options under the company’s stock incentive plans have been granted at not less than market prices on the dates of grant. Stock option features based on date of original grant are as follows:
Date of original grant
Vesting
Term
Reload feature
2002 and prior
One reload in 2004 for 1/3
vesting in 2004
Alcoa accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations using the intrinsic value method, which resulted in no compensation cost for options granted.
Alcoa’s net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts shown below if compensation cost had been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) Nos. 123 and 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.”
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Net income, as reported
Less: compensation cost determined under the fair value method, net of tax
Pro forma net income
Basic earnings per share:
As reported
Pro forma
Diluted earnings per share:
In addition to stock option awards described above, beginning in 2004 the company granted stock awards and performance share awards that vest in three years from the date of grant. Compensation expense of $9 (pre-tax) was recognized on these awards in the first half of 2004.
D. Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits – Effective December 31, 2003, Alcoa adopted SFAS No. 132 (revised 2003), “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.” This standard requires the disclosure of the components of net periodic benefit cost recognized during interim periods.
Pension benefits
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit cost
Postretirement benefits
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)
The net periodic benefit cost for postretirement benefits for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 reflects a reduction of approximately $6 and $12, respectively, related to the recognition of the federal subsidy under Medicare Part D. For further details on the Medicare Part D subsidy, see Note V to the audited financial statements contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
E. Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale – In the fourth quarter of 2002, Alcoa performed a portfolio review of its businesses and the markets they serve. As a result of this review, Alcoa committed to a plan to divest certain noncore businesses that did not meet internal growth and return measures. A detailed discussion of Alcoa’s 2002 divestiture plan and changes to the plan in 2003 can be found in Note B to the audited financial statements contained in Alcoa’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Information on divestiture activities that occurred in the first half of 2004 is provided below.
For the periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, businesses classified as discontinued operations included Alcoa’s commodity automotive fasteners business, a packaging business in South America, and Alcoa’s packaging equipment business. In January of 2004, Alcoa sold its packaging equipment business to American Industrial Partners for $44 in cash and recognized
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a gain of $10. In February of 2004, Alcoa sold its automotive fasteners business to the Kaminski Holdings group for $17 in cash and notes receivable and recognized an additional loss of $5. The gain and loss from these transactions are recorded in Income from Discontinued Operations in the income statement. In July of 2004, Alcoa sold its flexible packaging business in South America.
The following table details selected financial information for the businesses included within discontinued operations.
Sales
(Loss) income from operations
Gain on sale of businesses
Total pretax (loss) income
Provision for taxes
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
For the periods presented in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, businesses classified as assets held for sale included Alcoa’s specialty chemicals business, an extrusion facility in Europe, certain extrusion facilities in Latin America, and foil facilities in St. Louis, MO and Russellville, AR. In February of 2004, the specialty chemicals business of Alcoa was sold to two private equity firms led by Rhone Capital LLC for an enterprise value of $342, which included the assumption of debt and other unfunded obligations. Alcoa received cash of $248 and recognized a pre-tax, pre-minority interest gain of approximately $49 ($59 after-tax, after-minority interest). The gain is included in Restructuring and Other Charges in the income statement. In April of 2004, Alcoa sold its St. Louis, MO and Russellville, AR foil facilities, as well as an extrusion facility in Europe. Alcoa received $37 in cash and no material gain or loss was recorded on these transactions.
In the second quarter of 2004, certain architectural products businesses in North America were reclassified from assets held for sale to assets held and used as management discontinued the plan of sale due to market conditions. The financial statements for all periods presented have been reclassified to reflect this change. The reclassification did not impact the Condensed Statement of Consolidated Income. The results of the North American architectural products businesses continue to be reflected in the Engineered Products segment.
The major classes of assets and liabilities of operations held for sale in the balance sheet are as follows:
Assets:
Receivables
Inventories
Properties, plants, and equipment, net
Total assets held for sale
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Other liabilities
Total liabilities of operations held for sale
The changes in assets and liabilities of operations held for sale at June 30, 2004 compared with December 31, 2003 are due to the divestitures of Alcoa’s packaging equipment, automotive fasteners, and specialty chemicals businesses, as well as the sale of the St. Louis and Russellville foil facilities and an extrusion plant in Europe in 2004. The divestiture program is essentially complete, with the exception of certain Latin American extrusion facilities that remain in assets held for sale.
F. Restructuring and Other Charges – In the first half of 2004, Alcoa recorded income of $26 for restructuring and other charges, consisting of income of $31 in the first quarter and expense of $5 in the second quarter. In the second quarter of 2004, Alcoa recorded restructuring and other charges of
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$5 ($4 after tax and minority interests), consisting of charges of $14 for employee termination and severance costs associated with 2,700 salaried and hourly employees (primarily in Mexico and the U.S.), as the company continued to focus on reducing costs, partially offset by income of $6 associated with net gains on divested businesses and asset sales, and income of $3 resulting from adjustments to prior year employee termination and severance cost reserves. As of June 30, 2004, 1,660 of the 2,700 employees had been terminated. In the first quarter of 2004, Alcoa recorded income of $31 ($50 after tax and minority interests) for restructurings, consisting of a $44 gain on the sale of the specialty chemicals business and charges of $13 for employee termination and severance costs associated with 380 salaried and hourly employees (primarily in the U.S. and U.K.). As of June 30, 2004, 250 of the 380 employees had been terminated. Approximately $12 of cash payments were made against the reserves in the first half of 2004. All layoffs are expected to be completed in 2004. Restructuring and other charges are not reflected in the segment results.
During 2003, Alcoa recorded income of $26 ($25 after tax and minority interests) for restructuring and other charges. The income recognized was comprised of the following components: $45 of charges for employee termination and severance costs associated with approximately 1,600 hourly and salaried employees (located primarily in Europe, the U.S., and Brazil), as the company continued to focus on cost reductions in businesses that continued to be impacted by market declines; $20 of charges related to a reduction in the estimated fair values of businesses included in assets held for sale; and $91 of income comprised of $53 primarily associated with the sale of the Latin America PET business, and $38 resulting from adjustments to prior year employee termination and severance cost reserves (in conjunction with the $38 reserve adjustment, there was a change in the number of employees to be terminated under the 2002 restructuring program from 8,500 to 6,700 employees). As of June 30, 2004, approximately 1,530 of the 1,600 employees associated with the 2003 restructuring program had been terminated.
During 2002, Alcoa recorded charges of $425 ($280 after tax and minority interests) for restructurings associated with the curtailment of aluminum production at three smelters, as well as restructuring operations for those businesses experiencing negligible growth due to continued market declines and the decision to divest certain businesses that have failed to meet internal growth and return measures. The 2002 charges were comprised of $296 for asset write-downs, consisting of $113 of goodwill on businesses to be divested, as well as $183 for structures, machinery, and equipment; $105 for employee termination and severance costs related to approximately 6,700 hourly and salaried employees at over 70 locations, primarily in Mexico, Europe, and the U.S.; and charges of $31 for exit costs, principally for remediation and demolition costs, as well as lease termination costs. As of June 30, 2004, approximately 6,490 of the 6,700 employees associated with the 2002 restructuring program had been terminated.
Activity and reserve balances for restructuring charges are as follows:
Asset
write-downs
Reserve balances at December 31, 2002
2003:
Cash payments
2003 restructuring charges
Additions to 2002 restructuring charges
Reversals of 2002 restructuring charges
Noncash additions/reversals to the reserves in 2003
Reserve balances at December 31, 2003
2004:
2004 restructuring charges
Net gains on sales of assets not impacting reserve balances
Reversals of 2003 restructuring charges
Reserve balances at June 30, 2004
For further details on the restructurings, see Note D to the audited financial statements contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
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G. Inventories
Finished goods
Work in process
Bauxite and alumina
Purchased raw materials
Operating supplies
Approximately 45% of total inventories at June 30, 2004, was valued on a LIFO basis. If valued on an average cost basis, total inventories would have been $585 and $558 higher at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
H. Commitments and Contingencies - Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against Alcoa, including those pertaining to environmental, product liability, and safety and health matters. While the amounts claimed may be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Therefore, it is possible that results of operations or liquidity in a particular period could be materially affected by certain contingencies. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will not have a materially adverse effect on the financial position of the company.
Alcoa Aluminio S.A. (Aluminio) is a participant in several hydroelectric power construction projects in Brazil for purposes of increasing its energy self-sufficiency and providing a long-term, low-cost source of power for its facilities.
The completed and committed hydroelectric construction projects that Aluminio participates in are outlined in the following tables.
Completed projects
Share of
output
Debt
guarantee
Machadinho
Aluminio committed to taking a share of the output of the completed Machadinho project for 30 years at cost (including cost of financing the project). In the event that other participants in this project fail to fulfill their financial responsibilities, Aluminio may be required to fund a portion of the deficiency. In accordance with the agreement, if Aluminio funds any such deficiency, its participation and share of the output from the project will increase proportionately.
Committed projects
Barra Grande
Serra do Facao
Pai-Quere
Estreito
These projects were committed to during 2001 and 2002, and the Barra Grande project commenced construction in 2002. As of the second quarter of 2004, approximately 30% of the long-term financing for the Barra Grande project was obtained, of which Aluminio guaranteed 42.20% based on its investment participation. The plans for financing the other projects have not yet been finalized. It is anticipated that a portion of the project costs will be financed with third parties. Aluminio may be required to provide guarantees of project financing or commit to additional investments as these projects progress.
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During 2003, the participants in the Santa Isabel project formally requested the return of the performance bond related to the license to construct the hydroelectric project. This project has been terminated.
Aluminio accounts for the Machadinho and Barra Grande hydroelectric projects on the equity method. Its total investment in these projects was $111 and $136 at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. There have been no significant investments made in any of the other projects.
I. Comprehensive Income
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities
Minimum pension liability
Unrealized translation adjustments
Unrecognized gains (losses) on derivatives
Net change from periodic revaluations
Net amount reclassified to income (1)
Net unrecognized gains (losses) on derivatives
Comprehensive income
J. Earnings Per Share – The information used to compute basic and diluted EPS on income from continuing operations follows: (shares in millions)
Less: preferred stock dividends
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders
Average shares outstanding – basic
Effect of dilutive securities:
Shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options
Average shares outstanding – diluted
Options to purchase 58 million and 66 million shares of common stock at average exercise prices of $38.00 and $36.00 were outstanding as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the option exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares.
K. Other Income, Net
Equity income
Interest income
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
Gains on sales of assets
Other income (expense)
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Other income (expense) for the 2004 six-month period included a charge of $20 recognized in the first quarter of 2004 related to settlements reached in the El Campo litigation matter.
L. Income Taxes – The effective tax rate of 28.6% for the 2004 six-month period differs from the statutory rate of 35% and the 2003 six-month rate of 27.7% principally due to the sale of the specialty chemicals business in 2004 and lower taxes on foreign income.
M. Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change – Effective January 1, 2003, Alcoa adopted SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” Under this standard, Alcoa recognized additional liabilities for asset retirement obligations (AROs), consisting primarily of costs associated with spent pot lining disposal, bauxite residue disposal, mine reclamation, and landfills. These costs reflect the legal obligations associated with the normal operation of Alcoa’s bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting facilities. There were no material changes to the ARO balances during the second quarter of 2004. Additionally, Alcoa capitalized asset retirement costs by increasing the carrying amount of related long-lived assets, principally machinery and equipment, and recorded associated accumulated depreciation from the time the original assets were placed into service. The cumulative effect adjustment recognized upon adoption of this standard was $47, consisting principally of costs to establish assets and liabilities related to spent pot lining for pots currently in operation.
N. Segment Information - The following details sales and after-tax operating income (ATOI) for each reportable segment for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. For more information on segments, see Note P to the audited financial statements contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Second quarter ended June 30, 2004
Sales:
Third-party sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
ATOI
Second quarter ended June 30, 2003
Six months ended June 30, 2004
Six months ended June 30, 2003
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The following reconciles segment information to consolidated totals.
Total ATOI
Impact of intersegment profit adjustments
Unallocated amounts (net of tax):
Corporate expense
Discontinued operations (E)
Consolidated net income
The significant changes in the reconciling items between ATOI and consolidated net income for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period compared with the corresponding 2003 periods consisted of:
Additionally, corporate expense decreased in the second quarter of 2004 due to a decrease in deferred compensation costs.
The following table represents segment assets.
Alumina and Chemicals
Primary Metals
Flat-Rolled Products
Engineered Products
Packaging and Consumer
Total segment assets
The increase in segment assets within the Flat-Rolled Products segment is due to higher customer receivables and increased inventories resulting from stronger volumes and prices in 2004.
O. Reclassifications - Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
P. Subsequent Event - On July 26, 2004, Alcoa announced that 400 employees at its Wenatchee, WA smelter will lose their jobs as a result of the rejection of a proposed labor contract by the Aluminum Trade Council of Wenatchee. The impact of the layoff is expected to result in an after-tax charge of approximately $13 in the third quarter of 2004. The Wenatchee facility has been idled since July of 2001.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm *
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Alcoa Inc.
We have reviewed the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet of Alcoa and its subsidiaries (Alcoa) as of June 30, 2004, and the related unaudited condensed statements of consolidated income for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the unaudited condensed statement of consolidated cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of Alcoa’s management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We previously audited in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003, and the related statements of consolidated income, shareholders’ equity and of cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated January 8, 2004, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
As discussed in Note M to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, Alcoa changed its method of accounting for asset retirement obligations effective January 1, 2003.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts and ingot prices; shipments in thousands of metric tons [mt])
Certain statements in this report under this caption and elsewhere relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “targets,” “should,” “will,” “will likely result,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “projects” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Alcoa to be different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the specific factors that may cause such a difference, see Note H to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements; the disclosures included below under Segment Information, Environmental Matters, and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks; and Alcoa’s Form 10-K, Part I, Item 1, for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Results of Operations
Selected Financial Data:
Earnings per common share:
Diluted – Income from continuing operations
Diluted – Net income
Shipments of aluminum products (mt)
Shipments of alumina (mt)
Alcoa’s average realized ingot price
Average 3-month LME price
Alcoa’s income from continuing operations for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period of 2004 was $404, or 46 cents per diluted share, and $754, or 86 cents per share, respectively. Income from continuing operations increased 86% and 83% in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, as compared to the corresponding 2003 periods. Results in 2004 were favorably impacted by higher realized prices, as alumina prices rose 33% and 28% and aluminum prices climbed 25% and 20% in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, respectively, compared with the corresponding 2003 periods. The 2004 results were also favorably impacted by higher volumes in the Engineered Products and Flat-Rolled Products segments, as demand in the commercial transportation, building and construction, aerospace, packaging, and industrial markets improved; continued cost reductions; and benefits from the restructuring of debt, which consisted of the early repayment of debt and settlement of interest rate swaps. The 2004 six-month period was also favorably impacted by the gain on the specialty chemicals business that was sold in the first quarter of 2004. These positive contributions were partially offset by higher energy costs, the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar against other currencies, increased environmental reserves, and higher raw material costs. The 2004 six-month period was also unfavorably impacted by litigation settlements in the first quarter of 2004.
Net income for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period was $404, or 46 cents per share, and $759, or 87 cents per share, respectively, as compared to $216, or 26 cents per share, and $367, or 43 cents per share, for corresponding periods in 2003. The 2003 results included a cumulative effect charge of $47, or 6 cents per share, for the accounting change for asset retirement obligations under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.”
Sales for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period increased $595, or 11%, and $1,151, or 11%, respectively compared with corresponding 2003 periods. The increase in realized prices for alumina and aluminum, as well as higher volumes in businesses serving the packaging, aerospace, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets helped to drive the increase in sales. The rise in sales was also aided by the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange movements and the consolidation of KAAL Australia (Alcoa acquired the remaining 50% interest from Kobe Steel Ltd. in October 2003.). Partially offsetting these increases were the impact of divestitures, principally the specialty chemicals and Latin American PET businesses, and lower volumes in the AFL automotive business.
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Cost of goods sold (COGS) as a percentage of sales was 78.9% for the 2004 second quarter and 78.4% for the 2004 six-month period, compared with 79.7% in both 2003 corresponding periods. The decreases resulted from higher realized prices and accumulated cost savings resulting from procurement savings, productivity improvements, and headcount reductions from prior restructuring programs. These positive contributions more than offset higher raw material costs, increased energy costs, an increase of $42 in environmental reserves, and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange movements.
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses (SG&A) for the 2004 second quarter decreased $28, or 8%, compared with the 2003 second quarter due to a reduction in deferred compensation costs and cost savings, which were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange movements. SG&A expenses increased $19, or 3%, in the 2004 six-month period compared to the 2003 corresponding period due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements, expense associated with stock awards granted in 2004, and the bankruptcy of an alumina customer, which were partially offset by a reduction in deferred compensation costs.
The provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization was relatively flat in the 2004 second quarter as compared to the second quarter of 2003. The provision increased by $17, or 3%, in the 2004 six-month period over the corresponding 2003 period primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements.
Restructuring and other charges resulted in expense of $5 in the 2004 second quarter and income of $26 in the 2004 six-month period, compared with an expense of $3 in the second quarter of 2003 and income of $1 in the 2003 six-month period. In the second quarter of 2004, a charge of $14 was recorded for employee termination and severance costs associated with 2,700 salaried and hourly employees (primarily in Mexico and the U.S.). Partially offsetting this charge were income of $6 associated with net gains on divested businesses and asset sales, and income of $3 resulting from adjustments to prior year employee termination and severance cost reserves. As of June 30, 2004, 1,660 of the 2,700 employees had been terminated. In the first quarter of 2004, income of $31 was recorded for restructuring and other charges, consisting of a gain of $44 on the sale of the specialty chemicals business, which was somewhat offset by charges of $13 for employee termination and severance costs associated with 380 salaried and hourly employees (primarily in the U.S. and U.K.). As of June 30, 2004, 250 of the 380 employees had been terminated. Approximately $12 of cash payments were made against the reserves in the first half of 2004. All layoffs are expected to be completed in 2004. Restructuring and other charges are not included in the segment results.
The pre-tax impact of allocating these amounts to the segment results would have been as follows:
Segment total
Corporate
Total restructuring and other charges
Interest expense for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period decreased $11, or 14%, and $35, or 21%, from the corresponding 2003 periods. The decrease was due to lower average debt levels and lower average effective interest rates.
Other income for the 2004 second quarter and six-month period increased $68, or 119%, and $54, or 58%, over the corresponding 2003 periods. The increase in the 2004 second quarter is due to the gain of $58 recognized on the restructuring of debt, $17 of higher equity income, and $12 of favorable foreign currency exchange movements. These were somewhat offset by an increase in the expenses related to employee life insurance and higher net gains on asset sales (principally office space) recognized in 2003.
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The 2004 six-month increase resulted from the gain recognized on the restructuring of debt and $35 of favorable foreign currency exchange movements, partially offset by $13 lower equity income and $20 associated with litigation settlements in 2004.
The effective tax rate of 28.6% for the 2004 six-month period differs from the statutory rate of 35% and the 2003 six-month rate of 27.7% principally due to the sale of the specialty chemicals business in 2004 and lower taxes on foreign income.
Minority interests’ share of income from operations decreased $2, or 3%, and $11, or 8%, in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, respectively, as compared to 2003 corresponding periods. The decreases were due to Alcoa’s acquisition of the minority interest in Alcoa Aluminio in August 2003 and a tax benefit for international tax legislation enacted in 2003. These were partially offset by increased earnings at Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals. The 2004 six-month period was also favorably impacted by the sale of the specialty chemicals business.
Segment Information
I. Alumina and Chemicals
Alumina production (mt)
Third-party alumina shipments (mt)
After-tax operating income (ATOI)
Third-party sales for the Alumina and Chemicals segment were relatively flat in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, compared with the corresponding 2003 periods. An increase in realized prices of 33% in the 2004 second quarter and 28% in the 2004 six-month period was offset by lower third-party volumes and the loss of revenue due to the sale of the specialty chemicals business in February of 2004.
Intersegment sales increased 41% in both the 2004 second quarter and in the 2004 six-month period as a result of higher realized prices and increased internal demand as a result of the expiration of contracts on required third-party purchases. Production increased principally at the Point Comfort, TX refinery, after startup of additional capacity during 2003, and at the Jamaica refinery, after the planned expansion was completed at the end of 2003.
ATOI for this segment rose 79% in the 2004 second quarter and 59% in the 2004 six-month period compared with the 2003 corresponding periods, due to higher realized prices, somewhat offset by the loss of profit associated with the sale of the chemicals business, unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements and increased raw materials costs.
LME-based pricing continues to be favorable in the third quarter of 2004. Weakening of the U.S. dollar would negatively impact segment results.
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II. Primary Metals
Aluminum production (mt)
Third-party aluminum shipments (mt)
Alcoa’s average realized price per pound for aluminum ingot
Third-party sales for the Primary Metals segment increased 19% in the second quarter of 2004 and 20% in the 2004 six-month period, compared with the corresponding periods of 2003, due to 25% higher realized prices in the second quarter of 2004 and 20% higher realized prices for the 2004 six-month period, partially offset by lower third-party volumes. Intersegment sales increased 64% in the second quarter of 2004 and 42% in the 2004 six-month period primarily due to the increase in realized prices as well as increased volumes due to strengthening in the downstream aluminum businesses.
ATOI for this segment increased 42% in the 2004 second quarter and 29% in the 2004 six-month period due to higher realized prices and higher total volumes, somewhat offset by higher costs for energy, raw materials, employee benefits, and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency exchange movements.
After the recently announced capacity curtailment at the Becancour smelter due to an employee strike, and the removal of a line at the Wenatchee smelter, Alcoa has approximately 719,000 mt per year (mtpy) of idle capacity on a base capacity of 3,977,000 mtpy.
Aluminum prices are expected to continue to be strong in the third quarter. Higher alumina and energy costs are expected to negatively impact results. Aloca will continue its program of metal purchases to optimize the selling of value-added products. In addition, the production cuts at the Becancour aluminum smelter are expected to negatively impact results by 1.5 cents to 2 cents per share per month. The impact of the Wenatchee layoffs is expected to result in a charge of $13 in the third quarter.
III. Flat-Rolled Products
Third-party sales for the Flat-Rolled Products segment increased 24% in the 2004 second quarter and 25% in the 2004 six-month period, as compared to the same periods in 2003. The increase resulted from the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in KAAL Australia (can sheet rolling mills) in October of 2003, higher prices, and higher volumes due to improved demand in the commercial transportation, aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, and industrial products markets.
ATOI for this segment increased 5% in the second quarter of 2004 and 15% for the 2004 six-month period due to higher volumes; favorable mix; improved productivity in the sheet and plate business; favorable foreign currency exchange movements in Europe; and the contribution of KAAL Australia. These positive contributions were somewhat offset by a hot mill interruption at the Kitts Green facility in the U.K. and temporary throughput issues at the Tennessee can sheet facility.
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In the third quarter of 2004, higher demand is anticipated for the can sheet business due to seasonal volume increases. A marginal increase is also projected in industrial markets, while slight seasonal declines are expected in Europe and in the automotive sector (seasonal shutdowns and platform build rate reduction). Additionally, full production has resumed at the Kitts Green facility. Continued throughput issues at the Tennessee can sheet facility could negatively impact margins, and summer maintenance outages are expected at the North American rolling mills.
IV. Engineered Products
Third-party sales for the Engineered Products segment increased 10% in both the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, as compared to 2003 corresponding periods, principally due to higher volumes in the businesses serving the commercial transportation, automotive, building and construction, and industrial products markets.
ATOI for this segment increased 70% in the second quarter of 2004 and 87% in the 2004 six-month period. The increase in the second quarter of 2004 was principally due to increased productivity, as well as higher volumes as a result of improved market conditions. The increase in the 2004 six-month period is the result of higher volumes, increased productivity, and higher contributions as a result of the acquisition of Fairchild Fasteners, and was slightly offset by increased raw material costs and pricing pressures.
Lower demand is projected in the third quarter of 2004 for engineered products due to seasonal softening in Europe and seasonal shutdowns and a reduction in platform build rates in the automotive market. This will be somewhat mitigated by improvements in building and construction due to seasonality. Commercial transportation is expected to maintain second quarter strength.
V. Packaging and Consumer
Third-party sales for the Packaging and Consumer segment were relatively flat in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period, compared with the 2003 corresponding periods. Higher volumes in the closures, consumer products, thermoformed plastics, and packaging graphics and design businesses were offset by a decline in sales due to the divestiture of the Latin America PET business in 2003.
ATOI for this segment declined 5% in the second quarter of 2004 and 19% in the 2004 six-month period compared to 2003 corresponding periods. The decreases were the result of higher resin costs and the divestitures of the Latin America PET business and Latasa (a Latin America aluminum can business in which Alcoa had an equity interest). The resin price increases were offset by volume improvement in the closures, consumer products, thermoformed plastics, and packaging graphics and design businesses, but these improvements were not sufficient to overcome the loss of ATOI associated with the Latin American businesses.
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An increase in demand for consumer products is anticipated in the third quarter of 2004 as a result of seasonality, but a reduction in closures demand is projected to offset the strength in consumer products. Resin prices are expected to remain high and, in some cases, increase during the quarter. Additionally, an outage at an Alcoa resin facility will drive the need to make additional higher cost third-party purchases.
VI. Other
Third-party aluminum shipments (mt) *
Third-party sales for the Other group remained relatively flat in the 2004 second quarter and six-month period compared with the 2003 corresponding periods, principally due to volume increases in the residential building products business and the telecommunications business, which were offset by lower volumes at AFL automotive, as this business continued to rebalance its customer base. The 2004 six-month period was also negatively affected by the disposition of distribution facilities in Europe.
ATOI for this group increased 76% in the 2004 second quarter and 85% in the 2004 six-month period, compared to corresponding 2003 periods, due to increased volumes in the residential building products business and the telecommunications business, cost savings, and higher equity income from Integris Metals, Inc. (a metals distribution joint venture in which Alcoa has a 50% equity interest). These were somewhat offset by lower volumes in the AFL automotive business. The 2004 six-month period was also negatively impacted by higher raw materials costs in the residential building products business.
In the third quarter of 2004, seasonal increases in building and construction are expected to be more than offset by declines in automotive revenues resulting from seasonal shutdowns and platform build rate reductions.
Reconciliation of ATOI to Consolidated Net Income
Items required to reconcile ATOI to consolidated net income include: corporate adjustments to eliminate any remaining profit or loss between segments; interest income and expense; minority interests; corporate expense, comprised of the general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities along with depreciation on corporate-owned assets; restructuring and other charges; discontinued operations; the accounting change for asset retirement obligations in 2003; and other, which includes the impact of LIFO, differences between estimated tax rates used in the segments and the corporate effective tax rate, and other nonoperating items such as foreign currency translation gains/losses.
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Restructuring and other charges
Discontinued operations
Accounting change
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash from Operations
Cash from operations was $560 in the 2004 six-month period compared with $1,215 in the same period of 2003. The decrease of $655 is principally due to net increases in inventories, receivables, and payables of $426 and the absence of a $440 advance payment received in 2003 against a long-term aluminum supply contract, partially offset by the increase in net income.
Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities was $562 in the 2004 six-month period compared with cash used of $764 in the 2003 six-month period. The change of $202 is primarily due to higher net debt repayments in 2003 than in 2004.
In June 2004, Alcoa completed the early retirement of $1,200 of debt securities, consisting of the following: $200 of 6.125% Bonds due in 2005, $500 of 7.25% Notes due in 2005, and $500 of 5.875% Notes due in 2006. These debt securities were retired primarily with proceeds from commercial paper borrowings.
On April 23, 2004 Alcoa refinanced its $2,000 revolving-credit agreement that was to expire in April 2004 into a new $1,000 revolving-credit agreement that will expire in April 2005, with an option to extend the maturity date of any borrowings outstanding on the April 2005 expiration date for one year. Additionally, Alcoa refinanced its $1,000 revolving-credit agreement that was to expire in April 2005 into a new agreement that will expire in April 2009.
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Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities was $106 in the 2004 six-month period compared with $379 in the same period in 2003. The change of $273 was primarily due to proceeds received from the divestitures of Alcoa’s specialty chemicals, packaging equipment, and automotive fasteners businesses, as well as foil facilities, and a European extrusion facility. This was somewhat offset by cash used to acquire 44 million additional shares of Chalco to maintain Alcoa’s 8% ownership interest.
Environmental Matters
Alcoa continues to participate in environmental assessments and cleanups at a number of locations. These include approximately 30 owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, approximately 39 previously owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties and approximately 67 Superfund and other waste sites. A liability is recorded for environmental remediation costs or damages when a cleanup program becomes probable and the costs or damages can be reasonably estimated.
As assessments and cleanups proceed, the liability is adjusted based on progress made in determining the extent of remedial actions and related costs and damages. The liability can change substantially due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, changes in remedial requirements, and technological changes. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the outcomes or to estimate with any degree of accuracy the potential costs for certain of these matters.
The following discussion provides additional details regarding the current status of Alcoa’s significant sites where the final outcome cannot be determined or the potential costs in the future cannot be estimated.
Massena, NY. Alcoa has been conducting investigations and studies of the Grasse River, adjacent to Alcoa’s Massena, New York plant site, under order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as Superfund. Sediments and fish in the river contain varying levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).
In 2002, Alcoa submitted an Analysis of Alternatives Report that detailed a variety of remedial alternatives with estimated costs ranging from $2 to $525. Because the selection of the $2 alternative (natural recovery) was considered remote, Alcoa adjusted the reserve for the Grasse River in 2002 to $30 representing the low end of the range of possible alternatives, as no single alternative could be identified as more probable than the others.
In June of 2003, based on river observations during the spring of 2003, the EPA requested that Alcoa gather additional field data to assess the potential for sediment erosion from winter river ice formation and breakup. The results of these additional studies, submitted in a report to the EPA in April of 2004, suggest that this phenomenon has the potential to occur approximately every 10 years and may impact sediments in certain portions of the river under all remedial scenarios. The EPA informed Alcoa that a final remedial decision for the river could not be made without substantially more information, including river pilot studies on the effects of ice formation and breakup on each of the remedial techniques. The EPA requested that Alcoa consider a Remedial Options Study to gather this information. The scope of this study includes sediment removal and capping, the installation of an ice control structure, and significant monitoring.
In May of 2004, Alcoa agreed to perform the study at an estimated cost of $35. Most of the work should be completed by the fourth quarter of 2005. The findings will be incorporated into a revised Analysis of Alternatives Report, which is expected to be submitted in 2006. This information will be used by the EPA to propose a remedy for the entire river.
Alcoa adjusted the reserves this quarter to include the $35 for the Remedial Options Study. This is in addition to the $30 previously reserved. Currently, none of the existing alternatives in the 2002 Analysis of Alternatives Report is more probable than the others and the results of the Remedial Options Study are necessary to revise the scope and estimated cost of many of the current alternatives.
The EPA’s ultimate selection of a remedy could result in additional liability. Alcoa may be required to record a subsequent reserve adjustment at the time the EPA’s Record of Decision is issued.
Sherwin, TX. In connection with the sale of the Sherwin alumina refinery in Texas, which was required to be divested as part of the Reynolds merger in 2000, Alcoa has agreed to retain responsibility for
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the remediation of then existing environmental conditions, as well as a pro rata share of the final closure of the active waste disposal areas, which remain in use. Alcoa’s share of the closure costs is proportional to the total period of operation of the active waste disposal areas. Alcoa estimated its liability for the active disposal areas by making certain assumptions about the period of operation, the amount of material placed in the area prior to closure, and the appropriate technology, engineering, and regulatory status applicable to final closure. The most probable cost for remediation has been reserved. It is reasonably possible that an additional liability, not expected to exceed $75, may be incurred if actual experience varies from the original assumptions used.
Based on the foregoing, it is possible that Alcoa’s results of operations, in a particular period, could be materially affected by matters relating to these sites. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that adequate reserves have been provided and that the disposition of these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the financial position or liquidity of the company.
Alcoa’s remediation reserve balance at June 30, 2004 was $416 and $395 at December 31, 2003 (of which $65 was classified as a current liability in both periods), and reflects the most probable costs to remediate identified environmental conditions for which costs can be reasonably estimated. Remediation costs charged to the reserve in the 2004 six-month period were approximately $17. They include expenditures currently mandated, as well as those not required by any regulatory authority or third party. The reserve balance was increased by $38 in the 2004 six-month period, principally due to the additional reserve recorded for the Grasse River site.
Included in annual operating expenses are the recurring costs of managing hazardous substances and environmental programs. These costs are estimated to be about 2% of cost of goods sold.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
In addition to the risks inherent in its operations, Alcoa is exposed to financial, market, political and economic risks. The following discussion provides additional detail regarding Alcoa’s exposure to the risks of changing commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates.
Derivatives
Alcoa’s commodity and derivative activities are subject to the management, direction, and control of the Strategic Risk Management Committee (SRMC). The SRMC is composed of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and other officers and employees that the chief executive officer selects. The SRMC reports to the Board of Directors on the scope of its derivative activities.
All of the aluminum and other commodity contracts, as well as various types of derivatives, are held for purposes other than trading. They are used principally to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures. The company is not involved in energy-trading activities, weather derivatives, or other nonexchange commodity trading activities.
Commodity Price Risks - Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of aluminum ingot and fabricated products. As a condition of sale, customers often require Alcoa to enter into forward-dated, fixed-price commitments. These commitments expose Alcoa to the risk of fluctuating aluminum prices between the time the order is committed and the time the order is shipped.
Alcoa’s aluminum commodity risk management policy is to manage, through the use of futures contracts, the aluminum price risk associated with a portion of its fixed-price firm commitments. At June 30, 2004, these contracts totaled approximately 793,000 mt with a fair value gain of approximately $99 (pre-tax).
Alcoa purchases natural gas, fuel oil, and electricity to meet its production requirements. These purchases expose the company to the risk of higher prices. To hedge a portion of this risk, Alcoa enters into long positions, principally using futures contracts. Alcoa follows a stable pattern of purchasing these commodities; therefore, it is highly likely that anticipated purchases will occur. The fair value of these contracts was a gain of approximately $81 (pre-tax) at June 30, 2004.
Financial Risk
Currencies - Alcoa is subject to exposure from fluctuations in foreign currencies. Foreign currency exchange contracts may be used from time to time to hedge the variability in cash flows from the forecasted payment or receipt of currencies other than the functional currency. These contracts cover periods commensurate with known or expected exposures, generally within three years. The fair value of these contracts was a loss of approximately $3 (pre-tax) at June 30, 2004.
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Interest Rates - Alcoa uses interest rate swaps to help maintain a strategic balance between fixed- and floating-rate debt and to manage overall financing costs. The company has entered into pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swaps to change the interest rate risk exposure of its outstanding debt. The fair value of these swaps was a loss of approximately $145 (pre-tax) at June 30, 2004.
Alcoa previously used interest rate swaps to establish fixed interest rates on anticipated borrowings between June 2005 and June 2006. Due to a change in forecasted borrowing requirements, resulting from the early retirement of debt in June 2004 and a forecasted increase in future operating cash flows resulting from improved market conditions, it is no longer probable that the anticipated borrowings will occur in 2005 and 2006. Therefore, Alcoa recognized $33 of gains that had been deferred on previously settled swaps and $44 of additional gains to unwind the remaining interest rate swaps. These gains were recorded in other income. See Note B in Part I, Item I for additional information.
Embedded Derivatives - During the second quarter of 2004, Alcoa entered into a long-term power supply contract. The power contract provides for increased pricing if the LME exceeds a certain price. This pricing feature in the contract is considered an embedded derivative and is marked to market through earnings. The impact to earnings in the second quarter of 2004 was not material.
Material Limitations - The disclosures with respect to commodity prices, interest rates, and foreign exchange risk do not take into account the underlying commitments or anticipated transactions. If the underlying items were included in the analysis, the gains or losses on the futures contracts may be offset. Actual results will be determined by a number of factors that are not under Alcoa’s control and could vary significantly from those factors disclosed.
Alcoa is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties on the above instruments, as well as credit or performance risk with respect to its hedged customers’ commitments. Although nonperformance is possible, Alcoa does not anticipate nonperformance by any of these parties. Futures contracts are with creditworthy counterparties and are further supported by cash, treasury bills, or irrevocable letters of credit issued by carefully chosen banks. In addition, various master netting arrangements are in place with counterparties to facilitate settlement of gains and losses on these contracts.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Alcoa’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and they have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective.
There have been no significant changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2004, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
As previously reported, in 2001 and 2002, two companion lawsuits were filed in the Court of Lafayette County, Arkansas on behalf of nearly 400 current or former residents of the City of Stamps, Arkansas, the City of Stamps, and former employees of Red River Aluminum, Inc. (RRA), a dross processor. The 2001 action was transferred to Miller County, Arkansas. The suits name 12 defendants (including Alumax Inc., Reynolds Metals Company and Alcoa Inc.) that sent dross to RRA for processing. Plaintiffs have filed claims for personal injuries and property damage and have alleged that the defendants violated Arkansas environmental statutes relating to the alleged contamination associated with RRA’s operations in Stamps. The 2001 action was settled in May 2004. The cost of the settlement was previously reserved for and was not material to Alcoa. The 2002 action was dismissed, without prejudice, at the request of plaintiffs in June 2004.
As previously reported, in July 1999, Alcoa Aluminio S.A. received notice that an administrative proceeding was commenced by Brazil’s Secretary of Economic Law of the Ministry of Justice against Brazilian producers of primary aluminum, including Alcoa Aluminio. The suit alleges collusive action in the pricing of primary aluminum in violation of Brazilian antitrust law. Alcoa Aluminio has presented its defense and has been awaiting the decision of the Secretary of Economic Law. If the Secretary of Economic Law determines that the antitrust law was violated, then the action may be further prosecuted by the Administrative Council of Economic Defense (known as CADE). Brazilian law provides for civil and criminal sanctions for violations of antitrust law, including fines ranging from 1% to 30% of a company’s revenue during the last fiscal year. On July 6, 2004, the Office of Economic Law of the Ministry of Justice decided not to pursue the case in light of the lack of evidence of infringement of the antitrust law. This decision will be referred to the CADE for review.
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Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Period
Total Number
of SharesPurchased (a)
Average
Price
Paid
PerShare
Maximum Number
(or ApproximateDollar Value)
of Shares that MayYet Be PurchasedUnder the Plans orPrograms (b)
January 1 - January 31, 2004
February 1 - February 29, 2004
March 1 - March 31, 2004
Total for quarter ended March 31, 2004
April 1 – April 30, 2004
May 1 – May 31, 2004
June 1 – June 30, 2004
Total for quarter ended June 30, 2004
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Election of Directors
Nominee
Alain Belda
Carlos Ghosn
Henry B. Schacht
Franklin A. Thomas
Proposals
Broker
Non -Votes
Approval of the 2004 Alcoa Stock Incentive Plan
Shareholder Proposals
Relating to pay disparity
Relating to change in control severance plan
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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Alcoa furnished to the Commission the following reports on Form 8-K:
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
July 26, 2004
By
/s/ RICHARD B. KELSON
Date
Richard B. Kelson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ CHARLES D. MCLANE, JR.
Charles D. McLane, Jr.
Vice President - Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBITS
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