FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
/ X / QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 1994 Commission File Number 1-3610
ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 25-0317820
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
425 Sixth Avenue - Alcoa Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219-1850
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Office of Investor Relations 412-553-3042
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
As of August 11, 1994, 88,963,596, shares of common stock,
par value $1.00, of the Registrant were outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)
(unaudited)
June 30 December 31
ASSETS 1994 1993
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Current assets:
Cash (a) $ 58.5 $ 58.0
Short-term investments, (all cash equivalents except $93.2 in
1994 and $243.6 in 1993)(a) 306.2 597.3
Receivables from customers, less allowances:
1994-$36.1; 1993-$33.2 1,416.4 1,218.7
Other receivables 180.7 211.3
Inventories (b) 1,189.4 1,227.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 323.3 390.0
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Total current assets 3,474.5 3,702.5
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Properties, plants and equipment, at cost 14,007.4 13,600.7
Less, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization 7,504.4 7,093.9
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Net properties, plants and equipment 6,503.0 6,506.8
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Other assets 1,436.6 1,387.6
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Total assets $11,414.1 $11,596.9
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 291.3 $ 362.5
Accounts payable, trade 700.8 596.3
Accrued compensation and retirement costs 331.3 288.0
Taxes, including taxes on income 311.5 364.3
Provision for layoffs and impairments 149.4 128.8
Other current liabilities 226.4 302.2
Long-term debt due within one year 122.0 50.8
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Total current liabilities 2,132.7 2,092.9
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Long-term debt, less amount due within one year 1,257.1 1,432.5
Accrued postretirement benefits 1,845.2 1,845.2
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits 1,006.7 1,022.2
Deferred income taxes 258.6 231.1
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Total liabilities 6,500.3 6,623.9
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MINORITY INTERESTS 1,347.1 1,389.2
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock 55.8 55.8
Common stock 88.8 88.8
Additional capital 718.3 715.9
Translation adjustment (101.7) (188.5)
Retained earnings 2,810.7 2,946.1
Unfunded pension obligation (5.1) (7.0)
Treasury stock, at cost (.1) (27.3)
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Total shareholders' equity 3,566.7 3,583.8
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Total liabilities and equity $11,414.1 $11,596.9
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(see accompanying notes)
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Income (unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Second quarter Six months
ended ended
June 30 June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
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REVENUES
Sales and operating revenues $2,479.3 $2,405.3 $4,700.9 $4,514.9
Other income, principally interest 11.3 20.2 18.8 40.9
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2,490.6 2,425.5 4,719.7 4,555.8
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of goods sold and operating expenses 1,977.3 1,899.7 3,725.2 3,534.4
Selling, general administrative and other expenses 157.5 148.0 297.7 288.3
Research and development expenses 29.4 32.6 61.1 67.4
Provision for depreciation, depletion and amortization 159.5 171.9 332.9 340.8
Interest expense 27.5 21.1 53.0 42.0
Taxes other than payroll and severance taxes 22.0 30.3 50.4 54.4
Special items (c) - 36.0 79.7 36.0
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2,373.2 2,339.6 4,600.0 4,363.3
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EARNINGS
Income before taxes on income 117.4 85.9 119.7 192.5
Provision for taxes on income (d) 38.7 (23.7) 39.5 18.4
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Income from operations 78.7 109.6 80.2 174.1
Less: Minority interests' share (33.3) (74.3) (75.2) (111.2)
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Income before extraordinary loss 45.4 35.3 5.0 62.9
Extraordinary loss on debt prepayment,
net of $40.4 tax benefit (e) - - (67.9) -
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 45.4 $ 35.3 $ (62.9) $ 62.9
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Earnings (loss) per common share: (f)
Before extraordinary loss $ .50 $ .40 $ .04 $ .71
Extraordinary loss - - (.76) -
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Earnings (loss) per common share $ .50 $ .40 $ (.72) $ .71
Dividends paid per common share $ .40 $ .40 $ .80 $ .80
(see accompanying notes)
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in millions)
Six months ended
June 30
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1994 1993
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CASH FROM OPERATIONS
Net income (loss) $ (62.9) $ 62.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash from operations:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 340.9 352.5
Reduction of assets to net realizable value 32.8 -
Change in deferred income taxes (127.3) (78.8)
Equity losses before additional taxes, net of dividends (5.8) (.9)
Provision for special items 46.9 36.0
Losses from financing and investing activities (1.9) (1.8)
Book value of asset disposals 6.6 8.3
Extraordinary loss 67.9 -
Minority interests 75.2 111.2
Other 21.6 (14.3)
(Increase) reduction in receivables (153.8) 84.7
(Increase) reduction in inventories 54.6 (160.5)
(Increase) reduction in prepaid expenses and other current assets 103.3 (18.9)
Increase (reduction) in accounts payable and accrued expenses 50.2 (31.9)
Reduction in taxes, including taxes on income (6.1) (86.2)
Payment of amortized interest on deep discount bonds (8.6) -
Net change in noncurrent assets and liabilities 32.5 47.1
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CASH FROM OPERATIONS 466.1 309.4
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net changes in short-term borrowings (75.0) 47.8
Common stock issued and treasury stock sold 29.2 -
Changes in minority interests (91.3) (2.6)
Dividends paid to shareholders (71.5) (70.6)
Dividends paid to minority interests (68.9) (89.5)
Additions to long-term debt 414.2 284.2
Payments on long-term debt (637.7) (47.4)
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CASH FROM (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (501.0) 121.9
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (257.8) (347.7)
Additions to investments (1.3) (8.8)
Net change in short-term investments, excluding cash equivalents 153.0 -
Other - receipts 3.0 4.0
- payments (16.6) (16.3)
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CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES (119.7) (368.8)
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 14.4 (16.2)
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CHANGES IN CASH
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (140.2) 46.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 411.7 548.2
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 271.5 $ 594.5
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(see accompanying notes)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in millions, except share amounts)
Notes:
(a) Summarized consolidated financial data for Alcoa
Aluminio S.A. and Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA)
begin on page 14.
(b) Inventories consisted of:
June 30 December 31
1994 1993
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Finished goods $ 257.1 $ 317.3
Work in process 491.6 415.7
Bauxite and alumina 193.2 165.9
Purchased raw materials 129.0 188.2
Operating supplies 118.5 140.1
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$1,189.4 $1,227.2
Approximately 55.8% of total inventories at June 30,
1994 was valued on a LIFO basis. If valued on an
average cost basis, total inventories would have been
$632.0 and $623.9 higher at June 30, 1994 and December 31,
1993, respectively.
(c) A special charge of $79.7 in the 1994 six-month period
was for closing a forgings and extrusion plant in Vernon,
California. The charge includes $32.9 for asset write-
offs and $46.8, most of which is for severance costs.
(d) The income tax provision for the period is based on the
effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full
year. The difference between the 1994 estimated
effective tax rate of 33% and the U.S. statutory rate of
35% is primarily due to lower taxes on income earned
outside of the U.S.
(e) The extraordinary loss in the 1994 six-month period of
$67.9, or 76 cents per common share, resulted from the
early redemption of $225 face value of 7% deep discount
debentures due 2011.
(f) Primary earnings per common share are computed by
subtracting preferred dividend requirements from net
income, and dividing that amount by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during each period.
The average number of shares used to compute primary
earnings per common share was 88,707,245 in 1994 and
87,116,528 in 1993. Fully diluted earnings per common
share are not stated since the dilution is not material.
In the opinion of the company, the financial statements
and summarized financial data in this Form 10-Q report
include all adjustments, including those of a normal
recurring nature, necessary to fairly state the results
for the periods. This Form 10-Q report should be read
in conjunction with the company's annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993.
The financial data required in this Form 10-Q by Rule
10-01 of Regulation S-X have been reviewed by Coopers &
Lybrand, the company's independent certified public
accountants, as described in their report on page 7.
Independent Auditor's Review Report
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa)
We have reviewed the unaudited consolidated balance
sheet of Alcoa and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1994, the
unaudited statements of consolidated income for the three-
month and six-month periods ended June 30, 1994 and 1993,
and consolidated cash flows for the six-month periods
ended June 30, 1994 and 1993, which are included in
Alcoa's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1994.
These financial statements are the responsibility of
Alcoa's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards
established by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants. A review of interim financial information
consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons
responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is
substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
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 consolidated
financial statements referred to above for them to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated
balance sheet of Alcoa and subsidiaries as of December 31,
1993, and the related statements of consolidated
income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year
then ended (not presented herein). In our report dated
January 11, 1994, except for Note U for which the date is
February 7, 1994, 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, 1993 is
fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to
the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been
derived.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND
COOPERS & LYBRAND
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 8, 1994
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of the
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
(dollars in millions, except share amounts)
Results of Operations
Principal income and operating data follow.
Second quarter ended Six months ended
June 30 June 30
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1994 1993 1994 1993
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Sales and operating revenues $2,479.3 $2,405.3 $4,700.9 $4,514.9
Income before extraordinary loss 45.4 35.3 5.0 62.9
Net income (loss) 45.4 35.3 (62.9) 62.9
Earnings (loss) per common share
Before extraordinary loss .50 .40 .04 .71
Net income (loss) .50 .40 (.72) .71
Shipments of aluminum products (1) 661 670 1,261 1,280
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(1) in thousands of metric tons
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Overview
Alcoa earned $45.4, or 50 cents per common share, for the second
quarter of 1994. For the comparable 1993 quarter, earnings were
$35.3, or 40 cents per share, and included net unfavorable
adjustments of $9.4, or 11 cents per share.
For the first half of 1994, earnings were $55.0 million, or 60
cents per share, before after-tax charges. After the one-time
charges, a loss of $62.9, or 72 cents per share, was reported.
The two charges included in the 1994 first half were: a special
charge of $50.0 ($79.7 pretax), or 56 cents per share, for
closing a forgings and extrusion plant in Vernon, California; and
an extraordinary loss of $67.9, or 76 cents per share, for the
early redemption of 7% debentures due 2011 that carried an
effective interest rate of 14.7%. The Vernon charge included
$20.6 for asset write-offs; most of the remaining $29.4 is for
severance costs. The closure was necessary because Alcoa could
not obtain union contract concessions to offset financial losses
caused by deteriorating competitive position and by competitors
with lower total compensation costs. Estimated annual after tax
savings from the closure are $8.
For the first half of 1993, Alcoa had net income of $72.3, or 82
cents per share, before adjustments. After adjustments, income
was $62.9, or 71 cents per share.
The 1993 adjustments consisted of a special charge of $23.8
($36.0 pretax) associated with employment reductions; a charge of
$11.9 related to three-year labor agreements covering hourly
employees in U.S. aluminum operations; and a credit of $26.3 from
a reduction in Australia's corporate tax rate from 39% to 33%.
This credit was Alcoa's share of Alcoa of Australia's (AofA)
adjustment, which mainly related to the provision for future
taxes.
AofA's pretax income from operations for the 1994 second quarter
and year-to-date periods dropped 55% and 34%, respectively, from
the comparable 1993 periods. The reduced profit was primarily
due to lower prices for most products and lower shipments for
aluminum ingot and gold. Production cutbacks at AofA's Point
Henry and Portland smelters led to reduced sales of ingot. Lower
gold shipments were due to reduced ore grades. These factors
were partly offset by higher shipments of alumina and chemicals
and lower unit production costs.
In Brazil, Alcoa Aluminio's (Aluminio) second quarter 1994 pretax
income from operations was $16.2, an increase of 15% compared to
the 1993 second quarter. Year-to-date pretax income was $27.4,
up 27% from the 1993 first six months. Revenues grew 20% and
17%, respectively, from the 1993 second quarter and six-month
periods. The increased revenues were largely due to an expansion
of Aluminio's plastic closure business, higher selling prices for
aluminum cable and increased extrusion shipments. These factors,
along with better operating performance and higher interest
income, partly offset by higher currency exchange losses and
interest expense, contributed to increased pretax income during
the 1994 periods. The government of Brazil announced a new
currency, the real, which became effective on
July 1. The issuance of the real is one step in the Brazilian
government's current anti-inflation program.
Alumina and Chemicals Segment
Total revenues for the Alumina and Chemicals segment were $361 in
the 1994 second quarter, down 6% from the comparable 1993
quarter. Year-to-date, revenues increased 2% from the 1993
period to $722.
Alumina revenues for the 1994 second quarter declined 9% from the
1993 second quarter. Year-to-date, revenues increased 2% from
the 1993 period. Alumina shipments for the 1994 quarter and six
months were 11% and 19% higher than those for the respective 1993
periods. Alumina prices in the respective periods dropped 17%
and 14% due to an oversupply of alumina which is expected to
continue well into 1995.
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Aluminum Processing Segment
Second quarter ended Six months ended
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Revenues
Flat-rolled products $ 815 $ 816 $1,539 $1,473
Aluminum ingot 233 278 444 555
Engineered products 459 395 848 757
Other aluminum products 119 115 224 216
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Total $1,626 $1,604 $3,055 $3,001
Shipments (000 metric tons)
Flat-rolled products 354 329 675 614
Aluminum ingot 178 224 345 445
Engineered products 114 97 206 186
Other aluminum products 15 20 35 35
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Total 661 670 1,261 1,280
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Flat-rolled products - The majority of revenues and shipments for
flat-rolled products are derived from rigid container sheet
(RCS). Shipments of RCS grew 7% compared with the 1993 second
quarter. Year-to-date, shipments were up 2%. The increases
reflect stronger demand for beverage cans. So far, increased
demand has failed to produce any relief from severe pricing
pressures. Revenues from RCS declined 5% and 1%, respectively,
from the 1993 second quarter and six-month periods, reflecting
lower prices, partly offset by less fabrication of customer metal
in the 1994 periods.
In June 1994, Alcoa announced a refocusing of aluminum body can
sheet business whereby production of aluminum can body stock will
cease at the Warrick, Indiana operations beginning September 1.
All of Alcoa's U.S. body can stock will be made at Tennessee
Operations located near Knoxville, Tennessee. Warrick Operations
will concentrate on producing coated and bare sheet used for can
ends and tabs, food cans and other specialized aluminum products.
On July 8, 1994, a fire at Warrick Operations in the motor room
of the continuous hot-rolling mill caused extensive damage. The
mill is expected to be back in service by mid-August. As a result
of the outage, Alcoa has declared "force majeure" to its
customers. However, the company is currently meeting the
majority of customer needs.
Sheet and plate shipments in the 1994 second quarter and year-to-
date periods were 33% and 26% higher than in the respective 1993
periods. The improvements reflect gains in commercial and
distribution markets, partially offset by lower aerospace
shipments. Revenues grew by 21% and 10% over the respective 1993
periods. Average realized prices on commercial and distribution
products are significantly lower than those for aerospace
products.
Revenues from other flat-rolled products, including sheet and
foil used in a variety of industrial applications, rose 22% from
the 1993 first half. The majority of the increase relates to
Alcoa-Kofem Kft. which experienced increased sales in 1994 for
nearly all of its products.
Aluminum ingot - Ingot shipments for the 1994 second quarter and
six months fell 21% and 22%, respectively, from the those in the
comparable 1993 periods. The declines reflect the lower
production levels brought about due to idled capacity. Realized
prices in 1994 increased slightly from those in the 1993 periods
but the impact was more than offset by lower volumes. A
strengthening of prices in the aluminum industry has been helped
by reductions in worldwide aluminum production and inventories.
Engineered products - These products include extrusions used in
the transportation and construction markets; aluminum forgings
and wheels; wire, rod and bar; and automobile bumpers. Revenues
from the sale of engineered products increased 16% in the 1994
second quarter on a 17% increase in shipments. Average prices
declined slightly. Year-to-date, revenues and shipments were up
12% and 10%, respectively.
Shipments of wheels for both trucks and automobiles continued to
show impressive gains with increases of 30% and 40% in the 1994
second quarter and six-month periods, respectively. Revenues
were up 31% from the 1993 second quarter and 38% year-to-date.
Realized prices in 1994 were about even with those in 1993.
Growth in shipments of extruded products in Europe and South
America drove an overall revenue increase of 11% in the first six
months of 1994 compared to the 1993 period. Average prices for
extruded products fell 7% from 1993 levels.
Shipments of wire, rod and bar were down 20% and 21%,
respectively, from the 1993 second quarter and six-month periods
principally because production of aluminum rod at Alcoa's
Rockdale, Texas plant was discontinued at the end of 1993.
Average realized prices increased 22% and 17%, respectively, for
the same periods which kept the decrease in revenues in the 1994
quarter and six-month periods to 2% and 7%, respectively.
Other aluminum products - Shipments of other aluminum products
during the 1994 six-month period were about even with those in
1993. A decline in scrap shipments in the 1994 second quarter
caused a 24% decrease in other aluminum products shipments
compared to the 1993 quarter. Revenues in both of the 1994
second quarter and six-month periods increased 4% due to an
increase in revenues from miscellaneous products.
Non-Aluminum Segment
Revenues for the Non-Aluminum segment were $494 in the 1994
second quarter, up 19% from the 1993 quarter. Year-to-date, this
segment had revenues of $924 compared to $805 in 1993. The
increases are largely due to growth in sales of fiber optic
products, building materials, plastic closures in South America,
and computer components manufactured by Alcoa Electronic
Packaging.
Cost of Goods Sales
Cost of goods sold increased $77.6, or 4% from the 1993 second
quarter. Year-to-date, the increase was $190.8, or 5%. The
increases reflect higher volumes for alumina and non-aluminum
products, and a higher value-added mix in aluminum products.
These were partly offset by improved cost performance, including
lower labor costs. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of
revenues was 79.8% in the 1994 second quarter, .8 points higher
than the comparable 1993 ratio. Year-to-date, the 1994 ratio was
79.2% or .9 points higher than in 1993. The higher ratios in
1994 are primarily due to lower prices, most notably for flat-
rolled products and alumina.
Other Income & Expenses
Other income was down $8.9 and $22.1 from the year-ago quarter
and six-month periods. The primary causes were unfavorable
exchange adjustments and greater equity losses during the 1994
periods. Exchange losses in the 1994 quarter were $4.5 greater,
mainly in Brazil, than in the 1993 quarter. Year-to-date, the
1994 period reflected a loss of $12.5 while the 1993 period had
gains of $6.2. Higher equity losses from KSL Alcoa Aluminum
Company, Ltd., a 50% owned venture in Japan that produces RCS,
were partly offset by improved results from Elkem Aluminium ANS,
a smelting partnership in Norway.
Research and development expenses declined $3.2 and $6.3 from the
year-ago quarter and six-month periods largely because of program
reductions at Alcoa Technical Center.
Interest expense was up $6.4 from the 1993 second quarter and
$11.0 year-to-date, primarily due to higher borrowings by
Aluminio, higher short-term interest rates and higher average
commercial paper borrowings outstanding during the 1994 periods.
Capitalized interest for the first half of 1994 was $.8 compared
to $1.7 in 1993.
The estimated effective tax rate for 1994 is 33%. The difference
between this rate and the U.S. statutory rate of 35% is primarily
due to taxes on foreign income.
Minority interests' share of income from operations declined 55%
from the 1993 second quarter and 32% year-to-date, primarily
reflecting lower earnings by AofA.
Environmental Matters
Alcoa continues to participate in environmental assessments
and cleanups at a number of locations, including operating
facilities and their adjoining property; at previously owned
or operated facilities; and at Superfund and other waste
sites. Alcoa records a liability for environmental
remediation costs and/or damages when a cleanup program or
liability becomes probable and the costs/damages can be
reasonably estimated.
As assessments and cleanups proceed, these liabilities are
adjusted based on progress in determining the extent of
remedial actions and the related costs and damages. The
liability can change substantially due to factors such as the
nature or extent of contamination, changes in remedial
requirements and technological improvements.
For example, there are certain matters, including several
related to alleged natural resource damage or alleged off-
site contaminated sediments, where investigations are
ongoing. It is not possible to determine the outcomes or to
estimate with any degree of certainty the ranges of potential
costs for these matters.
Alcoa's remediation reserve balance at the end of the 1994
second quarter was $368 and reflects Alcoa's most probable
cost to remediate identified environmental conditions for
which costs can be reasonably estimated. About a third of
the reserve relates to Alcoa's Massena, N.Y. plant site.
Remediation expenditures charged to the reserve for the 1994
six-month period were $34. Expenditures include those
currently mandated as well as those not required by any
regulatory authority or third party.
Included in ongoing operating expenses are the recurring
costs of managing hazardous substances and pollution. Alcoa
estimates that these costs will be about 1.5% to 2% of cost
of goods sold.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash from Operations
Cash from operations during the 1994 six-month period was $466,
$157 higher than in the 1993 period. The higher cash was
generated primarily by decreases in working capital, partly
offset by the effects of lower 1994 earnings. Working capital
balances increased in 1993 but declined during the 1994 period.
Financing Activities
The $91 reduction in minority interests consists primarily of a
$50 redemption of preferred stock of Alcoa International Holdings
Company (AIHC) and $39 for the acquisition of a minority
partner's interest in a production facility.
Dividends paid to shareholders were $71.5 in the 1994 year-to-
date period. Dividends paid to minority interests were $68.9 and
included $18.4 paid by Aluminio and $42.0 paid by AofA to their
minority shareholders. Alcoa's subsidiary, AIHC, received $43.7
of dividends from AofA.
Payments on long-term debt in the first half of 1994 exceeded
additions by $224. The net decrease in long-term debt is
primarily due to reductions in U.S. commercial paper borrowings
and liquidation of AofA short-term investments with the proceeds
used to pay down its commercial paper. In the 1994 first quarter
Alcoa issued $250 of 5.75% notes due 2001 and redeemed $225 face
value of discounted debentures. The unamortized discount was
$108 at the time of redemption. Debt as a percentage of invested
capital was 20% at June 30, 1994 compared to 22% at year-end
1993.
Alcoa entered into a one billion dollar five-year Revolving
Credit Facility on July 1, 1994 which was used to replace the
existing $750 Revolving Credit Facility. The new facility will
be used to back Alcoa's commercial paper program.
Investing Activities
Investing activities during the 1994 six-month period consisted
primarily of capital expenditures and changes in short-term
investments, excluding cash equivalents. Capital expenditures
for the 1994 first half were $257.8, down $89.9 from 1993.
Capital expenditures were mostly for sustaining operations but
included some capacity-enhancing expenditures. Alcoa continues
to focus on improving its manufacturing processes with a minimum
of capital spending. Short-term investments, excluding cash
equivalents, decreased by $153.0, primarily due to reductions by
AofA, which used the proceeds to pay down long-term debt.
Subsequent Event
On July 6, 1994, Alcoa and Western Mining Corporation Holdings
(WMC) announced a restructuring of their respective alumina and
inorganic chemicals investments, as well as certain integrated
aluminum fabricating and smelting operations. WMC and Alcoa
intend to combine these operations into a worldwide enterprise
owned 60% by Alcoa and 40% by WMC.
The agreement contemplates a net payment to Alcoa from WMC of
$348.5, subject to final agreement on assets to be included and
due diligence review by both parties. Alcoa's interest in AofA
will increase to 60% from 51%. In addition, Alcoa may receive
additional amounts if the contributed chemicals business meets
forecast earnings performance.
While final terms have not yet been agreed upon, it is intended
that the following Alcoa operations be included in the new
enterprise: Alcoa of Australia; certain interests in bauxite and
alumina operations in Point Comfort, Texas; Suriname; Guinea; Sao
Luis, Brazil and Jamaica; and Alcoa's Industrial Chemicals
businesses in the United States, Australia, Japan, the
Netherlands, Germany, Singapore and India; and Alcoa Steamship
Company.
Total alumina production for the refineries included in the
transaction was 9.9 million metric tons in 1993. The parties
expect to complete the transaction by the end of 1994.
Alcoa and subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Summarized consolidated financial data for Alcoa Aluminio S.A., a
Brazilian subsidiary effectively owned 59% by Alcoa, follow.
(in millions)
------------------------------
(unaudited)
June 30 December 31
------- -----------
1994 1993
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and short-term investments $ 126.7 $ 160.2
Other current assets 285.7 283.7
Properties, plants and equipment, net 897.1 870.8
Other assets 175.9 207.8
-------- --------
Total assets 1,485.4 1,522.5
-------- --------
Current liabilities 328.3 372.7
Long-term debt (1) 305.9 322.5
Other liabilities 33.3 35.9
-------- --------
Total liabilities 667.5 731.1
-------- --------
Net assets $ 817.9 $ 791.4
======== ========
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Second quarter ended Six months ended
June 30 June 30
-------------------- ----------------
1994 1993 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues $ 198.8 $ 165.5 $ 375.0 $ 321.1
Costs and expenses (173.9) (150.2) (332.3) (295.1)
Translation and exchange adjustments (8.7) (1.2) (15.3) (4.4)
Income tax (expense) benefit (1.5) (.9) (2.5) (.1)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income $ 14.7 $ 13.2 $ 24.9 $ 21.5
====== ====== ====== ======
Alcoa's share of net income $ 8.7 $ 7.8 $ 14.7 $ 12.7
====== ====== ====== ======
<FN>
(1) Held by Alcoa Brazil Holdings Company - $22.5
</TABLE>
Alcoa and subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Summarized consolidated financial data for AofA, a 51%-owned
subsidiary of Alcoa International Holdings Company, both of which
are included in Alcoa's consolidated financial statements,
follow.
(in millions)
------------------------------
(unaudited)
June 30 December 31
1994 1993
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and short-term investments $ 98.5 $ 350.3
Other current assets 421.5 425.7
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,522.8 1,430.1
Other assets 96.4 85.7
------- -------
Total assets 2,139.2 2,291.8
------- -------
Current liabilities 269.9 399.7
Long-term debt 152.4 302.0
Other liabilities 359.5 332.7
------- -------
Total liabilities 781.8 1,034.4
------- -------
Net assets $ 1,357.4 $ 1,257.4
======= =======
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Second quarter ended Six months ended
June 30 June 30
-------------------- ----------------
1994 1993 1994 1993
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues (1) $ 349.4 $ 451.9 $ 710.2 $ 837.1
Costs and expenses (298.5) (336.9) (574.9) (634.1)
Translation and exchange adjustments 1.1 .9 2.0 3.5
Income tax (expense) benefit (16.0) 9.6 (44.2) (25.3)
------- ------- ------- -------
Net income $ 36.0 $ 125.5 $ 93.1 $ 181.2
======= ======= ======= =======
Alcoa's share of net income $ 18.4 $ 64.0 $ 47.5 $ 92.4
======= ======= ======= =======
<FN>
(1) Revenues from Alcoa and its subsidiaries, the terms of which
were established by negotiations between the parties, follow.
Second quarter ended June 30: 1994 - $5.7, 1993 - $8.3
Six months ended June 30: 1994 - $13.7, 1993 - $31.1
</TABLE>
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
As previously reported, as part of an ongoing investigation,
Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. (AFL), a subsidiary, received formal notice
in March 1994 that the United States Customs Service (USCS) is
contemplating issuance of a claim for monetary penalties and
marking duties against AFL for allegedly fraudulent importations
from Mexico of automotive wiring harnesses into the United States
from July 1986 through December 1991. The allegations focus on
various requirements for country of origin marking of such
imports and on AFL's activities in connection with an approved
process for waiving such requirements. AFL has responded orally
and in writing to the formal notice of the USCS to contest the
allegations. AFL is also undergoing a USCS audit of the customs
duties AFL paid on automotive wiring harness imports from Mexico
in the 1986-1993 period. AFL is cooperating with the USCS in the
investigation and audit.
As previously reported, Alcoa and Alcoa Specialty Chemicals,
Inc., a subsidiary, are defendants in a case filed by Aluminum
Chemicals, Inc., et al. in the District Court of Harris County,
Texas. Plaintiffs allege claims for breach of fiduciary duty,
fraud, interference with contractual and business relations,
breach of contract, conversion, misappropriation of trade
secrets, deceptive trade practices and civil conspiracy in
connection with a former partnership, Alcoa-Coastal Chemicals.
The plaintiffs are seeking lost profits and other compensatory
damages in excess of $100 million, and punitive damages. Alcoa
Specialty Chemicals, Inc. has filed a counterclaim seeking
rescission and/or damages. The case is currently scheduled for
trial in March 1995.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the annual meeting of Alcoa shareholders held on May 6, 1994,
Kenneth W. Dam, John P. Diesel, Judith M. Gueron and Paul H.
O'Neill were reelected to serve for three-year terms as directors
of Alcoa. Marina v.N. Whitman was elected to serve for a two-
year term as a director. Votes cast for Mr. Dam were 73,123,260
and votes withheld were 534,668; votes cast for Mr. Diesel were
73,110,719 and votes withheld were 552,209; votes cast for Ms.
Gueron were 73,108,618 and votes withheld were 554,310; votes
cast for Mr. O'Neill were 73,062,010 and votes withheld were
600,918; and votes cast for Ms. Whitman were 72,878,879 and votes
withheld were 784,049.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
11. Computation of Earnings per Common Share
12. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
15. Independent Accountants' letter regarding unaudited
financial information
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed by Alcoa during the
quarter covered by this report.
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.
ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
August 12, 1994 By /s/ JAN H. M. HOMMEN
Date Jan H. M. Hommen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
August 12, 1994 By /s/ EARNEST J. EDWARDS
Date Earnest J. Edwards
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
EXHIBITS
Page
11. Computation of Earnings per Common Share 19
12. Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 20
15. Independent Accountants' letter regarding unaudited
financial information 21
EXHIBIT 11
Alcoa and subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Computation of Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
For the six months ended June 30
(in millions, except share amounts)
1994 1993
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
1. Income (loss) applicable to common $ (63.9) $ 61.9
stock before extraordinary loss *
2. Weighted average number of common 88,707,245 87,116,528
shares outstanding during the period
3. Primary earnings (loss) per common $(.72) $ .71
share before extraordinary loss
(1 divided by 2)
4. Fully diluted earnings (loss) before $(63.9) $ 61.9
extraordinary loss (1)
5. Shares issuable under compensation plans 43,788 789
6. Shares issuable upon exercise of 242,654 249,594
dilutive outstanding stock options
(treasury stock method)
7. Fully diluted shares (2 + 5 + 6) 88,993,687 87,366,911
8. Fully diluted earnings (loss) per $(.72) $ .71
common share before extraordinary
loss (4 divided by 7)
<FN>
* After preferred dividend requirement
</TABLE>
Alcoa and subsidiaries EXHIBIT 12
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
For the six months ended June 30, 1994
(in millions, except ratio)
1994
----
<S> <C>
Earnings:
Income before taxes on income $ 119.7
Minority interests' share of earnings of majority-
owned subsidiaries without fixed charges -
Equity income (11.2)
Fixed charges 69.4
Proportionate share of income (loss) of 50%-owned persons (5.9)
Distributed income of less than 50%-owned persons -
Amortization of capitalized interest 10.7
------
Total earnings $ 182.7
======
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense:
Consolidated $ 53.0
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons 3.7
------
56.7
------
Amount representative of the interest factor in rents:
Consolidated 12.5
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons .2
------
12.7
------
Fixed charges added to earnings 69.4
------
Interest capitalized:
Consolidated .8
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons -
------
.8
------
Preferred stock dividend requirements of
majority-owned subsidiaries 7.4
------
Total fixed charges $ 77.6
======
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.35
======
</TABLE>
EXHIBIT 15
July 8, 1994
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Aluminum Company of America
1. Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-24846)
Alcoa Savings Plan for Salaried Employees
2. Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-22346)
Long Term Stock Incentive Plan
3. Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-877)
Aluminum Company of America
Debt Securities and Warrants to Purchase Debt
Securities
4. Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-49997)
Aluminum Company of America
Debt Securities and Warrants to Purchase Debt Securities,
Preferred Stock and Common Stock
Ladies and gentlemen:
We are aware that our report dated July 8, 1994,
accompanying interim financial information of Aluminum
Company of America (Alcoa) and subsidiaries for the three
month period ended June 30, 1994, is incorporated by
reference in the registration statements referred to above.
Pursuant to Rule 436 (c) under the Securities Act of 1933,
this report should not be considered as part of a
registration statement prepared or certified by us within
the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND
COOPERS & LYBRAND
