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 March 31, 1996 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 April 24, 1996, 175,732,543 shares of common stock,
par value $1.00, of the Registrant were outstanding.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Alcoa and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)
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(unaudited)
March 31, December 31
ASSETS 1996 1995
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes cash of $113.1 in
1996 and $120.5 in 1995) $ 654.5 $ 1,055.6
Short-term investments 22.6 6.8
Receivables from customers, less allowances:
1996-$47.3; 1995-$45.8 1,866.4 1,546.3
Other receivables 174.0 297.0
Inventories (b) 1,749.4 1,418.4
Deferred income taxes 189.1 244.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 190.6 172.8
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Total current assets 4,846.6 4,741.7
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Properties, plants and equipment, at cost 15,401.7 15,214.8
Less, accumulated depreciation, depletion and
amortization 8,400.1 8,285.1
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Net properties, plants and equipment 7,001.6 6,929.7
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Other assets 2,066.0 1,972.0
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Total assets $13,914.2 $13,643.4
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 361.3 $ 345.0
Accounts payable, trade 1,078.8 861.7
Accrued compensation and retirement costs 350.4 384.3
Taxes, including taxes on income 382.3 304.7
Provision for layoffs and impairments 62.3 63.9
Other current liabilities 423.4 344.4
Long-term debt due within one year 166.9 348.2
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Total current liabilities 2,825.4 2,652.2
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Long-term debt, less amount due within one year 1,257.9 1,215.5
Accrued postretirement benefits 1,817.7 1,827.3
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits 1,562.0 1,585.7
Deferred income taxes 342.8 308.6
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Total liabilities 7,805.8 7,589.3
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MINORITY INTERESTS 1,693.2 1,609.4
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock 55.8 55.8
Common stock 178.9 178.9
Additional capital 609.1 637.1
Translation adjustment (61.9) (79.0)
Retained earnings 3,822.0 3,800.1
Unfunded pension obligation (9.9) (9.3)
Treasury stock, at cost (178.8) (138.9)
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Total shareholders' equity 4,415.2 4,444.7
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $13,914.2 $13,643.4
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Income (unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
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First quarter ended
March 31
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1996 1995
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REVENUES
Sales and operating revenues $3,149.6 $3,009.8
Other income 28.2 19.7
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3,177.8 3,029.5
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of goods sold and operating expenses 2,346.5 2,178.8
Selling, general administrative and other
expenses 169.3 167.8
Research and development expenses 39.9 32.0
Provision for depreciation, depletion and
amortization 183.3 170.7
Interest expense 32.3 24.9
Taxes other than payroll and severance
taxes 33.5 33.0
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2,804.8 2,607.2
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EARNINGS
Income before taxes on income 373.0 422.3
Provision for taxes on income (c) 126.8 143.3
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Income from operations 246.2 279.0
Less: Minority interests' share (68.0) (85.2)
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NET INCOME $ 178.2 $ 193.8
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Earnings per common share (d) $ 1.01 $ 1.08
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Dividends paid per common share $ .3325 $ .225
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in millions)
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Three months ended
March 31
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1996 1995
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CASH FROM OPERATIONS
Net income $ 178.2 $ 193.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
from operations:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 187.3 172.0
Increase in deferred income taxes 35.5 39.8
Equity income before additional taxes, net of
dividends (4.6) (15.1)
Gains from financing and investing activities - (3.1)
Book value of asset disposals 10.9 5.2
Minority interests 68.0 85.2
Other (5.4) 4.2
Increase in receivables (138.7) (241.3)
Increase in inventories (151.0) (279.0)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (15.9) (34.5)
Reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses (15.4) (84.5)
Increase (reduction) in taxes, including taxes on
income 70.7 (61.4)
Cash received (paid) on hedging contracts (55.4) 267.9
Net change in noncurrent assets and liabilities (30.6) (5.1)
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CASH FROM OPERATIONS 133.6 44.1
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net changes in short-term borrowings 14.7 29.3
Common stock issued and treasury stock sold 20.2 2.0
Repurchase of common stock (88.1) (27.8)
Dividends paid to shareholders (60.9) (41.0)
Dividends paid to minority interests (3.1) (5.1)
Additions to long-term debt 75.5 47.2
Payments on long-term debt (216.6) (54.8)
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CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES (258.3) (50.2)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (180.9) (151.3)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (171.5) -
Additions to investments (28.0) (7.1)
Net change in short-term investments (15.8) (.9)
Changes in minority interests .5 36.6
Loan to WMC 121.8 (121.8)
Net proceeds from Alcoa/WMC transaction - 366.9
Other - receipts - 4.0
- payments (7.0) (16.0)
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CASH (USED FOR) FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (280.9) 110.4
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 4.5 (5.2)
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CHANGES IN CASH
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (401.1) 99.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,055.6 619.2
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 654.5 $ 718.3
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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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. (Aluminio) and Alcoa of Australia
Limited (AofA) begin on page 14.
(b) Inventories consisted of:
March 31 December 31
1996 1995
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Finished goods $ 508.8 $ 323.1
Work in process 540.5 483.9
Bauxite and alumina 272.9 241.4
Purchased raw materials 299.8 254.5
Operating supplies 127.4 115.5
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$1,749.4 $1,418.4
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Approximately 52.5% of total inventories at March 31,
1996 were valued on a LIFO basis. If valued on an
average cost basis, total inventories would have been
$817.5 and $802.1 higher at March 31, 1996 and
December 31, 1995, respectively.
(c) 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 1996
estimated effective tax rate of 34% and the U.S.
statutory rate of 35% is primarily due to lower
taxes on income earned outside of the U.S.
(d) The following formula is used to compute primary
earnings per common share (EPS):
EPS = Net income - preferred dividend requirements
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for the period
The average number of shares used to compute primary
earnings per common share was 175,612,108 in 1996 and
178,669,937 in 1995. Fully diluted earnings per common
share are not stated since the dilution is not material.
(e) The company completed the acquisition of the principal
operating assets of Alumix, S. p. A., Italy's state-
owned integrated aluminum producer, on March 29, 1996.
The acquisition totaled $280, with $145 to be paid 120
days from the closing date. The acquisition has been
accounted for by the purchase method and accordingly,
the purchase price has been allocated to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their
estimated fair values. Pro forma results, assuming
the acquisition had been made at the beginning of the
year, would not be materially different from the
results reported.
(f) In early December, 1995, Alcoa Electronic Packaging
(AEP) was notified by its major customer, Intel, that
no new orders would be forthcoming. Negotiations on
the final disposition of AEP are continuing, with
resolution expected during the 1996 second quarter.
The book value of AEP's assets was $59 at March 31,
1996.
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(g) A class action complaint was filed in March 1996
against U.S. producers of primary aluminum, including
Alcoa, alleging the defendants colluded to raise
prices of aluminum products by reducing production.
Damages are claimed at $4.4 billion and are subject to
trebling (see Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceedings on
Page 16). The ultimate liability, if any, cannot now
be determined because of the considerable uncertainties
that exist. Based on currently available facts,
management believes the disposition of this matter will
not have a materially adverse effect on the financial
position of the company.
(h) Certain amounts in previously issued financial
statements were reclassified to conform to 1996
presentations.
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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, 1995.
The financial information required in this Form 10-Q by
Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X have been subject to a
review by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., the Company's
independent certified public accountants, as described
in their report on page 8.
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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 March 31, 1996, the
unaudited statements of consolidated income for the three-
month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, and
consolidated cash flows for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 1996 and 1995, which are included in Alcoa's
Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1996. 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, 1995, 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 8, 1996, 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, 1995, is
fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to
the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been
derived.
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 4, 1996
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of the
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
(dollars in millions, except share amounts)
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Results of Operations
Principal income and operating data follow.
First quarter ended
March 31
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Sales and operating revenues $3,149.6 $3,009.8
Net income 178.2 193.8
Earnings per common share 1.01 1.08
Shipments of aluminum products (1) 656 654
Shipments of alumina (1) 1,514 1,453
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(1) In thousands of metric tons (mt)
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Overview
Alcoa earned $178.2, or $1.01 per common share, for the first
quarter of 1996. This compares with earnings of $193.8, or
$1.08 per share, in the 1995 first quarter. Revenues increased
5% to $3,150 compared with $3,010 for the 1995 quarter, while
aluminum shipments were essentially unchanged. Annualized
return on shareholders' equity was 15.2% for the 1996 quarter,
compared with 18.1% in the 1995 quarter.
Operating results for the 1996 period include a loss of $10.6
related to AEP, which ceased production in early March. AEP
recorded a loss of $2.5 in the 1995 first quarter. Negotiations
on the final disposition of AEP are continuing, with resolution
expected during the 1996 second quarter. The book value of AEP's
assets was $59 at March 31, 1996.
Alcoa of Australia Limited's (AofA) pretax income from operations
increased 3% from the 1995 quarter to $124, primarily due to
higher shipments and prices for alumina, partially offset by
lower ingot prices.
In Brazil, Alcoa Aluminio's (Aluminio) first quarter 1996 pretax
income from operations was $30, a decrease of $30 from the
comparable 1995 period. Revenues fell by 7%, principally due to
lower prices for aluminum ingot. Lower shipments of fabricated
products and a lower value-added product mix negatively affected
both revenues and profits.
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Consolidated revenue and shipment information by segment follows.
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First quarter ended March 31 Revenues Shipments (000 mt)
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Segment 1996 1995 1996 1995
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1. Alumina and chemicals $ 462 $ 399 1,514 (1) 1,453 (1)
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2. Aluminum processing:
Flat-rolled products 1,006 1,081 337 374
Engineered products 518 598 103 125
Aluminum ingot 324 256 201 140
Other aluminum products 78 80 15 15
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1,926 2,015 656 654
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3. Nonaluminum products 762 596
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Total $3,150 $3,010
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(1) Alumina shipments only.
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1. Alumina and Chemicals Segment
Total revenues for this segment were $462 in the 1996 first
quarter, an increase of 16% from the comparable 1995 quarter.
The higher revenues were driven by increases of 4% in alumina
shipments and 15% in alumina prices.
Revenues from chemicals products rose 8% from the 1995 first
quarter, principally due to the acquisition in 1995 of Discovery
Aluminas, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of specialty activated
alumina products.
In late 1994, Alcoa and WMC Limited of Melbourne, Australia (WMC)
combined ownership of their respective worldwide bauxite, alumina
and inorganic chemicals businesses into a group of companies
known as Alcoa World Alumina. During the 1996 first quarter,
Alcoa World Alumina produced 2,538 mt of alumina. Of this
amount, 1,514 mt was shipped to third-party customers.
2. Aluminum Processing Segment
Flat-rolled products - Total flat-rolled products revenue was
down 7% from the 1995 first quarter. The decline was due to a
10% drop in shipments, partially offset by a 3% increase in
prices. The majority of revenues and shipments for flat-rolled
products are derived from sales of rigid container sheet (RCS)
for beverage cans. RCS revenues were down 10% from the 1995
first quarter, due to a 7% decline in volume and a 3% drop in
prices.
Sheet and plate revenues increased 4% from the 1995 period, as a
20% rise in prices was partially offset by lower shipments.
Engineered products - Engineered products include extrusions used
in the transportation and construction markets, aluminum
forgings, and wire, rod and bar. Revenues from the sale of
engineered products fell 13% from the 1995 first quarter on an
18% decrease in shipments. Average prices, however, increased
approximately 5% from the comparable prior year quarter.
Revenues from sales of extruded products were down 10% from the
1995 quarter on an 11% drop in volume. Most of the decline
occurred outside the U.S., where business conditions remain soft.
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Shipments of forged aluminum wheels declined 13% from the 1995
period, due to a softening in the truck market. Revenues from
wheels were down 10% from the 1995 first quarter, reflecting the
lower shipments, partially offset by a 4% increase in prices.
Forgings revenue increased 12% from the 1995 quarter due to a 13%
increase in shipments as the aerospace industry continues to
rebound. Announced airplane build rates for 1997, which will
affect Alcoa's 1996 shipments, are up 19% from 1996 levels.
Aluminum ingot - Revenues for this product were up 26% from the
1995 first quarter on a 44% increase in shipments, primarily at
Aluminio. Realized ingot prices in the 1996 quarter decreased
12% from 1995, reflecting lower market prices. Alcoa continues
to have 450,000 mt of idle smelting capacity.
Other aluminum products - The major products in this category
include aluminum closures and the sale of aluminum scrap.
Revenue decreased 3% from the 1995 first quarter, primarily due
to lower prices for both of these products.
3. Nonaluminum Products Segment
Revenues for the nonaluminum products segment were $762 in the
1996 first quarter, up 28% from the 1995 quarter. The increase
is partly due to the acquisition of Electro-Wire Products (EWP)
by Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. (AFL), which added $82 in sales to the AFL
group during the first quarter of 1996. Also, sales at AEP, a
producer of computer components, decreased $14.3 over the 1995
first quarter as AEP ceased production in early March, 1996.
Sales of plastic closures from Latin American operations showed
strong growth over the 1995 quarter.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold increased $167.7, or 8%, from the 1995 first
quarter. The increase reflects costs associated with EWP which
were not in the 1995 quarter and cost increases for raw
materials. These were partially offset by a lower value-added
product mix. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenues in
the 1996 first quarter was 74.5% versus 72.4% in the 1995 first
quarter. The higher ratio in 1996 is primarily due to the above-
mentioned items.
Labor agreements covering the majority of Alcoa's U.S. production
workers expire May 31, 1996. Negotiations are set to begin May
20th.
Other Income & Expenses
Other income was up $8.5 from the 1995 first quarter primarily
due to higher interest income, translation and exchange
adjustments and gains from asset sales, partly offset by mark-to-
market losses and lower equity income.
Research and development expenses totaled $39.9, an increase of
25% over the 1995 first quarter. The increase was primarily due
to new research related to caster technology and a layoff
provision at Alcoa Technical Center, the company's primary
research facility.
Interest expense was up $7.4, or 30%, from the 1995 first
quarter, due to borrowings primarily related to the EWP
acquisition.
The estimated effective tax rate for 1996 and 1995 is 34%. 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 fell 20% from
the 1995 first quarter. The decrease is due primarily to lower
earnings at Aluminio and Alcoa Kofem, partially offset by
improved earnings from Alcoa World Alumina.
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Commodity Risks
Alcoa is a leading global producer of aluminum ingot and
fabricated products. Aluminum ingot is an internationally
priced, sourced and traded commodity. The principal trading
market for ingot is the London Metal Exchange (LME). Alcoa
participates in this market by buying and selling forward
portions of its aluminum requirements and output.
In the U.S., and for export, Alcoa enters into long-term
contracts with a number of its customers. At December 31, 1995,
such contracts totaled approximately 2,483,000 mt of aluminum
products over the next several years. Alcoa may enter into
similar arrangements in the future.
As a hedge against the economic risk of higher prices for metal
needs associated with these long-term contracts, Alcoa entered
into long positions, principally using futures and options
contracts. At March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, these
contracts totaled approximately 1,043,000 mt and 1,210,000 mt,
respectively. The contracts limit the unfavorable effect of
price increases on metal purchases and likewise limit the
favorable effect from price declines. The futures and options
contracts are with creditworthy counterparties and are further
supported by cash, treasury bills, or irrevocable letters of
credit issued by carefully chosen banks, as appropriate.
For financial accounting purposes, the gains and losses on the
hedging contracts are reflected in earnings concurrent with the
hedged costs. The cash flows from these contracts are classified
in a manner consistent with the underlying nature of the
transactions.
In addition, Alcoa had 434,000 mt and 108,000 mt of LME contracts
outstanding at March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, that cover
long-term fixed-price commitments to supply customers with metal
from internal sources. Accounting convention requires that these
contracts be marked-to-market which resulted in after-tax charges
of $16 and $12 at March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Alcoa purchases other commodities, such as natural gas and
copper, for its operations and enters into forward contracts to
eliminate volatility in the prices of such products. None of
these contracts are material.
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.
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Alcoa's remediation reserve balance at the end of the 1996
first quarter was $339 and reflects Alcoa's most probable
cost to remediate identified environmental conditions for
which costs can be reasonably estimated. Approximately 20%
of the reserve relates to Alcoa's Massena, N.Y. plant site.
Remediation expenditures charged to the reserve during the
1996 three-month period were $18. Expenditures included
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 2% of cost of goods
sold in 1996.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash from Operations
Cash from operations during the 1996 first quarter totaled
$133.6, compared with $44.1 in the 1995 quarter. The increase
reflects a lower level of working capital requirements partially
offset by a reduction in cash related to hedging activity.
Financing Activities
Financing activities used $258.3 of cash in the first quarter,
compared with $50.2 in the 1995 period. The 1996 first quarter
included $88.1 used to repurchase 1,659,900 shares of the
company's common stock. Dividends paid to shareholders were
$60.9 in the 1996 three month period, an increase of $19.9 over
the 1995 period. The increase was due to Alcoa's bonus dividend
program, which paid out 10.75 cents in the 1996 quarter above the
base dividend of 22.5 cents. The bonus dividend of 10.75 cents
also will be paid in each of the three remaining 1996 quarters to
shareholders of record at each quarterly distribution date.
Payments on long-term debt during the first three months of 1996
exceeded additions by $141.1. Alcoa repaid $175 of the 4.625%
Notes which matured during the period. Debt as a percentage of
invested capital was 17.1% at the end of the 1996 first quarter,
a slight increase over the 16.7% recorded at year-end 1995.
Investing Activities
Investing activities used $280.9 during the 1996 first quarter,
compared with $110.4 of cash generated in the 1995 period. In
March 1996, Alcoa purchased the principal operating assets of
Alumix S.p.A., Italy's state-owned integrated aluminum producer.
Alcoa will pay a total amount of approximately $280 for the
Alumix fixed assets, net working capital and 6% interest in Halco
Mining, an international bauxite-mining consortium. The initial
$135 was paid on March 29, 1996, with the balance due within 120
days. The Alumix operations include two primary aluminum
smelters with combined annual capacity of 170,000 mt; a rolling
mill with capacity of 140,000 mt; four aluminum extrusion plants
with combined capacity of 70,000 mt; and an extrusion die shop.
Alumix has annual revenues of approximately $550.
During the 1996 quarter, Alcoa received $121.8 which was
originally loaned to WMC in January, 1995. The cash generated in
1995 was principally from the Alcoa World Alumina transaction.
Capital expenditures for the 1996 period were $180.9, up from
$151.3 in the 1995 first quarter. Capital expenditures were
mostly for sustaining operations, with approximately 23% related
to capacity enhancing projects.
Accounting Rule Change
A new accounting rule, FAS 121, related to impairment of long-
lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of was
implemented in the 1996 first quarter. The implementation did
not have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Summarized unaudited consolidated financial data for Aluminio, a
Brazilian subsidiary effectively owned 59% by Alcoa, follow.
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March 31 December 31
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1996 1995
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Cash and short-term investments $ 207.3 $ 252.4
Other current assets 406.5 379.3
Properties, plants and equipment, net 900.1 857.2
Other assets 190.3 185.4
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Total assets 1,704.2 1,674.3
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Current liabilities 437.1 431.6
Long-term debt (1) 322.5 314.5
Other liabilities 57.1 56.1
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Total liabilities 816.7 802.2
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Net assets $ 887.5 $ 872.1
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First quarter ended
March 31
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1996 1995
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Revenues (2) $ 291.2 $ 313.2
Costs and expenses (262.0) (256.4)
Translation and exchange adjustments .6 2.8
Income tax expense (4.2) (7.5)
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Net income $ 25.6 $ 52.1
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Alcoa's share of net income $ 15.1 $ 30.7
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<FN>
(1) Held by Alcoa Brazil Holdings Company - $22.5
(2) Revenues from Alcoa and its subsidiaries, the terms of which
were established by negotiations between the parties, follow.
First quarter ended March 31: 1996 - $2.6, 1995 - $51.6
</TABLE>
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Alcoa and subsidiaries
Summarized unaudited consolidated financial data for AofA, an
Australian subsidiary owned 60% by Alcoa.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31 December 31
-------- -----------
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and short-term investments $ 117.0 $ 61.6
Other current assets 633.1 551.6
Properties, plants and equipment, net 1,678.1 1,615.7
Other assets 105.1 101.2
------- -------
Total assets 2,533.3 2,330.1
------- -------
Current liabilities 435.7 380.7
Long-term debt 117.0 127.0
Other liabilities 435.1 415.5
------- -------
Total liabilities 987.8 923.2
------- -------
Net assets $ 1,545.5 $ 1,406.9
======= =======
First quarter ended
March 31
--------
1996 1995
---- ----
Revenues (1) $ 485.6 $ 428.8
Costs and expenses (362.0) (308.8)
Translation and exchange
adjustments - -
Income tax expense (43.7) (38.4)
------- -------
Net income $ 79.9 $ 81.6
======= =======
Alcoa's share of net income $ 47.9 $ 49.0
======= =======
<FN>
(1) Revenues from Alcoa and its subsidiaries, the terms of which
were established by negotiations between the parties, follow.
First quarter ended March 31: 1996 - $16.5, 1995 - $9.6
</TABLE>
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On March 5, 1996, a class action complaint was filed in Los
Angeles County (California) Superior Court against U.S. producers
of primary aluminum, including Alcoa, claiming conspiracy and
collusive action in violation of state antitrust laws. The suit
alleges that the defendants colluded to raise prices of aluminum
products by cutting production. The producers' role as advisors
to the U.S. Government during its negotiation of the 1994
Memorandum of Understanding with governments of other aluminum
producing nations was cited in support of plaintiffs' claim.
Damages sustained by the alleged plaintiff class (purchasers of
primary aluminum or aluminum products during the period January
1, 1994 to March 5, 1996) are claimed at $4.4 billion and are
subject to trebling.
On March 20, 1996, Alcoa received a subpoena from the U. S.
Department of Commerce in connection with the export of potassium
fluoride by a subsidiary for use at its alumina refineries in
Jamaica and Suriname. The company is cooperating with the
investigation.
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
27. Financial Data Schedule
99. Forward-Looking Statements
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed by Alcoa during the
quarter covered by this report.
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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.
ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA
April 25, 1996 By /s/ JAN H. M. HOMMEN
Date Jan H. M. Hommen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
April 25, 1996 By /s/ EARNEST J. EDWARDS
Date Earnest J. Edwards
Vice President and Controller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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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
27. Financial Data Schedule
99. Forward-Looking Statements 22
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Alcoa and subsidiaries EXHIBIT 11
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Computation of Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
For the three months ended March 31
(in millions, except share amounts)
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
1. Income applicable to common stock* $177.7 $193.3
2. Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period 175,612,108 178,669,937
3. Primary earnings per common share
(1 divided by 2) $1.01 $1.08
4. Fully diluted earnings (1) $177.7 $193.3
5. Shares issuable under compensation plans 26,044 31,113
6. Shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive
outstanding stock options (treasury stock
method) 1,516,732 759,199
7. Fully diluted shares (2 + 5 + 6) 177,154,884 179,460,249
8. Fully diluted earnings per common share
(4 divided by 7) $1.00 $1.08
<FN>
* After preferred dividend requirement
</TABLE>
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Alcoa and subsidiaries EXHIBIT 12
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
For the three months ended March 31, 1996
(in millions, except ratio)
1996
----
<S> <C>
Earnings:
Income before taxes on income $ 373.0
Minority interests' share of earnings of majority-
owned subsidiaries without fixed charges 1.0
Equity income (8.6)
Fixed charges 40.2
Proportionate share of income (loss) of 50%-owned
persons 7.8
Distributed income of less than 50%-owned persons -
Amortization of capitalized interest 6.2
------
Total earnings $ 419.6
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense:
Consolidated $ 32.3
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons 1.2
------
33.5
------
Amount representative of the interest factor in rents:
Consolidated 6.6
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons .1
------
6.7
------
Fixed charges added to earnings 40.2
Interest capitalized:
Consolidated .8
Proportionate share of 50%-owned persons -
------
.8
------
Preferred stock dividend requirements of
majority-owned subsidiaries -
------
Total fixed charges $ 41.0
======
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 10.2
======
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 15
April 4, 1996
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 and 33-00033)
Alcoa Savings Plan for Salaried Employees
2. Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-22346, 33-49109 and
33-60305) 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) and
Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-60045) and
Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-64353)
Debt Securities and Warrants to Purchase Debt Securities,
Preferred Stock and Common Stock
Ladies and gentlemen:
We are aware that our report dated April 4, 1996,
accompanying interim financial information of Aluminum
Company of America (Alcoa) and subsidiaries for the three-
month period ended March 31, 1996, 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 L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1996
<CASH> 654,500
<SECURITIES> 22,600
<RECEIVABLES> 1,866,400
<ALLOWANCES> 47,300
<INVENTORY> 1,749,400
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 4,846,600
<PP&E> 15,401,700
<DEPRECIATION> 8,400,100
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 13,914,200
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 2,825,400
<BONDS> 1,424,800
178,900
0
<COMMON> 55,800
<OTHER-SE> 4,180,500
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 13,914,200
<SALES> 3,149,600
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 3,177,800
<CGS> 2,346,500
<TOTAL-COSTS> 2,346,500
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 183,300
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 32,300
<INCOME-PRETAX> 373,000
<INCOME-TAX> 126,800
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 178,200
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 178,200
<EPS-PRIMARY> 1.01
<EPS-DILUTED> 1.00
</TABLE>
Alcoa and Subsidiaries EXHIBIT 99
Forward-looking Statements
Alcoa and its representatives may make oral or written
statements from time to time that are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the federal securities
laws. These statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. The company cautions that forward-looking
statements are not guarantees and that actual results could
differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
include, but are not necessarily limited to, those discussed
under the heading "Commodity Risks" in Part I of this report
and under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Results of
Operations section of Alcoa's 1995 Annual Report to
Shareholders, incorporated by reference in Part II, Item 7
of, and filed as an exhibit to, the company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
The text under each of those headings is incorporated herein
by reference.
Other factors include: changes in raw material costs and
availability; cyclical demand and competitive pricing in
principal markets for the company's products; changes in
governmental regulation, particularly those affecting
environmental, health or safety compliance; changes in law
affecting investments or operations outside the United
States; the impact of unfavorable outcomes in litigation
proceedings; the outcome of labor agreement negotiations,
including those scheduled to begin in May 1996 covering a
majority of Alcoa's U.S. production workers; and other
factors which result in increased costs, reduced earnings or
otherwise negatively affect ongoing operations or the
company's financial condition. In addition, other factors
may be discussed from time to time in the company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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