Alcan
In 1902, Alcan was synonymous with aluminum production. Today, it offers much more. Alcan has evolved into one of the globe’s leading suppliers of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, and a top-ranked provider of engineered and packaging materials, delivering increased productivity, competitiveness and profitability to customers around the world.
Alcan’s strength lies in the powerful synergy of its skilled people, its market-driven solutions, its advanced technology and its proven commitment to sustainable value creation. Focused on its governing objective of Maximizing Value, today’s Alcan is a strategic operating company that is more attuned and responsive to market opportunities.
Rolled out in 2004, the Alcan Integrated Management System (AIMS) enables the Company to share best practices and tools for improvement, while ensuring all businesses make portfolio choices that create sustainable competitive advantages. Each of Alcan’s four business groups — Bauxite and Alumina, Primary Metal, Engineered Products and Packaging — holds strong market positions in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Selected as a “Super-Sector Leader” on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in 2005, Alcan seeks to balance its economic, environmental and social responsibilities everywhere it operates. Another important focus is on developing strong leaders and empowering employees, the driving force behind Alcan’s innovative solutions and services, and its ability to anticipate and meet customers’ changing requirements.
Today, Alcan has some 68,000 employees, including its joint ventures, in 61 countries and regions. With its head office in Montreal, Canada, Alcan is a public company traded on the Toronto, New York, London, Paris and Swiss stock exchanges with 2006 revenues of $23.6 billion.
GENERAL
1. When was Alcan incorporated?
Alcan was incorporated in 1902. For more information on Alcan history, please refer to Alcan Facts or the History of Alcan, in the About Alcan - History section.
2. Who are the directors and officers of the Company?
Please refer to our latest Annual Report. If there have been changes since that date, they will be included in our news releases.
3. How is Alcan organized?
Please refer to our About Alcan section, under Company structure.
4. When is your next Annual General Meeting?
Please refer to our Investors section.
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
1. What is Alcan’s stock symbol, and where are Alcan shares traded?
The symbol for common shares is AL. Shares are traded in Toronto, New York, London, Swiss and Paris stock exchanges.
2. What are the common shares dividend dates?
Common share dividends are paid quarterly on or about the 20th of March, June, September and December to shareholders of record on or about the 20th of February, May, August and November, respectively.
3. How do I make changes to my account (address, registration, etc.)?
If you are a registered shareholder, please direct your questions to Alcan’s transfer agent (CIBC Mellon).
4. How can I get the Alcan stock price?
Please refer to the home page of the Investors section of our website.
5. How many shares are currently outstanding?
Please refer to our Investors section, under Outstanding shares.
6. Can individual investors listen to the earnings conference call with the financial analysts?
Yes, through the webcast live at the time of the conference call, or through the replay following the call. Real Player or Windows Media Player is needed to be able to listen on the call.
7. Has the Alcan stock ever split?
Yes. Please refer to the Stock Information section for the details.
8. Does Alcan offer a share purchase plan and/or dividend reinvestment plan?
Alcan offers both plans. Please refer to the investment plans prospectus (PDF file), use the following form, or contact Alcan’s Transfer Agent (CIBC Mellon) for details.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. When are the next quarterly financial results release?
Please refer to our Calendar under Quarterly Results (Investors).
2. How do I contact Investor Relations?
Please refer to our Contacts section.
3. How do I get a copy of an annual report (or any other public document)?
You can request that printed materials be sent to you directly. You can also view most of the public documents online, including the annual report, by going through the Investors page.
You can also refer to our Printed Material Request page.
Canada Business Directory @ January 31, 2009